Picked up another side project(s), but it shouldn't keep me from this (much). Heck, anytime you can get an AA set of Legacy Sharks AND an E8 for $150 (all in need of minor repairs), you jump.
Both shark units look like they were dropped. Bent trainphone antennas and supports (1 support missing on each unit). Already have most of them straightened out, some CA should hold them in place just fine. When I get a few minutes, I'll make a model of the supports and print them to replace the missing ones. Already have Tru-Color Brunswick Green paint (left over from another project). The dummy A is missing the "cap" for the smoke fluid filler tube, also a very simple modeling project. Other than that, they're good to go.
E8 is missing a sideframe on both the front and rear trucks. Current trucks on there say "Williams", though I believe the body is by Weaver. Lionel E8 sideframes are available, but I may see if I can model them. Detail on the remaining 2 leave a lot to be desired, and I know I can make better ones. The grills on one of the sides are loose, but other than that, it's good.
I've been looking for a passenger diesel for my future "South Amboy" engine changes. I've got a GG1 to bring trains in, and a K4 to bring them out, the E8 will slot in nicely (since there's no way I'm ever going to find a passenger shark at anything approaching a reasonable price). I know they worked the NY&LB, though I'm not sure the years, but PRR got them in 1949, and the K4s ran until 1957, so there was probably some occasional overlap. The E8 being DGLE 5 stripe is just a bonus.
No idea what I'm going to use the sharks for, since CNJ handled all the freight on the NY&LB, and AFAIK, what's now the "Amboy secondary" was electrified, as were the PRR tracks to the piers in South Amboy, but they sure look great.
