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CNJ #107 is a USRA 0-6-0 steam switcher model offered by Atlas O in 2007 at a list price of $649. The video shows it in operation at about 26 scale miles-per-hour on my 12’-by-8’ layout. This engine has outstanding details, mechanical sounds and whistle. I have plenty of large engines and long consists to go with them but this small switcher with two boxcars and a caboose is just as interesting to me as any of them.

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My Lionel #1656 Postwar Put:

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Below it pulls a consist that would be typical of the Putnam Division of the NY Central in the late 1940s and early 1950s: a few cars including an oil tanker car, merchandise car, milk cars and a caboose:

 

I understand that people either love or hate the bell ringing feature of this #1656 steamer. I happen to love it. Arnold

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MELGAR posted:

CNJ #107 is a USRA 0-6-0 steam switcher model offered by Atlas O in 2007 at a list price of $649. The video shows it in operation at about 26 scale miles-per-hour on my 12’-by-8’ layout. This engine has outstanding details, mechanical sounds and whistle. I have plenty of large engines and long consists to go with them but this small switcher with two boxcars and a caboose is just as interesting to me as any of them.

Photos and video by:

MELGAR

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You lucked out because atlas steamers do not have a good rep.I learned that from members of the forum.When I asked about their steam locomotives.

Apples55 posted:

My new Legacy NYC Hudson (#5418) is pressed into service heading a short commuter train (consisting of some GGD cars) to Goldens Bridge on the Hudson Division. Rumor has it that it will return to GCT via the Putnam Division.

That beautiful Hudson returning on the Putnam Division would be an extraordinary event, Paul, as I understand the history of that railroad.  Most common steamers in the Put were 10 wheelers.

Also. I believe the furthest South on the Put would be the Sedgewick Ave. station in the Bronx.

Arnold

Arnold D. Cribari posted:
Apples55 posted:

My new Legacy NYC Hudson (#5418) is pressed into service heading a short commuter train (consisting of some GGD cars) to Goldens Bridge on the Hudson Division. Rumor has it that it will return to GCT via the Putnam Division.

 

That beautiful Hudson returning on the Putnam Division would be an extraordinary event, Paul, as I understand the history of that railroad.  Most common steamers in the Put were 10 wheelers.

Also. I believe the furthest South on the Put would be the Sedgewick Ave. station in the Bronx.

Arnold

Arnold;

As someone who is known to regularly run a set of Gunderson Maxi-stacks behind my Big Boy, I have never been one to allow pesky historical facts to burst the bubble of my whimsy    And in light of the fact that I don’t have an appropriate 10 wheeler on my roster, I have to make due with what I’ve got (at least I didn’t press the Niagara into service!!!).

But you are correct... from what I’ve read about the Old Put, their primary steam power was the 10 wheelers. In fact, apparently they had to switch to a shorter tender due to weight limitations and turntable length on the Put. And I certainly wouldn’t want to strand the crew in the Bronx  

Mark Boyce posted:
Strap Hanger posted:

 

10 powered engines at once with two mth z-4000s feeding multiple tracks:

Subway trains - R-21, r-32 +  r-34 lashup,  r-17 yankees + r-12 white + r-12 gray lashup

long island B6 switcher, Long Island 44 tonner, Lionel US marines repro, MTA switcher by rmt

 

 

 

 

That’s a lot of action on all levels!!!

It’s a blast, Mark.  We’re basement deficient here in south Florida, so multi level is the only way to go. In fact, I may add a ceiling loop next like that nice one you have.

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Strap Hanger posted:
Mark Boyce posted:
Strap Hanger posted:

 

10 powered engines at once with two mth z-4000s feeding multiple tracks:

Subway trains - R-21, r-32 +  r-34 lashup,  r-17 yankees + r-12 white + r-12 gray lashup

long island B6 switcher, Long Island 44 tonner, Lionel US marines repro, MTA switcher by rmt

 

 

 

 

That’s a lot of action on all levels!!!

It’s a blast, Mark.  We’re basement deficient here in south Florida, so multi level is the only way to go. In fact, I may add a ceiling loop next like that nice one you have.

Thank you!  I’m thinking the ceiling level would look great.  Review some topics on the subject here on the Forum, before and while planning it.  A ceiling level has its own set of unique problems to consider.  For me a 7’ 4” ceiling made for little space above the doors to work with.  It was a literal pain in the neck as I was in my very late 50s at the time I built it.  LOL

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