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I'll start things off with a Tyco 2-8-2. It has an old school open frame motor with rare earth magnets. I added DCC to it and it runs really well.
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Posted - April 06 2014 : 6:53:47 PM
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my loco is a mantua 2-8-2 modified for uk running on the pgw,by the us branch,cary boiler,ken
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Posted - April 06 2014 : 8:00:50 PM
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quote:my loco is a mantua 2-8-2 modified for uk running on the pgw,by the us branch,cary boiler,ken
Originally posted by catfordken - April 06 2014 : 6:53:47 PM
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I'd heard of the Cary Boilers for the USRA Mikado. It's nice to see one. That's also a nice job of painting and finishing.
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Posted - April 06 2014 : 8:35:14 PM
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My LOTW is an Athearn Alco PA I picked up at this weekend's train show for $10. Had no idea if it would run, in fact assumed that it didn't but just eyeballing it, it seemed to be all there and figured it would respond to a little TLC. Besides, I have always wanted one of these, I think they are about the nicest looking passenger diesel around and that it would be my best chance without laying down $40-$50 bucks on ebay. Took off the shell when I got a chance at home, it's one of the early ones. No flywheels but looks to be very well built with much more metal components compared to a current Athearn RTR. So, when I put it on the tracks I was expecting nothing, but wow it took off like it was brand new. Haven't eeven cleaned/lubed it yet. Needless to say it made my day  So here it is, as it was bought, still have to do a clean up and get a set of horns for her but I'm a happy camper 
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Posted - April 06 2014 : 11:15:46 PM
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Nice one Jerry. I have a few of those PA's. They are solid runners and can really pull.
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Posted - April 06 2014 : 11:59:35 PM
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Hey guys! The reason I haven't posted any of my OTW yet is because I'm on vacation right now. I'll be back posting pictures of my trains and stuff within a day after I get back.
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Posted - April 07 2014 : 09:46:18 AM
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The Stewart U-25b in New Haven colors.
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Posted - April 07 2014 : 10:06:16 AM
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Nice looking loco frank. I like the color scheme and detail.
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Posted - April 07 2014 : 10:33:53 AM
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quote:my loco is a mantua 2-8-2 modified for uk running on the pgw,by the us branch,cary boiler,ken
Originally posted by catfordken - April 06 2014 : 6:53:47 PM
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Yes Cary Boiler Ken, but came form the Varney Pacific, Bowser also used it later for his Mikado
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Posted - April 07 2014 : 1:06:55 PM
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Ooo la la!
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Posted - April 08 2014 : 01:32:54 AM
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I rarely run things anymore but I had my beloved Rio Grande GP38-2 out to switch some projects around and had a nice line up with the rest of the SLW diesels.
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Posted - April 08 2014 : 12:54:49 PM
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Heavy metal- muy nice.
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Posted - April 08 2014 : 12:56:59 PM
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quote:I'll start things off with a Tyco 2-8-2. It has an old school open frame motor with rare earth magnets. I added DCC to it and it runs really well.
Tom
Originally posted by eaglerock109Â -Â April 06 2014Â :Â 6:48:42 PM
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Love the patina of dust. Heavy metal classic I could listen to all day.
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Posted - April 08 2014 : 6:10:11 PM
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Here's my LOTW. An IHC Alco C-415. Sorry it's been so dang long. I was on vacation and now I'm finally back! Anyway, I got this engine for $15 as is a couple of months ago at a train show. Runs great too.I don't care if Rio Grande never had any of these things, I like it!
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Posted - April 08 2014 : 6:52:04 PM
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Really like that Rio Grande IHC Stephen, that was a great buy
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Posted - April 08 2014 : 7:24:31 PM
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quote:Really like that Rio Grande IHC Stephen, that was a great buy
Originally posted by JNXT 7707Â -Â April 08 2014Â :Â 6:52:04 PM
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Thank you.People at the show actually said the same thing as you just did.
-Steve
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Posted - April 08 2014 : 11:22:40 PM
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| I want that Rio Grande loco in BN
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Posted - April 09 2014 : 01:46:03 AM
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Our friend Mario's triple header, a fairly close replication of the Juarez to Chihuahua, Mexico train. All units are powered, I'm not entirely sure who manufactures the coaches, I think maybe Athearn. Model rail is one the rise in Mexico, according to our Southern Friends. In the local hobby shop, it is possible to get a number of Mexican models, but these are rather unique. El Paso Model Railroad Club, Thursday last.
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Posted - April 09 2014 : 12:08:45 PM
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Nice train. I own two Mexican Railroad Engines, an AC44 and a gp-50. They look great. I also have noticed that more Ferromex products are available on the market. Good to see.
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Posted - April 09 2014 : 9:05:54 PM
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Got to play for a few minutes today...
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Posted - April 09 2014 : 9:23:59 PM
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quote:
Got to play for a few minutes today...
Originally posted by walt - April 09 2014 : 9:05:54 PM
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I'm thinking Operation Lifesaver isn't real popular in your town?
Nice looking locomotive
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Posted - April 11 2014 : 03:29:04 AM
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| Good one, Jerry ...
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