Buy anything cool lately?

BEST TRAIN TRANSPORT AND STORAGE BOXES EVER!!!! I bought a bunch of em. I started out and bought 2 club sets thinking I'd just swap trains in and out of those but after the first swap out I figured I just get enough to put all my favs in. Worth it, got em for the Zephyr, El Cap, GGD Daylight, polar express, 261 excursion, MTH UP excursion. I run these at shows a lot and I like to take care of em.

After looking at sets like this on and off for over a year, I bit the bullet and bought this PWC recreation of the top of the line 1964 train set.  It's a 773 with 7 freight cars, including 3 action cars. 

The set without the lid.  This is the top layer of cars: triple dome tank , caboose and 4 bay hopper car. 

The lower layer, with milk car and horse loading/unloading car.

I don't know why these trains always surprise me in how heavy they are, but this 773 is definitely heavy.

What a beauty. 

The only car I took out of the box, since I don't have an active layout, was the chicken car.  I find this one very interesting.

Really finding some great stuff. The four Erie die-cast hopper cars from some years back, and of course a switch from Ross. Really finding great things here at York, and meeting some of the forum members as well. See what else I can find tomorrow morning before heading out back home. This has been one of the greatest outings for me to any show whatsoever, but of course, it is York, so what else should have I expected?

Dave NYC Hudson PRR K4 posted:

Really finding some great stuff. The four Erie die-cast hopper cars from some years back, and of course a switch from Ross. Really finding great things here at York, and meeting some of the forum members as well. See what else I can find tomorrow morning before heading out back home. This has been one of the greatest outings for me to any show whatsoever, but of course, it is York, so what else should have I expected?

Dave,

You did great!!  I got one Ross switch as well!  I got some great things at my first trip to York as well.  I'm at the Sidling Hill rest stop on the Pennsylvania Turnpike, so I'll post some photos tomorrow or Sunday.  But the best things I got was meeting you and a large number of other great Forum members in person for the first time!!  We need to do it again!

I got this Atlas Potash Corp of Saskatchewan covered hopper (sans the trucks) off of eBay. I do have a pair of Atlas roller bearing  3 rail trucks to install just have to buy screws and washers.

Larry

Located this on the the internet. Being a diehard SRR fan, it'll have a prominent place in my trainroom!

Mark Boyce posted:

Dave NYC Hudson PRR K4 posted:

Really finding some great stuff. The four Erie die-cast hopper cars from some years back, and of course a switch from Ross. Really finding great things here at York, and meeting some of the forum members as well. See what else I can find tomorrow morning before heading out back home. This has been one of the greatest outings for me to any show whatsoever, but of course, it is York, so what else should have I expected?

Dave,

You did great!!  I got one Ross switch as well!  I got some great things at my first trip to York as well.  I'm at the Sidling Hill rest stop on the Pennsylvania Turnpike, so I'll post some photos tomorrow or Sunday.  But the best things I got was meeting you and a large number of other great Forum members in person for the first time!!  We need to do it again!

"We need to do it again!" Yep, at the Spring 2018 York meet.

Mark Boyce posted:

Dave NYC Hudson PRR K4 posted:

Really finding some great stuff. The four Erie die-cast hopper cars from some years back, and of course a switch from Ross. Really finding great things here at York, and meeting some of the forum members as well. See what else I can find tomorrow morning before heading out back home. This has been one of the greatest outings for me to any show whatsoever, but of course, it is York, so what else should have I expected?

Dave,

You did great!!  I got one Ross switch as well!  I got some great things at my first trip to York as well.  I'm at the Sidling Hill rest stop on the Pennsylvania Turnpike, so I'll post some photos tomorrow or Sunday.  But the best things I got was meeting you and a large number of other great Forum members in person for the first time!!  We need to do it again!

Same here Mark. I plan on popping back there one more time tomorrow to see what else I could possibly get as well as take a few more pictures in the orange hall. See what I can do.

Found this gem in one of the member halls at York. It is either a kit or totally scratch built. Chris 

LVHR

That looks great, Chris!

Here’s a shot of the Atlas hopper with the trucks mounted.

It must’ve been a 2 Rail car because the top of the air hose mount rubs on the bottom end of the car.  I filed the plastic on the top of the air hose mount down some.  It helped but it still rubs and catches.  

Larry

I got these things while at York. Pack of scale telephone poles, the LCCA woodchip hopper from the national convention, another Weaver flat car with trailer, which I have to add trucks and couplers to, and wood chip hoppers loads from Don Kane. Plus a bunch of Ross switches which will be shipped to me because Steve did not have any pre wired at the show. And it was great to meet old friends and meet new ones. Mark, from the sounds of it you enjoyed your first York...........Pics..............Paul

MTH Premium Stacker Car on line from Nassau Hobby Center, pre York sale.

lehighline posted:

Found this gem in one of the member halls at York. It is either a kit or totally scratch built. Chris 

LVHR

 

Wow, Chris, I really like that alot!!! Is it wood, plastic, or metal? Lighted? Do those side blades swing open? I'd really enjoy seeing a video of it in motion, if you ever have the opportunity to film it in action.

K Line 18" version.  Hard to find!

My last set of purchases on Saturday before leaving York. Some more of Ross Track, some JT's Mega-Steam(needle point dispenser, coal flavored smoke), Brennan's coal(small kind), Dennis's book, the December Issue of OGR Magazine, and the Ameri-Town Building Kit of the Savings & Loan, because you always need more money. Great time at York. 

Well, this was my first trip to York, and I must say it was unbelievable!  The most important things were that I met so many of you great people for the first time in person!  Second, some of the Pittsburgh Independent Hi-Railers took me under their wing, giving advice and a place to room.  Also, the weather was fantastic!

Yes, I got some great deals as well!  I was looking for specific things, so I passed a lot of tables with a glance, where I would have lingered at smaller shows.

First, I was open for a first generation hood unit diesel, PS-2 or PS3, TMCC or Legacy in Western Maryland livery.  Here is a Legacy GP-7 that I found for an amazing price.

Next, Atlas O Steam Era Classics billboard reefers.  A&P was high on the list.  Lo and behold I found one, at another great price!

Well a K-Line Heinz Pickle car sure fit the bill too.  I got a plastic Heinz pickle pin when I went there on a field trip in grade school.  My wife did too, when her school went.  I bought this car from one of my favorite Forum sponsors.

I was looking for an N&W caboose to go with my Legacy N&W Train Master.  This car fit the bill perfectly!

I have been looking for some short Western Maryland passenger cars for a long, long time.  Well a FaceBook group friend had an MTH PS-2 Western Maryland Berkshire on display.  His sign said he had 6 cars as one big package.  I asked about the cars, '60 foot Railking.  He didn't want to break up the set with the Pacific, but I had spent the money I had planned to spend.  He offered I pay a deposit, and pay the rest later.  So here is the add on car I took with me.  I sold a RailKing B&O SW-9 later, so I have half the money to pay him for the set.

I also bought the last Ross Custom Switch I need for my track plan, bought a couple types of glue, a set of trucks for a car I like that has a damaged truck. 

Last, I spent time talking with a number of manufacturers and dealers talking about products and the hobby in general.  I picked up information on two products I want to research in more detail before making a commitment.  Lastly, I want to say again, I was really glad to meet so many for you from this Forum!!!  I love the Forum, and consider all of you my good friends!!  It was a great time indeed!!!

Great scores, Mark. York is a blast. Made a lot of good friends over the years, and look forward to meeting them at York! Also got a $50 GG-1 and a box of postwar mechanisms and wheels for $40. Delivered a set of American Freedom Train standard gauge streamlined passenger cars to a good customer.

Jim Waterman posted:

Great scores, Mark. York is a blast. Made a lot of good friends over the years, and look forward to meeting them at York! Also got a $50 GG-1 and a box of postwar mechanisms and wheels for $40. Delivered a set of American Freedom Train standard gauge streamlined passenger cars to a good customer.

Would you elaborate on the GG-1. That bargain seems exceptional, certainly, huh. Good for you!

FrankM

Jim Waterman posted:

Great scores, Mark. York is a blast. Made a lot of good friends over the years, and look forward to meeting them at York! Also got a $50 GG-1 and a box of postwar mechanisms and wheels for $40. Delivered a set of American Freedom Train standard gauge streamlined passenger cars to a good customer.

Jim,

Thank you!  The American Freedom set you delivered looks great!  I agree with Frank, that seems quite a deal on any rendition of a GG1!