Buy anything cool lately?

MATT,  I was confused as to your question. Closest I got to real roading was 15 years ago I could of bought a 1:1 engine. A U25, I think for 33,000 dollars but the wife talke me out of it so I stayed with model trains. ....Paul

A few things I've acquired over the summer.

A Lionel Postwar 41 switcher.  Body and window struts are all intact, however it is missing the front coupler which will be an easy fix.

I picked up the older Lionel TMCC N&W 611, the N&W Auxiliary tender, as well as the newer 18" aluminum Pocahontas cars.  I also added the MTH N&W tool car, a modern NS gondola and a modern N&W caboose to mimic modern excursion run ferry moves.

I picked this up while visiting Scranton back in July.  We have a PS boxcar at work that was repainted several years ago into this Cotton Belt scheme.  Aside from the number, this model is identical to the appearance of that car.

I picked up this old MTH "General" and three W&A passenger cars that I intend to utilize on my public Christmas display at the Redford Theatre in Detroit this year.

I just got a decent deal on the Lionel JLC model of PRR 4866 today.  It'll join my currently inoperable JLC model of PRR GG1 4925 in pulling my MTH Congressional cars.  I'm looking forward to running this one as the 4925 was always a favorite of mine to run.

Wow you got some great items over the summer, Jake!

SantaFe158 posted:

A few things I've acquired over the summer.

A Lionel Postwar 41 switcher.  Body and window struts are all intact, however it is missing the front coupler which will be an easy fix.

 

I picked up the older Lionel TMCC N&W 611, the N&W Auxiliary tender, as well as the newer 18" aluminum Pocahontas cars.  I also added the MTH N&W tool car, a modern NS gondola and a modern N&W caboose to mimic modern excursion run ferry moves.

 

I picked this up while visiting Scranton back in July.  We have a PS boxcar at work that was repainted several years ago into this Cotton Belt scheme.  Aside from the number, this model is identical to the appearance of that car.

I picked up this old MTH "General" and three W&A passenger cars that I intend to utilize on my public Christmas display at the Redford Theatre in Detroit this year.

I just got a decent deal on the Lionel JLC model of PRR 4866 today.  It'll join my currently inoperable JLC model of PRR GG1 4925 in pulling my MTH Congressional cars.  I'm looking forward to running this one as the 4925 was always a favorite of mine to run.

Jake

always liked that Cotton Belt scheme 

Thanks guys.  My bank account is crying, but it's going to be a very enjoyable train running season this fall and winter.

MichaelB posted:

So my new engine came today, and it really is brand new in the box. But it's got a manufacturing defect, which I'm not too upset about.

I checked the insides of the model and the only thing that is close to that area is the metal antenna. So I believe the person who assembled the model didn't allow the antenna to cool after soldering and thus the heat caused that area to warm up enough to where it got deformed like that.

The engine runs with absolutely no problems, so it's a keeper in my book. I don't really mind that melted spot, in fact I think it adds a bit of character to the model. I could give it a story of a tree fell on it, or something like that.

In any case, I can return the model in 30 days if that part of the engine starts bothering me.

Why let the ignorant seller laugh all the way to the bank with your money?

Regarding the melted BNSF engine, if the melted portion was not disclosed you may have reason to complain.  If it was sold "as is" then you are stuck with it.  The engine works and you can probably get a new shell.  Just hope it didn't cost too much.  If you are okay with it then fine with that.  We've all gotten burnt somewhere along the line so there is probably some pent up negative vibes thrown your way.  Take that with a grain of salt and move on.

Went over to Menards and picked up my Materials Handling building. Pic.............Paul

Looks great, Paul!

MichaelB you should easily be able to get a partial refund at least. Sellers are afraid of bad feedback. From my experience, they are usually very willing to solve any issues. Then you can swap shells/parts with your other non running unit.

Picked up this brute at my LHS while I was getting some track supplies. I will post some pics of it on the layout later.

Working on a Hospital Military consist to go behind my US Army 44 tonner.   After using for a while,  I'm not impressed by the Atlas Hospital cars, poor couplers.   Saturday the USPS dropped this MTH 4 car flat set with 2 ambulances each.  Check out the packing job by MTH.  It looks like they bandaged up the Dodge Trucks on the flatcar LOL.  Takes forever to unpack. Still have one more to go.

Well Mike, what do you think?

Finally got some time to unpack my new-to-me Rail King D&H streamline coaches. Very nice set of cars. Going to look at adding passengers in the future.

Bob

Ultimately I will be going for this.....

Bob;

The last pic didn’t show... what are you going for??? Inquiring minds want to know!!!

Image didn't copy and paste in. Just updated the post.

RSJB18 posted:

Finally got some time to unpack my new-to-me Rail King D&H streamline coaches. Very nice set of cars. Going to look at adding passengers in the future.

Bob

Ultimately I will be going for this.....

Unfortunately (or fortunately, depending on your point of view), these won’t run on O-27 curves...

Matt, Now that really looks SHARP! I was a little worried from the first picture, but after you took all the bandages off, really looks nice! Great job!

Looks good Bob, I am thinking you got the better end of your deal for them! Maybe if you grow your layout Paul aka APPLES55 will sell you what you need! LOL

Paul, not my kind of engines, But I sure do like your engine service house! NICE!

Well I got out to Hobby Lobby and got my black foam. But they didn't have any clear plastic so I took Mike G's advice and went across the plaza to Office Max and pick up a couple of clear folders. Pics.......Paul

Please let me know what you think! I found that the 81/2" X 11" can cover quite a few windows!

Apples55 posted:

RSJB18 posted:

Finally got some time to unpack my new-to-me Rail King D&H streamline coaches. Very nice set of cars. Going to look at adding passengers in the future.

Bob

Ultimately I will be going for this.....

Unfortunately (or fortunately, depending on your point of view), these won’t run on O-27 curves...

I hope to get rid of my 027 and go to bigger curves one day.......I will have to open negotiations with the landlord/ CEO for additional land rights first.

Bob

Picked up this 41 Army switcher from the bottom of a box at our local train show yesterday, was missing front coupler and dirty but struts were there and no cracks around the screws.

Fixed front coupler and gave it a good cleaning and oil and lube. Ready for another 60 years.

Have to get some military cars out and haul them around.

Bob, you just need to exercise eminent domain 

mike g. posted:

Looks good Bob, I am thinking you got the better end of your deal for them! Maybe if you grow your layout Paul aka APPLES55 will sell you what you need! LOL

Mike... please don’t give Bob any ideas!!!

Paul, not my kind of engines, But I sure do like your engine service house! NICE!

And you don’t like PA’s??? HERESY   I have a couple of sets - D&H, Pennsy, NYC, Santa Fe, Erie, and New Haven.

Thanks for the kind words on the engine house - that is a Korber model which I bought built up at York a couple of years ago. It was built (and signed) by Alex M.

Just received the new Lionel Radio Tower - looks great.

Sean

Matt Makens posted:

Bob, you just need to exercise eminent domain 

Those are the words of a single man for sure!  LOL

Or a man that will soon be single!

Paul, That is very impressive to have something build and signed by Alex M.! 

As for Bob, I think he already has a lot of ideas running around in his head! LOL

Well today marks the day that phase one of the yard improvement is nearing completion. All I have to do now is finish nailing tracks and start adding ties to where I removed them due to cut track. Phase 2 will consist of smaller buildings and lighting.Here is the new car shop that is 90% complete. Hoping to finish up tomorrow and start planning the supply list for phase 2 improvements.

NS6770Fan posted:

Well today marks the day that phase one of the yard improvement is nearing completion. All I have to do now is finish nailing tracks and start adding ties to where I removed them due to cut track. Phase 2 will consist of smaller buildings and lighting.Here is the new car shop that is 90% complete. Hoping to finish up tomorrow and start planning the supply list for phase 2 improvements.

Who makes the car shop kit?

Thanks. 

Paul, what I meant when I said "real model railroading" was building kits, kit bashing and scratch building things as opposed to opening boxes.

Carl- It is a Walthers cornerstone car shop kit. 

NS6770FAN, Looking nice! cant wait to see you have it done with some engines in it!

NS6770FAN, Once again, I agree with my younger brother Mike, that the engine house/car shop looks great!  

Went over to Menards to pick up my REA stuff. Got an email to say it was in but I have learned through past experiance to wait another day or so. That way it is unloaded and set to be picked up. Pic...........Paul

Hard to believe. Was all set to go work on the layout and the wife got the mail and said theree was a package for me. I have a hard to find bucket list and now I can cross off this item. Another Weaver TOFC made for Metca. Pic.....Paul

Carl Peduzzi posted:

NS6770Fan posted:

Well today marks the day that phase one of the yard improvement is nearing completion. All I have to do now is finish nailing tracks and start adding ties to where I removed them due to cut track. Phase 2 will consist of smaller buildings and lighting.Here is the new car shop that is 90% complete. Hoping to finish up tomorrow and start planning the supply list for phase 2 improvements.

Who makes the car shop kit?

Thanks. 

Carl ,

keep in mind it is HO , if interested in a Oscale  2 track one , very similar but different enough not to cause any issues with Walthers

I have one made but not assembled , email in my profile for any interested parties .

Third package came this afternoon. Wire and jumpers for the terminal blocks I just bought. Pic........Paul

Paul, You sure must have been good lately!

Most of this I've had for a while.  I am willing to admit the only reason I bought everything except the camera (because I collect cameras) is because of the name.

That's pretty neat stuff, Bill!!