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 Posted - December 16 2008 : 8:54:17 PM
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STC crews are still getting the feel for the new East Frankfort Shops. But the old bench has been erected in a pseudo-temporary location, enough to begin some token work.
That work is the frantic "proof of concept" design-on-a-(roll of)-dime(s) for the first STC Holiday Special... a preview of which can be seen here in this grainy crap-cam shot.
Stay tuned for the unveiling which (we hope) should be... "soon" 
Edited by - GoingInCirclez on December 21 2008 11:26:24 AM
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 Posted - December 16 2008 : 9:04:46 PM
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Looks like it'll be one heck of a light show...
I forgot to mention the last minute little Christmas train I made, I must go and take some pictures.
Don't expect anything with LED's lining the edges! 
    
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Posted - December 16 2008 : 11:17:59 PM
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I love the green LED in the clear shell, Tony. Looks really cool. 
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Posted - December 16 2008 : 11:40:30 PM
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quote:I love the green LED in the clear shell, Tony. Looks really cool.
Originally posted by NickelPlate759-December 16 2008: 11:17:59 PM
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Heh heh. Then you'll love what it actually does even more.... That clear shell was MADE for special effects. 
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Posted - December 17 2008 : 11:50:12 AM
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quote:quote:I love the green LED in the clear shell, Tony. Looks really cool.
Originally posted by NickelPlate759-December 16 2008: 11:17:59 PM
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Heh heh. Then you'll love what it actually does even more.... That clear shell was MADE for special effects.
Originally posted by GoingInCirclez-December 16 2008: 11:40:30 PM
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I have to agree. Just you wait! That little light rocks!
:) Can't wait to see it all finally together.
~anna
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Posted - December 17 2008 : 10:33:26 PM
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| Anxiously awaiting too!! Brian.
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Posted - December 20 2008 : 08:02:26 AM
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Ditto! Alco Fan
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 Posted - December 21 2008 : 11:50:19 AM
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(Frankfort, KY)
The official arrival of winter was marked promptly a few hours before midnight, as STC crews finally unveiled the Holiday Special along the original downtown main in Saint Canard. Maintenance and appropriations personnel enhanced the streets for the occasion, while people lined up for a glimpse of the special and rare consist.
The lead engine was a rare Clear Shell Tyco F7, on extended loan to the STC for this occsasion. Festively adorned with pine garland and bows, the locomotive itself was also reworked for a special display of it own
Realizing the fortuitous use of color, STC crews decided to press one of the legacy "museum cars" into holiday service. Framed with green garland designed to shine, it fit the season.
This boxcar from the STC Tyco museum finally saw timely light of day again, some 30 years after it was originally painted.
Twinkling a spectacular visage, this boxcar was acquired as a gift from a partner shortline in North Carolina. One of the most vivid cars in the consist!
Honoring winter itself, this simple yet crisply designed billboard car found a new use to mark the season.
Emptied of steel for the occasion, kids were asked to guess what this clamshell gon was hauling instead...
Not overlooking the primary reason for celebration, the NC shortline also provided this car to keep the STC on the "right track" as it were...
A companion to the 1977 car ealier, this second legacy boxcar did double duty in the consist.
Been naughty this year? Not to worry! The STC's got you covered.
Bringing up the rear, an old Midnight Special caboose was pressed into pun service, and adorned with snowflakes and holiday placards to mark the festivities.
And once the dark if nigh finally arrived in earnest, what a treat they received:
....video to come later....
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 Posted - December 21 2008 : 11:57:32 AM
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Awesome train!
Tyco rarities jazzed up for the holidays, what more could you ask for?
Looks like it would be really cool in the dark...all dem lights and whatnot.
Oh, and this particular line...
quote:| The lead engine was a rare Clear Shell Tyco F7, on extended loan to the STC for this occsasion. |
...was quite amusing.
Nice work, Mr. GIC.
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Posted - December 21 2008 : 12:25:13 PM
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| FANTASTIC,with lights a real xmas effort for all to enjoy,if religious or not,this is a real peace maker cheers ken
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Posted - December 21 2008 : 4:37:20 PM
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Sick lookin train Tony I love the lights on the second car. The colour changing light in the F-7 is cool too. Can't wait to see the vid!
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Posted - December 22 2008 : 10:33:14 AM
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(new link with corrected typo)
High Quality version available at YT channel: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zWdvKAkk8Fg
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Posted - December 22 2008 : 11:01:02 AM
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| tony that again is FANTASTIC,should make a lot of people smile ken
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Posted - December 22 2008 : 12:31:18 PM
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| Awesome Tony!! Enjoyed it. I see the owner was parked at crossing in his restored Granada!!
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Posted - December 22 2008 : 12:44:28 PM
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Hi Tony,
Very nice Job on the Christmas train with the lights & especially the head light on the clear plastic engine !
Lots of time & work went into this job & I also appreciate your work, ........ I wish you & your family a very Merry Christmas & a Happy New Year & Take care of that clear Plastic engine as they are hard to find,.............Abe
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Posted - December 22 2008 : 11:33:49 PM
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Hey GIC,
Thats a great Christmas train you have done.
MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE!!!!
Mike
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Posted - December 22 2008 : 11:35:46 PM
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Very creative work, Tony!
And the clear F-unit means the loco crew has to keep their pants on.
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Posted - December 27 2008 : 5:47:52 PM
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Nice work Tony. I know that took a lot of time and skill. Merry Cristmas to you too.
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