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 Posted - November 10 2013 : 9:43:49 PM
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Well, to get things boiling, I'm posting this nice little Bicentennial Teakettle by Life-Like, picked it up at the Timonium show a couple weekends ago. A former club member's engine, this one caught my eye as I like the Bicentennials, and it's also a steam engine, which makes it a rarity among R/W/B engines. Didn't know this one existed until I laid eyes on it. Pretty cute little 'kettle!
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Posted - November 10 2013 : 11:02:08 PM
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Posted - November 11 2013 : 12:53:17 AM
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the life-like Bicentennial teakettle is on my list to get. I see them on ebay quite often.
I post this logging lokie too much don't I............? Well now I have a reason to being I just finished her new lettering and numbering! 
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Posted - November 11 2013 : 12:12:51 PM
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Nice Union Pacific Alcos and that Climax is sweet.  As soon as I saw that bicentennial teakettle I realized that I forgot one engine in my Redwoods and Pacific roster pic. Here it is, RPRR #5. It's the later version with a huge can motor and it runs like a charm on DCC. I added a coupler up front so that it can pull backwards.
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 Posted - November 11 2013 : 12:31:17 PM
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I'll be different & show off this set from LoopnHook
Do need a horn for it too 
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Posted - November 11 2013 : 12:44:25 PM
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My LOTW is another early hand made brass model. Just purchased it last night so I do not have it in my hand yet. A friend of mine has the exact model and his is stamped with a #3 on the bottom. We both agree this is the same model and most likely made by the same early Japanese craftsman. When he received his model, it was wrapped in news paper dated 1953. I assume mine is the same vintage, although he seems to think mine might be a little earlier... at that point, there are only two models earlier than #3, so we will see...
It is a SP Brass 4-8-8-2 Cab Forward:
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Posted - November 11 2013 : 1:13:58 PM
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love that loco sean,mine is a CP HUNTINGTON 4-2-4 by mb austin,ken
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Posted - November 11 2013 : 1:24:04 PM
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quote:love that loco sean,mine is a CP HUNTINGTON 4-2-4 by mb austin,ken
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Thanks Ken! I have that one too!
Fudged mine up when I tried to fix the pilot though! I did not realize all the brass rods were individually soldered on! They ALL fell off!! Now mine sports a cast brass cow catcher!
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Posted - November 11 2013 : 2:17:15 PM
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actually the CP Huntington is a 4-2-4T
& there are 2 at the bottom of the ocean of the east coast of USA
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Posted - November 11 2013 : 2:37:58 PM
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I love that CP Huntington. I've seen the real one up close in Sacramento. I've always wondered if a Mantua General could be kitbashed to make the CP Huntington. It would probably be a bit oversized.
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Posted - November 11 2013 : 3:14:08 PM
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| hi ben t or not its a cp huntington,i love it ken
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Posted - November 11 2013 : 4:02:52 PM
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Neat stuff this week. I like the PA's and the Climax.
Sean, is that Cab Forward and early Tenshodo, or one of those hand made custom one-offs you were talking about that didn't really have a company name on them?
Love that C. P. Huntington, Ken, although the prototype probably had the traction of ice skates.
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Posted - November 11 2013 : 4:28:52 PM
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** This is quite a week. And it is just starting. Like Nelson says. I see the Redwood repainted teakettle, the cab forward, Kens C P Huntington, the climax, PA's, 1776 teakettle, all are great additions, BUT!!! The view of the Midnight Special shark and tender, perfectly positioned on the trash can lid, takes my breath away. Only the Buss can do it that way.
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Posted - November 11 2013 : 5:03:46 PM
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Ben, have you ever calculated the grade on that lid?
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Posted - November 11 2013 : 5:34:05 PM
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quote:Ben, have you ever calculated the grade on that lid?
Originally posted by NickelPlate759Â -Â November 11 2013Â :Â 5:03:46 PM
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no but that was better than stacking
but you is right, Ken I like the loco too & need to get one someday
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Posted - November 11 2013 : 6:45:57 PM
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| And it's not just the lid, it's the expert lighting too. I'm always in awe.
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Posted - November 11 2013 : 11:08:48 PM
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My LOTW....
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Posted - November 12 2013 : 12:01:16 AM
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Pete,
That's a sharp and impressive looking locomotive.
- Did you custom paint that?
- Would both those pantographs be up at once or is there one for each direction?
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Posted - November 12 2013 : 03:42:11 AM
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It is an factory American GK model. Each Pantagraph operates independently. Only one is used in each direction. I put 2- 2mm LED's on each end. They operate directionally.
See the Customizing/Kitbashing Forum for more detail on the engine.
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Posted - November 12 2013 : 09:10:29 AM
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quote:NSean, is that Cab Forward and early Tenshodo, or one of those hand made custom one-offs you were talking about that didn't really have a company name on them?
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Nelson,
Yes, this is a hand built unit. It is one of a few at least... Probably dates from ~1950. My friend Brian has one in his collection. The bottom of his is stamped with the number "3". Mine has not arrived yet. As soon as it does, you better believe I will be looking for a number! Hoping for number 1!! LOL!
If I understand Mr. Kenichi Matsumoto correctly, it could number as high as 10, but most likely it will be a limited production of 3-5 models. I have an email into Kenichi asking if he might happen to have an idea who made it. Chances are, it was made by a craftsman who was under contract by one of the early Japanese manufacturers, but which one I do not know yet. It certainly predates any catalogs. If the person who wrote the book can't identify it, I suppose no one can!
This is my friend Brian's:
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Posted - November 12 2013 : 10:49:33 AM
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quote:Ben, have you ever calculated the grade on that lid?
Originally posted by NickelPlate759Â -Â November 11 2013Â :Â 5:03:46 PM
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I think someone ought to make one of these and send it up to Ben, With his talent for lighting, he would really get some great shots!
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I've even considered making one for myself for my eBay listing photos... or even a couple different settings! Just can't seem to find the time!
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Posted - November 12 2013 : 10:51:47 AM
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quote:It is an factory American GK model. Each Pantagraph operates independently. Only one is used in each direction. I put 2- 2mm LED's on each end. They operate directionally.
See the Customizing/Kitbashing Forum for more detail on the engine.
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I really like those American GK models. I have a few in the New Haven paint, even though they never had any! Nice choice AF Kid!
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Posted - November 12 2013 : 10:57:40 AM
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quote:And it's not just the lid, it's the expert lighting too. I'm always in awe.
Originally posted by Redwoods - November 11 2013 : 6:45:57 PM
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Thats SUNLIGHT, silly
Great locos guys I hope to find some locos CHEAP at the train show on the 30th
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Posted - November 12 2013 : 1:44:44 PM
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Sean, that's mighty fine tooling for the time, and for just a handful of units. Not crude looking at all.
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Posted - November 13 2013 : 11:49:44 PM
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Not nearly as impressive as most of this week's lineup, I present to you the result of years of searching for the right engine at the right price:
I've seen many Athearn SW-7's come and go, but none for as little as I paid for this beauty at the flea market. Best of all, the seller sounded like he was happy, so I'm sure I'll get more good offers.
Big problem is that the front right step is partially broken upwards. There is a noticeable crease on the top of the walkway and the bottom is cracked halfway through the crack's depth. Is it worth it to fix the shell, or shall I just keep looking for a replacement?
Mechanicals are unchecked but it's got handrails and I know bluebox parts are available. The new shell may make this beaut into an SW-1200/7, a Baldwin S-12 or maybe... just maybe....
An ALCO T-6!
For now though, I should resolve to learning how to airbrush and taking this victim (volunteer?) to the paint room.
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Posted - November 14 2013 : 01:49:44 AM
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Gee, that athearn sw7 sounds familiar I found one of those, fine motor aand no missing parts for 5 bucks in a junker bin. Its big problem is that I blew its custom paint to hell, so it'll be my first victim when and if I learn to airbrush...
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Posted - November 14 2013 : 12:13:11 PM
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Tyco Brown Box GP20. Came in it's original box, minus the handrails (anyone have a spare set of GP20 handrails layong around?  )
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Posted - November 14 2013 : 12:58:13 PM
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quote:love that loco sean,mine is a CP HUNTINGTON 4-2-4 by mb austin,ken
Originally posted by catfordken - November 11 2013 : 1:13:58 PM
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Kenny,
That "C.P." looks VERY familiar.... the one I shipped over the big pond?
Well, after all my troubles..... this message happens to be my 2,800th posting!!!!!!! "The EM-1 That COULD" I suppose?
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Posted - November 14 2013 : 7:27:35 PM
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| hi john yes its the very same,love it thanks ken
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Posted - November 14 2013 : 8:36:40 PM
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Mine is a double-header. A pair of 2-8-0s both Pennsy. The lead is a H10. The rear is a H6.
frank
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Posted - November 14 2013 : 9:45:48 PM
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quote:hi john yes its the very same,love it thanks ken
Originally posted by catfordken - November 14 2013 : 7:27:35 PM
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Just glad to see, someone enjoying the little tike and proud of it as well.....Was a difficult one but, not one I built but needed something more then I had time to give it.....Just glad to see, someone enjoying it......
THATS what makes trades..........FUN!
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Posted - November 14 2013 : 9:47:46 PM
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quote:Mine is a double-header. A pair of 2-8-0s both Pennsy. The lead is a H10. The rear is a H6.
frank
Originally posted by toptrain - November 14 2013 : 8:36:40 PM
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Frank those brass? Its hard to tell from the pictures.....good lookin' units tho!
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Posted - November 14 2013 : 10:23:47 PM
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Bachmann Zenith U-Boat...
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Posted - November 17 2013 : 10:09:02 AM
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quote:
Bachmann Zenith U-Boat...
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Originally posted by Mike - November 14 2013 : 10:23:47 PM
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Well, it's November 17. I don't know if that makes this a new LOTW, or a continuing part of a current thread, but here is a photo of the Rivarossi 4-4-0 I picked up off of Ebay this week
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I have been reading about Rivarossi engines for a while. Some swear by them, and some swear at them, the price was right on this one, so I decided to see for myself what they are like. Other than having to extend the drive shaft about 1/8" so it would engage at both ends, I think it is a nice little locomotive. Again, not sure what I'm going to do with it, but it's a fine little runner on my 6-ft. test track.
I have some things I want to do to it, including 28" diameter wheels on the tender, and maybe the pilot truck
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Posted - November 17 2013 : 11:15:30 AM
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RBNicholson - I just bought a loco like that 4-4-0 at the Rail Fest in North Platte!
With 2 matching passenger cars & a combine
But when I tested it one of the rods came off!
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quote:RBNicholson - I just bought a loco like that 4-4-0 at the Rail Fest in North Platte!
With 2 matching passenger cars & a combine
But when I tested it one of the rods came off!
Originally posted by microbusss - November 17 2013 : 11:15:30 AM
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Well, I haven't had that misfortune, yet, but I'll check mine to make sure the siderods are tight. I have two 4-4-o's, now, enough to build a layout I've been dreaming about. I would still like to get these enines running a little smoother. I have two J.W.Bowkers "on the property", too, one with a homemade driveshaft of my own origin, one with the motor in the cab. The latter one was missing the boiler front when I bought it, but I ordered a "buy it now" boiler front on Ebay. I had to do a little filing and fitting, but I now have a nice looking 2-4-0 in two-tone black and red. these two engines would work on my "dream" layout, as well. When I get time, I can improve the electrical pick-up on them as well as the Bachmann 4-4-0.
Meanwhile, I'm back to working on my S scale layout, and trying to stay away from Ebay!
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