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The Alco in front arrived yesterday, it has no road number on the cab and the hood logo is in a different position than other examples I've seen.
The Alco in the back was custom painted on an old shell using pictures as the only reference,
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Posted - August 19 2012 : 09:53:21 AM
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mantua reading pacific,as far as i can go till i get the spares,ken
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Posted - August 19 2012 : 11:35:15 AM
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Looks good so far Ken! VERY Nice!
ALCO,
You done a superb job on the repaint for the matching of the 2 units, Its actually difficult to tell which is the TYCO paint, and which ones is yours!
Ken,
Can't wait to see what that ole Mantua looks like when your done!
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Posted - August 19 2012 : 12:25:12 PM
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I'm gonna go for more N gauge this week.
THis week's LOTW for me is this LifeLike E7 unit, bought from a local club member selling off an N gauge estate. I really like the big E units now, and hadn't seen this one before going through his trays of N gauge. Will have to try it out soon.
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Posted - August 19 2012 : 1:57:32 PM
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I picked up this little gem at the train show yesterday for only $12.
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Posted - August 20 2012 : 09:09:39 AM
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Santa Fe A B units...
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Posted - August 20 2012 : 7:56:20 PM
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Well heres my LOTW....
cute little guy if I do say so, myself!
~John
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Posted - August 20 2012 : 7:58:38 PM
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THEN, along with this little guy too!
Altho, this unit, is not painted right! its painted as the #75 should be... which I will be changing the cab number due to this as the pictures of the following post, ARE the CORRECTLY painted #76!
~John
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Posted - August 20 2012 : 8:00:28 PM
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and then to finish off the 44 ton center cab theme I got going on, the other unit the Western Maryland had.....
~John
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Posted - August 20 2012 : 9:45:27 PM
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Custom painted Conway Scenic GP9. My first custom paint scheme. I used masking tape and spray paint. Obviously not the best choices. This paint scheme is entirely made up but utilizes the Conway Scenic colors.
This is my last Conway Scenic unit for a while. I have 3 more on the way, but that won't be for a while.
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Posted - August 20 2012 : 10:31:46 PM
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Matt,
Not bad for rattle can spray paint!
Seeing as you model the Conway Scenic, where you from?
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Posted - August 21 2012 : 11:37:47 AM
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Nice Locos John, How do those little guys run? I have been tempted to pick them up in Santa Fe (Zebra) and Southern Pacific.
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Posted - August 21 2012 : 12:56:18 PM
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This is my LOTW:
It is a Lindsay Stubby diesel:
Sean
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Posted - August 21 2012 : 4:12:44 PM
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 no words can say how i feel regards your loco Sean
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Posted - August 21 2012 : 4:48:52 PM
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quote:
Sorry Ken,
Will this one make you feel any better?:
LOL!
Sean
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Posted - August 21 2012 : 6:58:18 PM
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 What do BH&W Ry mean?
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Posted - August 21 2012 : 7:45:04 PM
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quote:Nice Locos John, How do those little guys run? I have been tempted to pick them up in Santa Fe (Zebra) and Southern Pacific.
Originally posted by raysouthernpac - August 21 2012 : 11:37:47 AM
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Ray,
The B&O has the newest Spectrum frame that has a small single motor with flywheels, unlike the older one's. Which runs pretty good!
The 2 Western Marylands, is the older frame that has the 2 micro motors that has one built into each truck. They run well with shorter trains (4 or 5 cars), but nothing like the B&O with the newer frame under it that did come DCC equipt. and will pull decently on about 10 cars.
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Posted - August 21 2012 : 8:28:19 PM
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Good deal. I was actually looking at the DCC model so its good to hear its a good puller. Zebra Stripes are quickly becoming my favorite Santa Fe Era locos. Already have the GP-9 and FM baby in Zebra.
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Posted - August 21 2012 : 8:42:51 PM
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Ray,
You know, come to think of it, I think I have one in Zebra stripes that I have slated to be painted in B&O as number 19, to have the 2 of them the B&O had as I do the Western Maryland......
I'll have to look as I think I also have one thats painted in Pennsy as well!
I've always been fond of the old yard diesels as their body line alot of times are much different, and the little 44 tonner is just cute........I seen the first one I ever seen is the B&O I have, the hobby shop that was in my home town had it and it had a broken truck side frame mount and the owner gave it to me as a gift since he couldn't sell it and I was always around and thats the same place, I got a custom and repairs counter in so.......I took the shell off and added it to a new frame and then awhile later I got a Western Maryland shell that needed a frame, which is the older one with dual mini motors built into the trucks.....
Then recently, I got the 3rd Western Maryland one that has the yellow handrailing, step ends, that was a sell I just could not pass up for $5.00 at a yard sale!
Ray, did you see what became of that C44-9W Athearn I traded you? I'll have to post pictures of that one!
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Posted - August 22 2012 : 12:52:58 PM
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Hey John,
No i didn't see it and am very curios to see what you did with it. From what you described, it sounded like a great project. I sure would like to see the finished product.
Though I have been asked to slim down on my collection, I am going to a train swap meet this weekend to see what I find. I really don't need more projects but can't resist. Hopefully the girlfriend doesn't wonder where I am at at 7 am in the morning. Better take the gym clothes with me.
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Posted - August 22 2012 : 3:24:46 PM
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Yea baby, finally got one!
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Posted - August 22 2012 : 5:08:52 PM
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GG-1 Guy,
Way to go Mantua Talgo kit, part of the history of Tyco. Did it come from a show?
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Posted - August 22 2012 : 6:09:50 PM
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quote:Hey John,
No i didn't see it and am very curios to see what you did with it. From what you described, it sounded like a great project. I sure would like to see the finished product.
Though I have been asked to slim down on my collection, I am going to a train swap meet this weekend to see what I find. I really don't need more projects but can't resist. Hopefully the girlfriend doesn't wonder where I am at at 7 am in the morning. Better take the gym clothes with me.
Originally posted by raysouthernpac - August 22 2012 : 12:52:58 PM
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LOL @ Gym Clothes, thats TOO FUNNY! I would! I CAN'T resist either so.... your not alone in this madness!
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Posted - August 22 2012 : 8:20:21 PM
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quote: Hopefully the girlfriend doesn't wonder where I am at at 7 am in the morning. Better take the gym clothes with me.
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If she is anything like my wife... you better wear them and sweat a little because she might sniff them. If they come back smelling clean, you might be in worse trouble.... 
Sean
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Posted - August 22 2012 : 10:40:17 PM
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quote:Matt,
Not bad for rattle can spray paint!
Seeing as you model the Conway Scenic, where you from?
Originally posted by EM-1Â -Â August 20 2012Â :Â 10:31:46 PM
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Hey John. I am from Massachusetts. As a kid my family would vacation at North Conway. Best week of the whole year! And we would always go to the Conway Scenic. As far as I can remember, I have always loved trains and loved that railroad. I live about 2 hours from the Conway Scenic.
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Posted - August 22 2012 : 11:11:52 PM
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| Alco Fan, no it was purchased from eBay, and I have contacted Tony L. about painting it in Santa Fe colors.
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Posted - August 22 2012 : 11:24:40 PM
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| Nice score on that GN 430, Bob. That's one of Tyco's best-looking engines, with or without the road number :) Really makes your homeshoppee one stand proud too. You should give the number 4302 just for kicks ;)
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Posted - August 23 2012 : 06:02:51 AM
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Thanks for your comments spiderj. I wanted one when you first announced your GN Alco years ago!
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Posted - August 23 2012 : 11:45:12 AM
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quote: quote: Hopefully the girlfriend doesn't wonder where I am at at 7 am in the morning. Better take the gym clothes with me.
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If she is anything like my wife... you better wear them and sweat a little because she might sniff them. If they come back smelling clean, you might be in worse trouble....
Originally posted by Mustangs_n_Trains - August 22 2012 : 8:20:21 PM
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Good idea. I figured I would go for a run shorlty there after. The good thing about the dhow I am going to is that it starts at 7:00 am. No one would think that a train swapmeet would be going on at that time.
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Posted - August 23 2012 : 11:48:51 AM
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quote: quote:Hey John,
No i didn't see it and am very curios to see what you did with it. From what you described, it sounded like a great project. I sure would like to see the finished product.
Though I have been asked to slim down on my collection, I am going to a train swap meet this weekend to see what I find. I really don't need more projects but can't resist. Hopefully the girlfriend doesn't wonder where I am at at 7 am in the morning. Better take the gym clothes with me.
Originally posted by raysouthernpac - August 22 2012 : 12:52:58 PM
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LOL @ Gym Clothes, thats TOO FUNNY! I would! I CAN'T resist either so.... your not alone in this madness!
Originally posted by EM-1Â -Â August 22 2012Â :Â 6:09:50 PM
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LOL! glad to see that I am not alone in all of this. In fact, I am taking my 15 year old nephew with me. Being the jock and all, I never would have guessed he would get into trains but I once caught him at my house running a gp-20 back and forth on a flex track he powered up. He is now into trains as is my 5 year old nephew. I will tell him to bring his workout clothes as well. 
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Posted - August 23 2012 : 12:59:09 PM
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Ray, Not a bad call to say the least! I would! and good call on him to bring his running shorts.. running from all the choo choo deals!
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Posted - August 23 2012 : 4:12:33 PM
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Just got this today...
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Posted - August 23 2012 : 6:05:47 PM
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nice loco GG-1 Guy But I think if I ever found one I'd want it to look like Rock Island
Tho I do want the other one that GM did in the 1950s & have it done up like the surviving one in RI too
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Posted - August 24 2012 : 10:20:31 AM
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Here's the newest to the fleet, given to me by Mr. Jude during the last flea market "because I'm sure a scout like you would have something better to do with these". I originally wanted them for parts, but after realizing that these are of a custom road, I think I'm going to get a different set of locomotives to use for parts.
 
Both are Powered F7 A's, Hi-F rubber band drives by Athearns, and appear to have been well liked as 104 has some grab irons and a windsheild. Both have identical motors (second production) and have the same internal modification for a universal join (green tubing). I've got to get drive belts, horns, part of a pilot for 104, matching paint for some minor scratches, and windshields.
I know rubber band drive doesn't usually run great, but in tandem I'm confident they'll be good enough.
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Posted - August 24 2012 : 10:53:41 AM
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quote:Here's the newest to the fleet, given to me by Mr. Jude during the last flea market "because I'm sure a scout like you would have something better to do with these". I originally wanted them for parts, but after realizing that these are of a custom road, I think I'm going to get a different set of locomotives to use for parts.
Both are Powered F7 A's, Hi-F rubber band drives by Athearns, and appear to have been well liked as 104 has some grab irons and a windsheild. Both have identical motors (second production) and have the same internal modification for a universal join (green tubing). I've got to get drive belts, horns, part of a pilot for 104, matching paint for some minor scratches, and windshields.
I know rubber band drive doesn't usually run great, but in tandem I'm confident they'll be good enough.
Originally posted by Islanderh93Â -Â August 24 2012Â :Â 10:20:31 AM
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Harrison,
I wouldn't bother with the Hi-Fi drive those shells by Athearn would snap right onto a newer Athearn blue box F-7A or F-7B powered frame! AND they aren't difficult to find either, Ebay has them alot and for half decent prices!
Then either one, separately, would be GREAT runners, and pullers for you.....
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Posted - August 24 2012 : 4:02:46 PM
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Islander, to replace the rubber shaft couplings, use small silicone fuel line tubing, which is available at RC oriented hobby shops. For bands, look for the large clear Goody hair bands available at Walmart. They last forever, unlike the original bands which are more trouble than they're worth. They usually come in a pack of three sizes, and the smaller ones make great traction tires.
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Posted - August 24 2012 : 8:14:28 PM
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I'll second Nelson's advice of using the silicone fuel line tubing and Goody hair bands.
I have even used can motors in some of my Athearn Hi-F locomotives.
They are real smooth at low speed and quiet.
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Posted - August 24 2012 : 11:20:37 PM
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Here's my NH RDC with the same motor and clear bands. I put these in back in '09, and they haven't failed yet.
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Posted - August 25 2012 : 07:23:33 AM
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Really nice paint, creative. I've never done pin stripping like that before, great.
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