NEW USA TRAINS GP-38-2

[JRB 1953]

WELL, AM I HAPPY, I FINALLY GOT IT.  ORDERED IN NOVEMBER OF 2008, AND READ WHERE IT WOULD BE AVAILABLE IN DECEMBER, THE SOO-LINE GP 38-2 IS IN MY GARAGE, JUST A FEW MONTHS LATER,"8".  HERE ARE SOME CLIPS OF ITS FIRST DAY ON THE TRACKS.

 http://s392.photobucket.com/albums/pp7/JRB1953/?action=view&current=MVI_9662.flv

 http://s392.photobucket.com/albums/pp7/JRB1953/?action=view&current=MVI_9663.flv

 JOHN

[ttrigg]

Like I said over on PB dot COM "I was going to recommend oiling your wheel sets until I realized it is birds. Looking good."

[two tone]

Hi John nice looking loco glad its arrived at last six monthes is some wait for an engine, enjoy running it over the next few months.   Was going to put a comment on video clip I typed it in and pressed post but it would not take it. Still ive let you know this way.      As I said great loco enjoy

[gbbari]

Looks good. What sound card did you install in it?

Al

[Independent Operator]

John:

GREAT!!!  I love the look of your railroad too.  Wish I could negotiate more right of way space with my wife so I could do something of that size.  Lack of successful negotians limits me to two small railroads on land that she does not want instead of the emire that I want

 

 

[JRB 1953]

HI AL,

I HAD ST. AUBINS INSTALL THE PHOENIX PB9 SOUND CARD.  I HAVE A PENN. ENGINE OF SAME TYPE WITH THE PHOENIX IN IT ALSO.  I NEED TO USE THE POWER CONTROL TO GET THE SOUNDS AVAILABLE FOR I HAVE NO REED SWITCHES.  I'M LOOKING FORWARD TO HAVE A DAY IN WHICH I CAN RUN BOTH TOGETHER, A DAY WITHOUT THE FEAR OF RAIN...LIKE TODAY.

THANKS FOR THE COMMENT,  JOHN

 

[JRB 1953]

HI RUDY,

THANKS FOR THE COMMENT.  I'VE HAD MY RAILROAD FOR SEVEN YEARS NOW AND MY WIFE HAS BEEN VERY GENEROUS WITH THE FUNDING.....I'M THE HOMEMAKER WITH THE BAD BACK.  WHEN YEAR 5 CAME AND HER PLANTS AND FLOWERS STARTED COMING UP IN THE SPRING, SHE STARTED TO LIKE WHAT SHE'S SEEING.  I'VE EVEN HAD A REQUEST FOR A "SMALL" TRAIN PUT ON THE TRACKS WHILE SHE'S OUTSIDE.  I DEARLY HAVE A LOVING WIFE!!!!  I DON'T KNOW WHO ELSE COULD PUT UP WITH ME AND MY OBSESSION "S"?

JOHN