Switcher Saturday-Mark II, 9-21-19

I own only modern trains except for this Lionel 1615 that I bought about a year ago because I wanted a genuine Lionel piece from the 1950s that was “Made in USA.” I keep the 1615 on a stub track at the front of my 10’-by-5’ layout and recently picked it up and examined it from every direction. The manufacturing quality impressed me the most – the castings, paint, wheels and rods. Some light file marks are evident at the parting line on top of the boiler and cab roof – undoubtedly done by hand by a worker in New Jersey. And, after at least 62 years, no zinc pest that I could see. Although modern technology has far surpassed this little locomotive, it certainly is a good example of why Lionel trains were so widely respected in the early postwar years when I had them as a youngster.

MELGAR

Happy SWSat!

These little K-line Plymouths pack great detail and good pulling power in a tiny package.

Mel that is a wonderful purchase and you are rightly proud of it.

Alas, since my O switchers are resting comfortably in their boxes, I bring you this week's 1/1 scale switcher.  # PSCC 1210 works at a portion of the Letterkenny Army Depot / Chambersburg, PA that has been privatised for commercial usage.  These bases often feature a maze of trackage - that is interesting in it's own.  The crew on 1210 was drilling some cars this past Tuesday morning and were kind enough to yield the right-of-way to me in the big truck.

Nice photos everyone.  I've notice some of the old regulars have been missing in recent weeks, hopefully they have just been too busy to post and have not given up on SWSAT, thanks for keeping it going.

A couple of first generation road switchers ready for duty:

Tom

Happy Switcher Saturday 

Guy’s, I like your Switchers, Great Pictures, have a fun time running your trains. I hope to find a cool switcher at York, next month....

Melgar, I love your 1615.

coach joe posted:

Nice photos everyone.  I've notice some of the old regulars have been missing in recent weeks, hopefully they have just been too busy to post and have not given up on SWSAT, thanks for keeping it going.

Several guys have not posted since Rich stepped away.

A load of Yuengling Beer heading out to the main line.

  Bill

Bill- Who made the Pittsburgh Brewing switcher? Love the box cars too.

Would look good in front of these

                  Black River & Western ex- Santa Fe CF7 at Ringoes, NJ Sept. 83' 

RSJB18 posted:

Bill- Who made the Pittsburgh Brewing switcher? Love the box cars too.

Would look good in front of these

 

That is a MTH switcher made exclusivly for Pittsburgh Brewery along with these freight cars.

Believe it or not, this used to be a power mainstay at the Strasburg.  Last run in 1967. Seen better days. 0-4-0 camelback #1185

I wish she could get some attention.

Happy SWSAT! Hope you all have a great weekend. Awesome pic and videos let’s keep it moving. Today “Buzz” dropped off one of my new Weaver Coal Hoopers at the Kimbrel Coal Co. I name my Coal Yard after my Great Uncle Joe Kimbrel who had a Coal Yard in DeSoto Mo. Enjoy the pics.

It's SwSat!

Rolling in to town:

The day's work is done:

JHZ563,

Once again, thanks for starting SWSAT II today. The highlight of my week on OGR Forum.

MELGAR