Picked this up yesterday at a used bookstore. I've never even heard of it before, but it's a nice magazine-format book about the Union Pacific 4000s into retirement. It even goes into the debacle of the one in Texas a few years ago, where they claimed they were going to restore it for operation for a movie. Very interesting, well worth the cover price.
For some reason that I cannot for the life of me explain I got a sudden urge to own a Williams by Bachmann Blue Goose northern and the six matching passenger cars. And are they ever blue and silver. I cannot explain it but I like them. 🤨
After a 6+month wait my MTH RK CNJ RSD5's came in. I have to say they exceed my expectations, as someone else pointed out, the RK line continues to add-on features with each generation. Also I was happy to support my LHS on this purchase 
(Whistlestop Trains - OKC) as he priced these at under $300/ea
trestleking posted:After a 6+month wait my MTH RK CNJ RSD5's came in. I have to say they exceed my expectations, as someone else pointed out, the RK line continues to add-on features with each generation. Also I was happy to support my LHS on this purchase
(Whistlestop Trains - OKC) as he priced these at under $300/ea
Those look nice. If MTH puts out a version in Santa Fe zebra stripes I would buy it.
I got the RSD5 in Western Maryland from Patrick's Trains.
I finally got the recent Lionel LEGACY model of the NKP #587 from a fellow forum member for an incredible price.
I was a bit cautious what would happen when I tried to run it, but I am happy to say that it performed absolutely flawlessly.
Mikado 4501 posted:I finally got the recent Lionel LEGACY model of the NKP #587 from a fellow forum member for an incredible price.
I was a bit cautious what would happen when I tried to run it, but I am happy to say that it performed absolutely flawlessly.
Taking a break from postwar and going back to modern I see!!! I guess you shouldn't have sold all your legacy locos after all!
@T1Titan_ZachF postedTaking a break from postwar and going back to modern I see!!! I guess you shouldn't have sold all your legacy locos after all!
I think the more correct term is old modern era Lionel, but even though the majority of my collection is that, I figure I would purchase just one LEGACY steamer with whistle steam, as I already have one LEGACY diesel - the Conrail SD40.
I have 18 locomotives now from almost all eras of the modern era - Lionel MPC, LTI, early and current LLC, MTH PS1, 2 and 3, and Weaver - that I figure this would be one of the last locomotives I purchase for awhile.
Thomas,
That is one very nice steamer!!
Finally Got my NYC/P&LE 2-8-4 Berkshire A2. Yes I got it off the bay, listed as used, but it was brand new when I received it. Been looking for one of these at a reasonable price for a while. they don't come up that often especially in new condition. I'm happy!
Congratulations Conrailfan!! It is a really nice looking Berkshire!!
ConrailFan posted:Finally Got my NYC/P&LE 2-8-4 Berkshire A2. Yes I got it off the bay, listed as used, but it was brand new when I received it. Been looking for one of these at a reasonable price for a while. they don't come up that often especially in new condition. I'm happy!
Great find, especially if one knows and understands it history.
AS one that lived at one of the P&LE terminus points it was a must have when MTH first delivered it.
Here is mine with its very soon to be replacement.
I would always get a kick out of it when running it at the local toy train shop where purchase. NYC fans would watch it and foam that they did not know the Central had a Berk. They wanted one asking were I got it. I would let them rattle on a while before pointing out that it says "New York Central System" not New York Central on the tender. Also the "P&LE" logo is on the tender.
And yes the Central forced the P&LE to order 10 of these from Alco. Only seven were actually delivered before the P&LE broke the order to purchase GP7's. The Central did try to run these during the power shortage in mid-50's with little success.
Ron
Thanks All! I really love the color on this. The sun really made it stand out. It really is a beautiful engine!
Conrailfan that Berk sure is sweet.
LionScale hopper. Great price and wanted to get one to check it out.
over all great buy for the price. Only negative is the old style coupler release. 
A.J. posted:
Can’t wait to get mine, looks awesome!
Coming soon to a railroad near me 
. I love these K-line MP-15's
You know Bob, you keep it up and your going to have switchers like Brian has Engines! LOL
LOL Mike! Yea, this is my 4th along with 3 S-2's. Don't think I could ever catch Brian- even in two lifetimes 
The demo paint jobs are very nice too.
Bob
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