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 Posted - November 01 2014 : 6:17:13 PM
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Super Fleet power, Athearn Blue Box FP45
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Posted - November 02 2014 : 12:15:06 AM
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| PDC (pretty darn cool).
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Posted - November 02 2014 : 09:49:53 AM
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Posting this ought to get the rivet counters all "steamed" up!  A Conrail steam engine, found at the Timonium train show last weekend, this is my 2nd one. Would be fun to DCC this and run it at shows, I'm sure it'd give people fits. LOL!
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Posted - November 02 2014 : 10:32:09 AM
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quote:Posting this ought to get the rivet counters all "steamed" up! A Conrail steam engine, found at the Timonium train show last weekend, this is my 2nd one. Would be fun to DCC this and run it at shows, I'm sure it'd give people fits. LOL!
Jerry
Originally posted by AMC_Gremlin_GTÂ -Â November 02 2014Â :Â 09:49:53 AM
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No kidding.A late 1800's, early 1900's steam engine in Conrail livery is so wrong yet it looks so right at the same time.
-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 - November 02 2014 : 11:25:33 AM
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true but I swear I seen a ad for AHM with steam locos with BN & PC on them! 
oh I find either or both someday Chops will get the PC steamer
btw? I loves seeing long gone lines on steam or modern diesels
Hope to find the Athern Milwaukee Road someday 
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Posted - November 02 2014 : 10:36:01 PM
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Got my first Proto 2000 locomotive at Brockton's annual train show today!
It took a bit of time to put it together, but so far it looks and runs great!
It's even DCC-ready, so I can easily put a decoder in it!
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Posted - November 03 2014 : 07:03:57 AM
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The AHM Indiana Harbor Belt 0-8-0.
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Posted - November 03 2014 : 08:04:17 AM
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quote:The AHM Indiana Harbor Belt 0-8-0.
frank
Originally posted by toptrain - November 03 2014 : 07:03:57 AM
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Nice, I sent a couple of those engines off to EM-1, he said he was going to fix them for me, I also have 3 of those tenders minus chassis's, he said he may have those too...but that was before he dropped off the Forum.  Frank , would love some pictures of that tender chassis, underside, etc if you ever get a chance. I have 3 shells, but not rolling chassis for any of them.
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Posted - November 03 2014 : 10:25:36 AM
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| Colorful engines. This one is Long Island Railroad F unit.  . 
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Posted - November 03 2014 : 12:42:38 PM
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| Nice photographs Richard. I'm assuming this photo was taken outdoors. Looks really nice and sunny there.
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Posted - November 03 2014 : 9:24:57 PM
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That Conrail shifter is just too crazy cool!
Edited by - Chops124 on November 04 2014 12:32:41 PM
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Posted - November 03 2014 : 10:41:30 PM
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As company to Frank's AHM 0-8-0, here's another:
I got it fairly cheap for a Rivarossi because it was a little broken in places. I repaired what was broken, converted to Kadee couplers front and back, added a deck plate between the cab and tender, and did a bit of weathering.
Also, I added electrical pickup to a couple of the drive wheels on the left side, and may have added some weight.
It's a pretty good puller and is hard to derail.
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Posted - November 03 2014 : 11:32:24 PM
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quote:As company to Frank's AHM 0-8-0, here's another:
I got it fairly cheap for a Rivarossi because it was a little broken in places. I repaired what was broken, converted to Kadee couplers front and back, added a deck plate between the cab and tender, and did a bit of weathering.
Also, I added electrical pickup to a couple of the drive wheels on the left side, and may have added some weight.
It's a pretty good puller and is hard to derail.
Originally posted by scsshaggy - November 03 2014 : 10:41:30 PM
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I have an N scale one of those lying around somewhere.I just gotta dig it out.
-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 - November 05 2014 : 8:52:21 PM
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quote:Posting this ought to get the rivet counters all "steamed" up! A Conrail steam engine, found at the Timonium train show last weekend, this is my 2nd one. Would be fun to DCC this and run it at shows, I'm sure it'd give people fits. LOL!
Jerry
Originally posted by AMC_Gremlin_GTÂ -Â November 02 2014Â :Â 09:49:53 AM
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AAAAAAAAHHHH!! *has a fit*
--CRC
Edited by - PRR 4800 on November 05 2014 8:52:42 PM
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Posted - November 06 2014 : 01:11:20 AM
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Heck with counting rivets...its all about having funSteam on my friend...steam on!quote: quote:Posting this ought to get the rivet counters all "steamed" up! A Conrail steam engine, found at the Timonium train show last weekend, this is my 2nd one. Would be fun to DCC this and run it at shows, I'm sure it'd give people fits. LOL!
Jerry
Originally posted by AMC_Gremlin_GTÂ -Â November 02 2014Â :Â 09:49:53 AM
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AAAAAAAAHHHH!! *has a fit*
Originally posted by PRR 4800Â -Â November 05 2014Â :Â 8:52:21 PM
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Posted - November 06 2014 : 10:15:09 AM
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quote:
AAAAAAAAHHHH!! *has a fit*
Originally posted by PRR 4800Â -Â November 05 2014Â :Â 8:52:21 PM
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hehe I feel the same Will look at show for a few
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Posted - November 06 2014 : 2:32:35 PM
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My LOTW offering is probably a repeat, but since I have been so busy, I have not had time to take any new pictures....
Brass Kosmos Timber Company's #11 standard gauge 2-6-6-2. It is # 37 of only 208 units made!
This picture was taken by a friend of mine shortly after he restored it.
Sean
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Posted - November 06 2014 : 2:33:29 PM
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quote: quote:Posting this ought to get the rivet counters all "steamed" up! A Conrail steam engine, found at the Timonium train show last weekend, this is my 2nd one. Would be fun to DCC this and run it at shows, I'm sure it'd give people fits. LOL!
Jerry
Originally posted by AMC_Gremlin_GTÂ -Â November 02 2014Â :Â 09:49:53 AM
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AAAAAAAAHHHH!! *has a fit*
Originally posted by PRR 4800Â -Â November 05 2014Â :Â 8:52:21 PM
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Yeah... it kind of gives me the creeps too!
Sean
"If everything seems under control, you're not going fast enough!" - Mario Andretti!
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Posted - November 06 2014 : 3:05:28 PM
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Sean,
That 2-6-6-2 is a major great locomotive.
Regards, john
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Posted - November 06 2014 : 5:39:00 PM
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Have posted pics of this under kitbashes, but figured I'd get some more mileage out of it. These will be pulling the JNXT Office Car Special.
http://tycodepot.com/
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Posted - November 06 2014 : 6:03:11 PM
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Jerry,
Unique model with great paint scheme.
Regards, John
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Posted - November 06 2014 : 7:05:55 PM
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quote:Have posted pics of this under kitbashes, but figured I'd get some more mileage out of it. These will be pulling the JNXT Office Car Special.
Originally posted by JNXT 7707Â -Â November 06 2014Â :Â 5:39:00 PM
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That's one classy paint job, and I've got to admire the skill needed to put that war bonnet on the engine.
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Posted - November 06 2014 : 8:04:20 PM
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Hey! You finally finished that FP45 F unit mash you were talking about. Nice job!
-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 - November 07 2014 : 12:41:08 AM
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| Fine looking set there Jerry. JNX Line.
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Posted - November 07 2014 : 07:10:07 AM
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Sean, that 2-6-6-2 might be the best train I have ever seen!
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Posted - November 07 2014 : 07:37:04 AM
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quote:Sean, that 2-6-6-2 might be the best train I have ever seen!
Originally posted by GG-1 Guy - November 07 2014 : 07:10:07 AM
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Thanks John & Phil!
To think it might have just been thrown away is a great possibility! When it came to me, it was in a heap of parts...
/tyco/forum/uploaded/Mustangs_n_Trains/20141107073559_5636059187_e2a60645c3_b.jpg
This pic below of the real engine came from this website:
http://loggingmallets.railfan.net/list/ost7/kosmos11.htm
/tyco/forum/uploaded/Mustangs_n_Trains/20141107073311_kosmos11meh.jpg
Sean
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Posted - November 07 2014 : 9:18:48 PM
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That conversion from side tanks to a water tank towed behind while the fuel bunker is still on the engine makes for a lot of character. That visible sense of history is an interesting facet of this model.
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Posted - November 07 2014 : 9:28:40 PM
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My contribution for the week. A BB Athearn U30B in IC livery.
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Posted - November 13 2014 : 5:04:15 PM
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quote:My LOTW offering is probably a repeat, but since I have been so busy, I have not had time to take any new pictures....
Brass Kosmos Timber Company's #11 standard gauge 2-6-6-2. It is # 37 of only 208 units made!
This picture was taken by a friend of mine shortly after he restored it.
Originally posted by Mustangs_n_Trains - November 06 2014 : 2:32:35 PM
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Um... where's the pilot truck?
--CRC
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Posted - November 14 2014 : 12:50:53 PM
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quote: quote:My LOTW offering is probably a repeat, but since I have been so busy, I have not had time to take any new pictures....
Brass Kosmos Timber Company's #11 standard gauge 2-6-6-2. It is # 37 of only 208 units made!
This picture was taken by a friend of mine shortly after he restored it.
Originally posted by Mustangs_n_Trains - November 06 2014 : 2:32:35 PM
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Um... where's the pilot truck?
Originally posted by PRR 4800Â -Â November 13 2014Â :Â 5:04:15 PM
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Um.. here it is...
Sean
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Posted - November 14 2014 : 4:55:47 PM
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quote: quote: quote:My LOTW offering is probably a repeat, but since I have been so busy, I have not had time to take any new pictures....
Brass Kosmos Timber Company's #11 standard gauge 2-6-6-2. It is # 37 of only 208 units made!
This picture was taken by a friend of mine shortly after he restored it.
Originally posted by Mustangs_n_Trains - November 06 2014 : 2:32:35 PM
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Um... where's the pilot truck?
Originally posted by PRR 4800Â -Â November 13 2014Â :Â 5:04:15 PM
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Um.. here it is...
Originally posted by Mustangs_n_Trains - November 14 2014 : 12:50:53 PM
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I just meant it's missing in the first photo. Never mind.
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Posted - November 15 2014 : 5:57:21 PM
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quote:
I just meant it's missing in the first photo. Never mind.
Originally posted by PRR 4800Â -Â November 14 2014Â :Â 4:55:47 PM
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LOL! Not a problem. I didn't even realize it was missing in the photo. The pictures were taken originally by my friend Brian who restored the locomotive and apparently all the pictures I had did not show the pilot truck as being present. I think, if I remember correctly, it was one of the parts that was missing. He replaced it with a Precision Scale truck.
Sean
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Posted - November 15 2014 : 9:33:12 PM
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Mustang, have you run that engine yet? It looks like the valve linkage on the left front crosshead is a little jammed up. It should hang like the one on the left side.
I'm thinking that you've probably already seen that, but if not, I'd hate to think of some delicate part getting bent because I didn't say something.
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Posted - November 15 2014 : 10:20:28 PM
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quote:Mustang, have you run that engine yet? It looks like the valve linkage on the left front crosshead is a little jammed up. It should hang like the one on the left side.
I'm thinking that you've probably already seen that, but if not, I'd hate to think of some delicate part getting bent because I didn't say something.
Originally posted by scsshaggy - November 15 2014 : 9:33:12 PM
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Good eyes Don! I had not noticed that before. Yes it does run, but it might improve a little with this adjustment...
Here is a video of it running taken by my friend:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/9977705@N05/5720249858/in/set-72157626581557343/
Sean
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Posted - November 15 2014 : 11:11:32 PM
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Looks good running! That's a fair-sized train it has in tow.
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