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A pair of Athearn F7's that I repainted for the L&N. They called them "Black Cats".
 
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Posted - December 01 2013 : 2:54:07 PM
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| great paint job,lovely looking locos as well ken
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Posted - December 01 2013 : 3:43:58 PM
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| Cool set. Nice paint work.
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Posted - December 01 2013 : 4:47:01 PM
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OOOOO! real cool
Why were they black? 
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Posted - December 01 2013 : 5:14:52 PM
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quote:OOOOO! real cool
Why were they black?
Originally posted by microbusss - December 01 2013 : 4:47:01 PM
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Thanks ben - they were painted black to try not to offend the coal operators they served, believe it or not. This was in the era when coal-fired steam was being phased out. They were initially used as booster or pusher sets (I think configured A-B-B-B-A) in the Kentucky and Virginia mountains. I'll add a few B units soon.
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Posted - December 01 2013 : 9:04:04 PM
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Nice detailing work....
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Posted - December 01 2013 : 9:52:41 PM
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| Why would seeing diesels seen as offensive to the coal mine operators?
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Posted - December 01 2013 : 9:59:12 PM
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quote: Why would seeing diesels seen as offensive to the coal mine operators?
Originally posted by microbusss - December 01 2013 : 9:52:41 PM
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Because they burn diesel fuel instead of coal - and coal locomotives burned a LOT of coal. The diesel era put an end to that.
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Posted - December 01 2013 : 10:49:49 PM
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The same reason the miners today do not like our current president. His policies will cost them their jobs.
Many of the early freight diesels were black, because back then everybody knew freight power was black. Everybody knew fire trucks were red. Duh! Just the way it was.
Those are fine looking F7s! Great paint job, I envy the quality of your work.
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Posted - December 02 2013 : 09:42:11 AM
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My LOTW:
A Varney Lil Joe:
It was sold with a gold Globe F&, powered by a Varney power truck, purchased just yesterday for ~$50. Not a bad price considering the Joe has the valve gear.
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Posted - December 02 2013 : 6:43:29 PM
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I want one of those Li'l Joes! 
It even has the optional running gear 
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Posted - December 02 2013 : 11:16:40 PM
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| Looks like it could be interesting assembling those rods and such. Neat locomotive.
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Posted - December 03 2013 : 12:06:04 AM
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My LOTW: Broadway Limited Trackmobile. It actually runs well.
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Posted - December 03 2013 : 12:36:55 AM
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My little contribution this week,A pair of Pennsy Geeps headed threw Drewmoore Twp.
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Posted - December 03 2013 : 07:34:52 AM
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the John English PRR A5 switcher.
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Posted - December 03 2013 : 07:40:23 AM
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my loco this week,as frank,john english mikado,ken
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Posted - December 03 2013 : 6:40:58 PM
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| Great locomotives and scenes. Dig the automobiles in Frank's and the Chevy pickup in yellowiron's.
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Posted - December 04 2013 : 08:02:39 AM
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Back to non-coal power <cough!> , here's a CN Shark I posted to our 'Zealander poster as well. Figured I might as well get a 2-for-1 deal here today.   Made by ROCO, I haven't tried running it yet, I may try it on my test track this morning on my workbench in the basement. I intend to start testing and running more of my locos , since my wife is on me about "all my engines"...sigh. Anyhow, a nice clean example of a shark in my collection.
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Posted - December 04 2013 : 09:25:03 AM
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Jerry, did your wife ever say how many engines she thought was appropriate? That was a big topic of discussion around our house a few years ago when I was at about 600 loco's.
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Posted - December 04 2013 : 3:45:50 PM
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quote:Jerry, did your wife ever say how many engines she thought was appropriate? That was a big topic of discussion around our house a few years ago when I was at about 600 loco's.
Originally posted by rbturner - December 04 2013 : 09:25:03 AM
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OH MY. Seems to be a recurring theme among wives for some reason 
Since I'm "only" at 75 locomotives, I'd say 600 would be about right! Actually the current treaty calls for limiting my total pieces (locomotives+rolling stock) to under 500, which is only about 75 away.
BTW Jerry - very nice looking Shark . I have yet to add one to my own roster. The Rocos I have are very quiet, smooth runners.
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Posted - December 04 2013 : 7:10:13 PM
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quote:
OH MY. Seems to be a recurring theme among wives for some reason
Since I'm "only" at 75 locomotives, I'd say 600 would be about right!
BTW Jerry - very nice looking Shark . I have yet to add one to my own roster. The Rocos I have are very quiet, smooth runners.
Originally posted by JNXT 7707Â -Â December 04 2013Â :Â 3:45:50 PM
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I may have a hundred locomotives, but the wife thinks that is WAY too many. I have never actually counted , as I keep acquiring, and haven't documented every one yet. So I'll say 100 locos, and maybe 200? cars. It will be a recurring battle for awhile, she's stressed out over things in her life. 
I tried my CN Shark this morning, got a headlight, but no noise or movement, so will take it apart tonight to see what's up with it internally. Broken wire, no contact, motor locked, will find out.
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Posted - December 04 2013 : 7:31:27 PM
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Frame to my ho replica of the Folsom Prison #1. Still got a long way to go but I'll be doing everything I can to make it look like she did in the 60's.
I buy, repair, and collect
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I'm home schooled, I love to work on cars and anything with an engine and wheels, I love model RR'ing, and listening to Dire Straits.
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Posted - December 06 2013 : 7:10:08 PM
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Oh my... I'm closing in on 550 or 600 cars (can't find them all to count them), and at last count had about 90 locos and have gotten at least 10 since. But instead of a wife, I have PARENTS to complain at me for letting them take over the house!
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Posted - December 08 2013 : 11:36:21 AM
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quote:Oh my... I'm closing in on 550 or 600 cars (can't find them all to count them), and at last count had about 90 locos and have gotten at least 10 since. But instead of a wife, I have PARENTS to complain at me for letting them take over the house!
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Don't let your parents discourage you from this great hobby.
I'm home schooled, I love to work on cars and anything with an engine and wheels, I love model RR'ing, and listening to Dire Straits.
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Posted - December 09 2013 : 3:19:00 PM
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quote:| Frame to my ho replica of the Folsom Prison #1. Originally posted by SCVR66Â -Â December 04 2013Â :Â 7:31:27 PM
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Hyde, I hope you are not modeling the Folsom Prison engine because it brings back lots of old memories!
Carpe Manana!
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