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My LOTW is an AHM Santa Fe Alco RS2 from raysouthernpac. A cleanup, lube, new set of traction tires and it runs like new. A set of Kadees was added after the pic was shot. Amazing what strong pullers these are.
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Posted - June 22 2014 : 09:46:39 AM
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Anna Decapod Camelback 424 is seen here working the yards at Saylorsburg Pa.
A E-paw photo.
This close up shows the type of detailing done to these Locomotives.
A E-Paw photo.
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Posted - June 22 2014 : 10:49:00 AM
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Great locos so far, guys. Especially that camelback. My LOTW is another Thomas Bachmann train. The one that they call "Spencer" who is supposedly based off of the A4 Pacific class from England. Here it is I guess.
Don't think this is the last Thomas stuff I'll post cause there's more where it comes from so yeah.
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Posted - June 22 2014 : 4:41:16 PM
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| Nice locomotives. Jerry, that Sante Fe, is fine. Looks experienced; like it's been around the block a couple of times. Walt, your modeling of those camelbacks is awesome. I dig the engineer hanging out the window.
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Posted - June 22 2014 : 6:27:25 PM
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I posted a video of this in ABA format under Loose Ends.
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 Posted - June 22 2014 : 7:02:45 PM
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Toptrain has that Spencer only with NJL logo on the tender
John Deere loco Unknown maker
Would sell or trade this loco off
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Posted - June 22 2014 : 9:42:49 PM
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quote:Toptrain has that Spencer only with NJL logo on the tender
Originally posted by microbusss - June 22 2014 : 7:02:45 PM
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I know that.I've seen it on one of the threads here a couple of times. And that F-7 you've got there is from Athearn believe it or not. I was actually expecting it to be an AHM or IHC engine because of the livery it has.
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"A lot of modellers out there who go to these train shows see broken HO stuff and go, 'This is useless' when, in reality, they can still be used for modeling whether it's as a prop on your layout or a cool project to make something old new again."
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Posted - June 22 2014 : 10:20:20 PM
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Plus it could be one of them promo type of trains
Like from Franklin Mint or something
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Posted - June 22 2014 : 10:22:42 PM
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quote:
That is an Athearn F7A
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Posted - June 22 2014 : 11:54:20 PM
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My LOTW is an AB set of FTs with Cary shells and Athearn Blue Box drives. Units were built about 17 years ago. They were updated then with grills, dual head lights, roof bell, steam generator and large number boards. The were to represent a 1958 era configuration. These are real stump pullers with the lead alloy bodies, but are hard on the Athearn split axle gear systems. The engine steps are real prown to be broken as the photo shows. This was my second set of FTs.
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Posted - June 23 2014 : 12:04:54 AM
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Here is the AHM BL-2 on the Atlas /Con-Cor Gp-38/40 chassis that I promised to post last week. I have been having some computer problems with my photo program so I will just post it now as my LOTW.
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Posted - June 23 2014 : 12:07:09 AM
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| That Camelback is a real beast and so are the metal bodied Fs, neat stuff!
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Posted - June 23 2014 : 12:23:34 AM
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quote:
The series acknowledges the A4 roots by makign very much of Spencer as 'the fastest engine in the world' and sets him up a rivalry with Gordon the A1. :D Gordon comes out top in that one, probably because he's a more traditional steam type...
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Posted - June 23 2014 : 12:37:20 AM
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quote: quote:
That is an Athearn F7A
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Still waiting on our trade. Any day now.
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Posted - June 23 2014 : 12:17:37 PM
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quote: quote: quote:
That is an Athearn F7A
Originally posted by jbsmith966Â -Â June 22 2014Â :Â 10:22:42 PM
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Still waiting on our trade. Any day now.
Originally posted by Chops124Â -Â June 23 2014Â :Â 12:37:20 AM
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Oh boy!
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Posted - June 23 2014 : 12:40:06 PM
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Here is a Rock Island F unit. It's a P2K and is amazingly detailed.
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Posted - June 23 2014 : 7:05:02 PM
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Some great locos posted today
Ray that shot of the Rock Island F is incredible.
John, the Texas & Rio Grande AB set is impressive. Love the details and weathering.
Metalsmith you have inspired me to bring my BL2s back to life. Nice unit!
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Posted - June 23 2014 : 7:12:52 PM
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Ray,
The F3 details make the old school FTs look pretty plain.
Regards, John
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Posted - June 23 2014 : 7:51:54 PM
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now imagine the RI F in The Rock sky blue scheme hehe
But its a nice loco anyway, Ray
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Posted - June 23 2014 : 8:36:51 PM
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quote:Ray,
The F3 details make the old school FTs look pretty plain.
Regards, John
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It definitely does.
-Steve
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Posted - June 23 2014 : 10:10:40 PM
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Athearn F7 that I painted and lettered for a mythical--and very generic!--Great Central--a real name in the UK, but no such animal here. I think the star and number boards add to what is a very basic livery. This is an older Athearn with the metal side frames.
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Posted - June 23 2014 : 10:26:40 PM
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I like the scheme Adams...and the star herald on the nose adds just enough - perfect.
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Posted - June 23 2014 : 11:15:10 PM
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quote:Athearn F7 that I painted and lettered for a mythical--and very generic!--Great Central
Originally posted by Adams - June 23 2014 : 10:10:40 PM
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The simplicity of the scheme reminds me of the black "dip job" paint scheme of the Illinois Central, maybe 15 years ago. I always liked it, figuring there was dignity in its lack of flamboyancy.
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Posted - June 23 2014 : 11:56:38 PM
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Wow, that camel back is a monster! Saw some
old clips of Jersey Central camel backs during the
1930's whipping through switches at speed.
Those fellows rivaled Casey Jones. Did not seem
concerned about yard speed limits!
Terrific F units, particular liked Adams unusual
piece.
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Posted - June 24 2014 : 09:36:45 AM
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Fantastic job on that camelback Frank! Thanks for sharing!!
My LOTW is a Bowser PRR A-5:
My collection of them seems to be multiplying like rabbits... This one came with a recent purchase of a portion of Lew English's personal tinkering collection.
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Posted - June 24 2014 : 11:16:06 AM
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quote:Some great locos posted today
Ray that shot of the Rock Island F is incredible.
John, the Texas & Rio Grande AB set is impressive. Love the details and weathering.
Metalsmith you have inspired me to bring my BL2s back to life. Nice unit!
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Thank you sir! It's actually a bit off considering that the RI didn't get these ex UP units until way later but that car is so awesome it's earned a permanent spot on that block.
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Posted - June 24 2014 : 11:17:07 AM
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quote:Ray,
The F3 details make the old school FTs look pretty plain.
Regards, John
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I like your FT locos.
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Posted - June 24 2014 : 11:19:45 AM
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quote:now imagine the RI F in The Rock sky blue scheme hehe
But its a nice loco anyway, Ray
Rock Island one of my favorite roads
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I got a GP18 in the same lot with the F that is in the blue and white scheme. Got both for 40 believe it or not. The geep had cracked axles (don't they all) but I carry tons of spares so no big deal.
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Posted - June 24 2014 : 11:36:59 AM
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The series acknowledges the A4 roots by makign very much of Spencer as 'the fastest engine in the world' and sets him up a rivalry with Gordon the A1. :D Gordon comes out top in that one, probably because he's a more traditional steam type...
Originally posted by Autobus Prime - June 23 2014 : 12:23:34 AM
[/quote]I've seen some of the Thomas episodes from time to time and I used to watch the show when I was little so I know exactly what you're saying. And to be honest, Gordon should not be able to go faster than Spencer because the A1 is the same class as the Flying Scotsman and the A4 is the same class as the Mallard and the Flying Scotsman goes much slower than the Mallard can. Ah well, it's a kids show about talking trains! What do you expect?
-Steve
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Posted - June 24 2014 : 11:51:23 AM
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Adams,
Your F7 reminds me of the last paint scheme that the Texas & Pacific F7s had. After that the buzz saw MP heralds were applied.
Regards, John *********
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Posted - June 24 2014 : 12:48:19 PM
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quote:The series acknowledges the A4 roots by makign very much of Spencer as 'the fastest engine in the world' and sets him up a rivalry with Gordon the A1. :D Gordon comes out top in that one, probably because he's a more traditional steam type...
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Originally posted by Autobus Prime - June 23 2014 : 12:23:34 AM
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I've seen some of the Thomas episodes from time to time and I used to watch the show when I was little so I know exactly what you're saying. And to be honest, Gordon should not be able to go faster than Spencer because the A1 is the same class as the Flying Scotsman and the A4 is the same class as the Mallard and the Flying Scotsman goes much slower than the Mallard can.Ah well, it's a kids show about talking trains! What do you expect?
Originally posted by kovacste000Â -Â June 24 2014Â :Â 11:36:59 AM
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For sure, though Spencer seems to lose based more on Gordon's home-field advantage and Spencer's habit of not listening to anybody. :)
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Posted - June 24 2014 : 3:50:50 PM
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quote: quote:The series acknowledges the A4 roots by makign very much of Spencer as 'the fastest engine in the world' and sets him up a rivalry with Gordon the A1. :D Gordon comes out top in that one, probably because he's a more traditional steam type...
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Originally posted by Autobus Prime - June 23 2014 : 12:23:34 AM
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I've seen some of the Thomas episodes from time to time and I used to watch the show when I was little so I know exactly what you're saying. And to be honest, Gordon should not be able to go faster than Spencer because the A1 is the same class as the Flying Scotsman and the A4 is the same class as the Mallard and the Flying Scotsman goes much slower than the Mallard can.Ah well, it's a kids show about talking trains! What do you expect?
Originally posted by kovacste000Â -Â June 24 2014Â :Â 11:36:59 AM
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For sure, though Spencer seems to lose based more on Gordon's home-field advantage and Spencer's habit of not listening to anybody. :)
Originally posted by Autobus Prime - June 24 2014 : 12:48:19 PM
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That too. It always seems that Gordon has some method of getting in front of Spencer that Spencer doesn't know about since Spencer hadn't been on Sodor for too long. Gordon could also have some enhancements the Fat Controller or whatever he's called put on Gordon at their so called "Steamworks" to make him faster and run more efficiently that might also make it so Gordon has a higher top speed than Spencer does.I'd never thought I'd get this deep into the science of the Thomas The Tank Engine show.
-Steve
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Posted - June 24 2014 : 5:00:58 PM
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Kind of disturbing, isn't it?
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Posted - June 24 2014 : 5:08:24 PM
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| Fat Controller = Sir Topum Hat
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Posted - June 25 2014 : 12:49:59 AM
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| John, in fact I did have the TP/MP in mind when I did my F unit. I have thought about adding the white striping also. There are actually a few famous model rr's that use an all-blue scheme, like the Virginian and Ohio and a couple that just slipped my mind. Of course, the late South Orient had all-blue geeps with white lettering also. Chris
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Posted - June 25 2014 : 10:26:10 AM
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quote:Fat Controller = Sir Topum Hat
Originally posted by microbusss - June 24 2014 : 5:08:24 PM
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It's actually Sir Tophamhatt but I know you've probably never seen the show so I'll forgive you.
-Steve
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Posted - June 25 2014 : 10:55:41 AM
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quote:John, in fact I did have the TP/MP in mind when I did my F unit. I have thought about adding the white striping also. There are actually a few famous model rr's that use an all-blue scheme, like the Virginian and Ohio and a couple that just slipped my mind. Of course, the late South Orient had all-blue geeps with white lettering also. Chris
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The local club uses blue and white for cab units, and plain blue for their hood units (if they ever get around to repainting all of them, currently it's just a pair of RS11s in blue so far).
http://www.abingtonlines.org/
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Posted - June 25 2014 : 12:17:07 PM
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quote:It's actually Sir Tophamhatt but I know you've probably never seen the show so I'll forgive you.
Originally posted by kovacste000Â -Â June 25 2014Â :Â 10:26:10 AM
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no I have actually Which is WHY I want Duck & Ben
Cause Ben is my RL name hehe
Duck cause I had one in Matchbox as a kid & I got it back recently!
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Posted - June 25 2014 : 10:08:11 PM
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Hold on to your hats fellas, after much planning I finally cast the High Adhesion trucks for the MU-2 powered Tyco C-430 that I promised several months ago. This is the first set and they have yet to be cleaned up but they will be plated when I am done. And yes, I will be making many more   
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Posted - June 26 2014 : 6:28:55 PM
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| Nice locomotives this week. This next one is by Mehano lettered for L&N. 
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Posted - June 26 2014 : 10:19:28 PM
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Nice locomotive, wks - as well as the photography
Looking forward to seeing those trucks plated and finished out metalsmith
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Posted - June 26 2014 : 10:44:29 PM
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Your photography seems to always steals the show, man.Keep it up!
-Steve
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Posted - June 27 2014 : 09:13:08 AM
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NICE WORK METALSMITH!
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