Here is my switcher an old Lionel 8111 DT&I which I added ac commander and railsounds to. Being a AC/DC engine there is extra wires to the motor that you have to just unhook and tape up hard to explain but there is a set from the winding that is twisted together which on mine was red and green you just have to unhook them then the other two you still use as normal. Think these Pics are befor the conversion as the E-unit isn't in there anymore. I did repaint the frame but that was it this still has a very good shine to it and it appeared that it was used very little when I got it.
This little guy lacks TMCC so gets little run time. Still, I think it a good looking model.
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Nice thread. I missed last week's edition so I'm totally unprepared I'll have to get some pictures for next week.
Coach Joe
Just a couple layout photos for the "Switcher Saturday" post.
SANTA FE 2365 MEETS HIS "BIG BROTHER"
P&LE SWITCHERS IN ACTION
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S2 2337 sits between signals on a leg of the wye at Kistler, idling unevenly, rattling its hood doors, and sending a lazy wisp of smoke skyward. The switcher crew has just spotted cars at Gray Elevator and Boethe Beef Packing, on the Caprock Industrial Spur. The signal will be red for a while, as time freight 581 is on the approach circuit to Caprock. Engineer Bob Muller has pulled out his Thermos and poured coffee into Dixie cups from the water cooler, and the crew is enjoying a mid morning lift.
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Ex Pennsy K-Line S-2, repainted and re-lettered for New York Central
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Thanks for starting this thread again, Rich!
Here's an MTH RailKing CNJ ALCo RS3 that I added several details to and weathered...
Nie weathering Joe.
Don
Over on this side of the pond we call them shunters.
Here are a few of mine, 3 rail & a couple of 2 rail O-9's & On-30.
James
Great topic! Love switchers.
Here are a couple of pics and a short video taken of a Porter switcher that I recently received from another forum member.