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 Posted - February 09 2021 : 9:10:58 PM
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So I'm gonna start a new thread since my original got pretty full. Tonight I made something I'm quite proud of. Allow me to introduce my shop's brand new Skid Flat Car.
This is semi-based on a real life prototype. At some point a few years back in Middle River MN, Independent Locomotive Services had a few ex CP/Soo Line Geeps, a few hoppers, and a flat car parked on a siding. The flat car had two Blomberg Truck frames on it. This car can just barely be seen here between an EX CP geep and the two Mack trucks.
I added a few extra parts, including an EMD high hood section, just for decoration.
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Posted - February 09 2021 : 9:28:22 PM
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| Lovin’ it!
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Posted - February 09 2021 : 10:19:26 PM
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Neato!
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Posted - February 13 2021 : 4:48:26 PM
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Today I completed a second freight engine for EVRR. Introducing EVRR #4301.
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Posted - February 13 2021 : 9:45:19 PM
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Awwww yeah!!!
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Posted - February 14 2021 : 12:06:09 AM
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| I like it!!
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Posted - February 14 2021 : 08:30:30 AM
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super aweseome! 
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 Posted - February 25 2021 : 8:54:02 PM
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Here is a Caboose I whipped up for RP a few days ago.
A week or two ago I scrapped what remained of my spare GP20 shell that I cannibalized for my SD24, and built up this flatbed scrap car. I'm trying a new technique with some chrome Airbrush paint I have currently, by paint the axles rusty brown, and a painting the wheel flanges silver.
I haven't had many projects lately, but I know I will have some more to come in the future. Work has been really busy lately, so I don't mind a bit of a breather. In the meantime I blew $30 and bought a lot of parts I want to finish my town diorama. It looks to be the perfect lot too...
(Image Courtesy Ebay)
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 Posted - February 25 2021 : 9:30:08 PM
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Nice results.
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Posted - February 25 2021 : 9:58:56 PM
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Love the caboose! The Ephrata Valley RR will be receiving a lot of new equipment from the Anderson Shops....
Nice flat car detailing, too!
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Posted - February 25 2021 : 10:25:07 PM
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| Honest Sam’s, a classic.
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Posted - February 25 2021 : 10:40:53 PM
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quote:Honest Sam’s, a classic.
Originally posted by Chops124Â -Â February 25 2021Â :Â 10:25:07 PM
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It doesn't have the building, but I didn't want it. I just want the cars and the detail parts.
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Posted - February 25 2021 : 11:36:14 PM
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quote: quote:Honest Sam’s, a classic.
Originally posted by Chops124Â -Â February 25 2021Â :Â 10:25:07 PM
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It doesn't have the building, but I didn't want it. I just want the cars and the detail parts.
Originally posted by A-A-RONÂ -Â February 25 2021Â :Â 10:40:53 PM
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maybe *I* want the building!
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Posted - March 09 2021 : 8:50:40 PM
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While out at the parts yard today, the shop team hauled the cab of old #43 back to the shop to salvage some cabinets. This old Alco served Anderson Lines many years until a derailment damaged the frame beyond repair. It was turned into a parts unit, allowing the rebuild of the C630. Over time it was stripped down to the cab shown here.
In reality I recently purchased two warbonnet C430s just for cheap for motors, and the last one arrived with a broken and brittle shell. I wanted a radiator too, but the shell just broke apart while trying to cut it.
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Posted - March 09 2021 : 8:53:41 PM
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I also purchased this beauty new from ebay just to spruce up the room a bit.
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Posted - March 09 2021 : 10:13:24 PM
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Nice cab work!
Also, cool clock.
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Posted - March 10 2021 : 01:35:38 AM
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| The cab is fab.
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Posted - March 10 2021 : 04:32:41 AM
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That clock is really Cool A A Ron!!
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Posted - March 10 2021 : 04:33:25 AM
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| That clock is really Cool A A Ron!!
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Posted - March 10 2021 : 05:12:30 AM
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quote:That clock is really Cool A A Ron!!
Originally posted by walt - March 10 2021 : 04:33:25 AM
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Thank you walt. When I do my layout in years to come, I intend to go with a Santa Fe theme if I do a layout. I only have a few Tyco Santa Fe engines left that I want to get, namely the Yellow Bonnet F9, and a 2-6-2 prarie.
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Posted - March 10 2021 : 12:36:47 PM
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put some kitties all over the cab
I would mail you one of my Tyco cabooses for one like that EVRR caboose
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Posted - March 10 2021 : 1:01:05 PM
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If you want to. Going rate is about $5 plus shipping.
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Posted - April 20 2021 : 9:19:16 PM
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My new addition today will be the Anderson Lines Shop Dump Truck. This beauty will be part of the maintenance of way division.
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Posted - April 20 2021 : 10:17:14 PM
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That's a neat old dump truck from the days when wraparound windshields were in vogue. It looks like it's got really fine detail.
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Posted - April 21 2021 : 12:25:10 AM
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| Ditto on that.
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Posted - April 21 2021 : 04:27:29 AM
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Thanks guys! It was a little spendy, but worth it. This thing is perfect for my layout.
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Posted - April 21 2021 : 8:49:51 PM
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Looks awesome!
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