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Got this off eBay, and very pleased with it. What makes it different is a NWSL low gear transmission installed
in the trucks, giving it a decently low speed at a higher RPM. Been having a lot of fun with this critter.
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Posted - October 25 2020 : 10:13:08 AM
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It's the late 1970s, and a Canadian National freight train roars through a small Manitoba Town, right as the VIA Canadian pulls into the station.
Considering my bedroom window has looked out towards a busy CN mainline for the last fifteen years, I've grown quite fond of the railway. Thus, I finally managed to obtain some Tyco Canadian National Equipment. I'll start with my Tyco CN GP20, which is in quite good condition. I look forward to finding a set of handrails for this big diesel.
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Posted - October 25 2020 : 11:25:57 AM
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Nice switcher, Chops, and beautiful Tyco CN GP20, Aaron!
This week I'm double-dippin...again.
Up first, my Marx Union Pacific F3A! Runs amazing considering its age, and it was part of my first Marx locomotive acquisitions.
2nd is a Roco Deutsche Bahn cream & blue Class 290 center-cab diesel! This locomotive runs very well, like a Roco should, and is compatible with my Marklin wagons, although they are not compatible with DC track (see my commentary under the Trading Post.) I'm just thrilled to now own a DC HO-Scale German locomotive, let alone a center-cab diesel, to run on the Ephrata Valley Railroad! It is missing 2 buffer pieces, but the price was good so....I'm just on the hunt for 2 buffers or potentially a parts locomotive in order to complete this one.
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Posted - October 25 2020 : 11:59:43 AM
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Wow! I love the look of that Marx. TopTrain (Frank) put me onto Marx
a while back, and those solid, chunky lines are delightful. Better yet,
they track incredibly well. How's she run??
https://www.ebay.com/itm/193723908772?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2648
Got this lot up on eBay with a 99 cent starting bid, BTW, if you
ever want to add another Marx A unit.
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Posted - October 25 2020 : 2:02:59 PM
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Nice lot there, Chops. 
My Marx Santa Fe F3 runs really well, and hauls well. A video of it on the EVRR will be out next week I'm sure. 
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Posted - October 25 2020 : 5:21:29 PM
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| The buffers would be super easy to make, try some thin plastic or find some suitable circular thin plastic
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Posted - October 25 2020 : 8:48:52 PM
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Posted - October 25 2020 : 10:37:31 PM
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quote:The buffers would be super easy to make, try some thin plastic or find some suitable circular thin plastic
Originally posted by BlaxlandAlex3-October 25 2020: 5:21:29 PM
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Yeah, but I'd really like to get the real things....possibly. I'm not in a hurry, though.
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Posted - October 26 2020 : 06:37:26 AM
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| Alright
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Posted - October 26 2020 : 5:05:02 PM
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Wow great locos everyone!
It's been a while since I've been on this forum. I've had A LOT of busy work this year, it's just been crazy. Luckily I think I will be able to get back to railroading and collecting (FINALLY!!!) within a month or two!
My LOTW is dedicated to a phenomenal lot of locomotives that I saw at a thrift shop here in Des Moines. Nine Rock Island locomotives (1 steam, 8 diesel), various makes (Proto 2000,Tyco,Bachmann etc.) for only 50 bucks!! Unfortunately I didn't have cash on me so I went home and came back the next day. They were gone :(
Just my luck...
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Posted - October 26 2020 : 5:47:53 PM
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Nine Rocks and you missed it??? Aaaaaaaaaargh!
Welcome back, glad to hear you're still chugging along.
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Posted - October 26 2020 : 8:17:54 PM
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| shoulda asked the shop to hold them for ya!
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Posted - October 26 2020 : 9:31:19 PM
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Oh man. :(
But, welcome back!
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Posted - October 26 2020 : 11:38:06 PM
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Thanks everyone!
Hope I can post more soon, and I will definitely ask the shop to hold stuff for me next time! Can't have that happen again
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Posted - October 31 2020 : 11:41:35 PM
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My LOTW is this DCC Bachmann GP40. 
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Posted - November 01 2020 : 06:50:22 AM
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Fleischmann 4-6-2 1360 and 1366.
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" It's a Heck of a Day " !!!
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