@RSJB18 posted:I have 3. NYC, B&0 97, and a blank # 99. They are great engines.
Aside from that siderod issue on my original one I fully agree. This little thing can pull way more than expected and is perfect to throw into a railcar box as a "backup engine". Only issue I have is the serrations on the wheel for traction, they work great but at speed sound like I went from the side of a railroad track to a Formula 1 raceway
Recently purchased a Lionel unibody tank car and after a bit of modification, I created a Lichtenstein pop art inspired X-Files smoking man tanker.
Nice work das boot! Where'd you get the artwork? Any relevance to the 92301?
@Patrick B posted:Aside from that siderod issue on my original one I fully agree. This little thing can pull way more than expected and is perfect to throw into a railcar box as a "backup engine". Only issue I have is the serrations on the wheel for traction, they work great but at speed sound like I went from the side of a railroad track to a Formula 1 raceway
The serrated wheels do make a lot of noise, especially on tubular track. There were a few posts a while back about grinding them off with a dremel. I haven't attempted it yet but when I can get them into the shop I will. Basically put the engine upside down in a cradle and apply power to turn the wheels at a low speed. Hold a flat grinding wheel against the drive wheels until the score marks are gone.
Bob
@coach joe posted:Nice work das boot! Where'd you get the artwork? Any relevance to the 92301?
Artwork - When a personal idea or inspiration has been decided, I normally surf the internet for potential decal and sticker sources. In this case, Ebay, Fine Art America and Red Bubble provided what I needed to complete this project.
92301 - I have a long history of betting the horses, many stories to tell.
Thanks.
PS1 Railking Turbine
From Berwyn's l just be got in two MTH custom run Rio Grande reefers. What l didn't realize was that Berwyn's also offers a DeRGW outside braced boxcar, too.
Picked up 2 ERR AC commander sets to upgrade 2 of my postwar locomotives. I know, it's probably not worth the money to do this upgrade vs buying updated versions or these locomotives but these are my favorites that my father passed down to me. They are responsible for getting me hooked on the hobby. The Santa Fe has an E unit that needs work and the wiring inside needs to be replaced, so I figured just go with ERR.
I didn't get the railsounds kit, anyone have an opinion if that is worth adding in too?
@ArtsModelTrains, I have to admit, I’ve given some thought to upgrading some of my older trains with the ERR upgrade, the only problem I have is no one in my area to do the installation. Therefore I just buy TMCC/Legacy. The engines you’re upgrading are beautiful and favorites of mine. @PRRick, that’s a beautiful picture of the smoking PS1 Railking turbine, it’s a Wow. I just received this little K-Line TMCC equipped 0-4-0 steamer, it’s really nice but I need to get a set of owners manual for this particular locomotive. Any help would be much appreciated. Happy Railroading Everyone 
@ArtsModelTrains posted:Picked up 2 ERR AC commander sets to upgrade 2 of my postwar locomotives. I know, it's probably not worth the money to do this upgrade vs buying updated versions or these locomotives but these are my favorites that my father passed down to me. They are responsible for getting me hooked on the hobby. The Santa Fe has an E unit that needs work and the wiring inside needs to be replaced, so I figured just go with ERR.
I didn't get the railsounds kit, anyone have an opinion if that is worth adding in too?
It's not about the cost as long as you can afford it, It's about the cherished memories, and they are priceless
Every once in a while I get a bug uma to buy something railroading ... if I can get a reasonable deal IMO, So got quite a score from the recent Cabin Fever auction. As a kid I was constantly making models of all sorts ,.. time to get back into it and drag the grandkids in as well. 4 hydrocal buildings, two freight car kits (one has brass sides) and a 2 rail Atlas reefer. Now all i have to do is figure out how to paint brass. Now all I have to do is finish laying track for TPRR2,
@luvindemtrains photos of the Downtown Deco Kits FYI
When the package arrived today, I anticipated showing a couple of PW work cabeese. Well they’re already back in the box to ship out tomorrow.
“Not as pictured” Not as described “😡😩
My new 3rd Rail E6 Rock Island...
@ArtsModelTrains posted:Picked up 2 ERR AC commander sets to upgrade 2 of my postwar locomotives. I know, it's probably not worth the money to do this upgrade vs buying updated versions or these locomotives but these are my favorites that my father passed down to me. They are responsible for getting me hooked on the hobby. The Santa Fe has an E unit that needs work and the wiring inside needs to be replaced, so I figured just go with ERR.
I didn't get the railsounds kit, anyone have an opinion if that is worth adding in too?
Go for it! I upgraded a pair of F3's last year with an AC Commander and RS board. You can see all of my trials and tribulations here...... I did a BEEP first, middle of page 2 I started the F3's.
Bringing these post war classics into the modern age is well worth the time and effort. That they were your dad's is priceless.
Bob
Ryobi has some nice sales. I just picked up a three battery cordless rotary tool. Good price plus military discount from HD.
I don't know if any of you have many trees on your layout. If you do, you probably know you can never have enough of them. I'd been looking for some Dept. 56 12 inch winter pine trees which are not easy to find. But eBay came through and I found 14 of them at a reasonable price.
So, I installed them today. I took out shorter trees which were there before and put the 12-inchers in their place as you can see in the before and after photos below. Like them? 
Received this today from Pat’s trains. A very nice car to compliment my Santa Fe my black bonnet series.
Weston
@Weston posted:Received this today from Pat’s trains. A very nice car to compliment my Santa Fe my black bonnet series.
Weston
How cool is that?! I got the exact car from them today!
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