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BNSF 2229 in N Scale

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mfifer
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Posted by mfifer on Sunday, March 12, 2017 6:08 PM

angelob6660

I do like it as well.  How successfully you did the nose and ditch lights.

Do you use Atlas GP38 unit? And does your ditch lights work or it just for show?

 

It is an Atlas and the ditch lights were the bigest deal. Had to have the current owner of the N Scale of Nevada molds send me a couple packs he made up special for me, and thanks to him. They will not work but the atlas will be dcc and have a Kato motor.

Mike

“When I was 5 years old, my mother always told me that happiness was the key to life. When I went to school, they asked me what I wanted to be when I grew up. I wrote ‘happy’. They told me I didn’t understand the assignment, and I told them they didn’t understand life.” -- John Lennon

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Posted by angelob6660 on Sunday, March 12, 2017 4:49 PM

I do like it as well.  How successfully you did the nose and ditch lights.

Do you use Atlas GP38 unit? And does your ditch lights work or it just for show?

Modeling the G.N.O. Railway, The Diamond Route.

Amtrak America, 1971-Present.

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mfifer
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Posted by mfifer on Sunday, March 12, 2017 1:40 PM

BRAKIE

 

 
mfifer
How long ago did you go HO?
 

 

 

Mike,I made a big mistake and sold my  N Scale in 2012. Should have sold my HO instead.

 

Well , I think you know my history and it is never too late to go back.

Thanks Larry , Mike

“When I was 5 years old, my mother always told me that happiness was the key to life. When I went to school, they asked me what I wanted to be when I grew up. I wrote ‘happy’. They told me I didn’t understand the assignment, and I told them they didn’t understand life.” -- John Lennon

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Posted by BRAKIE on Sunday, March 12, 2017 1:07 PM

mfifer
How long ago did you go HO?

 

Mike,I made a big mistake and sold my  N Scale in 2012. Should have sold my HO instead.

Larry

Conductor.

Summerset Ry.


"Stay Alert, Don't get hurt  Safety First!"

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mfifer
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Posted by mfifer on Sunday, March 12, 2017 12:54 PM

BRAKIE

Excellent modeling! WowThumbs Up I may be in HO but,I'm finding my heart is still 99%  N Scale.

 

Thanks Larry, How long ago did you go HO?

Thanks , Mike

“When I was 5 years old, my mother always told me that happiness was the key to life. When I went to school, they asked me what I wanted to be when I grew up. I wrote ‘happy’. They told me I didn’t understand the assignment, and I told them they didn’t understand life.” -- John Lennon

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BRAKIE
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Posted by BRAKIE on Sunday, March 12, 2017 12:43 PM

Excellent modeling! WowThumbs Up I may be in HO but,I'm finding my heart is still 99%  N Scale.

Larry

Conductor.

Summerset Ry.


"Stay Alert, Don't get hurt  Safety First!"

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mfifer
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Posted by mfifer on Sunday, March 12, 2017 12:37 PM

MARTIN STATION

    As a fellow N scaler all I can say is WOW! Your work is fantastic.

Ralph

p.s. Mike, can I ask who makes the rooftop a/c and antenna  ground platforms?

 

Thanks Martin , They are all Kato SD40-2 parts

“When I was 5 years old, my mother always told me that happiness was the key to life. When I went to school, they asked me what I wanted to be when I grew up. I wrote ‘happy’. They told me I didn’t understand the assignment, and I told them they didn’t understand life.” -- John Lennon

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mfifer
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Posted by mfifer on Sunday, March 12, 2017 12:36 PM

7j43k

I DO like it!

And I also like the photo backdrop.  Nice presentation.

 

Ed

 

Thanks so much Ed, I will be taking it to the N Scale Convention in Pittsburgh.

Mike

“When I was 5 years old, my mother always told me that happiness was the key to life. When I went to school, they asked me what I wanted to be when I grew up. I wrote ‘happy’. They told me I didn’t understand the assignment, and I told them they didn’t understand life.” -- John Lennon

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Posted by MARTIN STATION on Sunday, March 12, 2017 12:10 PM

    As a fellow N scaler all I can say is WOW! Your work is fantastic.

Ralph

p.s. Mike, can I ask who makes the rooftop a/c and antenna  ground platforms?

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Posted by 7j43k on Sunday, March 12, 2017 11:46 AM

I DO like it!

And I also like the photo backdrop.  Nice presentation.

 

Ed

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mfifer
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BNSF 2229 in N Scale
Posted by mfifer on Sunday, March 12, 2017 11:24 AM

I have FINALLY gotten to work on her again. I need to do touch-up things but for the most part it is almost done.

Hope you enjoy it.

Mike

 

 

 

 

“When I was 5 years old, my mother always told me that happiness was the key to life. When I went to school, they asked me what I wanted to be when I grew up. I wrote ‘happy’. They told me I didn’t understand the assignment, and I told them they didn’t understand life.” -- John Lennon

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