Buy anything cool lately?

@pennsyfan posted:

It Christmas in July or I really went overboard last week. After reading about the WIF SS boxcars that I posted. I found out that they also ran Reefers. Well lo and behold I found WIF SS reefers on PDT. So I ordered 2, and a Schafer car popped into my cart. While I was reading I noticed that they also ran PFG reefers. So of course one popped up on the bay and it was a PRR car to boot. How could I say no. Well that wasn’t to bad; but then that devil in TN (AKA Leaping Larry)  reached  out that he had a NOS NYC S2 and a NOS JC FM. After we settled that; he hung the carrot out with a NOS John Bull set. Having wanted that set since it  first came out; once again I couldn’t say no. FedEx. Is still on the way today with the PDT order. I can’t go up to the train room because I have landscapers installing sprinklers in the plant beds. So pictures later.

Personally, I’d go with Christmas Sounds like a great haul, Bob… enjoy!!!

@Apples55 Here is the John Bull.
https://ogrforum.ogaugerr.com/...2#185846710940622272

@Yellowstone Special posted:

Well, on the GP9s, I was referring to the Amour yellow paint not being the exact same shade as well as the different graphics. At least with the GP35s, they're more closely matched.

I can understand your concern. But unless both units were brand new or even had just been through the paint shop together , there would be a slight tone change. due to age of paint or weather.   yes I love the matched color ideal, and I practiceit myself. but in the real world it is not to be.

@Apples55 posted:

Personally, I’d go with Christmas Sounds like a great haul, Bob… enjoy!!!

Going overboard seems to be a catching disease, even though we aren't talking about boating

@Guttersnipe posted:

I can understand your concern. But unless both units were brand new or even had just been through the paint shop together , there would be a slight tone change. due to age of paint or weather.   yes I love the matched color ideal, and I practiceit myself. but in the real world it is not to be.

Good point. But exactly-matching paint colors aside, I also didn't like the horn on the powered GP9 along with the fact that I seemed to get bored with both units quickly. So, when I spotted the newer GP35s on eBay both at the same time and both at reasonable prices, although from different sellers, I grabbed them and am glad I did.

@Yellowstone Special posted:

Good point. But exactly-matching paint colors aside, I also didn't like the horn on the powered GP9 along with the fact that I seemed to get bored with both units quickly. So, when I spotted the newer GP35s on eBay both at the same time and both at reasonable prices, although from different sellers, I grabbed them and am glad I did.

That also I understand, My downfall would have been G30's

Another trip to Grzyboski’s… and additional proof of my weakness…

First up, something I’ve been seeking for some time. I saw ads for this when it was advertised from LOTS, but I procrastinated too long, so when I finally joined LOTS, it was sold out. I justify this purchase under my current theme of purchasing items that might be seen in my corner of NE Pennsylvania (and it has Pennsy markings to boot!!!). The Yuengling brewery is in Pottsville, PA.

And then, I saw this tank car… it will be a perfect match for my I ♥️ NY boxcar, AND it is from the D&H (which also passed through my corner of NEPA).

@Apples55 posted:

Another trip to Grzyboski’s… and additional proof of my weakness…

First up, something I’ve been seeking for some time. I saw ads for this when it was advertised from LOTS, but I procrastinated too long, so when I finally joined LOTS, it was sold out. I justify this purchase under my current theme of purchasing items that might be seen in my corner of NE Pennsylvania (and it has Pennsy markings to boot!!!). The Yuengling brewery is in Pottsville, PA.

And then, I saw this tank car… it will be a perfect match for my I ♥️ NY boxcar, AND it is from the D&H (which also passed through my corner of NEPA).

Great Graphics

Very nice Paul.  I wouldn't mind one of those reefers to add to my very long string of beer cars.

Just bought the new MTH Dreyfuss Hudson and I am blown away by the quality and detail.  The paint is spot on and it runs beautifully!

Congratulations, that is sweet.

@Apples55 posted:

Another trip to Grzyboski’s… and additional proof of my weakness…

First up, something I’ve been seeking for some time. I saw ads for this when it was advertised from LOTS, but I procrastinated too long, so when I finally joined LOTS, it was sold out. I justify this purchase under my current theme of purchasing items that might be seen in my corner of NE Pennsylvania (and it has Pennsy markings to boot!!!). The Yuengling brewery is in Pottsville, PA.

And then, I saw this tank car… it will be a perfect match for my I ♥️ NY boxcar, AND it is from the D&H (which also passed through my corner of NEPA).

Flap, flap, oink, oink......🤣🤣🤣

The Yungling car is sweet...😁