The Scout and Grand Canyon are always cool looking trains with the juxtaposition of cars in the consist making it an artistic challenge to bring together. A rewarding project for sure. I love running early E's in A/A lash-ups. Trouble with gatherung two A/B sets to make the A/A need is a big hurdle.
I am learning that gargraves track is rather slippery stuff. My Key Model Imports E3's and E6's really don't like it. They must be snobs- only running right on code 148. ;-) These 2 are from the 2nd run last year and for whatever reason can't pull themselves out of any trouble! Bullfrog Snot to the rescue I guess! At least on this rail-- I wil give them a test on regular nickle silver rail before slathering green boogers on the wheels of $8000 worth of locomotives.
Still sorting out equipment.. The cars are basically out of the brass box. Finding these cars is a monumental task- these things are rare; I mean I want to tell you. Heavyweight coaches of any flavor in O scale are rare as hens teeth.
Just sorting out equipment at this phase. The diner will be project I've dreamed about since I was a child. Similar to my Harriman UP diner I will incorporate a full interior with place settings on the tables. Now I just need the time. I've got too many projects to get done before any of this can occur. Paint jobs for buddies locos, coach cabbage cars for buddies. The list goes on. Did I mention a 4 month old?
