|
|
 Posted - December 28 2013 : 9:15:55 PM
|
Finally proof that I own at least one model. A gift from a friend on my birthday 3 years ago. A true friend, as this was a custom painted and detailed model of his favorite type engine. He has more of this type, but I know this was hard to part with. He knew my Texas & Rio Grande would exchange with the T&P at Pecos Tx and provided me with this engine,
A Sunset Models Texas & Pacific 2-10-4 # 610.
Regards, John
No matter what looms ahead, if you can eat today, enjoy today, mix good cheer with friends today, enjoy it and bless God for it. Henry Ward Beecher
|
Country:  USA ~
Posts: 886 ~
Member Since: January 11 2012 ~
Last Visit: December 16 2023
|
Alert Moderator
|
|
|
|
Posted - December 28 2013 : 10:00:47 PM
|
John that is a work of art  Beautiful locomotive. I think you have a true friend there!
http://tycodepot.com/
|
|
|
|
|
Posted - December 28 2013 : 10:12:57 PM
|
quote: A true friend, as this was a custom painted and detailed model of his favorite type engine.
Originally posted by JRG1951Â -Â December 28 2013Â :Â 9:15:55 PM
|
Shouldn't that say, "custom painted and DETAILED model?" 
Very nice engine, indeed!
Carpe Manana!
|
|
Country: USA ~
Posts: 2407 ~
Member Since: September 17 2013 ~
Last Visit: June 24 2025
|
Alert Moderator
|
|
|
|
Posted - December 28 2013 : 11:24:16 PM
|
Tim Eckel is the modeler that detailed and painted the model. This model is by far the best model I own. Tim is a genius when it comes to the drive train, details, and finish on brass models. He is a machinist by trade, and is very picky about his models. I am proud to own this model and even prouder to call him my friend.
Regards, John *********
Quality means doing it right when no one is looking. >> Henry Ford
Edited by - JRG1951 on December 30 2013 12:52:33 AM
|
|
Country: USA ~
Posts: 886 ~
Member Since: January 11 2012 ~
Last Visit: December 16 2023
|
Alert Moderator
|
|
|
|
Posted - December 29 2013 : 01:35:44 AM
|
A gift?!!? Holy moly can I be his friend?!  Beautiful model
I love my Model Power (Mantua Classics) Canadian Pacific 4-6-2 #4073.
It's heavy, it's a good looker, runs fantastic, pulls like a beast, has LED lights for headlight and tender light, and doesn't have gear issues like my Mantua Classics 2-6-6-2.......overall one of my favorites
I buy, repair, and collect
http://scvr.weebly.com/
http://seyboldlocomotiveworks.weebly.com/
http://www.youtube.com/user/TheDeputation?feature=watch
Hyde.
|
|
Country: USA ~
Posts: 1352 ~
Member Since: January 15 2012 ~
Last Visit: July 25 2021
|
Alert Moderator
|
|
|
|
Posted - December 29 2013 : 05:43:51 AM
|
Lima Mikado, New York Central.
frank
toptrain
" It's a Heck of a Day " !!!
|
|
Country: USA ~
Posts: 7519 ~
Member Since: August 07 2008 ~
Last Visit: June 19 2025
|
Alert Moderator
|
|
|
|
Posted - December 30 2013 : 3:10:57 PM
|
Athearn Genesis F7A (freight)
http://tycodepot.com/
|
|
|
|
|
Posted - December 30 2013 : 3:19:10 PM
|
sorry for the repeat showing of this loco but i love it ken
|
Country:  United Kingdom ~
Posts: 8294 ~
Member Since: September 28 2006 ~
Last Visit: October 20 2021
|
Alert Moderator
|
|
|
|
Posted - December 30 2013 : 3:28:45 PM
|
Somehow I either missed it or it was before my time
What is the story/background of that locomotive ken? Lots of character in that one
http://tycodepot.com/
|
|
|
|
|
Posted - December 30 2013 : 5:14:39 PM
|
Ken, that's a classy looking engine. I've seen pictures of an engine that I think is what that one looked like right out of the box. If so, then this one is far better than new.
Your handiwork?
Carpe Manana!
|
|
Country: USA ~
Posts: 2407 ~
Member Since: September 17 2013 ~
Last Visit: June 24 2025
|
Alert Moderator
|
|
|
|
Posted - December 30 2013 : 8:07:32 PM
|
| hi JNXT 7707 and scsshaggy,its a porter mogul by ken kidder,and made in japan,the model is one of my vulcan lumber co locos,ken
|
|
Country: United Kingdom ~
Posts: 8294 ~
Member Since: September 28 2006 ~
Last Visit: October 20 2021
|
Alert Moderator
|
|
|
|
Posted - December 30 2013 : 9:36:15 PM
|
An old Mantua 0-4-0, I've posted this before, but I like it. :)
" When life throws you bananas...it's easy to slip up"
|
|
Country: USA ~
Posts: 3974 ~
Member Since: January 04 2009 ~
Last Visit: January 11 2019
|
Alert Moderator
|
|
|
|
Posted - December 30 2013 : 11:51:31 PM
|
my very first locomotives, worn and tired...they will be siding displays at my museum
AHM sd-40's
just me Ray... and just because I have Tyco doesn't mean I am not a model railroader
|
|
Country: USA ~
Posts: 506 ~
Member Since: April 03 2011 ~
Last Visit: June 03 2025
|
Alert Moderator
|
|
|
|
 Posted - December 31 2013 : 12:26:02 PM
|
Here's one for EM-1 Since he LOVES B&O hehe
Atherm S12 loco
|
|
Country: USA ~
Posts: 14908 ~
Member Since: February 23 2009 ~
Last Visit: June 24 2025
|
Alert Moderator
|
|
|
|
Posted - December 31 2013 : 1:34:58 PM
|
quote:John that is a work of art Beautiful locomotive. I think you have a true friend there!
Originally posted by JNXT 7707Â -Â December 28 2013Â :Â 10:00:47 PM
|
THAT is a good friend! Incidentally, I lived out in Pecos, TX for a year working for this prison. The town is laced with old, abandoned sidings that crisscross the remains of the city proper. Remainders of a time when rail was king. With natural gas well "fracking," the Pecos Valley Railroad does a little business with frac sand, but their "main line" is limited to maybe 5 MPH and a spotter hanging off the front of the ancient EMD switcher keeping an eye out for broken or collapsed rail. Pecos used to be a booming railroad town, now just an empty shell.
JMcNeal
|
|
Country: USA ~
Posts: 11501 ~
Member Since: December 09 2013 ~
Last Visit: June 07 2025
|
Alert Moderator
|
|
|
|
Posted - December 31 2013 : 1:36:46 PM
|
quote:Somehow I either missed it or it was before my time
What is the story/background of that locomotive ken? Lots of character in that one
Originally posted by JNXT 7707Â -Â December 30 2013Â :Â 3:28:45 PM
|
What a fascinating and unique model. Is it brass? Can't be AHM, Bachmann, or Tyco as it lacks the universal shaft coming from a tender motor. Nice piece, would love to see the layout it works on.
JMcNeal
|
|
Country: USA ~
Posts: 11501 ~
Member Since: December 09 2013 ~
Last Visit: June 07 2025
|
Alert Moderator
|
|
|
|
Posted - December 31 2013 : 1:37:59 PM
|
quote:my very first locomotives, worn and tired...they will be siding displays at my museum
AHM sd-40's
Originally posted by rgcw5Â -Â December 30 2013Â :Â 11:51:31 PM
|
That locomotive is a gem. Thank you sharing it, and how humorous it is to be blocking automobile traffic!!!!
JMcNeal
|
|
Country: USA ~
Posts: 11501 ~
Member Since: December 09 2013 ~
Last Visit: June 07 2025
|
Alert Moderator
|
|
|
|
Posted - December 31 2013 : 1:54:17 PM
|
This is my CLEAR favorite..........
Bob the Slot Car Guy
|
|
Country: USA ~
Posts: 170 ~
Member Since: October 31 2007 ~
Last Visit: November 26 2019
|
Alert Moderator
|
|
|
|
Posted - December 31 2013 : 2:02:53 PM
|
quote:This is my CLEAR favorite..........
Originally posted by TYCO-TOWN Trains - December 31 2013 : 1:54:17 PM
|
WOW. Now how cool is that????
http://tycodepot.com/
|
|
|
|
|
Posted - December 31 2013 : 2:11:46 PM
|
Thanks,
other views can be seen at my website
www.auroraslotcarsbobbeers.com
in the trains section if you scroll down to the bottom.......
Bob the Slot Car Guy
|
|
Country: USA ~
Posts: 170 ~
Member Since: October 31 2007 ~
Last Visit: November 26 2019
|
Alert Moderator
|
|
|
|
Posted - December 31 2013 : 3:42:01 PM
|
Here's my lotw-- a tiny brass 0-4-0, probably imported by Gem, but I don't know what manufacturer or prototype. Interestingly, it gets all current through the loco, and none through the tender.
|
|
Country: USA ~
Posts: 874 ~
Member Since: October 15 2007 ~
Last Visit: June 09 2019
|
Alert Moderator
|
|
|
|
Posted - December 31 2013 : 3:48:32 PM
|
| hi Chris that's one sweet little loco,ken
|
|
Country: United Kingdom ~
Posts: 8294 ~
Member Since: September 28 2006 ~
Last Visit: October 20 2021
|
Alert Moderator
|
|
|
|
Posted - December 31 2013 : 3:58:33 PM
|
| Thanks, Ken, Hope all is well with you and yours over there! Chris
|
|
Country: USA ~
Posts: 874 ~
Member Since: October 15 2007 ~
Last Visit: June 09 2019
|
Alert Moderator
|
|
|
|
Posted - December 31 2013 : 4:05:32 PM
|
| full of jubilation.and looking forward to what the new year brings,hope you and yours are enjoying life to the full,ken
|
|
Country: United Kingdom ~
Posts: 8294 ~
Member Since: September 28 2006 ~
Last Visit: October 20 2021
|
Alert Moderator
|
|
|
|
Posted - December 31 2013 : 5:14:09 PM
|
My LOTW, an athearn SW1200 custom painted for the Houston Belt and Terminal RR
|
|
Country: USA ~
Posts: 332 ~
Member Since: February 24 2012 ~
Last Visit: January 26 2015
|
Alert Moderator
|
|
|
|
Posted - December 31 2013 : 10:43:20 PM
|
quote:Here's my lotw-- a tiny brass 0-4-0, probably imported by Gem, but I don't know what manufacturer or prototype. Interestingly, it gets all current through the loco, and none through the tender.
Originally posted by Adams - December 31 2013 : 3:42:01 PM
|
I'm not going to spoil it for EM-1, the Royal Blue detective. He'll have some OOH and Ah's to say about this little Brass 0-4-0.
toptrain
" It's a Heck of a Day " !!!
|
|
Country: USA ~
Posts: 7519 ~
Member Since: August 07 2008 ~
Last Visit: June 19 2025
|
Alert Moderator
|
|
|
|
Posted - January 01 2014 : 12:47:05 PM
|
quote:my very first locomotives, worn and tired...they will be siding displays at my museum
AHM sd-40's
Originally posted by rgcw5Â -Â December 30 2013Â :Â 11:51:31 PM
|
I liked those AHM SD40s when they were first introduced. They had flywheels and actually ran pretty well for a low-priced loco.
|
|
Country: USA ~
Posts: 1084 ~
Member Since: July 07 2011 ~
Last Visit: June 11 2025
|
Alert Moderator
|
|
|
|
Posted - January 01 2014 : 7:32:31 PM
|
| Bob the slot car guy, Hey, thanks for posting that photo. That clear diesel and '57 Chevy are pretty fine and that trailer is perfect. Barry
|
|
Country: USA ~
Posts: 2087 ~
Member Since: March 16 2013 ~
Last Visit: July 05 2018
|
Alert Moderator
|
|
|
|
Posted - January 03 2014 : 2:28:21 PM
|
My LOTW is this derelict Bachmann E60CF. I plan to swap the drive with an Athearn SD chassis. Needs a pantograph too.
-Thomas
|
|
Country: USA ~
Posts: 1084 ~
Member Since: July 07 2011 ~
Last Visit: June 11 2025
|
Alert Moderator
|
|
|
|
Posted - January 03 2014 : 6:00:45 PM
|
quote:my very first locomotives, worn and tired...they will be siding displays at my museum
AHM sd-40's
Originally posted by rgcw5Â -Â December 30 2013Â :Â 11:51:31 PM
|
I wants the 8444 hehe
Real cool locos anyway
|
|
Country: USA ~
Posts: 14908 ~
Member Since: February 23 2009 ~
Last Visit: June 24 2025
|
Alert Moderator
|
|
|
12444
Switcher
Status:
offline
| |
 Posted - January 04 2014 : 8:18:08 PM
|
quote:Athearn Genesis F7A (freight)
Originally posted by JNXT 7707Â -Â December 30 2013Â :Â 3:10:57 PM
|
That's a gorgeous loco you got there! All Athearn genesis models are beautiful. especially their f units. I'd LOVE to have an Athearn Genesis f3 in Maine Central paint.
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.
|
|
Country: USA ~
Posts: 43 ~
Member Since: November 19 2013 ~
Last Visit: May 30 2015
|
Alert Moderator
|
|
|
|
Posted - January 04 2014 : 10:28:36 PM
|
It is definitely a work of art, and a very good runner too - strong, quiet. They are priced a bit out of my range though, so I'm going to have to enjoy this one
http://tycodepot.com/
|
|
|
|
|
Posted - January 04 2014 : 11:49:21 PM
|
I finally managed to get a photo to upload! Here is my ICG C-630 that I found new in box at a swap meet. 
|
|
Country: USA ~
Posts: 867 ~
Member Since: December 21 2013 ~
Last Visit: December 08 2016
|
Alert Moderator
|
|
|
|
Posted - January 04 2014 : 11:56:24 PM
|
I just cant get enough of the C-630
|
|
Country: USA ~
Posts: 867 ~
Member Since: December 21 2013 ~
Last Visit: December 08 2016
|
Alert Moderator
|
|
|
|
Posted - January 05 2014 : 12:01:19 AM
|
Here is a little project that I worked on over the holidays. I added the yellow and black striping to a stock pair of life-like gp-38s.
|
|
Country: USA ~
Posts: 867 ~
Member Since: December 21 2013 ~
Last Visit: December 08 2016
|
Alert Moderator
|
|
|
|
Posted - January 05 2014 : 12:04:35 AM
|
| love that Chessie System E 60 CF!
|
|
Country: USA ~
Posts: 867 ~
Member Since: December 21 2013 ~
Last Visit: December 08 2016
|
Alert Moderator
|
|
|
|
Posted - January 05 2014 : 12:28:15 AM
|
I assume you're referring to the striping along the edge of the red warbonnet. If so, a very neat and clean job there!
Glenn
I was thinking of the immortal words of Socrates, who said, "... I drank what?"
|
|
Country: USA ~
Posts: 1565 ~
Member Since: December 13 2008 ~
Last Visit: June 07 2025
|
Alert Moderator
|
|
|
|
Posted - January 05 2014 : 07:26:25 AM
|
| some very nice locos there guys ken
|
|
Country: United Kingdom ~
Posts: 8294 ~
Member Since: September 28 2006 ~
Last Visit: October 20 2021
|
Alert Moderator
|
|
|
|
Posted - January 05 2014 : 11:58:06 AM
|
the striping set was actually a Microscale set for a BNSF SD-70M. I had the set in my project inventory for years and the decals started to become brittle. I figured that I had better use them before they deteriorated beyond repair. I had these two geeps that had sentimental value, one was the first gift that my wife had ever given me for Christmas so it holds a place of honor in the collection. from the factory they lacked the yellow and black striping. I couldn't be more pleased with how they turned out! Even though the paint scheme is not correct for any of Santa Fe's GP-38s, the addition of the stripping gives them that finished look that helps lend to their plausibility.
|
|
Country: USA ~
Posts: 867 ~
Member Since: December 21 2013 ~
Last Visit: December 08 2016
|
Alert Moderator
|
|
|
|
Posted - January 05 2014 : 1:24:24 PM
|
| If you hadn't said anything, I never would have known those units came from the factory without the striping. Nice engines and pictures too!
|
Country:  Canada ~
Posts: 3415 ~
Member Since: September 22 2006 ~
Last Visit: June 11 2025
|
Alert Moderator
|
|
|
|
Posted - January 05 2014 : 1:36:27 PM
|
quote:| Even though the paint scheme is not correct for any of Santa Fe's GP-38s, the addition of the stripping gives them that finished look that helps lend to their plausibility Originally posted by metalsmith1Â -Â January 05 2014Â :Â 11:58:06 AM
|
They should have painted some of the GP-38's that way, doggonit! It looks good on them.
Carpe Manana!
|
|
Country: USA ~
Posts: 2407 ~
Member Since: September 17 2013 ~
Last Visit: June 24 2025
|
Alert Moderator
|
|
|
|
Posted - January 05 2014 : 1:40:15 PM
|
Those Life Like GP-38s are really a great shell for what the price range was. I really like that striping job you did, looks great!
http://tycodepot.com/
|
|
|
Home
Forums
Events Calendar
Forum Admins & Mods
Register
