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Ringing in the new month, I'll post my just-acquired Mantua Bell switcher, found it lurking in an Ebay lot, which I managed to acquire along with about 16 other engines for under $90. Sweet! I'm just off-hook about it!  I'll be receiving a 2nd one from EM-1 soon, so I will have a pair to "switch" , heh heh!  Don't hang up on me! I got the photo RIIIIIGHT here!
A funny thing would be to sound decoder this lil guy, then have a telephone ringer for a bell.  Ah well, enough corny phone puns. Enjoy! Call ya later...
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Posted - November 03 2013 : 11:14:19 AM
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If you included too many puns, we would have already "called" you out.
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Posted - November 03 2013 : 12:07:21 PM
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| just hope its not a premium rate call ken
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Posted - November 03 2013 : 12:12:26 PM
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quote:just hope its not a premium rate call ken
Originally posted by catfordken - November 03 2013 : 12:07:21 PM
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Heck, this thing still uses a rotary dial throttle...
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Posted - November 03 2013 : 2:31:09 PM
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Newest engine to my collection, Mantua 90's redbox ATSF 0-4-0 shifter. Always wanted one of these! The headlight placement, working tender light, incredible detail, everything.
Got it via trade deal from our boy Thomas (Redwoods). One of my favorites!
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Posted - November 03 2013 : 9:28:28 PM
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Amtrak GP20...
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Posted - November 03 2013 : 9:54:25 PM
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| Mike - I jealous of you & I think it needs the 4301 on the cab
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Posted - November 03 2013 : 9:55:07 PM
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Huh, weird thing was I saw a picture of one of those today, Mike, and thought I gotta get me one of those.
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Posted - November 04 2013 : 6:27:55 PM
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My LOTW is my first kitbash, a fantasy DD40B Looks good running with my DD40AX 
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 Posted - November 04 2013 : 7:46:58 PM
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Quite the contrast in loco sizes this week.
Here is my Tyco GE switcher. I don't think I can top AMC's pun-run, so I'll just post the picture.
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Posted - November 04 2013 : 8:20:46 PM
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I like that switcher, especially with the GE markings - nice setting as well
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Posted - November 04 2013 : 9:03:44 PM
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A recient find is a Rivarossi 0-6-0t from the 1950s that still runs fine. This is a as I got it 2 weeks ago photo. it is all dirty and the smoke stack is damaged. It test ran great.
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Posted - November 04 2013 : 9:07:01 PM
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| Thanks! There's not a whole lot of scenery visible in your picture with that massive B-unit (it looks awesome by the way!), but what I can see looks good. Your ballast work is very clean.
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Posted - November 04 2013 : 9:36:18 PM
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actually I think GM did make a few of them DD40AXes into B units
I want one now hehe
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Posted - November 04 2013 : 11:21:59 PM
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No DD40 Bees just DD35 Bees. The origanal plan was to have the DDs paired with 1 or 2 GP35s. UP wanted cabs added.
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Posted - November 04 2013 : 11:42:08 PM
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Been looking for this one for a while and all that left is the Transformer one. The BN switcher is my favorite, but this is a close 2nd.
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Posted - November 05 2013 : 12:36:14 AM
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One of my P2K E units.
If you are not having fun, you are not doing it right.
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Posted - November 05 2013 : 07:19:42 AM
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This week I am posting 2 photos of locomotives here because one is special to Pennsylvania Railroad modelers.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY RAYMOND LOEWY. 120 YEARS OLD TODAY.
*** HERE IS HIS DESIGNED PRR T1. ***
A GOOGLE LINK TO HIS BIRTHDAY AND HIS HISTORY !
https://www.google.com/webhp?source=search_app#ct=raymond-loewys-120th-birthday-ca-fr-us-nl-uk-ie-6388231276855296-hp&hl=en&oi=ddle&q=Raymond+Loewy
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Posted - November 05 2013 : 08:20:57 AM
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in keeping with frank,my bowser t1 ken
about the only thing i like about the modern yahoo
120th birthday celebration
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Posted - November 05 2013 : 7:10:01 PM
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Here's my T-1:
Okay, I might be a tiny bit jealous. (But my not having a T-1 is not entirely true, I have a READING T-1 4-8-4 but that's a totally different beast.)
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Posted - November 05 2013 : 8:01:57 PM
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PR 4800 I'm with you 
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Posted - November 05 2013 : 8:11:27 PM
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| I tried posting some pics this evening, but nothing is uploading!
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Posted - November 05 2013 : 8:41:23 PM
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prr 4800!! Too great!
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Posted - November 05 2013 : 8:44:39 PM
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Here is my Chattanooga diesel
I'd of posted a Republic Steel switcher but it went to EM-1 already hehe
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Posted - November 05 2013 : 8:48:35 PM
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Used to have one of them Chattanooga Geep 20's. They look good!
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Posted - November 05 2013 : 8:55:26 PM
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Great T1 Ken. Best Bowser I have seen.
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Posted - November 05 2013 : 9:24:18 PM
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Got this at a train show Sunday:
Life-Like "Bluebonnet" Santa Fe F7 diesel locomotive. It actually runs pretty well for a lower-end locomotive! I do hope to someday get an Athearn model, or a Proto 1000 Santa Fe F3A, for a more powerful version.
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Posted - November 05 2013 : 9:43:19 PM
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Nice looking F7!
And yes, if you can find a P1K F3A, get it - it's a great running loco.
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Posted - November 05 2013 : 10:49:24 PM
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Here's my Bowser T-1
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Posted - November 05 2013 : 10:51:44 PM
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...and my M-1
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Posted - November 05 2013 : 11:56:07 PM
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Adams - I is jealous & envious of your British Railways collections
But I do like the PRR 4-4-4-4 too
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Posted - November 06 2013 : 12:04:10 AM
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| I can thank Catfordken for helping me get more familiar with the British side of things. The Coronation Scot was a gift from my wife, and the Jinty came from Ken.
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Posted - November 06 2013 : 07:37:14 AM
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quote:I can thank Catfordken for helping me get more familiar with the British side of things. The Coronation Scot was a gift from my wife, and the Jinty came from Ken.
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Adams ; Ken also helped me acquire some very nice British Models. We had some large heavy boxes going between London and New Jersey. Some of the smaller ones also had some weight. Thanks again Ken !
Oh Adam the Pennsylvania Great Western Railway is always looking to expand. I am sure branch manager Catfordken may feel the same. Recently his branch has acquired many more pieces of railway equipment for his branch of the PGW. Yep! lots of neat stuff.
Toptrain. PGW Superintendent of Rails, Frankford Branch.
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Posted - November 06 2013 : 07:42:08 AM
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| hi frank and chris,you are both welcome,and frank really appreciate ones received from you ken
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Posted - November 06 2013 : 08:15:36 AM
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Adam there is always some rebuilding, and refinishing of locomotives, going on at the Catford Branch. Here at Frankford Roundhouse we also have been busy. Working conditions have improved since the summer has ended, and the Attic location become more accessible due to temperate seasonal weather. The little people at the roundhouse have gotten busy again with there repairs. Traffic on the PGW has almost returned to past volumes. After many and long meetings a program of kit-bashing the CNJ type camelback consolidations should restart soon. The I5 class is awaiting completion of the I4 to a reverently equal state of condition so both will go to the paint shop together. Discussions are ongoing on the I4 cab following the rebuilding of its Wooten firebox. A collapse of the top of the boiler during installation of the air tanks caused the removal of the firebox mounted walkways and the rebuild of the firebox. The craftsmen, and I say that lightly, just cant seem to get the cab and walkways right. I am certain that once this is done the detailing will be completed and both the I5 and I4 gotten back in service.
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Posted - November 06 2013 : 10:27:50 PM
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My LOTW:
A super rare Walthers 4-6-4 Brass HO Baltic
It's not complete, but being that it is extremely rare, I don't really mind.
It is my understanding that this is the very first production HO locomotive kit. ~1937-1938
My limited knowledge of this locomotive comes from the VintageHO and Yardbirdtrains Yahoo group emails.
"The 1938 catalog adds some information on the 2 rail and 3 rail versions. "When supplied for two rail operation, the wheels are insulated by a special process developed by ourselves" but does not specifically identify the process. However, under the heading that appears lower on the 1938 catalog page titled "Conversion Kit for HO Baltic Locomotives" it lists a kit which included a set of insulated wheelsets for pilot, trailing and tender trucks as well as the drivers, and states the wheels are insulated on one side and at the axle."
Sean
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Posted - November 09 2013 : 6:00:35 PM
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Hello All, This is an old Bowser cast brass loco. I bought it a bit rough with no tender. I went through it, painted it, and added a newer Bowser cast white metal tender. Looks and runs great now-- just needs details and lettering.
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Posted - November 09 2013 : 6:14:54 PM
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| sweet loco chris,and must say not an easy one to find,ken
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