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 Posted - June 13 2020 : 10:19:49 PM
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My LOTW offering is an Ebay score from a while ago - this TYCO Amtrak GG1. In mint condition, however the PT runs very sluggishly when it first starts, even after proper lubrication. Still working on diagnosing why.
 
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Posted - June 13 2020 : 11:58:28 PM
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One of my faves. It too barefy could get out of its own way, but
an easy application of a second power truck, it runs super fine
and pulls seven coaches at speed.
Here's an AHM G snuffling through the foliage...
Rest quietly amidst the urban decay...
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Posted - June 14 2020 : 02:57:17 AM
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My Favorite paint scheme is of the Chessie System...
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Posted - June 14 2020 : 09:27:14 AM
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| Nice G's guys, something I'd like to have someday...
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 Posted - June 14 2020 : 09:27:51 AM
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Nice Amtrak RP!
My LOTW will be my newest-additon, a Tyco Pennsy GG1. I picked it on Ebay at an incredible price, in the original box. It has NEVER BEEN RUN. I don't think I'm going to either, it's too mint. It's the new pride of my fleet.
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Posted - June 14 2020 : 2:37:23 PM
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My OC, Alex the Famous Jupiter, is the Pride of my collection. I can even run him at clubs, because he is my only DCC and Sound locomotive. I have made some modifications, such as the red tender wheels, kadee couplers, some extra gold and silver here and there, and I also painted the logs in the tender different colors.
In the future I may follow a video tutorial I've seen to use kadee centering springs as pickups on the tender so I can do away with those pesky axle wipers, as well as add a bell and whistle cord.
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Posted - June 14 2020 : 3:59:48 PM
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Those red tender wheels really pop. I'd be quite interested in
seeing how to replace the axle wipers, which are never
good in the long term.
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Posted - June 14 2020 : 4:43:10 PM
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| Thanks chops. Heres a link to the video: https://youtu.be/Wj4CP71MOAA
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Posted - June 14 2020 : 9:57:52 PM
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Incredible Pennsy GG1, A-A-ron! Looks mint indeed.
Agreed, Walt. Would have been awesome if Tyco did a Chessie GG1....since we're on the GG1 theme so far this LOTW. 
Incredible Jupiter, Alex, with tasteful customizations. I agree with Chops, those red tender wheels really look awesome, and make it look more realistic.
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Posted - June 14 2020 : 10:19:09 PM
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Posted - June 14 2020 : 10:40:08 PM
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found this one at a local flea market for $3
this will replace the Bachmann one with a silver top that shattered on me 
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Posted - June 15 2020 : 10:28:25 AM
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quote:Incredible Pennsy GG1, A-A-ron! Looks mint indeed.
Agreed, Walt. Would have been awesome if Tyco did a Chessie GG1....since we're on the GG1 theme so far this LOTW.
Incredible Jupiter, Alex, with tasteful customizations. I agree with Chops, those red tender wheels really look awesome, and make it look more realistic.
Originally posted by RP model railroads - June 14 2020 : 9:57:52 PM
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I can't imagine a chessie GG1. Thanks!
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