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My LOTW for this week is a Roundhouse (Athearn) 2-6-0 mogul in Chesapeake & Ohio livery.  
-Steve
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Posted - February 07 2016 : 2:27:04 PM
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My loco of the week is a newly acquired IMP 4-4-0 Baldwin 1876.
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Posted - February 07 2016 : 3:54:10 PM
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Well, if repeats are okay, then here:
Bachmann EMD F9 from a Diesel Hustler set.
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Posted - February 07 2016 : 10:59:22 PM
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That's an interesting locomotive George. Is there a manufacturer, or scratch built? Tell us a little about it.
quote:My loco of the week is a newly acquired IMP 4-4-0 Baldwin 1876.
Originally posted by oldtimer52Â -Â February 07 2016Â :Â 2:27:04 PM
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Posted - February 08 2016 : 02:43:40 AM
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A duo of KCS SD40's pull the 1.5% grade below St. Patrick's Cathedral
at the El Paso Model Train Club's layout. I forget who owns these units,
but it ain't me. Maybe Moose.
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Posted - February 08 2016 : 5:07:00 PM
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Well just out of the Frankford shops is This HOrnby acHO French electric locomotive now sporting repaired and replaced pantographs.
frank
Thanks Ken for the pantograph. Looks great.
toptrain
" It's a Heck of a Day " !!!
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Posted - February 08 2016 : 6:51:40 PM
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My LOTW is this Athearn SD-7 Cadillac
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Posted - February 09 2016 : 12:03:30 PM
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MY LOW is an Atlas Genset. Nice good runnig loco.
If you are not having fun, you are not doing it right.
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Posted - February 09 2016 : 12:22:31 PM
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This is a International Model brass import. There were two different types of this model the
only difference being the tender trucks.
Baldwin 1876 4-4-0
http://www.hoseeker.net/internationalmodelinc/internationaltsubomi440baldwindiagram.jpg
They used a Archbar type of truck on this model.
4-4-0 Old Timer version
http://www.hoseeker.net/internationalmodelinc/imp440oldtimediagram.jpg
They used a Bettendorf type of truck on this model.
The tender truck was the only difference that I could on these models. The time frame I
guesstimate at the early 60's. I plan on restoring it to brass condition to add to my "old
timer" brass locomotive collection.
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Posted - February 09 2016 : 8:08:35 PM
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Fine looking scene there Frank.
quote:Well just out of the Frankford shops is This HOrnby acHO French electric locomotive now sporting repaired and replaced pantographs.
frank
Thanks Ken for the pantograph. Looks great.
Originally posted by toptrain - February 08 2016 : 5:07:00 PM
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Posted - February 09 2016 : 8:10:40 PM
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These blueprints are interesting. I wonder if these are the "instructions" that came with the model?
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Posted - February 09 2016 : 8:28:45 PM
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Yes Barry, those are also the instructions. I have one other IMP brass loco and the
blueprints are the only paperwork that came with it. I kind of like it that way. It
makes the assembly a lot more like you're actually in the building assembling the
locomotive.
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Posted - February 09 2016 : 10:47:05 PM
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Dig that Genset SoPac. Next big thing will be working
windshield wipers, no doubt.
When the Genset first came out, at least here to
Ft. Bliss to move military loads, tanks and Bradleys
often, they were riven with technical difficulties.
Seems as part of a Federal initiative to lower
emissions these were assigned to the
Ft. Bliss spurs. Since they didn't work, the
old smoke belching Alcos were put back into
service. Your tax dollars at work.
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Posted - February 10 2016 : 6:09:52 PM
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My LOTW: A modified Mantua 0-4-0 Booster!
Sean
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Posted - February 10 2016 : 8:15:45 PM
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Nice engine! Looks very heavy duty!
" Heck with counting 'em rivets, TRAINS ARE FOR FUN! Not called the Mad Scientist for nothing either!"
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Posted - February 10 2016 : 8:20:11 PM
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a very busy little loco sean,like it
catfordken
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Posted - February 10 2016 : 8:20:33 PM
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| I'm guessin' whoever built that knows somethin' about locomotives, or has a pretty good imagination. The things you find Sean, never cease to amaze me.
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Posted - February 11 2016 : 03:17:26 AM
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That is one seriously boosted booster. Nice to see it has real valve gear (and Walschaerts valve gear at that) instead of just a connecting rod with dummy Allen gear on it
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Posted - February 11 2016 : 09:36:41 AM
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Wow. That kind of setup is normally for the bigger locos. Bet that thing could pull the pyramids off of their foundations.
Think maybe there is gonna be a BTTF4 coming up??
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Posted - February 11 2016 : 10:04:43 AM
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quote:Nice engine! Looks very heavy duty!
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Thanks Justin!
quote:| That is one seriously boosted booster. Nice to see it has real valve gear (and Walschaerts valve gear at that) instead of just a connecting rod with dummy Allen gear on it |
I agree, that is part of the reason I went after it, I really liked that it had valve gear.
quote:| I'm guessin' whoever built that knows somethin' about locomotives, or has a pretty good imagination. The things you find Sean, never cease to amaze me. |
I agree, as the details are well thought out and placed well.
quote:| a very busy little loco sean, like it |
Yes Ken, it is busy, but I like it. Real life is sometimes busy. The piping needs to be repaired in a couple places as can be seen, but overall, the concept is solid and makes sense.
quote:Wow. That kind of setup is normally for the bigger locos. Bet that thing could pull the pyramids off of their foundations.
Think maybe there is gonna be a BTTF4 coming up?? |
Yes, I would not expect to see a feed water heater on such a small locomotive, but I think it is a nice touch. Sorry, I have no clue what a BTTF4 is?
Ultimately, I am thinking of making a 2-4-2 Columbus Suburban out of it. Since both front and rear steps are missing, it is a good candidate. There is already a trailing truck on it, but the wheel set is missing. Just like I had done in the past (and posted on here before) I think adding a new pilot deck and pilot truck may spice it up a little more... Here is what I am referring too:
This is the flickr set I have of the build:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/9977705@N05/sets/72157627595258142
The engine came as a part of this ~$50 purchased lot:
I saw the booster and really wanted it. The Kemtron brass tender was just a bonus! Amazingly it is only missing a couple of the wheels and actually had the front truck as well!
Sean
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Posted - February 11 2016 : 11:58:54 AM
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quote:MY LOW is an Atlas Genset. Nice good runnig loco.
Originally posted by raysouthernpac - February 09 2016 : 12:03:30 PM
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Nice looking locomotive! Great detail!
Sean
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Posted - February 11 2016 : 12:20:53 PM
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BTTF4 = Back To The Future 4, I do believe.
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Posted - February 11 2016 : 1:52:40 PM
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quote:Wow. That kind of [feedwater heater] setup is normally for the bigger locos. Bet that thing could pull the pyramids off of their foundations.
Originally posted by oldtimer52Â -Â February 11 2016Â :Â 09:36:41 AM
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Apparently it is still true that you can find a prototype for anything if you look hard enough.
Steel Company of Canada light 0-6-0T with a feedwater heater:
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Posted - February 11 2016 : 3:33:23 PM
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 Love to find a real 0-4-0T or 0-6-0T loco
yes I'd run it on cheap Wyoming coal too
Anyway here is my LOTW & Chops will wants it 
Course I wants a matching caboose like this one
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Lionel-Lines-16515-Railscope-Caboose-w-Lighted-Interior-Boxed-/262278161509?hash=item3d10ff2465%3Ag%3Ad5oAAOSwa-dWtKb3&nma=true&si=jIZREDNikLKOpD27cLDbmwY0OYU%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557
pretty cool?
Am planning on updating it someday with a COLOR camera with LED headlights too
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Posted - February 12 2016 : 03:43:40 AM
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Naaaah, nice try. But it would go good with a string of
those gray Kellogg's hopper cars.
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Posted - February 12 2016 : 10:56:10 AM
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quote:Naaaah, nice try. But it would go good with a string of
those gray Kellogg's hopper cars.
Originally posted by Chops124Â -Â February 12 2016Â :Â 03:43:40 AM
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darn
Well I do wants the G scale & the 027 RailScopes too
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Posted - February 13 2016 : 12:33:26 AM
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My freshly painted Bowser 4-6-0...
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Posted - February 13 2016 : 11:51:41 AM
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| That 4-6-0 looks nice. Any idea of what roadname you're gonna put on it??
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Posted - February 13 2016 : 2:13:39 PM
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Yeah, that is one nice ten-wheeler. Would love to see a photo of it with full crew.
Is it okay if I share this more current photo of my LOTW?
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Posted - February 13 2016 : 4:33:12 PM
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Dig that doghouse Adams.
quote:My freshly painted Bowser 4-6-0...
Originally posted by Adams - February 13 2016 : 12:33:26 AM
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Posted - February 13 2016 : 8:37:57 PM
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| Not sure if any of these used a doghouse tender, but I like it. In reality, I think these would only have been lettered for the Pennsy or Long Island RR. So I need to decide to "keep it real" or do my own thing.
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