Buy anything cool lately?

This came in the mail today I finally scored a Weaver RS-3 been wanting one for years runs smooth thought I would get a UP since I don’t have much of any Western Rails 

Trainworld special. Lionel RS3.

Wire is sticking out from under the shell.😫

MTH E-8  was a little nervous with what is going on but runs perfect right out of the box.

Finally bought some JIS type screwdrivers looking at them you can hardly tell the difference. They do fit better no more getting by😊

@lee drennen posted:

This came in the mail today I finally scored a Weaver RS-3 been wanting one for years runs smooth thought I would get a UP since I don’t have much of any Western Rails 

Very nice Lee. I assume you have the handrails?

Bob

Picked up at the local Menards a new TP&W boxcar that I ordered on-line for the S&Y RR. The free ATSF box truck was also included in the order. The TP&W is a terrific looking boxcar, the paint scheme really stands out.

@RSJB18 posted:

Very nice Lee. I assume you have the handrails?

Bob

Bob. Yes and the rest of the goodies. The rails are molded in black so I’m going to paint them Gray Thanks for the complement 

These lights came from different OGR Forum members, I like lights... Happy Railroading Everyone...

@lee drennen posted:

This came in the mail today I finally scored a Weaver RS-3 been wanting one for years runs smooth thought I would get a UP since I don’t have much of any Western Rails 

Nice...good running model. FWIW, mine (which is of a similar vintage: red box, etc.) has a slightly warped frame in that the bottom of the pilots would contact the railheads. It took a fair bit of judicious filing to remove enough material to fix the issue. Hoping yours does not have that problem...

Mark in Oregon 

@Strummer posted:

Nice...good running model. FWIW, mine (which is of a similar vintage: red box, etc.) has a slightly warped frame in that the bottom of the pilots would contact the railheads. It took a fair bit of judicious filing to remove enough material to fix the issue. Hoping yours does not have that problem...

Mark in Oregon 

Mark. Thanks yes it does bottom out when coming off a grade glad you mentioned that I will check it out 

By pure happenstance, last week I read a thread on OGR forum with a link to Atlas' parts site with a parts break-out for their California Zephyr train from a few years back.  Clicked on the link and found the diagrams and a p/n for the dome.  Called Atlas on Monday and my four O Scale Budd domes arrived today.  Still can't believe these were available, and feel very lucky to have these...I've been looking for several years for ANY O scale dome by any mfr. or vendor, but preferably Budd domes.

These will be used in my four Clark Benson 21" dome cars produced in the 80's.  A quick test fit and I'm confident these will work.

I went to get a replacement bulb and this little guy followed me home.

I need to see about getting 6 wheel trucks for the tender at some point. Those little 4 wheel trucks look silly.

Picked up two new MTH New Haven script box cars.

Bought this little beauty of a set, managed to get the tape off without damaging the box and have removed some cardboard someone glued over the other side's logo, also without damaging the box. Has everything except for the paperwork, even the original track wires! Got it cheap, thank god it had that engine, as my other one is out of service thanks to...."family" (same reason why my 2032's are OOS), planing on making my old one a Delaware and Hudson now after repairs.

Last week I decided to ordered the M&M cars from Menards. I do not usually do fantasy but last year I joined a modular group and decided kids may get a kick out of seeing a candy train. The cars are well done and better in person then the photos.  I also found a MTH caboose to go with it plus I just located an MTH engine in the M&M paint scheme to go with these. Pics Paul 2

@paul 2 posted:

Last week I decided to ordered the M&M cars from Menards. I do not usually do fantasy but last year I joined a modular group and decided kids may get a kick out of seeing a candy train. The cars are well done and better in person then the photos.  I also found a MTH caboose to go with it plus I just located an MTH engine in the M&M paint scheme to go with these. Pics Paul 2

I have exactly the same thought, Paul2, since I recently joined a club with a large traveling layout--kids will be instantly drawn to it--best to keep it well out of their reach, of course!

While I just posted today in the downsizing thread, it's been raining brass at my place of residence lately.  I will need to get some photos and start a thread .... yes too many new items.  The quality of the new items one of many reasons I want to downsize what I already have.

Dang it LeapinLarry,

Quit showing me all of these cool accessories.  I'm gonna go broke if I buy any more stuff.

(I am shocked to discover that the cost of the track and used engines is the cheapest part of a new layout.  It's all of those extras, like wire, connectors, crimping tools, pins, control buttons, bridge rectifiers, and accessories that will kill you on money side).  Thank God I'm not hooked on boxcars!

Mannyrock

@Pingman posted:

I have exactly the same thought, Paul2, since I recently joined a club with a large traveling layout--kids will be instantly drawn to it--best to keep it well out of their reach, of course!

Especially if you fill the hoppers with M&M's (peanut please)

Been looking for these guys for awhile 👍🏼