Thank you all so much. Living on the coast, in a very small town, 90 miles from the nearest real hobby shop, it is terrific to have such a resorce as you. I'm new to this hobby, saw a add on Ebay for an O gauge engine that looked simular to one I had in the late 40's. Just bid on it, a lark, couldn't believe I got it. This winter my lady friend and a buddy are going to start the layout here in my lower floor. It sure gets in your blood in a hurry, and I have so many questions. I could go on for pages, living alone does that. I love big steamers, already have a Big Boy, saw 4014 being moved. All the big UP, 9000 class and such, an SF Texas, SP cab forward, 4449, and finally found a 3751 for under a K. MY great grandfather worked for the SF for 47y 5m, retired in 1940 as engineer on the San Diegan, 50y total service. Dad fired on the SF all during the 40's and early 50's. Spent a lot of time around the San Bernardino, and Colton yards as a kid, even got to ride with dad on his engine once in a while. Wouldn't happen now.
Time to sign off, probably sad for you but I will be back asking questions, got a lot of them.
God bless you all.