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Figured since I just repaired this Roco unit, I will post it as my LOTW. A BR 49 Glass domed tourist tram, this German-based engine was created around 1937, and 1 survived the war there. Pretty neat unit. Since I put a new traction tire on it ( actually replaced the original, didnt' match the new ones ), it runs fine on the track with no tie-bumping. Can't wait to try it at shows and my club's layout now.
Hopefully this pantograph-equipped unit will provide me with many wonderful moments in the future.
" When life throws you bananas...it's easy to slip up"
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Posted - January 01 2012 : 2:34:33 PM
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My Loco this week is a Pennsy F9 by model power. Bought new in the early 80's and is a strong runner.
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Posted - January 01 2012 : 2:45:44 PM
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My loco this week is a mantua 0-4-0 direct from states cheers ken
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Posted - January 01 2012 : 3:12:18 PM
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This is my LOTW:
I already showed it to Ken earlier before i purchased it. It was listed on eBay this morning as "ENGINE ???" as the title and that was it. Apparently someone else knew what it was bc I still paid $114 for it, but that was still cheap for a Westside Models #966 0-6-0t shop locomotive. Dick Trusdale imported these in 1969. They are Japanese made (Nishikawa) with an open frame motor. They currently sell for ~$250 - $300. Adding this one to the restoration line maybe...
Blown up version of the poor listing photo:
A brass look-alike found on flickr:
The real life engine:
Man am I siked! Been watching that engine for 6 days and 23 hours. Tried to buy it that first hour of the listing opening, but the seller chickened out. Did not think I was actually going to pay what I offered I suppose. Turned out to be his loss now since I got it for less than what I offered.
Sean
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Posted - January 01 2012 : 3:14:48 PM
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sean then i feel good i sold the one that slipped through my sticky fingers 8 years ago i believe for £275 ken
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Posted - January 01 2012 : 3:26:45 PM
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quote:sean then i feel good i sold the one that slipped through my sticky fingers 8 years ago i believe for £275 ken
Originally posted by catfordken - January 01 2012 : 3:14:48 PM
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The economy has really hit everything hard. They currently sell for ~$250 - $300 but they were getting up to $500 ~two years ago. That is about where your £275 is in US $ I think. I feel pretty lucky to actually get one, as I have wanted one ever since seeing my fist one a few years ago.
Now I am after that other pretty rare WSM imported engine I showed you earlier, also ending later today. Possibly next weeks LOTW.
Sean
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Posted - January 01 2012 : 3:28:35 PM
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| sean you are very lucky from what i see,to get one let alone at that price,well done,ken
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Posted - January 01 2012 : 4:05:10 PM
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Nice stuff guys...mine is a Mantua 2-6-2 Prairie, currently crossing the Procrastinaten River Bridge...
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Posted - January 01 2012 : 5:06:49 PM
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A Caledonian suburban Locomotive. This photo was taken in 1897.
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Posted - January 02 2012 : 03:41:18 AM
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PUNY ENGINES! Sorry just wanted to always say that ;) Got this a few months back after hunting one for awhile. Closed up the nose doors (which is dumb since B&O rarely did it, but I like the look) and dusted the trucks up a little so they at least didn't look glossy. Proto 2000 E8.
This is the last of my "New" stuff to show off. I have a few old ones models I got over the past few months that are odd at best lol. Next week...
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Posted - January 02 2012 : 5:25:47 PM
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Something decidedly Tyco.
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Posted - January 02 2012 : 5:36:48 PM
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 That SP 0-6-0T is a odd loco What were the 2 big square tanks on it for?
Here is my loco for the week with matching caboose
This is one I got from LoopnHook before he passed away 
Need to find that pin for the front coupler & a horn
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Posted - January 02 2012 : 5:44:46 PM
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quote: That SP 0-6-0T is a odd loco What were the 2 big square tanks on it for?
Originally posted by microbusss - January 02 2012 : 5:36:48 PM
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The locos were used around the shops for moving locos...the tanks are for fuel and water, by placing them like that, the little boogers were traction brutes.
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Posted - January 02 2012 : 10:45:40 PM
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My new loco that I mentioned in the Bachmann section. Sweet little engine...
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Posted - January 03 2012 : 03:42:18 AM
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Such a beautiful locomotive made by OMI...However, its nowhere near in my budget...lol
A lone amature built the ark! A large group of professionals built the titanic!
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Posted - January 03 2012 : 09:17:08 AM
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Bachmann Overland UP...
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