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 Posted - August 17 2015 : 4:33:29 PM
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My LOTW is a Mehano made Bachmann GP18 in Union Pacific livery. Actually doesn't run too bad, honestly. Got it at a show for $12. 
-Steve
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Posted - August 17 2015 : 10:11:45 PM
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| Just up to South Dakota Steve and seeing a couple of those UP's in tandem pulling and a trailer pushing behind these mile long coal trains along that impeccably maintained rail system through the wide open spaces is pretty impressive . . . not too mention that the cars don't seem all covered with graffiti.
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Posted - August 17 2015 : 11:04:25 PM
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Another eBay score:
A TYCO Chattanooga GP20 diesel with Kadee couplers, LED headlights and DCC! (It still has the PowerTorque motor though.) I may need to clean it a bit though before doing more layout use with it.
I actually got this last week, but I didn't post about it because I was on vacation that week at Old Orchard Beach in Maine (lots of real trains there!)
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Posted - August 17 2015 : 11:50:03 PM
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I thought you all might enjoy this little custom painted MDT switcher Im working on for elevator service on my layout. love that Chattanooga Geep!
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Posted - August 18 2015 : 07:09:28 AM
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DCC+Powertorque? Does that work well? Interesting combo!
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Posted - August 18 2015 : 08:54:17 AM
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my loco is a old time favorite. A Marx Hudson. Seen here waiting for a turntable ride to roundhouse track for a inspection.
frank
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Posted - August 18 2015 : 11:35:52 AM
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quote:DCC+Powertorque? Does that work well? Interesting combo!
Originally posted by dastumer - August 18 2015 : 07:09:28 AM
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 I never thought anyone would want to do that. I can understand if it was remotored with an Athearn drive but with it's original Powertorque motor? That's definitely unique in it's own right.
-Steve
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Posted - August 18 2015 : 12:32:12 PM
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roundhouse all metal 0-6-0 saddle tank repaint
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Posted - August 18 2015 : 8:58:53 PM
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Really nice postings. I must confess that Purina switcher
and box car really grabs my attention.
Nice score on the Chattanooga- it appears to be hard
at work.
Top Train, that chunky old Marx makes quite a
splash. Run good after all those miles?
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Posted - August 18 2015 : 10:53:06 PM
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That Roundhouse saddle tanker is pretty nice to see, and that satin finish on the paint job dresses it up just right.
Carpe Manana!
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Posted - August 19 2015 : 10:52:11 PM
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One to be silly 
says Happy Loco on the roof
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 Posted - August 20 2015 : 11:36:31 PM
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What scale is that, Ben?
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Posted - August 21 2015 : 12:34:30 AM
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quote:What scale is that, Ben?
Originally posted by gmoney - August 20 2015 : 11:36:31 PM
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I would say closer to N.
-Steve
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Posted - August 21 2015 : 09:03:09 AM
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| hehe idk but would be cool to pull some cars on the roads
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Posted - August 21 2015 : 09:25:24 AM
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quote:roundhouse all metal 0-6-0 saddle tank repaint
Originally posted by catfordken - August 18 2015 : 12:32:12 PM
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looks nice with the drivers unpainted! - Erich
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Posted - August 21 2015 : 09:40:31 AM
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thanks erich,the loco came badly painted,with drivers as they were,was going to leave it all bare metal but could not remove all,so sanded down where possible and wire brushed,primed then painted body chassis with good old car spray,thought it looked nice as was so decided not to paint the drivers
Edited by - catfordken on August 21 2015 09:41:44 AM
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Posted - August 21 2015 : 10:05:53 AM
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quote:thanks erich,the loco came badly painted,with drivers as they were,was going to leave it all bare metal but could not remove all,so sanded down where possible and wire brushed,primed then painted body chassis with good old car spray,thought it looked nice as was so decided not to paint the drivers
Originally posted by catfordken - August 21 2015 : 09:40:31 AM
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well done Ken, I like it this way additional the siderods! - E.
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