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 Posted - July 13 2014 : 12:49:41 AM
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I thought we would start out the locomotive of the week with something big.This is a U.P.Veranda Turbine that is running on the L,C & P along with a U.P. DD-40 both from Athearn
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Posted - July 13 2014 : 01:07:16 AM
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Really unique. Love the diamond in the middle- super photo. Have seen
the DD unit in El Paso pulling UP passenger (corporate) consist. Heard
that once a Veranda Turbine was stopped under an asphalt overpass
and over a period of time the turbine exhaust melted the pavement so
badly the bridge had to be completely resurfaced.
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Posted - July 13 2014 : 01:10:43 AM
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Big, as in long, Jello train. Loco's by Bachmann. Cars by Tyco.
See it run in the "Loose Ends" section.
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Posted - July 13 2014 : 11:38:03 AM
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My locomotive of the week. A custom built Hobbytown Pa-1. Just look at that flywheel!
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Posted - July 13 2014 : 11:50:11 AM
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 Latest roster addition.
If you are not having fun, you are not doing it right.
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Posted - July 13 2014 : 11:55:48 AM
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I picked up this Shark nose Canadiana shell, added a PT motor and she's a runner.
 
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Posted - July 13 2014 : 1:31:31 PM
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Every once in a while something comes along that just
hits me on my Tycomania bone. This Canadiana Shark
would be it. Be still, my beating heart. Simply flaming gorgeous. I want first refusal if you ever let her go.
BTW, what is a PT motor and how did you install it?
Any chance you might do some video? That is a fine
looking layout, would love to see it spin.
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Posted - July 13 2014 : 6:07:03 PM
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Eric, that PA-1 is awesome! Someone put a lot of work into that. How many times does it coast around the layout after you cut the throttle?
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Posted - July 13 2014 : 6:20:47 PM
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quote:
BTW, what is a PT motor and how did you install it?
Originally posted by Chops124Â -Â July 13 2014Â :Â 1:31:31 PM
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PT means PowerTorque, which was the later type of motor in most Tycos. Read around the forums and you'll find all sorts of discussions about them, their maintenance, their replacement, etc.
Sounds like you are new to some of this? If so, hang on...it's a fun ride.
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Posted - July 13 2014 : 6:22:39 PM
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quote:Every once in a while something comes along that just
hits me on my Tycomania bone. This Canadiana Shark
would be it. Be still, my beating heart. Simply flaming gorgeous. I want first refusal if you ever let her go.
BTW, what is a PT motor and how did you install it?
Any chance you might do some video? That is a fine
looking layout, would love to see it spin.
Originally posted by Chops124Â -Â July 13 2014Â :Â 1:31:31 PM
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I'll give you first shot at it if I let it go. PT is the standard Tyco power torque motor. I found this shell on ebay with a Rock Island & Midnight Special shark's. The RI was the running loco, Canadiana and Midnight were shells, Swapped the running gear to the Canadiana and it lives. I have posted pics of my layout here, I'll try to find the pics and link it.
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Posted - July 13 2014 : 6:30:31 PM
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quote: quote:
BTW, what is a PT motor and how did you install it?
Originally posted by Chops124Â -Â July 13 2014Â :Â 1:31:31 PM
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PT means PowerTorque, which was the later type of motor in most Tycos. Read around the forums and you'll find all sorts of discussions about them, their maintenance, their replacement, etc.
Sounds like you are new to some of this? If so, hang on...it's a fun ride.
Originally posted by burlington77Â -Â July 13 2014Â :Â 6:20:47 PM
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Ah, yes. The infamous Power Torque. The reason people don't like them is because they're not very smooth runners although you can make them smooth runners.
-Steve
"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 - July 13 2014 : 6:33:17 PM
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quote: [quote]Every once in a while something comes along that just
hits me on my Tycomania bone. This Canadiana Shark
would be it. Be still, my beating heart. Simply flaming gorgeous. I want first refusal if you ever let her go.
BTW, what is a PT motor and how did you install it?
Any chance you might do some video? That is a fine
looking layout, would love to see it spin.
Originally posted by Chops124Â -Â July 13 2014Â :Â 1:31:31 PM
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Chops, here's the link to the pics. These were taken in '09. Not much has changed, I think, I'll do a short video soon.
http://www.tycoforums.com/tyco/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=7283
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Posted - July 13 2014 : 8:21:33 PM
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quote: Latest roster addition.
Originally posted by raysouthernpac - July 13 2014 : 11:50:11 AM
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Nice looking PA/PB Ray - I always liked that color scheme too.
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Posted - July 14 2014 : 12:08:15 AM
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From IHC/Mehano,,a 2-8-2 Mikado , Atlantic Coast Line.
Not a bad catch for $50 and it is in factory fresh condition and runs like a champ.
Turns out I am quite happy with it.
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Posted - July 14 2014 : 12:33:06 AM
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quote: [quote] [quote]Every once in a while something comes along that just
hits me on my Tycomania bone. This Canadiana Shark
would be it. Be still, my beating heart. Simply flaming gorgeous. I want first refusal if you ever let her go.
BTW, what is a PT motor and how did you install it?
Any chance you might do some video? That is a fine
looking layout, would love to see it spin.
Chops, here's the link to the pics. These were taken in '09. Not much has changed, I think, I'll do a short video soon.
http://www.tycoforums.com/tyco/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=7283
Originally posted by eaglerock109Â -Â July 13 2014Â :Â 6:33:17 PM
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This one heck of a layout, click on Eaglerock109's link above for a fabulous ride!
My two favorite bits: I spotted a Planter's Peanut, and I love that extra swooshing
double track curve. That adds a lot of visual drama to the action of the trains. Clearly,
a labor of love (or madness)! Make sure I get to see that upcoming video!!
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Posted - July 14 2014 : 6:28:28 PM
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quote:Eric, that PA-1 is awesome! Someone put a lot of work into that. How many times does it coast around the layout after you cut the throttle?
Originally posted by NickelPlate759Â -Â July 13 2014Â :Â 6:07:03 PM
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It coasts about 3-4 feet after cutting off the power on my 4x10 layout.
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Posted - July 14 2014 : 9:33:04 PM
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A MDC steam locomotive NYC #678 2-8-0
frank
toptrain
" It's a Heck of a Day " !!!
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Posted - July 15 2014 : 8:49:20 PM
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I have a pair of Penn Central locomotives for my LOTW.
First up is an AHM/Roco Alco C-424, repainted from the original C&NW color scheme. Nice smooth running loco and strong puller.
  
Next up an Athearn SD-45, repainted from the original Santa Fe scheme - and recently equipped with a set of Ernst gears. No sound system needed
  
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Posted - July 17 2014 : 4:29:35 PM
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My LOTW is a contunuation of my previous offering. This week the Mantua 4-8-2 Mountain Mechanism kit showed up and to my surprise, it came with the original box!
Don't see too may original boxes dating from ~1938-41 any more!
Sean
"If everything seems under control, you're not going fast enough!" - Mario Andretti!
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Posted - July 18 2014 : 09:54:16 AM
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Now the question we're all wondering is... what's that frame going under? Or are you planning to keep it as is as an antique relic?
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Posted - July 19 2014 : 08:23:31 AM
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mdc 2-6-0,missing lots of detailing,handrails i can make,sweet runner though,ken
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Posted - February 15 2015 : 11:54:27 AM
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got 90% of the missing parts,at last,ken
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Posted - February 15 2015 : 3:14:57 PM
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Old thread, ken?
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Posted - February 15 2015 : 4:43:20 PM
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| yes it is pr4800,just updating the loco i posted here,ken
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Posted - February 15 2015 : 5:51:39 PM
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Nothing wrong with reviving a classic thread .. I have a bunch of old threads bookmarked for updates.
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