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Pennsylvania Scale Models mustard & ketchup colored Indiana Railroad Trolley.
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Posted - March 08 2015 : 11:06:08 AM
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 Very nice model, RDC. My LOTW is an IHC GG1 in Amtrak black livery that I got in a train set and sealed for $40.
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Posted - March 08 2015 : 11:46:04 AM
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I remember these as a kid, barreling past the ball field where I played little league. I have got to get one of these, but I'm considering Penn Line.
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Posted - March 08 2015 : 11:49:57 AM
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Stephen, where did you get your display units? It looks like they're fitted for sliding glass. I should really get something like that.
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Posted - March 08 2015 : 12:48:52 PM
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quote:Stephen, where did you get your display units? It looks like they're fitted for sliding glass. I should really get something like that.
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They are and they were custom made by my dad and a friend of his for my birthday recently. 
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Posted - March 08 2015 : 1:06:21 PM
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quote: quote:Stephen, where did you get your display units? It looks like they're fitted for sliding glass. I should really get something like that.
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Originally posted by RDC1Â -Â March 08 2015Â :Â 11:49:57 AM
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They are and they were custom made by my dad and a friend of his for my birthday recently.
Originally posted by kovacste000Â -Â March 08 2015Â :Â 12:48:52 PM
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Now THAT's a happy birthday!
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Posted - March 08 2015 : 1:44:29 PM
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quote: quote: quote:Stephen, where did you get your display units? It looks like they're fitted for sliding glass. I should really get something like that.
~ Dave
Originally posted by RDC1Â -Â March 08 2015Â :Â 11:49:57 AM
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They are and they were custom made by my dad and a friend of his for my birthday recently.
Originally posted by kovacste000Â -Â March 08 2015Â :Â 12:48:52 PM
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Now THAT's a happy birthday!
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Originally posted by RDC1Â -Â March 08 2015Â :Â 1:06:21 PM
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Thanks.They made one for my little brother, too.
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Posted - March 08 2015 : 6:59:49 PM
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My Loco of the Week is an Athearn Hustler repower project, still Hi-F, but now with a NWSL dual-shaft motor and a 126 decoder. I ran it Saturday at my club's Open House, and while the Digtrax system crashed and I didn't get much time with it, it did fine on the branch line I was using to test it out on. Ran smoothly, very quiet, so now I need to work on getting some shells on it, I intend to use it as a base for my haunted Tender, Caboose, and maybe a Bat train .
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Posted - March 08 2015 : 7:02:47 PM
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You kept the hi-f rubber bands? Does it still run like a jackrabbit?
Also, RDC1 - jealous of the trolley.. I WILL get one of those sometime...
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Posted - March 08 2015 : 7:19:22 PM
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quote:You kept the hi-f rubber bands? Does it still run like a jackrabbit?
Also, RDC1 - jealous of the trolley.. I WILL get one of those sometime...
Originally posted by PRR 4800Â -Â March 08 2015Â :Â 7:02:47 PM
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There's a nice one on eBay right now:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Pennsylvania-Scale-Models-Die-Cast-I-R-R-Interurban-Trolley-w-OB-SS-/131411266028?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item1e98b8c9ec
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Posted - March 08 2015 : 7:51:19 PM
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quote:You kept the hi-f rubber bands? Does it still run like a jackrabbit?
Originally posted by PRR 4800Â -Â March 08 2015Â :Â 7:02:47 PM
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Yup, I kept the bands It doesn't have the super high speed like before, but it's still very fast, and it will even crawl much slower, unlike the stock Athearn motor. Those NWSL motors are very smooth, which is one reason why I used it. That and it already had a dual shaft. I suspect I"ll have quite a bit of fun with this unit .
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Posted - March 09 2015 : 4:09:14 PM
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Stepping out to N scale this week. Just acquired Atlas 2-6-0 NY&NE steamer.
Finally got something other than Bachman in old timer stock.
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Posted - March 09 2015 : 5:38:46 PM
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Yes, but is there room for that in my wallet? No... prom is coming up
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Posted - March 09 2015 : 6:40:11 PM
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Yes, but is there room for that in my wallet? No... prom is coming up
Originally posted by PRR 4800Â -Â March 09 2015Â :Â 5:38:46 PM
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It's simple, don't go.Unless you have a girlfriend.But then again, I'm sure that beaut would last longer than any other relationships I'll ever get close to.  Enough about my drama, nice locomotive.
-Steve
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Posted - March 09 2015 : 8:53:48 PM
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Built from parts. I love old Farmall tractors.
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Posted - March 09 2015 : 9:17:58 PM
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That's just it. The tickets are bought, the suit is being cleaned, the night is planned, and the girlfriend is excited.
You know, I haven't gone to any train shows since January because of her. I end up spending my time with her instead. And I only got one covered hopper done over the whole weekend, since we spent Sunday together. And I keep putting off getting the parts and decals I need because I end up spending all my money on dates and fun stuff before I remember my trains.
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Posted - March 09 2015 : 9:28:08 PM
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That's just it. The tickets are bought, the suit is being cleaned, the night is planned, and the girlfriend is excited.
You know, I haven't gone to any train shows since January because of her. I end up spending my time with her instead. And I only got one covered hopper done over the whole weekend, since we spent Sunday together. And I keep putting off getting the parts and decals I need because I end up spending all my money on dates and fun stuff before I remember my trains.
WHAT IS HAPPENING TO ME the model-railroader's existential crisis!
Originally posted by PRR 4800Â -Â March 09 2015Â :Â 9:17:58 PM
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Don't worry, lots of model railroaders end up married with kids and have trains too ... just not guys like me.
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Posted - March 09 2015 : 9:30:46 PM
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Built from parts. I love old Farmall tractors.
Originally posted by rbturner - March 09 2015 : 8:53:48 PM
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Wow Randy that is a pretty one
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Posted - March 09 2015 : 9:43:53 PM
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Built from parts. I love old Farmall tractors.
Originally posted by rbturner - March 09 2015 : 8:53:48 PM
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Wow Randy that is a pretty one
Originally posted by JNXT 7707Â -Â March 09 2015Â :Â 9:30:46 PM
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Great looking build-up!
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Posted - March 10 2015 : 06:03:54 AM
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Jerry/Dave; that was #5 of those. I bought a bunch of shells a few years ago and whenever I get a decent chassis; boom, out goes another one.
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Posted - March 10 2015 : 09:23:01 AM
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quote: quote: quote:
Built from parts. I love old Farmall tractors.
Originally posted by rbturner - March 09 2015 : 8:53:48 PM
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Wow Randy that is a pretty one
Originally posted by JNXT 7707Â -Â March 09 2015Â :Â 9:30:46 PM
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Great looking build-up!
Originally posted by RDC1Â -Â March 09 2015Â :Â 9:43:53 PM
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 That's actually a very handsome locomotive.
-Steve
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Posted - March 10 2015 : 12:21:11 PM
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Thanks Stephen. The picture isn't very good; not up to the quality of a lot of the other guys here. I was just happy to finally get something posted. My computer skills are poor and I have little desire to learn. Very similar to my opinion on DCC. I have a Digitrax Super Chief with a 20 amp power supply that I never turn on. Maybe I am just too old.
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Posted - March 10 2015 : 1:45:45 PM
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Randy,
Photo looks good to me.
Thanks for posting
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Posted - March 10 2015 : 3:00:00 PM
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Nice work Randy. Too old, hey? Guess that goes for a bunch of us.
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Posted - March 10 2015 : 3:01:56 PM
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Nice locomotive George. Did I misread your post "stepping out to N scale"? This locomotive is N scale? Tell us more about it. Thanks. Barry
quote:Stepping out to N scale this week. Just acquired Atlas 2-6-0 NY&NE steamer.
Finally got something other than Bachman in old timer stock.
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Posted - March 10 2015 : 3:27:23 PM
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quote:Nice locomotive George. Did I misread your post "stepping out to N scale"? This locomotive is N scale? Tell us more about it. Thanks. Barry
[quote]Stepping out to N scale this week. Just acquired Atlas 2-6-0 NY&NE steamer.
Finally got something other than Bachman in old timer stock.
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Posted - March 10 2015 : 5:37:40 PM
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quote:Thanks Stephen. The picture isn't very good; not up to the quality of a lot of the other guys here. I was just happy to finally get something posted. My computer skills are poor and I have little desire to learn. Very similar to my opinion on DCC. I have a Digitrax Super Chief with a 20 amp power supply that I never turn on. Maybe I am just too old.
Originally posted by rbturner - March 10 2015 : 12:21:11 PM
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Well Randy we have a lot in common
The DCC just has no appeal to me, but then I'm that way with anything electronic. I do well to fiddle with my DC stuff.
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Posted - March 11 2015 : 12:45:26 AM
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quote: quote:Thanks Stephen. The picture isn't very good; not up to the quality of a lot of the other guys here. I was just happy to finally get something posted. My computer skills are poor and I have little desire to learn. Very similar to my opinion on DCC. I have a Digitrax Super Chief with a 20 amp power supply that I never turn on. Maybe I am just too old.
Originally posted by rbturner - March 10 2015 : 12:21:11 PM
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Well Randy we have a lot in common
The DCC just has no appeal to me, but then I'm that way with anything electronic. I do well to fiddle with my DC stuff.
Originally posted by JNXT 7707Â -Â March 10 2015Â :Â 5:37:40 PM
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No problem, man. Oh, and yeah, I'm not totally sure still on how to work this newfangled DCC, either.
-Steve
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Posted - March 11 2015 : 05:54:45 AM
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I'm stuck in pre dcc too ... I appreciate what people do with dcc, but it's not for me ... I like hearing things like the MU-2 grind, the gurgle of my open frame Mantua Mikado on pulsed DC and the wheels clicking over the rail joiners.
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Nothing too special this week, but I've been on an Alco kick lately, so here is a Cotton Belt RS3
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Posted - March 11 2015 : 10:41:07 PM
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The real benefit to using DCC these days is multiple trains runnnig on a layout, and the realistic sounds you can get. Although many of sound systems now will operate on DC just fine, too. I got into the DCC because when running multiple trains in a club environment, there really IS no better way. For simple home use, I haven't used DCC, I have bought two systems, one PC based, one Digitrax, but have set up and used neither at home yet. It's fairly easy to install the decoders, too, but not all engines are capable of it, either. So I enjoy both DC and DCC in their own special niches. I just turned 55, so I'm old, but not TOO old, and I can appreciate the value in both systems.
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Posted - March 11 2015 : 10:49:36 PM
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quote:The real benefit to using DCC these days is multiple trains runnnig on a layout, and the realistic sounds you can get. Although many of sound systems now will operate on DC just fine, too. I got into the DCC because when running multiple trains in a club environment, there really IS no better way. For simple home use, I haven't used DCC, I have bought two systems, one PC based, one Digitrax, but have set up and used neither at home yet. It's fairly easy to install the decoders, too, but not all engines are capable of it, either. So I enjoy both DC and DCC in their own special niches. I just turned 55, so I'm old, but not TOO old, and I can appreciate the value in both systems.
Jerry
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I like both systems, honestly. DCC and DC are both very good in their own rights.
-Steve
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Posted - March 12 2015 : 01:17:45 AM
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That Cotton Belt is one heckuva kick! I live out in former CB
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Posted - March 12 2015 : 07:40:47 AM
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| Apparently Atlas made more than just 4-4-0s in Old Timer N-scale locomotives. They did a Master series which had some of their best locomotives (including diesels). This is the only type other than a 4-4-0 or 0-6-0(made by Trix) that I have been able to find. It's a really nice runner and looks good to boot. I currently have a 2-4-0 (kitbashing a Bachmann 4-4-0) in progress, but due to the size, it is a REAL slow proess. Atlas still makes some replacement parts (the missing flag stanchion) and drivers. I have a six car old time construct from Roundhouse that will go good with this locomotive. Will have to find the decals for that tho.
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Posted - March 13 2015 : 3:52:19 PM
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A locomotive that was made in Barzil. Imported and sold by Model Power. It is factory painted for the Pennsylvania RR. Pennsy would have called it a C class. PRR 0-8-0.
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Posted - March 13 2015 : 3:57:39 PM
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What brand is the St.L SW engine? I wanted to say it was an AHM but the handrails don't look thick enough.
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Posted - March 13 2015 : 5:38:19 PM
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quote:A locomotive that was made in Barzil. Imported and sold by Model Power. It is factory painted for the Pennsylvania RR. Pennsy would have called it a C class. PRR 0-8-0.
frank
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Made in Brazil?You definitely don't see that often.
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Posted - March 13 2015 : 8:19:38 PM
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I think all of the Model Power passenger cars I have are stamped "Made in Brazil".
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I think all of the Model Power passenger cars I have are stamped "Made in Brazil".
Originally posted by JNXT 7707Â -Â March 13 2015Â :Â 8:19:38 PM
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Still, I find that pretty cool.
-Steve
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quote:What brand is the St.L SW engine? I wanted to say it was an AHM but the handrails don't look thick enough.
Originally posted by rbturner - March 13 2015 : 3:57:39 PM
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It is a MDC/Roundhouse with an Athearn drive. The handrails look good, but at very fragile.
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