Switcher Saturday: 2018-October-20

The legendary 0-5-0 :

Rusty

The SNCF 060 Class C 61000 diesel switcher were built between 1950-1953.. They were used for heavy shunting duties around the harbor of Le Havre.

At the same time the French brand LR offered a shortened 040 model of it. Unfortunately the plastic body always tends to wrap now and finding a perfect one is extremely hard.  Anyway it is a nice little switcher to use on a layout and the only French plastic model in O gauge while Lionel was producing so many nice ones…..

Have a great weekend,   Daniel

Yay! SWSat is on!

In honor of “York Week” I am posting a few pictures from York England from home here in New York City. 

 Here are some pics from York Station  the Deisels are rare in service having mostly retired one was painted in 70’s / 80’s schemes rail fans were out in force taking pics when these pulled up  have a great weekend I hope those in York PA get what they want 

Happy SWSat

Another busy week in the rear view mirror. I've been on a buying streak for a while now. If I don't stop soon I may drown in trains LOL! I just picked up a pair of K-line ALCO's in PRR livery. They need a good servicing and cleaning. The B unit has some paint splatter on the shell that I have to remove. Here's the listing photo, I haven't unpacked them yet.

A few weeks back on Team Track Tuesday, Patrick @trumptrain did a Octoberfest theme. I stumbled across this while surfing the interweb. The Guinness brewery had a narrow gauge railroad that was used at the brewery to move raw materials and finished product. Some really cool stuff here.

Enjoy the weekend.

Bob

Rusty:

LOL!

I'll bet that's the most common of switchers seen on ALL layouts!

Andre

Williams GP-7 on the S&Y RR

    Bill T.

got up this morning to rain...so instead of working outside today I have no choice but to head downstairs.....

Happy Switcher Saturday!!   Spent yesterday at York and am returning as soon as I post this.   Rich - great layout, video and photos!!  Is that a B6 switcher or an O-8- 0 ??  I couldn't see the wheels.  At any rate it all looks great!  At the risk of making a taboo statement here on SWSAT ... I do love that C&O hudson as well!

I did see LOTS of switchers yesterday ... steam, diesel and electric.  Some great prices too.  I may go back and pick up a Williams Brass  Pennsy B6 today in the Blue Hall.  If its not already sold.  There was also a Right of Way B&O Docksider in the Orange Hall for a good price as well.  I decided to pass on it as I already have a MTH ( although the ROW is more well detailed ).   

Here is a re-peat for this week, however if I get a new switcher I be sure to post it here later.  

Now I'm off to the show!!  Have a wonderful weekend everyone!

Happy Switcher Saturday To All. This Saturday i post some night time switching pics.

      more great scenes and photos Johan, great !!!

briansilvermustang posted:

      more great scenes and photos Johan, great !!!

Brian: Thanks. 

Johan

Atlas SW9 in NJDOT colors.

The real engine was Ex-Erie 436. It worked the Hoboken passenger terminal for most of its life after the EL merger, ending it's career with NJ Transit before entering museum status...

Tom

Happy Switcher Saturday everyone.

Dave/Steamer sadly held onto the rain this morning which means I had (outdoor) yard work to do and errands to run. Thanks Dave! 

Here's my prewar #233, one of my last 3 switchers that I had purchased.  

Tom 

Waiting for a job to do 

Did someone say PRR #94???  Look what I bought this week!

Back today from York. I was on the last row in the Blue Hall when I spotted this WM 44-tonner sitting all alone. I picked it up and the seller walks up and knocks $30.00 off his price without me asking. I have been wanting one of these for a while. I kept passing on others hoping to find a WM one. Hopefully, it will be my last WM engine.

Charlie

Here it is next to my little K-Line WM plymouth engine.

My two favorite roads 

Nice NYC GP-40 in the new catalog is a bit too late. But another one for a lash up is possible.

After seeing 32 catalogs without one, I just couldn’t wait anymore for a common NYC LOGO GP-40.  https://mthtrains.com/20-2371-1

I converted 3011 months ago. A nice ebay find for 2 bills.

Sorry I missed out on Saturday. Here is my contribution for this week. An old MTH B&M GP-7 #1563 with PS-1. Runs great.

MELGAR