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My lotw is my Mantua 4-4-0 General in the USMRR livery. This loco completed my Civil War
Centennial Union set and is now in restoration.
This is last weeks LOTW which has made it thru the workshop and has been restored.
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Posted - February 28 2016 : 09:40:33 AM
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I salute you, General! Way to make it back to active duty status!  My LOTW is a bit bigger, just acquired yesterday at my club's Open House train show at an Elk's lodge. I've never been ensnared by American Flyer too much, I liked Lionel's offerings better, but when I saw this beauty in the box, I had to have it! The lady's husband had died, this was their Christmas train for 40+ years she said, and they had no children, so she wanted to pass it on to someone who would appreciate it. Boy, do it! I've never seen a Royal Blue Flyer Hudson before, wow is it gorgeous. I offered her a sum, and she took it. So I'm now the proud owner of an early production 1950's Royal Blue engine and freight cars.
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Posted - February 28 2016 : 10:54:47 AM
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My LOTW is an H0 scale Atlas AEM-7 in MARC livery. I got this beaut at the train show yesterday for $40 practically mint in the box. 
-Steve
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Posted - February 28 2016 : 12:29:46 PM
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Pretty fine Jerry. Be fun to see a video of that pulling the freight.
quote:I salute you, General! Way to make it back to active duty status! My LOTW is a bit bigger, just acquired yesterday at my club's Open House train show at an Elk's lodge. I've never been ensnared by American Flyer too much, I liked Lionel's offerings better, but when I saw this beauty in the box, I had to have it! The lady's husband had died, this was their Christmas train for 40+ years she said, and they had no children, so she wanted to pass it on to someone who would appreciate it. Boy, do it! I've never seen a Royal Blue Flyer Hudson before, wow is it gorgeous. I offered her a sum, and she took it. So I'm now the proud owner of an early production 1950's Royal Blue engine and freight cars.
Jerry
Originally posted by AMC_Gremlin_GTÂ -Â February 28 2016Â :Â 09:40:33 AM
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Posted - February 28 2016 : 12:31:24 PM
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Nice rehab on that General George. Did you need to replace the lettering and pin striping on the tender?
quote:My lotw is my Mantua 4-4-0 General in the USMRR livery. This loco completed my Civil War
Centennial Union set and is now in restoration.
This is last weeks LOTW which has made it thru the workshop and has been restored.
Originally posted by oldtimer52Â -Â February 28 2016Â :Â 03:57:03 AM
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Posted - February 28 2016 : 12:33:54 PM
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Pretty nice detail on this unit Steve. Those windshield wipers caught my eye right off the bat, and then the grab irons, and on.
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Posted - February 28 2016 : 1:21:59 PM
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quote:Pretty nice detail on this unit Steve. Those windshield wipers caught my eye right off the bat, and then the grab irons, and on.
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Thank you. I was actually quite surprised at just how nice it was for the price I got it for.
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Posted - February 28 2016 : 1:50:57 PM
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Jerry, D****n, why can't I have train shows around here to pick up that kind of jewel? Really
good score there.
Barry, actually, I was able to restore it with the original sticker still attached to the tender. The
locomotive got a complete restore tho. Here is a side view of it.
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Posted - February 28 2016 : 3:18:29 PM
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I am having a severe case of "Toaster Envy." Love that Toaster, Kovacste. I have
ridden behind it several times on the Northeast Corridor on my way to Grand Central
Station Station in NYC. It accelerated fast and pulled fast. A Swedish locomotive.
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Posted - February 28 2016 : 5:12:54 PM
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love that general,my loco a p2k Heritage Steam USRA 0-6-0 frisco 0-6-0,ken
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Posted - February 28 2016 : 5:46:11 PM
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quote:
I am having a severe case of "Toaster Envy." Love that Toaster, Kovacste. I have
ridden behind it several times on the Northeast Corridor on my way to Grand Central
Station Station in NYC. It accelerated fast and pulled fast. A Swedish locomotive.
Originally posted by Chops124Â -Â February 28 2016Â :Â 3:18:29 PM
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Thank you. I never realized how much I actually liked those things until I saw the model at the show.
-Steve
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Posted - February 28 2016 : 7:13:26 PM
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Like those electrics! Mine is a Korail (Korean National Railroad) class 8200.
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Posted - February 29 2016 : 11:58:50 AM
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Not a western railroad but a very nice L&N Proto 2000 GP20.
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Posted - February 29 2016 : 1:37:55 PM
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quote:Like those electrics! Mine is a Korail (Korean National Railroad) class 8200.
Originally posted by dastumer - February 28 2016 : 7:13:26 PM
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Posted - February 29 2016 : 1:46:06 PM
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Ray,
I beg to differ. That is a late GP9 or a GP18. Twin exhaust stacks, no fat turbo stack. Forgive me, but I use to read the Diesels Spotters Guide in the head. Great looking model, what brand is it?
Regards, John
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Posted - February 29 2016 : 2:06:38 PM
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John,
Im pretty sure you are right. It's one of those locos I got without to the box so assumed it was a geep 20.
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Posted - February 29 2016 : 2:08:04 PM
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Oh and it's a Proto 2000 loco. As much as I like it, I might trade it for a similar ATSF, Espee model.
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Posted - February 29 2016 : 2:08:11 PM
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gp18 according to l&n roster
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Posted - February 29 2016 : 4:06:26 PM
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Going to double dip: this lovely old Tyco Shark failed repeated attempts to
restore and/or function properly. Wildecoupe came to my rescue and milled
down a Model Power Shark chassis and mated the Tyco shell to make for a
beautifully functioning Midnight Special that runs like a Swiss watch.
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Posted - March 01 2016 : 12:43:32 AM
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My LOTW is this Monogram Big Boy. I'm going to paint and power it.
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Posted - March 01 2016 : 05:58:07 AM
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Old beat up 1950's brass 4-6-6-4. Still looks just like this.
frank
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Posted - March 01 2016 : 09:53:21 AM
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quote:
My LOTW is this Monogram Big Boy. I'm going to paint and power it.
Originally posted by ZeldaTheSwordsman - March 01 2016 : 12:43:32 AM
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DON'T...YOU...DARE...I see that pink floof in the background.
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Posted - March 01 2016 : 11:54:11 AM
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quote: quote:
My LOTW is this Monogram Big Boy. I'm going to paint and power it.
Originally posted by ZeldaTheSwordsman - March 01 2016 : 12:43:32 AM
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DON'T...YOU...DARE...I see that pink floof in the background.
Originally posted by Chops124Â -Â March 01 2016Â :Â 09:53:21 AM
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That's not floof, it's paper. It's a cheesy paper crown from a New Year's cracker.
Also:
YOU CAN'T STOP ME! NO-ONE CAN STOP ME! MWA-HA-HA-HA-HA-HA-HA-HA!
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Posted - March 01 2016 : 12:35:26 PM
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quote:
My LOTW is this Monogram Big Boy. I'm going to paint and power it.
Originally posted by ZeldaTheSwordsman - March 01 2016 : 12:43:32 AM
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How do you plan to power it Z?
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Posted - March 01 2016 : 6:53:11 PM
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quote: quote:
My LOTW is this Monogram Big Boy. I'm going to paint and power it.
Originally posted by ZeldaTheSwordsman - March 01 2016 : 12:43:32 AM
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How do you plan to power it Z?
Originally posted by raysouthernpac - March 01 2016 : 12:35:26 PM
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Well, I've got a Canon can motor with double shafts, two U-jointed shafts with worm gears, and assorted spare gears to make the drivetrain from. I also plan to make custom metal flange-and-tyre pieces for the drivers, then trim and file away the original plastic rims so I can fit those pieces to the driver centers. Pickup wipers will be made from brass paper fasteners.
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Posted - March 01 2016 : 10:30:14 PM
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Posted - March 01 2016 : 11:21:16 PM
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Super cool old steamer , Zelda!! Nice pics here this week!
I seldom post here because I don't have many engines. However, today I opened my Bubble Yum set box and found this engine I had forgot about. Runs and looks like new. Want to pick up some handrails for it sometime...
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Posted - March 02 2016 : 10:13:50 AM
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My LOTW:
BRASS HO GHC NEW YORK CENTRAL NYC EMPIRE STATE EXPRESS 4-4-0 #999
Sean
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Posted - March 02 2016 : 11:25:56 AM
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sweet loco sean,don't see them often,ken
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Posted - March 02 2016 : 3:24:26 PM
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In the background of Walt's photo, nice by the way,
one can see the dim outlines of street lamps. More
proof that Walt has cornered the market on not
only street lamps, but all extant Bubble Yum as
well.
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Posted - March 02 2016 : 4:43:49 PM
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quote:BRASS HO GHC NEW YORK CENTRAL NYC EMPIRE STATE EXPRESS 4-4-0 #999
Originally posted by Mustangs_n_Trains - March 02 2016 : 10:13:50 AM
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Sweet model! Here's something about the prototype:
http://www.msichicago.org/explore/whats-here/exhibits/transportation-gallery/the-exhibit/999-steam-locomotive/
Carpe Manana!
Edited by - scsshaggy on March 02 2016 4:45:14 PM
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Posted - March 02 2016 : 6:01:57 PM
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sometime in #999's life the driving wheels were changed to smaller ones
Which is what you sees on 999 today
the model is pretty accurate for driving wheel size
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Posted - March 03 2016 : 11:58:37 AM
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quote: quote: quote:
My LOTW is this Monogram Big Boy. I'm going to paint and power it.
Originally posted by ZeldaTheSwordsman - March 01 2016 : 12:43:32 AM
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How do you plan to power it Z?
Originally posted by raysouthernpac - March 01 2016 : 12:35:26 PM
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Well, I've got a Canon can motor with double shafts, two U-jointed shafts with worm gears, and assorted spare gears to make the drivetrain from. I also plan to make custom metal flange-and-tyre pieces for the drivers, then trim and file away the original plastic rims so I can fit those pieces to the driver centers. Pickup wipers will be made from brass paper fasteners.
Originally posted by ZeldaTheSwordsman - March 01 2016 : 6:53:11 PM
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Pretty impressive undertaking. Reason I asked was because I have seen them at stores and wondered if this had ever been attempted at all. Please keep me updated on your progress. Sounds like a fantastic project.
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Posted - March 03 2016 : 2:13:53 PM
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not strictly to do with this posting,but this is a great link for instructions to revell/monogram kits and downloads are free
http://www.revell.com/support/instructions.html
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Posted - March 04 2016 : 12:24:03 PM
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quote:Old beat up 1950's brass 4-6-6-4. Still looks just like this.
frank
Originally posted by toptrain - March 01 2016 : 05:58:07 AM
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That's just beautiful. It has quite the presence.
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Posted - March 05 2016 : 7:57:11 PM
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quote:sometime in #999's life the driving wheels were changed to smaller ones
Which is what you sees on 999 today
the model is pretty accurate for driving wheel size
Originally posted by microbusss - March 02 2016 : 6:01:57 PM
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** You got that right Buss. They did change the driver size on 999.
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