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 Posted - February 23 2020 : 1:12:01 PM
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My LOTW this week will be an update of my last LOTW. I managed to win a C430 for parts, and now my Union Pacific GP20 is fully complete with handrails. It's developed a bit of a short circuit, but I'll deal with that in good time.
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Posted - February 23 2020 : 4:47:33 PM
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My new roundhouse shay, all completed. This thing was a challenge, but runs great now. I bought this thing over a year ago. Somebody detailed and painted it. It also came with the NWSL regear kit, thank god! It was missing a bunch of parts that I got from WISEMAN on ebay. Ended up totaling about $50. Not bad! It then sat for a year in its box, until I got some kadee centering springs, made new wipers, and voila! She runs smoothly! I added some missing details, and painted it myself. I think I did a good job. No sealing coat yet. I also used some spare tubing for the square lineside shaft connectors, as I could not get them anywhere. It takes my 18" radii just fine with them. I'm really proud of this one. I hope to get more geared steam soon 
Edited by - BlaxlandAlex3 on February 25 2020 10:46:32 AM
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Posted - February 23 2020 : 7:54:29 PM
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BlaxlandAlex3, you should be proud of that engine. They have a reputation for being a real project to build and tune into something that really works well. Besides, you've done it up right cosmetically, as well.
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Posted - February 23 2020 : 10:16:38 PM
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| Nice pieces, Guys! The Union Pacific looks nice.
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Posted - February 24 2020 : 1:56:03 PM
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quote:Nice pieces, Guys! The Union Pacific looks nice.
Originally posted by walt - February 23 2020 : 10:16:38 PM |
I agree & that loco was used for Red Box Tyco's UP passenger trains too
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Posted - February 24 2020 : 6:00:34 PM
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quote:BlaxlandAlex3, you should be proud of that engine. They have a reputation for being a real project to build and tune into something that really works well. Besides, you've done it up right cosmetically, as well.
Originally posted by scsshaggy - February 23 2020 : 7:54:29 PM
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Thanks shaggy! I am quite proud of my shay! 
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Posted - February 24 2020 : 11:44:46 PM
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| Is that an F unit?
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Posted - February 25 2020 : 04:53:46 AM
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The Santa Fe 630 recently received a new power train and now runs again. All 4 of my 630s are ready to roll. I have a new pack of handrails for the D&H...
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Posted - February 25 2020 : 07:15:15 AM
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quote:Is that an F unit?
Originally posted by Chops124Â -Â February 24 2020Â :Â 11:44:46 PM
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Oh no, chops really is staying true to his word! 
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