Deuce posted:Also, noticed I have no PRR gondolas. Hmmmm...
Forget the slippery slope... you're in free fall
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Deuce posted:Also, noticed I have no PRR gondolas. Hmmmm...
Forget the slippery slope... you're in free fall
Apples55 posted:Deuce posted:Also, noticed I have no PRR gondolas. Hmmmm...
Forget the slippery slope... you're in free fall
I'm just gonna ride it till the wheels fall off.
arghh, just bought a prewar AF on the bay, Green Diamond streamliner, supposedly running.
$250 with shipping. Which seems like a lot to this old guy til I see people spending much
more than that on polar express sets? or some lion chief engine.
To each his own, have fun.
Hmmmm, Is this the first or second step?
Today: An MTH Premier Heavy Pacific in U.S. Army Transportation Corps livery. The new King (or Queen) of my U.S. Army steam locomotive roster, by far. Hoping MTH will also eventually offer an 0-6-0 or 0-8-0 in that roadname, although I might attempt to re-letter the tender of one of my Alaska RR Premier models.
I already have a good number of U.S. Army diesel power, with more on the way, covering early diesel power to contemporary examples.
I want to be able to alter the eras on my new layout (has an Army logistics installation theme) to a certain extent by changing out the locomotives and rolling stock and not so much the structures or scenery.
Okay, got my Williams brass Crown Edition (what does Crown Edition mean?) PRR T1 duplex 4-4-4-4 #5505 today. She's a beaut. With tender it has to be about 30"+ long. On the bottom a plate says 1 of 500 (or 1 of 600). Does that mean it's the first or just that its one out of about 500 (600) that were produced? Also got some second hand weathered Ross track, enough for one 72" loop, two 64" loops, 20'+ straight, uncouplers, bumpers and 5 switches with Z1000 (maybe 30% from new price). Began framing a second 4'x8' table.
Took my 5 year old to the "comic book/toy store" and he picked out a Transformer toy (you know, the robot that transforms into vehicles in movies and cartoons). So I got him the Titans Return, Voyager Class "Sentinal Prime". Best thing is what it transforms into.
From this...
to this... a space shuttle and a TRAIN! Too cool and a neat way to link the toys he has to trains. Whatever it takes right?
I think the Transformer train qualifies as a 2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2.
I picked this up from a forum member last week or so...living in Savannah, it was a must have for me! Love the Tuxedo paint scheme and I can go see the life sized prototype not far away.
Ron H,
Great Framed GG1 Picture! I love It.
Incredible Deal also.
PCRR/Dave
Hit the mother lode today. Orders from Eastern Depot, Imperial Trains, and eBay all showed up today (4 rolling stock, 1 building). So did my O scale people (son noticed that there was no one on the layout and wanted to know why). Should hopefully have pictures tonight!
Here are the new cars.
Nalco 8000 gallon (MTH Premier)
ACFC Funnel Flow (MTH Premier)
Conrail Extended Bay (MTH Premier)
Here is a video of the Conrail Chemical Car Consist in action (before I possibly need to ship the E33 in for repairs). :/
Had to make a run to Sam's Club and while there I picked up two more of the LED shop lights. They had a sale going on. 7.00 dollars off a light. Pic..............Paul
Paul2,
Thanks for the info, have been waiting for them to go on sale, time to pick up a couple more myself, for the wife's laundry room.
PCRR/Dave
roll_the_dice posted:
Nice, another Georgian! I too love the S&A paint scheme. I'm up in Atlanta - I picked up this MTH SD70ACe (despite the not-quite-right lettering and color) and had it on display at my wedding this past June (the wife is from Virginia):
@mattrain Always nice to see people from GA. I am in Atlanta all the time...my kids live in Gwinnett County....Love the SD70ACe. I might pick one up soon from another member. Planning my layout now...so can't wait to let these engines run loose.
Received my K-Line Yuengling cars today. The Diner car still has the factory seals on the box. The baggage car was open but I don't think it has ever been on the track.
Ralph, the Seaboard and Chessie units do look sharp together!!! They brought to mind a discussion on Facebook yesterday among folks from our rural high school back in the late '60s and early '70s. Then my Wife started playing Chicago's "Color My World" on the piano just as I started to type my message to you. I feel like I am 18 again!! Oh no that isn't so...the arthritis has really been giving me fits lately!
A week or two ago I mentioned that I bought a lot of five AMT aluminum
passenger cars to get two of the ones I needed. I was looking at them setting
on my shelf earlier. The baggage car was particularly dirty and was one of
the ones I did not need. So I decided it could be an experiment car. I was doing
a load of dishes so in it went. ( I have experimented with the dishwasher
before, really great for track, switches, heat stamped plastic cars, plasticville, really
bad for Marx tin litho cars, marx rubber stamped cars, american flyer
tin stations.) Anyway, the car survived the dishwasher quite well. I put it back on
the shelf, but then noticed that it was lower on one end than the other. The cause
was not immediately obvious, so out came the screwdriver. (I should not be allowed
screwdrivers). I took the trucks off and still did not notice anything obvious. So then
I started to disassemble the car. Bad Move! There is obviously a sequence that these
things went together and how they should come apart so now I have a body, a frame
and a baggie full of pieces. The culprit was one of the trucks, some one had take
it apart and put it back together with the mounting bracket upside down. Ah well,
all into a box and a project for another time.
Beardog, I seem to always notice the obvious after I have reached the point of no return!! LOL
Wheel diameter ?
SNOW DAY!!!! about 12" of sierra cement at 8a and it is not supposed to quit til midnight.
Matt,
Just made a nice deal with Mark Boyce here on the OGR, to purchase another 990 Legacy, for a really great price.
PCRR/Dave
Went to the Kirkland train show this morning. Big crowd. Took a half an hour standing in line to get into the show. Was not expecting to find my bucket list stiff but in the one room I came across this. Could not resist buying it. Pic........Paul
I received these in the mail over the last couple of days. I'm not sure of their actual origins, but I believe the caboose might be an old Atlas model, and I think the tank car is a Lionel model converted to 2-rail.
Either way, they cost me very little and already have Kadee's fitted.
The tank car was in blue and lettered for "Union", but I gave it a blast of black from a rattle can and will letter it as soon as I can spare the time.
OK, so "lately" is now relative as I've been super busy with school work, but these are still "cool" to me. I adore my Atlas Railbox car, but alas the wheels bind on my tight MTH track curves. Hence, I also have the less attractive Lionel version in bright cartoon yellow :-). The two Railbox cars illustrate different paint schemes, which is nice.
At one point I was thinking of taking a Dremel tool to the plastic on the underside of the Atlas car (on the left) that's causing the binding -- as it is slight -- but I haven't the nerve yet. It seems like too nice a car to risk. I also think that the Lionel car will be perfect for my first foray into weathering as time allows. The plastic is actually see-through if held up to the light (!) and needs some road dirt to hide that.
Some more fun stuff below. When I run out of room for O scale items that I "just gotta have", I turn to N. The engine in the green box is a sweet little B&M but it has a voltage restriction that requires care when running. The mini-glue gun is to keep the track in place on my portable Gatorboard "layout", which now has three loops representing Mass., NH, and ME jaunts. I was disappointed at how clumsy the glue gun was for simple tacking, but with some clean-up, it did the trick. In time, I'm sure I'll find other projects for it.
Tomlinson Run Railroad
MTH PS3 New York Central 0-8-0 arrived yesterday from Mr. Muffin - laser fast shipping. However, it's finally a nice day in Chicago so it's now just unboxed awaiting a run later today. I am excited for it.
Newest acquisition ... Atlas FM Erie Built , from a member here on the board ...she’s a dummy , at this time , so she’ ll be a shelf display as part of my Fairbanks Morse collection ..... she’ll fit right in with my Rivarossi C -Liners , MTH Train Masters and H10-44 , and my Lionel H15-44 ....
Why yes, as a matter of fact I have! LOL!
These arrived today. I was able to find a couple of Weaver undecorated trailers..............Paul
Very, very nice, Larry!!!
I recently bought this Flyer M1005. It was not running so naturally I took it apart. Needless
to say the brush springs went flying when I removed the brush plate. Finally got the right brushes
and springs from Jeff Kane at Train Tender today. I ordered 8 springs, good thing because two
headed into space while I was trying to put it back together. Got it running so I put the body back on.
Put it on the track and the first curve it came to it derailed. My outside loop is 034 so most everything
runs ok. Looked at it, two weights inside the cab were stopping the motor from turning. Took it apart again
and removed them, put it back on the track and it would not move. The bizarre AF reversing unit had moved.
Took it apart again, wired the arm of the reversing unit in forward, put the body back on and ran it finally.
Added a coach and observation hoping to show you a video. Wrong. The cars derailed even on the straights.
And the observation started shorting out. I cannot imagine a child receiving one of these sets in the
30's and setting it up on the carpet under the tree. I gave up, so no video.
Another thing I noticed about AF streamliners, so far I have the tinplate zephyr, the aluminum zephyr, the comet,
the green diamond, the minnie haha, and this M10005. All of them have steam type motors with
spoked wheels. This is fine for the minnehaha as it is supposed to be steam. All of the others
were distillate engines and would have had disc wheels.
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Gary: Reading to the grandchildren............ Ages 3 & 4
I picked these up from Eliot Scher last week...
Got to clear some stuff off the layout and then preform some overdue track cleaning.
In general, I am a NYC fan, but I have a special affection for the lightning strip paint scheme.
I was extreamly fortunate to get a tour of Eliot's new Munoz Line when I picked up the cars. Since we both had places to we had to go, Eliot wasn't able to run the trains, but I look forward to visiting again to see the layout in operation - it is most impressive. Thanks Eliot!!!
Apples55 posted:I picked these up from Eliot Scher last week...
Got to clear some stuff off the layout and then preform some overdue track cleaning.
In general, I am a NYC fan, but I have a special affection for the lightning strip paint scheme.
I was extreamly fortunate to get a tour of Eliot's new Munoz Line when I picked up the cars. Since we both had places to we had to go, Eliot wasn't able to run the trains, but I look forward to visiting again to see the layout in operation - it is most impressive. Thanks Eliot!!!
Did you get the 17600 and 17611 NYC caboose from him also? I sent him 3 emails trying to buy them but he never responded.
romiller49 posted:
Rod;
That was the only caboose I got. Eliot did have some others in a box when I was there last Thursday.
Just realized my smart phone did not upload the photo of my new rail king lsaly Reefer Car. Hopefully it works now. It finally got here yesterday though it was left in the mail box and not brought up too the house at least it was not damaged.
Yep worked this time!
Just won this little beauty on the bay today. Joustra/jep 3 unit Silver Arrow. This one
has been converted to 3 rail. There was another identical one only and hour before,
But I think I nodded off during the auction. Coming from France, so it may be a few days
That looks really neat, Beardog!!
Thanks, we'll wait to see if it runs, it is supposed to
beardog posted:Thanks, we'll wait to see if it runs, it is supposed to
We will keep our fingers crossed!
Just received these five cars from a fellow Forum Member in Hawaii.
Got to love this forum!
Theses were offered for just the shipping cost, thank you Don.
Missing 3 couplers and should be able to get them at the next train show or so.
Anyone know how to remove the roofs?
Any suggestions on what engine should pull the yellow "TTOS" cars?
I like the Pennsy car Ron! Great get!
RonH posted:Just received these five cars from a fellow Forum Member in Hawaii.
Got to love this forum!
Theses were offered for just the shipping cost, thank you Don.
Missing 3 couplers and should be able to get them at the next train show or so.
Anyone know how to remove the roofs?Any suggestions on what engine should pull the yellow "TTOS" cars?
Ron;
Nice haul... and I'm very happy to see that they will get some use in their new home instead of languishing in a box. And you can't beat the price!!!
I'm sure you realize that the Pennsy is a kit bash... the observation platform definitely doesn't go on the front of a combo car (except, possibly, in Mitch M's menagerie world ). I have most of that Pennsy set - my first passenger cars from '75 or so - and one still had the paper instructions in the box.
I'll try and scan them and send them along.
UPDATE: Ron - you've got mail...
KAHYDEN,
I like the Islays rolling stock also!
PCRR/Dave
However - We got to get you young guys into Tin Plate also!
I just bought my first Lionel Lion Chief plus E33 Rectifier Locomotive (Pa. rail name) that included a remote on a super sale from Trainworld. This engine, at least to me, is a revelation. I run my layout on an old ZW transformer which precludes me from getting all the sounds out of newer engines (except for horn sounds). With the remote I get a horn sound, a bell sound, realistic engine noises and the voice of a despatcher! I wish I had made a purchase like this a long time ago.
John
This MTH “Q” subway set was recently purchased .... I love the lighting that bleeds through the little roof windows ... it looks awesome in nighttime runs ... it’s funny it didn’t initially get my attention in the catalog ... but it’s a great looking model ... I posted pictures of the real Q on display at the MTA Transit Museum in Brooklyn 🚞
Gladstone23,
Way cool for absolutely sure, now if they only made a Tin Plate version!
PCRR/Dave
John F.
It is a great engine. It was my introduction to Lionchief as well, many fun filled hours using it. I have several Lionchief engines, best bang for the buck.
Got to the show today and although most of what was there was older stuff and toys I found four cars for 5 dollars apiece for my Mainstreet. Then I headed to Menards to pick up my Vetter's sash building. "WOW" it is better when you see it in person. Plus I got another box of dry wall screws and lumber for a shelf. Pics ...........Paul
Yes!!! Lionel Union Pacific Station Sounds Diner Car!!
Bought these two AMT 1:43 scale snap together models off the bay at a good price, they came in the mail yesterday. Advertised the 48 Ford Coupe was partially assembled, 36 Ford Coupe unassembled. I figured if there are any parts missing on the 48, I could always use it as abandoned along the road side. The only part missing was the rear axle (that's why there's no rear wheels on) . No biggie, I'm sure I have another in my parts box. The 48 originally was black, the 36 originally gray. Painted and assembled them today. Soon to go on my layout, MacKenzieville.
Neat cars, I had no idea anyone made auto model kits that small.
p51 posted:Neat cars, I had no idea anyone made auto model kits that small.
I didn't either til I stumbled across them. The price is very reasonable compared to die cast.
Apples55 posted:RonH posted:Just received these five cars from a fellow Forum Member in Hawaii.
Got to love this forum!
Theses were offered for just the shipping cost, thank you Don.
Missing 3 couplers and should be able to get them at the next train show or so.
Anyone know how to remove the roofs?Any suggestions on what engine should pull the yellow "TTOS" cars?
Ron;
Nice haul... and I'm very happy to see that they will get some use in their new home instead of languishing in a box. And you can't beat the price!!!
I'm sure you realize that the Pennsy is a kit bash... the observation platform definitely doesn't go on the front of a combo car (except, possibly, in Mitch M's menagerie world ). I have most of that Pennsy set - my first passenger cars from '75 or so - and one still had the paper instructions in the box.
I'll try and scan them and send them along.
UPDATE: Ron - you've got mail...
Ron- there should be 4 tabs disguised as windows. You need to depress all 4 at the same time to release the roof and window assembly from the car body. I filed 4 ice cream sticks to a chisel point and push them up under the window opening. Set the car on a hard surface and push down.
Nice cars. The original couplers for these are dummies. I am retrofitting operable couplers on mine.
Bob
I got my long sought after Amtrak SuperLiners recently. However, since I'm in the middle of the move and have no track, they are still in the box waiting patiently for me to have a place to run them.
John, nice score. Took me a while to track my set down but I wanted 10 cars so I had to find two
Those look tall. What is the height over track?
Years ago, I sold my Texas Special set to a fellow forum member and a super nice Model railroader, the late Jim Bengert, from Evansville, Indiana. During their liquidation sale, I made a bid on this set, and won. It’s mine one more time. After many weeks of rehabilitation, it’s back on the track. I have ridden this train in real life the 1950’s, and it’s a beautiful paint scheme, a Legacy Control and part of my past. Enjoy.
Gunrunner: Those are great cars. I have the same four car set, and, used your conversion modules to change from lamps to LED's in this 10 car passenger consist. Haha, I may be needing a few more of them in the near future.
Leapinlarry: Fantastic layout. Beyond belief. Great pics. You are truly a master scenery designer...
Jerry
Great looking cars John!
Larry that sure is a nice looking train!
Matt Makens posted:John, nice score. Took me a while to track my set down but I wanted 10 cars so I had to find two
If another set comes along, I'll have more of them. They're hard to find, seems I've been seeing a lots of everything but the Premier sets. I'd like to have some more to make an impressive consist, time will tell.
Yes, they get gobbled up by the legions of hoarders to be buried in basements and captured on layouts. Mine need a lighting upgrade to get em up to snuff
p51 posted:Neat cars, I had no idea anyone made auto model kits that small.
P51, Revell had a line of 1/48 car and truck kits. I have a Ford F100 and a Mobil Gas truck kit both in 1/48. They made a production run of these 1950s kits in the late 80s - early 90s which is when I got mine. Problem Revell had lost the windshield molds so they included a thin sheet of acetate. Hard to form into a windshield. I have roughly 50 1/48 scale cars and trucks that took years to collect many were kits from the 50-60s . Also have some 43 but will probably sell most of them. If U.S. O scale model railroaders refused to buy 43rd scale vehicles someone would step in and make 48th scale. J
Yes. Lionel UP Station Sounds Diner Car!
My first BEEP....probably not my last either
Also picked up a B&O B-unit. I have the matching F3 A already
beardog posted:
The Marx 200 windup Trolley came in two versions, one with a battery headlight, one without. I finally found a really nice boxed one on Ebay last year, some photos attached. The lithographed passenger figures in the window are great, as are the box graphics!
John I want yours..... I don't know how I missed the one on ebay last year.
Any chance of getting a pic of the mechanism?
Thanks
Well if it makes you feel any better it was not cheap, but I waited all these years to buy one so I thought I might as well get a good one. And as mentioned that graphic on the box was really neat. Here's the requested pic of the mechanism. It has flanged wheels to it can run on curved two rail O gauge track, or the floor- note the cranked orientation of the non-powered axle. Note also the bell.
Thanks, John
John
I still dont know how I missed it, was it listed oddly?
I check ebay 3 or 4 times a day and have been for years.
I just got 5 more Weaver undecorated trailers today. Because it was raining Mr Brown had wrapped the package in a plastic bag.....Pic..............Paul
gunrunnerjohn posted:Matt Makens posted:John, nice score. Took me a while to track my set down but I wanted 10 cars so I had to find two
If another set comes along, I'll have more of them. They're hard to find, seems I've been seeing a lots of everything but the Premier sets. I'd like to have some more to make an impressive consist, time will tell.
If you are looking for another set there is one up on the trainz auction site right now. It ends on Sunday. Not sure what the policy is on putting a link in this post. Just search for this, and it should pop up:
My MTH Strasburg 4-4-0 and eight Woodside Coaches out for a brief run.
John, that’s a nice train. Good number of cars and a sweet little steamer to pull em
I've ridden the Strasburg several times, so it seemed like a good fit for my collection. I wish they had an operating 4-4-0, but since they used to, it's close enough.
I said I'd stop but ... bought an MTH Rail King PRR Industrial Water Tower. Hoping to grab a Lionel Control Tower, and I will be near Olathe next week. They have a Menards, and I'll see what I fly home with from there. At that point, the layout will be cramped full. From there, I go to laying down grass, dirt, and rock along with populating the layout.
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