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Sunday Photo Fun 3-12-06

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Posted by cnw1995 on Tuesday, March 14, 2006 9:01 AM
I like it, Paul! Something like GP4.5 - still looking for a pantagraph. I think John uncovered a link for me.

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Posted by pbjwilson on Monday, March 13, 2006 6:56 PM
Doug,
How 'bout GP3 or GP1/3. Or shorty, stubby, 1/2 pint, toot, tweet.
Looks good, but I think it needs a pantograph. Keep up the good work Mr. 5 stars.
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Posted by dwiemer on Monday, March 13, 2006 3:47 PM
Great video Roy, and great photos as usual guys. Keep em coming. These are one of the best things to look forward to each week.
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Posted by Frank53 on Monday, March 13, 2006 12:17 PM
QUOTE: Originally posted by Munster518


Frank53-

Im in the process of actually looking for one of those new haven electrics, how does yours run?

John[:)]


That is an original post war model, I pickedit up for Junior on ebay for less than $200.00 It has the usual amount of play wear associated with these at that price, however, as a runner it is silky silky smooth. No eunit buzz, very silent runner - gobbles up the track.
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Posted by dougdagrump on Monday, March 13, 2006 11:51 AM
Frank, That is looking great. [tup]

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Posted by Munster518 on Monday, March 13, 2006 11:35 AM

Frank53-

Looks like your layout is coming along well, looking forward to seeing more of your progress. Im in the process of actually looking for one of those new haven electrics, how does yours run? Keep up the good work[;)]

John[:)]
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Posted by darianj on Monday, March 13, 2006 9:10 AM
Great photos everyone. Maybe one day, I'll have a few to show.[:)]
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Posted by cnw1995 on Monday, March 13, 2006 8:35 AM
Great videos, Roy. What a fine engine.

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Posted by pbjwilson on Monday, March 13, 2006 7:31 AM
Roy,
Really nice videos. The sound is fantastic. The second video you can play like a loop. Just hit the play button over and over and it appears as if the train is making loops around the track. Thanks for sharing.
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Posted by wrmcclellan on Monday, March 13, 2006 12:12 AM
Finally had a chance to capture some video of my new K-Line NYC 4-6-6 Suburban. Great sound and smoke.

WARNING - Files are very large (approx 8-9 MB each). Recommend high speed connections to download!

http://home.comcast.net/~roy.mcclellan/Photos/MVI_2017.AVI

http://home.comcast.net/~roy.mcclellan/Photos/MVI_2012.AVI

Roy

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Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, March 12, 2006 9:52 PM




I had some fun running at the club today!

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Posted by laz 57 on Sunday, March 12, 2006 9:39 PM
MITCH, no that is a Lionel Camelback Delaware and Hudson. I have a K-line Shay I will take some pics of for next week?
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Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, March 12, 2006 9:29 PM
My humble repair bench...



I have a couple of mini drawers now for parts.
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Posted by Frank53 on Sunday, March 12, 2006 9:29 PM
Mrs 53 got down the base coat on teh wall I just finished building. Let it dry for a few days and start doing the details and blending, and then some foliage growing out of the cracks. Lastly, I have to cut the aluminum tubing for teh guard rails that go through those holes in the uprights.







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Posted by jonadel on Sunday, March 12, 2006 8:26 PM
Hey Tom (aka Spankybird)

Sorry I didn't ket back to you earlier (re: Lumber bldgs.) but qqqman did answer the question. L O N G days and short nights for moi. The kits are Walthers and well worth the $$$ and very easy to work with, we did decorate the intereiors to make them look even better.

Jon

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PSS-Hawkeye's Big Ten Champs----Buckeye-maybe with a little bit of luck, Steve A. will move along to the Hoosiers...........good riddance.

Jon-- ready for bed early.................

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Posted by mitchelr on Sunday, March 12, 2006 8:01 PM
Nice photos everyone. I am so impressed with the creativity I see in these photos.

Pigseye Tim - love those door pulls

LAZ - Those are some serious old growth logs you are hauling. Is that a Shay pulling that load of lumber?

Spanky - great photos as usual. I love that yellow C & O engine.

pbjwilson - love those night shots.

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Posted by tmcc man on Sunday, March 12, 2006 7:52 PM
Doug, I like that Chessie steamer too.

Now I have to start reading up about my engines. Have to get to the catalogs to update my mind on which engines will be posted. That is a good idea though, I like it.
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Posted by cnw1995 on Sunday, March 12, 2006 7:32 PM
Paul, I love that streamlined UP steamer -
Tom, that C&O engine - the yellow one - is always wonderful to see.

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Posted by cnw1995 on Sunday, March 12, 2006 7:27 PM
Here is my contribution for the week - only one before the batteries died - my daughter took 192 photos in 12 hours. ;)

Whoops, forgot to mention what it is - my kitbashed GP9 - what'll I call it? Beep is already taken - I'd like to add a pantagraph; in the background is the B unit - you can barely see it.

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Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, March 12, 2006 7:22 PM
My girl, my girl!!, we're talkin' 'bout myyy girlll my girl
Alright its my 6 or 5 year old daylight



In the pic above, the bottom is my postwar GG1 wich ill try and show u some other time.



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Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, March 12, 2006 7:15 PM
Nice photos guys , thanks for the how-to-post-pics Tom ,
Here is my try with my humble start in 3 rail , I had to start somewhere ................




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Posted by csxt30 on Sunday, March 12, 2006 7:00 PM
QUOTE: Originally posted by jefelectric

Colin,

You are good. We should make this a regular feature of the Sunday photo fun. Post one loco for you to identify. I have one on order that may stump you. When I get it I will post it to test you.

I think that is an excellent idea !! [:D][:D]
Boy, the pictures are just great again this week ! [:)][:)]
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Posted by jefelectric on Sunday, March 12, 2006 6:53 PM
Colin,

You are good. We should make this a regular feature of the Sunday photo fun. Post one loco for you to identify. I have one on order that may stump you. When I get it I will post it to test you.
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Posted by tmcc man on Sunday, March 12, 2006 2:11 PM
Thanks, Tim.
I remember reading a review of an HO model painted in Oakway Leasing Co., and I happen to still have the image of the engine in my mind.
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Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, March 12, 2006 2:05 PM
QUOTE: Originally posted by tmcc man

Nice pix everyone.

This is what I think PE Tim's mystery engine is: The engine is in the EMD lineup, most likely in the SD series, so to me it looks like an SD60. My first guess was an SD40-2, but I looked at it more closely, and then decided on an SD 60. If not that, probably an SD 50.




Right on the money Colin. It's a Lionel SD-60 BN w/cmd. It's an older model, I think 2001, but the sounds on this particular engine are fabulous. Compressor sound and horn are great. Will try and get you next week.....Tim


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Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, March 12, 2006 1:50 PM
Lumber office building and warehouse is a kit by Walthers.
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Posted by tmcc man on Sunday, March 12, 2006 1:36 PM
Nice pix everyone.

This is what I think PE Tim's mystery engine is: The engine is in the EMD lineup, most likely in the SD series, so to me it looks like an SD60. My first guess was an SD40-2, but I looked at it more closely, and then decided on an SD 60. If not that, probably an SD 50.
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Posted by laz 57 on Sunday, March 12, 2006 1:23 PM
Heres my tidbit for the week......

Lumber mill.....








Finally refreshments.......


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Posted by waltrapp on Sunday, March 12, 2006 12:22 PM
P&LE SW1500 barreling thru town toward the station:


Winter up on the plateau:


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