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This is a Walthers GP9m that I modified by adding pilot boxes for the air hoses, a divided windshield, free standing grab irons and flush numberboards.
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Posted - February 10 2014 : 11:12:26 AM
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A locomotive I finally got, yesterday at the New Hope train show. The gilbert industrial diesel switcher.
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Posted - February 10 2014 : 12:18:25 PM
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| great find frank,glad you finally got one,ken
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Posted - February 10 2014 : 12:27:30 PM
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* Yep ken. It took a while. To let you know the average asking price on many is around $70. That is why I didn't get one for so long. You know a dealer wont pay half of that.
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Posted - February 10 2014 : 12:38:25 PM
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My LOTW is a two part series... First last week's purchase:
A Ken Kidder Steam Donkey purchased last week:
Then a mystery brass 4-6-6-4 Challenger purchased yesterday:
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Posted - February 10 2014 : 2:22:32 PM
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that isn't the right tender on the Challenger 
Plus that Ken Kidder looks like a track inspection train 
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Posted - February 10 2014 : 2:34:05 PM
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| hi sean nice pair of locos,ken
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Posted - February 10 2014 : 3:39:33 PM
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quote:that isn't the right tender on the Challenger
Plus that Ken Kidder looks like a track inspection train
Originally posted by microbusss - February 10 2014 : 2:22:32 PM
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The reason for the steam dummy was to disguise the the early inner city steam locomotives so the did not scare the horses. They were not inspection locomotives.
I know the tender is not correct. I already have the correct tender here:
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Posted - February 10 2014 : 3:40:04 PM
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quote:hi sean nice pair of locos,ken
Originally posted by catfordken - February 10 2014 : 2:34:05 PM
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Thanks Ken!
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Posted - February 10 2014 : 4:36:05 PM
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Sean as always " I don't know how you do it. " I wont ask if your wife likes them.
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Posted - February 10 2014 : 4:38:29 PM
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quote:that isn't the right tender on the Challenger
Plus that Ken Kidder looks like a track inspection train
Originally posted by microbusss - February 10 2014 : 2:22:32 PM
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Well Buss, Your are only 1/2 right. That is better than my record.
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Posted - February 10 2014 : 5:44:05 PM
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A NC&StL Athearn F7A/B set that I painted and decaled.
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Posted - February 10 2014 : 6:32:01 PM
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| Nice engines Jerry!
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Posted - February 10 2014 : 6:46:04 PM
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GP40X that I weathered up a little
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Posted - February 10 2014 : 7:02:18 PM
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| hi JNXT 7707,great painting,looks better than factory finish ken
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Posted - February 10 2014 : 10:56:20 PM
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Proto 1000 Erie Built. Looking for a B unit but they sure are hard to find. One of a few locos that I rely upon to pull my passenger trains.
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Posted - February 11 2014 : 01:03:19 AM
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| Man, there are a lot of great entries this week but I absolutely love that steam donkey engine!
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Posted - February 11 2014 : 10:17:48 AM
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my loco this week is a rock island doodlebug ken
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Posted - February 11 2014 : 10:23:28 AM
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quote:Man, there are a lot of great entries this week but I absolutely love that steam donkey engine!
Originally posted by metalsmith1Â -Â February 11 2014Â :Â 01:03:19 AM
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Thanks Metalsmith!
quote:my loco this week is a rock island doodlebug ken
Originally posted by catfordken - February 11 2014 : 10:17:48 AM
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Nice choice Ken!
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Posted - February 11 2014 : 10:35:44 AM
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Hey Jerry, I really like the NC & StL set. I have had the decals set for some time; can you advise on the blue color you chose and provide any tips you may have in doing this job?
Maybe I should have started another thread?
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Posted - February 11 2014 : 4:26:47 PM
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quote:Hey Jerry, I really like the NC & StL set. I have had the decals set for some time; can you advise on the blue color you chose and provide any tips you may have in doing this job?
Maybe I should have started another thread?
Originally posted by rbturner - February 11 2014 : 10:35:44 AM
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Thanks Randy - there were a couple different ways to do this paint scheme. The Microscale decal set I had (87-901) included the lower gray panels and the curved front that goes up around the headlight. I was a little skeptical about how that would turn out, so I decided to paint the gray as well as the blue.
I used Badger Modelflex Gloss Blue (16-110) and S.P. Letter Gray (16-39). I got that info off a NC&StL modeling website and I was happy with the choices. I sprayed the shell with the gray first, then masked for the blue. I used the decal in the Microscale set for a template in making the curved mask for the front section. Was not perfect, but I used a fine brush to touch up afterward. Then I masked for the top black area, which is pointed on the A unit, and used Engine Black for that.
After it was all painted and decaled, I gave it a shot of dullcote to take the shine off...
BTW, the road numbers for both units (besides the number board on the A unit) are TINY yellow numbers that go in the upper right side corner of each unit, just below the grilles. You could leave them off and only you would know 
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 Posted - February 11 2014 : 5:28:18 PM
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here is a Tyco/Mantua RB from JNXT
Will send the loco to EM-1 to get trucks & Santa Fe wording replaced 
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Posted - February 11 2014 : 7:30:01 PM
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quote:
Proto 1000 Erie Built. Looking for a B unit but they sure are hard to find. One of a few locos that I rely upon to pull my passenger trains.
Originally posted by raysouthernpac - February 10 2014 : 10:56:20 PM
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Nice looking loco. Wow....going to have to put that one on my wish list.
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Posted - February 11 2014 : 8:18:03 PM
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Bachmann Spectrum Southern 4-4-0 #3856.
I buy, repair, and collect
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Posted - February 11 2014 : 11:00:09 PM
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quote: quote:
Proto 1000 Erie Built. Looking for a B unit but they sure are hard to find. One of a few locos that I rely upon to pull my passenger trains.
Originally posted by raysouthernpac - February 10 2014 : 10:56:20 PM
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Nice looking loco. Wow....going to have to put that one on my wish list.
Thanks Jerry. I collect the ATSF passenger locos. This EB is an amazing runner and very powerful.
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Posted - February 11 2014 : 11:11:31 PM
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| Some fine locomotives here. Hyde, did you detail out that 4-4-0; looks real nice.
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Posted - February 12 2014 : 12:03:14 PM
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My locos of the month are twin GM&O 2-8-0 steamers!!
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Posted - February 12 2014 : 4:32:22 PM
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GG-1 guy you're the one on Facebook with the twin GM&O 2-8-0s!! I still want one
Barry nope that's how she came. I installed the oil bunker, but that's about it.
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Posted - February 14 2014 : 02:43:17 AM
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Here is my LOTW, the latest addition to my collection. This thing was found at a swap meet and I think I got a good bargain on it. It is near pristine condition and appears to have seen very little use. Still had original box!
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Posted - February 17 2014 : 6:25:50 PM
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quote:A locomotive I finally got, yesterday at the New Hope train show. The gilbert industrial diesel switcher.
Frank
Originally posted by toptrain - February 10 2014 : 11:12:26 AM
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Nice find! Never seen one of those before.
-Steve
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Posted - February 17 2014 : 6:26:34 PM
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quote:Bachmann Spectrum Southern 4-4-0 #3856.
Originally posted by SCVR66Â -Â February 11 2014Â :Â 8:18:03 PM
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-Steve
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Posted - February 17 2014 : 6:27:18 PM
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quote:My locos of the month are twin GM&O 2-8-0 steamers!!
Originally posted by GG-1 Guy - February 12 2014 : 12:03:14 PM
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Hey! I have a Chattanooga version of that thing! Nice!
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Posted - February 17 2014 : 8:46:50 PM
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Here's my LOTW! Just finished the restoration tonight. This gem will be going into a set number T618 acquired sans locomotive. Before and After pics! It lives again!  
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Posted - February 17 2014 : 10:49:36 PM
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Here's mine. A Hornby Flying Scotsman!
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Posted - February 17 2014 : 10:50:39 PM
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quote: That's a pretty cool looking engine.
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Posted - February 17 2014 : 10:54:51 PM
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quote: Very well done restoration, my friend! I've seen one of those at a train show once. Unfortunately, it didn't run so I didn't get it.
-Steve
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Posted - February 19 2014 : 1:00:42 PM
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quote:Bachmann Spectrum Southern 4-4-0 #3856.
Originally posted by SCVR66Â -Â February 11 2014Â :Â 8:18:03 PM
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Now I'm jealous.Seriously though, that is a beautiful engine. Is it DCC fitted?
-Steve
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Posted - February 19 2014 : 5:04:51 PM
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quote:Here's my LOTW! Just finished the restoration tonight. This gem will be going into a set number T618 acquired sans locomotive. Before and After pics! It lives again!
Originally posted by vbco1964Â -Â February 17 2014Â :Â 8:46:50 PM
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Very well done Van! Well done indeed!
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Posted - February 27 2014 : 8:39:10 PM
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quote:
Proto 1000 Erie Built. Looking for a B unit but they sure are hard to find. One of a few locos that I rely upon to pull my passenger trains.
Originally posted by raysouthernpac - February 10 2014 : 10:56:20 PM
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Too bad Santa Fe couldn't say the same. Those were (are) beautiful locomotives. They were gone by the time I hired out in 1964.
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