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jim911 posted:

anyone purchase the no. 260 what if version?

Yes, I have a couple of days ago.  The color scheme is more dramatic in person.  I feel a few too many color combos but I probably keep it instead of returning for an all black model.

I feel that Lionel did a much better job on the SP Cab Forward in daylight colors, much more sutble

Subtle the 260 is not. Pretty wild. If the wheels had been left black instead of colored, it would have appealed to me a lot more. For those who dig it, that's great. 

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cummins2500 posted:

I just picked up my Southern version yesterday from sidetrack hobbies.  I bought because I had the southern passenger cars.  I have noticed the sounds are a quite a bit quieter than my 612 J and even my M1a.  Also not as much creaking when just starting out slow.  Otherwise it is very well done with a good sound set.15316597306381065839215406541039

That's weird that your 2716 is quiet. I also just picked up my Southern 2716 a few days ago and it can be very loud when the volume is turned all the way up.

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The volume pot and sound are turned all the way up.  I also downloaded the lionchief app to try out the changing of the pitch for the whistle and bell.  Not a lot of change happens, but is a neat idea. All and all nice smooth running engine.  Upon opening the bell was disconnected from its mount and so far the classification lights do not respond to turning them off.

Lionel's model appears to be of the NKP 2-8-4.  The C&O locos were similar, but the front end appearance differed, and the steam dome on the C&O version was positioned to the rear of the sandbox, the typical location on most steamers.  The NKP design was unusual in that the steam dome was located forward of the sandbox.  I'm not sure if an accurate 3R model of the C&O loco has been marketed, but that would be the correct loco to represent the one used by the Southern as part of its steam program. 

jwmathews posted:

Lionel's model appears to be of the NKP 2-8-4.  The C&O locos were similar, but the front end appearance differed, and the steam dome on the C&O version was positioned to the rear of the sandbox, the typical location on most steamers.  The NKP design was unusual in that the steam dome was located forward of the sandbox.  I'm not sure if an accurate 3R model of the C&O loco has been marketed, but that would be the correct loco to represent the one used by the Southern as part of its steam program. 

MTH has made the C&O K-4 model, more than once I believe, and it is indeed accurate for C&O, i.e. the sand dome, steam dome, headlight and number boards are in the correct locations.

Norm Charbonneau posted:

Thx Marty. I don’t have any control over the number boards, I think they are wired directly to power. The markers, if they are on with the extended lighting controls, will turn off along with the headlight using AUX-2. Not a big deal, engine runs great and I will try to YouTube it tonight.

Thanks.  I wasn't sure my Berk from a few years back is on a friends layout. 

UPDATE - Did you ever feel like the world was a tuxedo and you were a pair of brown shoes?

Forum: my apologies, I think I did a Homer Simpson. 

Regarding my previous post: ' Only one issue out of the box, one of the drive wheels seems to be out of round and you get a smidge vertical and lateral movement - barely noticeable - seems to be working itself out as I run it; I'm not going to do anything about it - adds some realism; probably one of the rubber tires.'  

That condition no longer exists; have been running the loco and it is smooth; go figure; Happy Camper!  Now, due to the color scheme of the loco, I have pre-ordered the matching passenger cars scheduled for November - 6-85348, 57.

Taking the liberty of posting Norm's recent Youtube of the #1225. WARNING; If you intend to do any modeling today, you may NOT want to watch this video at its highest resolution. The modeling is so good, it almost made me cry. When Pat Conroy writes, I can't write. When Eric Clapton plays guitar, I keep mine in the case. When Norm Charbonneau posts something like this, I pack up my tool kit. Just sayin'.

Just watched it a second time. The modeling is so ridiculously good. Norm, I didn't think your modeling and photography could get better. It is astoundingly good. Kudos !!!!!

I'm, sorry. Forgive me. I just watched it a third time in the highest resolution. The modeling is as good, or better, than any pure scale modeling I have seen. I don't care how many rails there are. Do yourself a favor. Watch in the highest resolution on a great screen.

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Follow up to Scrapirons post

Watching Norms YouTube video last night - my wife comes in the office and starts watching with me

First comment - “That looks real”

Next comment - “How come your layout doesn’t look like that”

My comment - “Nobody’s layout looks like that” 😊

Just awesome 👍🏼

dorfj2 posted:

Follow up to Scrapirons post

Watching Norms YouTube video last night - my wife comes in the office and starts watching with me

First comment - “That looks real”

Next comment - “How come your layout doesn’t look like that”

My comment - “Nobody’s layout looks like that” 😊

Yep!!

There are some mighty skilled folks on here aren't there?

Just awesome 👍🏼

Blue Streak posted:

Did anyone purchase or have pictures of the L&N version? Would like to know if the whistle is like the Southern version shown in the Trainworld video?

Also I assume the new Pere Marquete whistle is like the video of Norm's older version?

Thanks to anyone that can help with the answers.

Joe

Both the 1225 and 1223 share the same whistle that has been used in the past.

I received my new limited edition model of Nickel Plate Road 757 from Lionel made for Mr. Muffin’s Trains. It runs flawlessly however it seems to have an identity crisis.

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I don’t really mind that it’s wrong I think it only adds to the value! I was involved in a similar mixup with the MTH Premier Alco PAs. The lettering was reversed on one side due to a factory error. The simply provided us with new engine shells free of charge.

Hopefully, they can supply me with a correct number board that I can switch out. Any other 757’s out there?

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