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 Posted - February 01 2021 : 10:15:52 AM
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May I present....
The Iconic Locomotives of the Pennsy
This digitally-enhanced photo I consider one of my best, since it showcases my 3 favorite locomotives of all time from my favorite railroad of all time (the K4, GG1, and RF-16 "Shark.")
Enjoy!
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Posted - February 01 2021 : 12:07:52 PM
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| The GG1, sharknose, and K-4 are very iconic indeed!
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Posted - February 01 2021 : 1:44:56 PM
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what you needs is one of these old tankers
Goode
Tootsietoy
Shell?
Texaco?
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Posted - February 01 2021 : 1:47:49 PM
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Those are nice, Busss. Who made that?
Who, that's off that classic PRR public relations photo. Nice!!!
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Posted - February 08 2021 : 10:02:33 PM
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Thanks Chops!
BIG NEWS. So, a box arrived in the mail today, with the Anderson Lines symbol on the side....
and inside was the following - to soon become the first official locomotives and cars of the Ephrata Valley Railroad!!! Stay tuned tomorrow for more.
 
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Posted - February 09 2021 : 11:57:25 AM
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quote:Those are nice, Busss. Who made that?
Originally posted by Chops124Â -Â February 01 2021Â :Â 1:47:49 PM
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who made them is above the pix 
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Posted - February 09 2021 : 2:40:06 PM
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Tootsie Toy, duh! Love those old pieces.
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Posted - February 09 2021 : 3:51:06 PM
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quote:
Tootsie Toy, duh! Love those old pieces.
Originally posted by Chops124Â -Â February 09 2021Â :Â 2:40:06 PM
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the other is a Goode
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Posted - February 09 2021 : 6:33:28 PM
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Maybe I should invest in some Tootsie-Toy trucks, but on second thought, I much rather prefer the plastic ones. 
Today, I got the Ephrata Valley F9 running, on MU-2 power! I also finished off the caboose!
   
The first Ephrata Valley Railroad freight train! Thanks, Aaron, for your hard work and for making all this possible. 
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Posted - February 09 2021 : 9:07:36 PM
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Interesting equipment.
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Posted - February 09 2021 : 9:30:39 PM
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| Itsa peach!
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Posted - February 09 2021 : 9:46:02 PM
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No problem RP! I look forward to seeing this old beauty pulling freight in a future video. And if one comes up at the right price, we might have to collaborate on the B-unit. That would be cool...
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Posted - February 09 2021 : 10:20:52 PM
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quote:No problem RP! I look forward to seeing this old beauty pulling freight in a future video. And if one comes up at the right price, we might have to collaborate on the B-unit. That would be cool...
Originally posted by A-A-RON-February 09 2021: 9:46:02 PM
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I already have been having fun running it! A B-unit sounds like a great idea. I'm in.
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Posted - February 12 2021 : 11:07:59 PM
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So, I'll be making a lot of changes this year to the EVRR. Below are my 2021 plans.
In simple terms, the Ephrata Fire Department will be getting a new firehouse, the drab wooden house next to it will either become a junkyard scene or garage, the balsa wood set of stores will be replaced with "Al's General Store" and a small gas station behind it. The little park scene by the Schuylkill Valley Station will be moved into the trees a little bit more, to make room for a small Water Tower. The white house next to town hall will become a convenience store or restaurant of some kind probably, and police cars will be put alongside the right side of town hall.
I will also be removing the rock wall and trees in the back, and replace it with a foam backdrop, that will be carved and painted to look like rock.
These are 2021 plans for the EVRR - so I'm not rushing this, but this is my goal for the layout this year!
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Posted - February 13 2021 : 09:48:10 AM
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if you get Al's General Store
try to get the old one with the REAL signs
the new one with the generic signs looks cheap 
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Posted - February 13 2021 : 9:51:01 PM
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quote:if you get Al's General Store
try to get the old one with the REAL signs
the new one with the generic signs looks cheap
Originally posted by microbusss-February 13 2021: 09:48:10 AM
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Good thinking, and I agree.
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Posted - February 14 2021 : 12:27:53 AM
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I'm going to miss that old white house, it looks so Pennsylvania! But
progress can't be stopped. 
And no, I don't want to buy it, I have absolutely no place to fit one more thing!!! 
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Posted - February 14 2021 : 07:59:11 AM
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quote:
Me too, in a way, since I haven't really touched the town for the years since I "finished" it, but it has to go.
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Posted - February 17 2021 : 8:40:36 PM
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COMING SOON TO THE EPHRATA VALLEY RR. Stay tuned.
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Posted - February 28 2021 : 9:54:39 PM
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Well, came out looking different from the rendering, but I like it. I never attempted anything this detailed before.
What I learned was, I should have glossed the locomotive before applying the decals, as the film of all the decals is showing, not to mention they come off very easily, due to the flat paint surface of the locomotive. Next time, I'll make sure to do this when decaling a locomotive.
I do have plans to remove the decals in the future, however, to replace them with the same stickers used by Aaron on the other custom pieces for the Ephrata Valley Railroad. Won't be that realistic, but it will look much better than the decals, and will match.
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Posted - February 28 2021 : 10:37:24 PM
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Definitely has a look. I would have thought to seal the decals
after they were applied, myself, too.
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Posted - March 01 2021 : 9:45:17 PM
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quote:Definitely has a look. I would have thought to seal the decals
after they were applied, myself, too.
Originally posted by Chops124-February 28 2021: 10:37:24 PM
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Yeah, should've glossed the Mogul first. Ah well, you live and learn. The stickers should fix the problem though, and it will then match the rest of the Ephrata Valley RR roster.
Update: I did buy this new sealed Model Power Fire Station kit, for like under 15 bucks. This will be the new Ephrata Fire Department....eventually.
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 Posted - March 01 2021 : 11:00:48 PM
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Colorful equipment. Look forward to your updates.
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Posted - March 02 2021 : 12:25:47 PM
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ah you should of asked me
I have one! 
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Posted - March 02 2021 : 9:28:15 PM
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Thanks wks!
Didn't think...
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Posted - March 02 2021 : 10:28:00 PM
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quote:Thanks wks!
Didn't think...
Originally posted by RP model railroads - March 02 2021 : 9:28:15 PM
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I didn't know you needed one anyway
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Posted - March 05 2021 : 9:08:09 PM
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Replaced the decals on the Mogul with the "vinyl lettering," as it is officially known. Looks so much better.
 
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Posted - March 08 2021 : 08:54:23 AM
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The Ephrata Valley RR Tycoon has approved the final rendering of the railroad's new 4-6-2 "Pacific" steam locomotive, made by Tyco Mantua. This time, I'm sticking strictly to this plan.
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Posted - March 08 2021 : 09:44:13 AM
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| That's going to look great!
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Posted - March 21 2021 : 8:09:57 PM
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Thank you, Erik!
Well, the 4-6-2 came out of the paint shops looking a little different than the rendering, but the Tycoon was pleased. Ephrata Valley RR 4-6-2 Pacific #56 is now in service! My latest Ephrata Valley custom project has been finished. Enjoy!
   
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Posted - April 01 2021 : 08:47:19 AM
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Hope you guys enjoy this longer update video of recent updates to the Ephrata Valley Railroad, including custom locomotives and train cars. Special thanks to Aaron Anderson for his awesome work and inspiration.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yOfJjB1Wm1w
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Posted - April 01 2021 : 09:59:21 AM
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Thanks RP! I can't wait until you see some of the new engines for the EVRR. The GP20 is going to look incredible on your layout.
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Posted - April 01 2021 : 10:34:09 AM
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An ongoing example that a layout does not need to be
ginormous to be amazing. Someday I might downsize
Armadilloville in a like manner to EVRR.
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Posted - April 01 2021 : 10:58:12 AM
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see IF you bought mine you would of gotten everything!
directions & the curtain, sign & posters sheet
even the plastic window sheet as well
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Posted - April 01 2021 : 9:12:03 PM
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Aaron - Can't wait either! The Anderson Shops has quite a good business partnership with the Ephrata Valley RR Tycoon.
Chops - really appreciate that! It is just so awesome to be not only running custom Ephrata Valley RR locomotives, but also to be successful at making my very own custom locomotives, for my 4'x4' I've been working on now for 6 years. That would be epic, but Armadilloville looks very good in 4'x8'.
Busss, true
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Posted - April 02 2021 : 12:21:20 AM
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besides I didn't know you needed one
tho if anyone needs the MP fire station shoot me a PM hehe
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Posted - April 12 2021 : 9:04:35 PM
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So, one of my old MRC copper powerpacks/transformers, which controlled the outer line on the EVRR, finally went kablooey. I noticed a significant difference in the speed of my locomotives recently, and upon trying a standard "train-set" powerpack in its place, the trains ran fine. Sure enough, after fully removing the MRC transformer, it sounded like a maraca when I picked it up.....I installed a Life-Like blue powerpack in its place for now.
Soon after, I found a newer MRC 280 dual powerpack at a great price, so I can't wait for it to arrive and then install it, also replacing the other copper MRC powerpack that controls the inner line, in the process. I'm sure it will provide for better operations.
By the way, here's an overview shot of the layout now, after some changes/additions. More details to come.
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Posted - April 15 2021 : 9:28:02 PM
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j4gvptJtQP0&t=10s
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Posted - April 17 2021 : 9:05:46 PM
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So, here's the new - old - powerpack for the EVRR. A MRC 280 dual control transformer. It does a good job at helping older engines like Mantua diecast steamers run better, and will serve the Tycoon for years to come.
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Posted - April 17 2021 : 10:28:37 PM
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I, too, have found that the the 1 amp MRC transformer has
considerable "ooomph" than the 1/2 amp of the toy Tyco
transformers.
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Posted - April 18 2021 : 01:11:26 AM
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The Tyco transformers will only light about 10 light ups before losing a lot of power. Glad I found out about the Ripmax power box
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Posted - May 26 2022 : 2:46:44 PM
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Hmm, I should maybe look into a stronger power pack myself, might help mitigate the power loss problem I have from track refusing to get and stay clean.
What amperage is the Bachmann model 6607 power pack (which is what I use)?
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