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My LOTW is an H0 scale Athearn Roundhouse 2-6-0 mogul in Chesapeake & Ohio livery. It runs very good, actually. 
-Steve
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Posted - December 27 2015 : 2:10:45 PM
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| Nice colors on that Steve. Athearn Roundhouse?
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Posted - December 27 2015 : 7:44:59 PM
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quote:Nice colors on that Steve. Athearn Roundhouse?
Originally posted by Barry - December 27 2015 : 2:10:45 PM
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Thank you. Oh, this thing was made after Horizon Hobbies (the owners of Athearn) bought up Roundhouse, that's why I said that.
-Steve
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Posted - December 27 2015 : 10:54:33 PM
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| A most unique and attractive piece.
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Posted - December 27 2015 : 11:45:38 PM
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quote:A most unique and attractive piece.
Originally posted by Chops124Â -Â December 27 2015Â :Â 10:54:33 PM
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Thank you.
-Steve
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Posted - December 29 2015 : 7:04:12 PM
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Your welcome, Steven, I always enjoy your posts.
Here's an odd bit by Playcraft that Metalsmith1 graciously traded a Johnson Wax
loco for me. I haven't had the nerve to power it up yet, but I will soon. I
really dig this crazy thing.
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Posted - December 29 2015 : 8:43:21 PM
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Its great to see that D6100 found a happy home. quote:Your welcome, Steven, I always enjoy your posts.
Here's an odd bit by Playcraft that Metalsmith1 graciously traded a Johnson Wax
loco for me. I haven't had the nerve to power it up yet, but I will soon. I
really dig this crazy thing.
Originally posted by Chops124Â -Â December 29 2015Â :Â 7:04:12 PM
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Posted - December 29 2015 : 8:53:14 PM
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A couple weeks back I posted some pictures of a pair of brass SD-9 models that I had found for the grand sum of $20.00. What I actually got was a box of parts but it all looked to be there. Both engines had rubber coupling drives that had long since rotted away but both motors were sound. I cobbled together replacement drivetrains from Athearn parts and now they run strong and smooth if not perhaps a bit loud! I stripped the paint off both engines using a product called Peeler followed by a bath in brake fluid and then pickling in vinegar. a final scrub with baking soda to neutralize everything then a polishing with 3000 grit pads and NOW!   
They are nearing completion so the question is to paint or not to paint? I am considering Rio Grande but no decision yet. possibly N&W
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Posted - December 29 2015 : 9:43:16 PM
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Oooooh, Rio Grande would be impressive. Truth be told, that "pickled"
paint job isn't too bad either. Looks like some of the heaps I've seen.
Edited by - Chops124 on December 29 2015 9:44:18 PM
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Posted - December 30 2015 : 11:33:14 AM
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Got my Johnson Wax Shark from Chops all cleaned up and running. Needed a shot of TV tuner cleaner, two new traction tires , replaced a broken plastic flanged wheel, two new knuckle couplers and a quick scrubbing and touch up with a silver sharpie. Looking fresh and running good! Now I have that JW AA set I was after  
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 Posted - December 30 2015 : 12:29:12 PM
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| arrgghh! I want one of those JW Sharks!
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Posted - December 30 2015 : 8:52:55 PM
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Primo! Glad she found such a great home! Sorry, Micro. Had to have that
D1600.
By the way, that looks like one honkin' big layout you built there. Where
can I find pics of it??
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Posted - December 30 2015 : 10:52:15 PM
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| Look under the layouts section here on the Tyco Forum under my Lincoln Champaign and Peoria layout. You can find the full history there.
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Posted - December 31 2015 : 12:05:58 AM
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 great shot of British diesel
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Posted - December 31 2015 : 01:54:49 AM
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My LOTW.... Drum roll please....
A Penn Line D2 Mini Diesel Locomotive Switcher!
Sean
"If everything seems under control, you're not going fast enough!" - Mario Andretti!
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Posted - December 31 2015 : 08:16:03 AM
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My locos for this week are the Bachmann Russian decapods. This is what mine looked like when new. when I was done with them they were backdated to close to original in appearance.
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Posted - December 31 2015 : 7:20:29 PM
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Sweet switcher, Mustang. How's she run?
Ilfacrombe! Nice photo, thanks!
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Posted - January 01 2016 : 08:17:38 AM
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| Metal, those SD9's are too gorgious to paint. I'd leave them as they are.
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Posted - January 01 2016 : 2:23:18 PM
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Rio Grande! Rio Grande!
http://www.playcraftrailways.com/images/cat64-1.jpg
Welcome to sunny Wales.
The Lincoln Champagne and Peoria is a must see, but I could not locate it in the
archives. Is there anyway to repost it?
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Posted - January 01 2016 : 3:14:42 PM
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quote:
those are sweet. i love emd 6 axle power & i would love to have a couple brass sd7's or sd9's. those turned out great.
jerry
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Posted - January 01 2016 : 8:26:41 PM
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Sorry, I'm just crazy about this D1600. After a little cleaning she came to life
beautifully and pulls like a draft horse. Here she is in a meet with a steam
excursion.
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Posted - January 02 2016 : 6:24:23 PM
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That looks great Chops, Its terrific to see that D 6100 on a layout that resembles its natural habitat
I made an update to my LC&P in the layouts section in order to bring it up to the top of the list....enjoy
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