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 Posted - April 23 2017 : 10:02:34 AM
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I picked out this cool sky blue steam engine at my train shop when it became available from an estate lot purchase. I've never seen a baby blue engnie before.
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Posted - April 23 2017 : 10:18:07 AM
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| A rare beauty. DSP & P???
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Posted - April 23 2017 : 11:07:17 AM
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quote:A rare beauty. DSP & P???
Originally posted by Chops124Â -Â April 23 2017Â :Â 10:18:07 AM
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Denver, South Park & Pacific Railroad
a 3 foot gauge thru Colorado 
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Posted - April 23 2017 : 5:36:10 PM
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That's a nice looking loco. I have to admit I like the look of pre-1900 locos. 
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Posted - April 24 2017 : 2:27:33 PM
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What you have is an IHC/Rivarossi 4-4-0 of the 1974-78 period. They made 17 different
versions of that locomotive. That one, Dangit, is one that I have not come across yet.
I have most of the set.
This is an exerpt from the instructions listing them all. That is stock item #340005 of the set.
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Posted - April 24 2017 : 4:05:43 PM
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Boston and Maine GP 38. I do not find a corresponding paint scheme in the prototype. Actually the
prototype scheme for this time period was rather anemic, so I dressed it up a bit. B&M did not
run any bay window cabooses, either, but it is what I had on hand.
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Posted - April 24 2017 : 7:32:44 PM
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quote:
This is an exerpt from the instructions listing them all. That is stock item #340005 of the set.
Originally posted by oldtimer52Â -Â April 24 2017Â :Â 2:27:33 PM
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oh I wants ALL the V&T ones please!
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Posted - April 24 2017 : 10:02:17 PM
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The ones you are wanting, are the 1974 production models. They have a black colored can
motor in the tender. Don't get the ones with a open frame or silver colored can motor in them.
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Posted - April 24 2017 : 10:06:36 PM
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quote:oh I wants ALL the V&T ones please!
Originally posted by microbusss - April 24 2017 : 7:32:44 PM
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Ben, ever been to the V&T and the Nevada State Railway Museum? I've noticed before that you're quite a fan, and I think you'd enjoy those places.
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Posted - April 24 2017 : 10:29:19 PM
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Posted - April 25 2017 : 12:30:28 AM
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Those Rio Grande units are really nice. Nice sharp pics too.
Here is my J.W. Bowker. It has the motor in the tender and runs very well. I did add a Tomar shoe on the tender and that helps with pickup.
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Posted - April 25 2017 : 12:05:47 PM
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3 moar locos to be uber jelly & wanting!
the Rio Grande ones would go great with my RG Tyco caboose 
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Posted - April 25 2017 : 2:34:40 PM
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Gonna add my 2 cents with more locos from the set that Jerry started.
The Hinkley locomotive.
The Bevington.
And the William Mason.
Can't leave Buss out of the deal. Here are photos of the ones you want.
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Posted - April 25 2017 : 10:13:24 PM
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quote: quote:oh I wants ALL the V&T ones please!
Originally posted by microbusss - April 24 2017 : 7:32:44 PM
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Ben, ever been to the V&T and the Nevada State Railway Museum? I've noticed before that you're quite a fan, and I think you'd enjoy those places.
Originally posted by scsshaggy - April 24 2017 : 10:06:36 PM
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no but I wannna someday!
heck I'd ask Old Tuscon Studios about the REAL Reno loco tho!
I'd restore it back to coal fired & run it on the real V&T after restoration!
course I would make a fiberglass top that looks like wood to cover the coal
Well tomorrow I'll get the TYCO V&T I has but I lost the shaft that goes between the loco & tender! 
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Posted - April 26 2017 : 8:36:20 PM
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quote:What you have is an IHC/Rivarossi 4-4-0 of the 1974-78 period. That one, Dangit, is one that I have not come across yet.
I have most of the set.
Originally posted by oldtimer52Â -Â April 24 2017Â :Â 2:27:33 PM
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Thanks for posting this info , Oldtimer. I didn't know what it was, but when it came into the train shop for sale, I snagged it, don't often see a baby blue steam engine! A rather attractive locomotive.
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Posted - April 26 2017 : 9:06:57 PM
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Well i'll look for one now!
HUMmmmmmmmm.
A Hornby 2-8-0
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Posted - April 26 2017 : 9:08:42 PM
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I couldn't find the Tyco V&T General but I found this Rogers I got for $15
need the coal load if anyone has it
do have a motor from a junker I got for $4
is there anything covering the smokebox or is the motor in the way? 
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Posted - April 26 2017 : 9:47:35 PM
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| You're welcome Jerry. Micro, that is the Tyco 4-6-0 that has been customized. Nice job too.
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Posted - April 26 2017 : 10:29:00 PM
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Got one of 'em, too, Busss.
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Posted - April 27 2017 : 1:59:35 PM
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My LOTW is a first generation Mantua Mikado from ~1952...
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Posted - April 27 2017 : 5:22:46 PM
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quote: Micro, that is the Tyco 4-6-0 that has been customized. Nice job too.
Originally posted by oldtimer52Â -Â April 26 2017Â :Â 9:47:35 PM
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yeah?
will hafta look it up once Tony Cook's site gets back up
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Posted - April 28 2017 : 07:45:12 AM
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Some interesting info regarding Tyco steamers, on page 24 of the May 1975 Railroad Model Craftsman is an ad for a "BD-1 Back Detailer Set". The ad reads
"Fill those wide open spaces at the back of your TYCO 2-8-2 with ALL-BRASS parts from my new BD-1 BACK DETAILER SET. No drilling, no soldering; just cement the pre-formed detail in place. Includes cab floor with hinged tender apron, window sash with attached windshields, frame filler and supports, correct piping and engraved brackets to hold it. Three full photo pages of Heavy Mikados from 10 prototype roads for reference in modeling the real locomotives. $9.95
Don't forget HO ENGINE MANUAL for complete instructions on converting five steamers from readily available American-made engines. $4.00
Dealers or Direct, NJ Orders Add Tax. Harold Mellor, Box 194, Saddle River, New Jersey 07458"
sim-al2
Also since they cut track maintaince the trains had huge trouble making over the railroad by the end
純那
yeah
They did a Rock Island volountarily
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Posted - April 28 2017 : 2:00:59 PM
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quote:Some interesting info regarding Tyco steamers, on page 24 of the May 1975 Railroad Model Craftsman is an ad for a "BD-1 Back Detailer Set". The ad reads
"Fill those wide open spaces at the back of your TYCO 2-8-2 with ALL-BRASS parts from my new BD-1 BACK DETAILER SET. No drilling, no soldering; just cement the pre-formed detail in place. Includes cab floor with hinged tender apron, window sash with attached windshields, frame filler and supports, correct piping and engraved brackets to hold it. Three full photo pages of Heavy Mikados from 10 prototype roads for reference in modeling the real locomotives. $9.95
Don't forget HO ENGINE MANUAL for complete instructions on converting five steamers from readily available American-made engines. $4.00
Dealers or Direct, NJ Orders Add Tax. Harold Mellor, Box 194, Saddle River, New Jersey 07458"
Originally posted by Pokemonprime - April 28 2017 : 07:45:12 AM
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Several years ago I took pictures of a Mellor Back Detailer kit I had as well as the instructions that came with it. I have the manual as well, but not pictured. The detail kit is posted here:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/9977705@N05/sets/72157627327044103/with/6051464206/
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Posted - April 28 2017 : 3:34:02 PM
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Mellor had some products that I wish were still available. There was a kit to turn the Mantua Prairie into a consolidation. There was worm mounting kit for the Mikado and Pacific to allow remotoring with a variety of motors. Too bad I didn't know about that stuff while I was still around.
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Posted - April 28 2017 : 3:37:52 PM
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Cool! Nice to see it, so often do parts from obscure old manufacturers get lost to the ages. Among the pages of the 1975 year of RMC are assorted advertisements from tiny firms advertising HOn2 kits based on Maine 2ft gauge prototypes, the kits I believe were made up mostly of precut Northeastern parts and pre-formed grab irons and such. Also among the piles of ads was an advertisement for Penn Central gondola bodies by National Car Cast, google that and see how much you get. Little more than a few mentions and record of some eBay sales. One rendition of the "Boomer Trail" section showed off a tiny all-brass functioning tank engine built to "Omega scale" that was barely longer than a penny. Old, now forgotten manufacturers like these are oddly some of my favorite parts of these old magazines.
sim-al2
Also since they cut track maintaince the trains had huge trouble making over the railroad by the end
純那
yeah
They did a Rock Island volountarily
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Posted - April 28 2017 : 4:55:48 PM
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Nevermind! Forgot which issue I was reading (April). I may have fallen for their April Fool's joke... Omega Scale's fake as headlight fluid. The picture used a comedy large penny and an HO Westside Models SP Shop Switcher.
sim-al2
Also since they cut track maintaince the trains had huge trouble making over the railroad by the end
純那
yeah
They did a Rock Island volountarily
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Posted - April 28 2017 : 9:41:15 PM
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quote:Mellor had some products that I wish were still available. There was a kit to turn the Mantua Prairie into a consolidation. There was worm mounting kit for the Mikado and Pacific to allow remotoring with a variety of motors. Too bad I didn't know about that stuff while I was still around.
Originally posted by scsshaggy - April 28 2017 : 3:34:02 PM
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The problem with the Mellor conversion was the casting material was of a type that had no real strength and was flexible, bending easily. It would bend one way and the axles would seize to the casting, locking the drive. They had good ideas but just didn't make a good product.
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Posted - April 28 2017 : 11:21:55 PM
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quote: The problem with the Mellor conversion was the casting material was of a type that had no real strength and was flexible, bending easily. It would bend one way and the axles would seize to the casting, locking the drive. They had good ideas but just didn't make a good product.
frank
Originally posted by toptrain - April 28 2017 : 9:41:15 PM
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Hmmm. Maybe it isn't so bad that I missed it.
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Posted - April 29 2017 : 10:53:44 AM
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quote:Nevermind! Forgot which issue I was reading (April). I may have fallen for their April Fool's joke... Omega Scale's fake as headlight fluid. The picture used a comedy large penny and an HO Westside Models SP Shop Switcher.
Originally posted by Pokemonprime - April 28 2017 : 4:55:48 PM
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Omega Scale. Headlight Fluid. Pretty good. I got pied in the face by Justin
this April 1 past, with the big collection sale. Don't worry. Pay back is a witch.
I am laying plans for April 1, 2018.
Wicked nice DRGW duo, Mike.
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