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 Posted - October 16 2011 : 08:47:03 AM
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Looks like I am the first one!
Here is mine:
A Marklin New Haven F7 / F9 a&b Pair:
Been wanting them for a long time! Paid $120 for the powered unit. Showed up with one missing step, so the seller sold me the unpowered unit for $10. Sounded fair to me.
Sean
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Posted - October 16 2011 : 11:41:42 AM
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Nice pieces though I've always found Marklin making American prototypes kinda odd...sorta like Athearn putting out their version of a Bavarian Railways German WWI Panzer Locomotive...it just don't ring right...I love their workmanship (before they went Chinese) and covet my two Marklin locs.
My lokey came from the UK this week---and---it's N scale, an early Arnold Rapido 4-6-2 in Southern fantasy paint...
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Posted - October 16 2011 : 12:19:01 PM
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no marklin american so will go with the southern flow ken
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Posted - October 16 2011 : 12:39:56 PM
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Picked this up at the York show yesterday...
Tyco/Mantua PRR Shark...a little "beat up" but it runs great....$15.00
Here is a video of it running....
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EOEZ7mmis7k
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Posted - October 16 2011 : 1:11:46 PM
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I got this 2-8-2 Genesis this week. A got a great deal on it.
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Posted - October 16 2011 : 1:28:57 PM
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Taycotrains, that sure is a nice running engine!
I like!
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Posted - October 16 2011 : 1:32:47 PM
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| Thanks Mark !!!....be a lot better vid if someone made a tripod for a Iphone....its hard to keep steady.
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Posted - October 16 2011 : 1:58:25 PM
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Very nice New Haven! One of My Favs. Liked Their EP-5s Made New Haven Special.
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Posted - October 16 2011 : 5:12:23 PM
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For this week a real big pulling machine.
frank
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Posted - October 16 2011 : 9:51:07 PM
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I will add another Southern for this week...
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Posted - October 17 2011 : 2:47:47 PM
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quote:no marklin american so will go with the southern flow ken
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These are my only Marklin pieces Ken.
Love that pacific Ken! It looks to be brass. Is it?
Sean
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Posted - October 17 2011 : 3:02:51 PM
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| hi sean,yep its japanese brass,pfm if i remember rightly,ken
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Posted - October 17 2011 : 3:30:09 PM
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Mike is that 0-8-0? Missing a pilot or trailing trucks? Fair bit of space there, is it a conversion? Pilot looks right for a switcher though...
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Posted - October 17 2011 : 3:57:59 PM
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hi gareth on tony cookes site for all to see ken
http://tycotrain.tripod.com/steamengines/id15.html
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Posted - October 17 2011 : 4:16:04 PM
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Hi Ken:
Well since it's a TYCO we can be sure wheels went on and off depending on which box was being stuffed for sale!  
-Gareth
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Posted - October 17 2011 : 5:46:12 PM
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My Dad Likes Southern, I asked him what if the engine is realisitc, and he said it was no where near realistic. But Cool! Cause its Tyco.
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Posted - October 17 2011 : 6:35:26 PM
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Here's a snapshot of my Rivarossi Southern Crescent 4-6-2 that I've had since I was 16. Now with a very smooth can motor, due to the melting motor mount problem.
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Posted - October 17 2011 : 6:47:30 PM
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Nice Southern, NicklePlate! Looks very nice!
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Posted - October 17 2011 : 6:52:29 PM
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Thanks, it's been though at least 4 different remotorings over the years. The one I settled on is the motor pictured, which is for the IHC/Mehano double motored GG1. I was fortunate enough to get some from a parts dealer. Very smooth and quiet, and slower than the Sagami it used to have. I had to remove so much plastic in the firebox I wasn't sure it would hold together.
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Posted - October 17 2011 : 7:23:56 PM
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Frank,
What make is that saddle tanker, and what is the retaining clip for? Does that release the motor assy. from the chassis?
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Posted - October 17 2011 : 8:31:36 PM
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Nice locos guys.
Taycotrains:I have always wanted to get my hands on a diecast PRR Shark and yours run superbly. Did you get it from an O gauge guy trying to unload it since you got a bargain?
NKP759: Were did you locate the flexible tubing to use on the Crescent repower? You've only had that for 10 years? :)
Thanks guys.
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Posted - October 17 2011 : 8:36:19 PM
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quote:You've only had that for 10 years? :)
Originally posted by Alco Fan - October 17 2011 : 8:31:36 PM
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Flattery will get you everywhere. That's silicone fuel line tubing that's readily available at any RC hobby shop. Get the small size.
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Posted - October 20 2011 : 7:23:57 PM
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Heres My .... Uhh.... I guess its a loco? It has A Tender
My Dimi Trains N Scale Snow Plow.
Well, I count it as a Loco. You are entitled to your opinion
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Posted - October 21 2011 : 08:16:05 AM
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| That tank loco is a Hornby (England, possibly via China depending on the age). I believe the clip does hold the motor. Neat little tanks, although they have a bit of a jackrabbit start compared to other Hornby's with better motors.
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Posted - October 22 2011 : 11:07:25 PM
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Not too late for Southern week I hope!
The Prairie Rambler! If Southern didn't roster any 2-6-2's then they should have because this fine steamer looks glorious in green. I'm not sure this Bachmann model is a genuine Prairie but the 2-6-2 is neglected by makers so it will have to do. Performs okay - not great, not bad, and has quietened down after a good running in.
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Posted - October 23 2011 : 07:02:51 AM
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| hi tycowolf in my eyes never to late for a southern,looks good regardless if they had one or not,imagine if all the fantasy liveries were not produced how boring would that be,ken
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Posted - October 29 2011 : 01:52:39 AM
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Hi ken! I've been reading up on the Southern Railway, wonderful history. I also like the British Southern Railway but I don't have any locos of theirs yet.
Fantasy liveries are a fine thing, this is a Tyco forum after all!
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