I am glad I got my Pre-order in when I did.
Getting that pre order in was a smart move! I am looking forward to Hudson-Fest!!
Any updated ETA on these? Really looking forward to mine!
@yankspride4 posted:Any updated ETA on these? Really looking forward to mine!
Due at MTH June 30!
@yankspride4 posted:Any updated ETA on these? Really looking forward to mine!
They are on the way, however we are currently working with MTH on our special Proto-Sound 3.0 sound file programming. Our locomotives will include a recording of the original newsreel of the "Jubilee" celebration. This may delay the release but will be worth the wait when you get all the "extras" with our J1c Hudson Locomotive such as more realistic decoration, special reprint of a rare booklet commemorating the event and even more that will be a surprise!
We couldn't be more pleased with the craftsmanship and the detail of our model. To-date, no other J1c made by MTH Electric Trains is as authentically painted and decorated as our highly-researched model. Those lucky to have pre-ordered this locomotive will have one fine looking model. At this time, we are over-sold but if any of them become available, customers on our standby list gets first refusal.
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Why the super long tender coupler. Hopefully that will be addressed.
😍 😍 😍 😍 😍 😍
great job Phil!!…..she’s a beauty!!….
Pat
@romiller49 posted:Why the super long tender coupler. Hopefully that will be addressed.
The angle our photograph above was taken makes the coupler appear longer than it actually is. Each model is packaged with a bracket and mounting screws for a Kadee Scale coupler conversion.
From the matte smoke box to the blackened drivers, to the satin nickel side rods… even the correct J-1c class lettering under the road number!
Absolutely stunning.
Congratulations!
- Mario
Can't wait!!!!
Looks absolutely stunning! Simply cannot wait for this one
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Just got mine on Sunday. This loco looks absolutely stunning. The color and texture applied to the smokebox is the best I’ve seen.
Enjoy!
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@yankspride4 posted:Just got mine on Sunday. This loco looks absolutely stunning. The color and texture applied to the smokebox is the best I’ve seen.
Enjoy!
Awesome Ron! Congrats!
Looks perfect with that string of green heavyweights!
Will we see you at Hudsonfest on August 12th? We’re going to go through all the details about the Hudson and celebrate their legacy!
- Mario
@CentralFan1976 posted:Awesome Ron! Congrats!
Looks perfect with that string of green heavyweights!
Will we see you at Hudsonfest on August 12th? We’re going to go through all the details about the Hudson and celebrate their legacy!
- Mario
Thanks Mario! Luckily Trainz had that set of GGD cars for sale recently! Un-run to boot.
Unfortunately I won’t make Hudsonfest. 
Picked mine up today and she’s stunning.
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Finally got around to swapping out the pilot truck for a 2-rail from @harmonyards, after Hudsonfest!
Thanks!
- Mario
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@CentralFan1976 posted:Finally got around to swapping out the pilot truck for a 2-rail from @harmonyards, after Hudsonfest!
Thanks!
- Mario
I used a 743 on the tender and moved the holes back… I should have used the 2mm screws that came with it but went with 2-56. Oh well.
Thanks!
- Mario
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Now that looks great. Nice Mario.
I made a few mods to mine as well, …..I couldn’t stand the “leap of death” gap between the engine & tender, so a shorter 35mm drawbar was in order. That brought up the challenge of the kinda silly looking half pizza pie drop plate, so I made a new one, & fashioned it better than stock. Then it really needed a better pilot truck, so like Mario’s I’ve swapped out the pizza cutters for something a bit more appropriate…..Next on my hit list, the LED headlight,…..it’s gottzta go!…I need argon, tungsten, & glass in my life!…..😉
Pat 
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@harmonyards posted:I made a few mods to mine as well, …..I couldn’t stand the “leap of death” gap between the engine & tender, so a shorter 35mm drawbar was in order. That brought up the challenge of the kinda silly looking half pizza pie drop plate, so I made a new one, & fashioned it better than stock. Then it really needed a better pilot truck, so like Mario’s I’ve swapped out the pizza cutters for something a bit more appropriate…..Next on my hit list, the LED headlight,…..it’s gottzta go!…I need argon, tungsten, & glass in my life!…..😉
Pat
We’ve been going back and forth all month!
I rounded off the back of the drop coupler so it falls a little farther in the holder and so I drops a little farther down into the pilot I was thinking of swapping it out for a Protocraft but the sizes are nearly identical. If I were really ambitious I’d use a longer chain.
don’t forget the air hoses…
Thanks!
- Mario
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Don’t forget the coupler support bar you rivet counters. When the coupler is down its just above the shank. When the coupler is up for use the bar supports it. It doesn’t rely on the chain to support it.
Pete
I really love the wheels and counterweights on those. Man that is a smart looking model.
Ahh, ….silver sharpie the glad hands?.
Pat
@Norton posted:Don’t forget the coupler support bar you rivet counters. When the coupler is down its just above the shank. When the coupler is up for use the bar supports it. It doesn’t rely on the chain to support it.
Pete
Yeah Mario!!….what the heck is wrong with you!!….you’re slipping!!…..geeeezzzz, ….now Pete thinks we’re amateur hour at the Ritz,……good job!….
Pat
@Norton posted:Don’t forget the coupler support bar you rivet counters. When the coupler is down its just above the shank. When the coupler is up for use the bar supports it. It doesn’t rely on the chain to support it.
Pete
That’s the pot calling the kettle black!
@harmonyards posted:Yeah Mario!!….what the heck is wrong with you!!….you’re slipping!!…..geeeezzzz, ….now Pete thinks we’re amateur hour at the Ritz,……good job!….
Pat
Sorry Pete and Pat; not drilling into an expensive locomotive to add a coupler support bar… yet. 😈
@CentralFan1976 posted:Sorry Pete and Pat; not drilling into an expensive locomotive to add a coupler support bar… yet. 😈
I am …..
Pat
