Rix, the Pride of Altoona is one to be proud of! I like the North Pole Ice Cream, KDKA, Clark cars, and whatever else I missed!!
@Mark Boyce posted:Gary, those LEDs will light up the interior of the engine house nicely. You gave me an idea for my Carolina Craftsman Kits - Thomas, West Virginia engine house.
The roof is removable, so it would be easy to hang the LEDs off the 5 rafters in a similar way!
Mark - I couldn't make out the pics Gary posted, but check out this thread about 2/3 of the way down for ideas on older building lighting.
New Korber Roundhouse Build - Completed !! | O Gauge Railroading On Line Forum (ogaugerr.com)
I believe I got the hanging green LED OGRE lamps from Pat's Trains - yep, also in rust colored.
@Richie C. posted:Bob,
Take a look at this thread at page 40, around 4/8/2020 for pics and ideas on how to finish the stake truck.
Richie, It looks superb! One of these days, I'll get to mine as well.
A year or so ago I pre ordered the MTH 'Bush UP Funeral' baggage car. Was short when it arrived and had to let it go. A few weeks ago I spotted a MTH UP baggage car in the FS Forum and was able to acquire it. When it arrived, I assumed that it was the standard issue from awhile back but to my surprise it was the casket car. God is good...
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@c.sam posted:
A year or so ago I pre ordered the MTH 'Bush UP Funeral' baggage car. Was short when it arrived and had to let it go. A few weeks ago I spotted a MTH UP baggage car in the FS Forum and was able to acquire it. When it arrived, I assumed that it was the standard issue from awhile back but to my surprise it was the casket car. God is good...
With the recent rash of mortuary services being in the news for stashing bodies in their building, hopefully there's noting in it! 
Fresh off the Fed Ex truck courtesy of Trainz
MTH LIRR SW-8 w/ PS2
I don't believe this was ever a prototypical paint scheme but I like it. The Dashing Dan stickers are a nice touch.
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@RSJB18 posted:Fresh off the Fed Ex truck courtesy of Trainz
MTH LIRR SW-8 w/ PS2
I don't believe this was ever a prototypical paint scheme but I like it. The Dashing Dan stickers are a nice touch.
I think it’s fantasy, Bob, but it looks really cool. Nice addition to the roster!
@c.sam posted:
A year or so ago I pre ordered the MTH 'Bush UP Funeral' baggage car. Was short when it arrived and had to let it go. A few weeks ago I spotted a MTH UP baggage car in the FS Forum and was able to acquire it. When it arrived, I assumed that it was the standard issue from awhile back but to my surprise it was the casket car. God is good...
Sam with a Navy Seal standing post at the head end of the casket.
Ron
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Added the Menards O Scale Strip Mall Shopping Center to my layout. It has stunning lighting.
@RSJB18 posted:Fresh off the Fed Ex truck courtesy of Trainz
MTH LIRR SW-8 w/ PS2
I don't believe this was ever a prototypical paint scheme but I like it. The Dashing Dan stickers are a nice touch.
Fantasy or not, it looks great, Bob! Seeing Dashing Don makes me smile because I am sitting in my warm home, retired, awaiting a big snow that I don't have to navigate to work!!
@Strap Hanger posted:I think it’s fantasy, Bob, but it looks really cool. Nice addition to the roster!
@Mark Boyce posted:Fantasy or not, it looks great, Bob! Seeing Dashing Don makes me smile because I am sitting in my warm home, retired, awaiting a big snow that I don't have to navigate to work!!
Thanks gents.
Mark- we are going to be on the warmer side of this one. I get to watch it rain Monday. Sounds like a good day to hide in the basement.
Bob
Recently purchased this 1656 switcher w/6403B bell ringing tender. Looks and runs great, very pleased w/my purchase.
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@Mark Boyce posted:Fantasy or not, it looks great, Bob! Seeing Dashing Don makes me smile because I am sitting in my warm home, retired, awaiting a big snow that I don't have to navigate to work!!
Keep those home fires burning Mark.
The fireplace insert has a nice warm glow going on now. All i have to do tomorrow is making sure Judy's single stage snow blower is ready for Sunday and Monday. 
I just attended my very first Train Show today. I made three purchases today: something I was looking for, something I found cool, and an impulse buy that does not bode well for my future. First was some hay way cheaper than I could buy online and no shipping! Next was a Box Car because the Pluto Water and Logo was cool.
All together it was $19. Easily justifiable by anyones standards then things got interesting. My layout (1st one ever) is only 3x5 ft. I did it to see if I would enjoy railroading and I am. I want to build a much larger layout, I have limited space, my two options are finishing off an attic over my garage or expanding my garage to add a "train room. Both are costly and will take 6-9 months as I haven't got past the idea stage. So I have been pondering switching to HO due to size and cost of accessories and over availability. I have not been making any purchases other than what I need now, pretty sensible, right? The train show was by far mostly HO and Down. There were garden trains, some S and probably 1/3rd O gauge. And the meter was definitely tilting towards the HO side.... until my final purchase of the day. (see my next post)
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I just unboxed a Lionel Legacy B&O USRA Pacific with a Vanderbilt tender. It was a custom run from Mr. Muffins. Very pleased. The paint job looks great, smoking whistle, class lights you can change from white or green, Bluetooth with voice control, and it runs great, no problems.
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...continued - I walked into one of the side rooms and it was 90% O Guage. In the corner was a stack of rolling freight for $4 a car. All used and in various conditions, but I thought I would grab a couple to practice weathering, replacing trucks, etc. Better to learn a new skill on throwaways, right? Very rational. The guy/owner shouted over to make a stack of cars and an offer, so I asked how many cars are there? (Why would I ask that? -don't know). He told son to come over and count the cars. He counted 52. I looked at the kid and said, would he take $100 for all? (what happened to the mature, responsible, and rational adult? I think by inner 10 year old took over, and he knows I have his back). The kid yelled to his dad and his dad responded back, "find him a box and pack they up!". Now you would think that I would have second thought, buyer's remorse, or wonder how to explain this my wife. - nope. I shelled over a $100 bill! Walked out with my box of cars.(Which by the way much heavier than you would think). So this I know for sure: I am building a larger O Scale three rail layout in the future! And I have some projects ahead of me. 
If you see anything noteworthy, please tell me, Overall, a Great Train Day!
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What's the item number for the Mr. Muffin B&O Pacific? It looks great!
I was at our local Walgreens this weekend and found these buy one get one free delivery vans. They have opening front and rear doors.
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@Santa Fe VA posted:I was at our local Walgreens this weekend and found these buy one get one free delivery vans. They have opening front and rear doors.
Same! I bought the DHL one from Home Depot last night. I was excited to see "1:48" on the bottom. I think all my other vehicles are 43 or 50
