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 Posted - October 12 2012 : 10:25:57 AM
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Here is my AOTW. It is some of my HO scale heavy construction equipment. I have several more tucked away in storage including a few more steam shovels including the one shown below.
Someday I might have a nice layout... if I ever have the time to actually construct one.
Sean
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Posted - October 12 2012 : 3:16:51 PM
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Sean,
you got something that I had one and used already! See the little Crawler?
outlined in black?
Its the SAME one I used here:
I also got to say that orange "line" excavator is AWESOME, any idea what the maker is of it?
~John
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Posted - October 12 2012 : 5:47:30 PM
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see the yellow dump truck next to the orange one? I have one but its a cheaper Hong Kong version
I had got a broken up one before with rubber tires on it 
So I just used it for the HK one Since most of the tires were missing on it
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Posted - October 12 2012 : 11:32:14 PM
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John!
I love that tractor and crate load! I have a few more of the scrapers and dumps. Some are chained down to flat cars, just like your tractor. Nice job in that by the way!
I do not know the maker of the excavator. It is all metal and looks to be a kit of some sort. It is not articulated in any way. I can say, it came with the cars you see in the background, plus several other cars for ~$20 inc s/h. A steal if you ask me.
Sean
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Posted - October 12 2012 : 11:46:10 PM
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Sean,
THANKS for the compliments! I'll be doing more loads kinda sorta like these as I am an open load kind of guy I guess!
As for the one you see that I did... thats actual "Holt" gray! Let me tell ya, a touch up color such as that, is only gotten for the "Holt" tracked tractor collectors in 1:1 scale.....I paid for it, let me tell you!
History lesson? Holt, is the original "caterpillar", which is better known as "CATERPILLAR" or "CAT" these days......The company was owned by the Holt family, back in the day and I think they are still involved. Generations of family....later, that is!
~John
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Posted - October 20 2012 : 11:18:48 PM
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Well my newest AOTW....
This will be with one of my "Seven-11's" as its missing its signage, and will become a "A&P Grocery store!
~John
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Posted - October 22 2012 : 4:39:24 PM
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Since I started this one a week early (date wise) I'll add another one which is a continuation to my post from a few weeks ago. I just acquired a Kemtrom work train addition. This one is the load that goes on top of the power unit as shown in the Kemtron catalog pic below. It is the one with the heavy load casting:
Here is the one coming:
Sean
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Posted - October 23 2012 : 07:18:19 AM
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Posting my video i made a while back of Tyco operating mail car - Most of you have seen it -but we have a lot of new members that may have not - Enjoy -
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Posted - October 23 2012 : 07:21:57 AM
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Brian,
NICE! It be awesome to see some box cars with regular railroad names with that "USPS" logo on them for passenger service mail cars!
~John
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Posted - October 25 2012 : 7:59:33 PM
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Just added to my AOTW:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=261115394336
I just purchased this lot tonight. This one has the power unit. It is powered by the Lindsay KL-766 Teaspoon of power (Kemtron catalog #)
This is the same power unit that drives the Kemtron Toonerville trolley. I have one with a busted drive. This is the reason I purchased this lot actually, but I may for the time being keep them together.
/tyco/forum/uploaded/Mustangs_n_Trains/20121025195726_kemtron.JPG
These are my Toonerville trollies:
/tyco/forum/uploaded/Mustangs_n_Trains/20121025195804_7073884379_950b8b8564_c.jpg
As you can see here, it has a broken drive:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/9977705@N05/6856691906/in/set-72157626251730349
What a good day!
Sean
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Posted - October 25 2012 : 10:10:09 PM
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I just picked up a USPS car (no Post Office - I need one) on eBay last week. I love the operating action. I also picked up a jumping brakeman kit. Once I get them on the layout, I'll figure out how they work and will be certainly doing more work with operating cars and accessories. These are just fun!
Thanks for posting the video.
Starting my Tyco and other favorites collection over again after 37 years.
My still in progress list of inventory and wantlist: tyconut.com
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