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Posted by plerickb on Sunday, January 27, 2013 9:46 AM

Frank53,

 

Thank You Sir for the timely response. Great looking layout.

 

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Posted by Frank53 on Wednesday, January 16, 2013 1:18 PM

plerickb

Someone on this forum said you have a either a blog of a forum page! If so would you be so kind as to point me toward it?

Rick.

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I don't have a blog or webpage.

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Posted by plerickb on Tuesday, January 15, 2013 4:09 PM

MR. Frank53.

 

I love your work. Someone on this forum said you have a either a blog of a forum page! If so would you be so kind as to point me toward it?

 

Rick.

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Posted by KRM on Tuesday, January 15, 2013 2:12 PM

 

Runtime,

Minimum Curve: O-54

So it would need to be no less than 0-54. 0-54 or larger. They will not run on 0-31

Hope this helps.

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Posted by runtime on Tuesday, January 15, 2013 1:49 PM

lionroar88

runtime

What are those aluminum sided cars called? And who makes them. I've seen them on the real RR and have been interested in getting some. Also would be helpful to know what they haul in them and how long the real RR have been using them (so I pull them with appropriate era engines.

Thanks,

runtime

 
Lionel calls them 'Auto Racks'
 

Thanks Brent,

Wow, Pricey by my standards.

Catalogue says: 

  • Self-adjusting couplers allow for operation on tighter curve layouts

and says

Minimum Curve: O-54

So I'm wondering what the true minimum curve is;  O-54 or less? probably would not run on my 031, but it would be good to know, should I come across them used sometime.

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Posted by Anonymous on Monday, January 14, 2013 11:56 AM

runtime

What are those aluminum sided cars called? And who makes them. I've seen them on the real RR and have been interested in getting some. Also would be helpful to know what they haul in them and how long the real RR have been using them (so I pull them with appropriate era engines.

Thanks,

runtime

 
Lionel calls them 'Auto Racks'
 
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Posted by KRM on Monday, January 14, 2013 8:34 AM

Jack, I got them on-line I will look for the site. Actually she has a pink one but she left it at home so she was using her brother's. Whistling

 here it is Jack

http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=engerrir+hat#/ref=nb_sb_noss_1?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=Train+hat&rh=i%3Aaps%2Ck%3ATrain+hat

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Posted by RockIsland52 on Monday, January 14, 2013 8:09 AM

Now where do I find a hat like your granddaughter's, Kevin?  Actually, I need two!!! Thumbs Up 

To all, you knocked it out of the park this week.  Thank you for posting. Thumbs Up

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Posted by Frank53 on Monday, January 14, 2013 12:40 AM

Thanks Run . . .

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Posted by rtraincollector on Sunday, January 13, 2013 9:47 PM

Nice 1120

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Posted by KRM on Sunday, January 13, 2013 9:09 PM

LAZ, Love your stuff, Yes

Dave, I have a 1120 and I like it but I have had a ton of problems with the E-Unit and I can't justify the cost of the fix. Seems they were built that way.

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Posted by daves92camaro on Sunday, January 13, 2013 8:26 PM

picked up this little scout engine....1120 would love to put a headlight and a smoke unit in it

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Posted by rtraincollector on Sunday, January 13, 2013 7:04 PM

Runtime they carry automobiles and I believe there Lionel although I believe MTH has them also.

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Posted by runtime on Sunday, January 13, 2013 6:39 PM

Frank53

Frank,

Your stuff absolutely knocks me out every time!

Please keep it coming.

runtime

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Posted by KRM on Sunday, January 13, 2013 6:29 PM

Jon and Buckeye, It is fun and all about fun!!! Wink

Thanks everyone for the kind words about my little engineer. She is the best!  They are TOYS and as so they do not have to be any better than the imagination of the mind that is playing with them. It is not about me, it is about the FUN!  I loved them as a child and I love to see the love for them from my children’s children.

 Great job everyone! Yes

All of the pictures and videos are a inspiration. Play On!!! Smile

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Posted by runtime on Sunday, January 13, 2013 6:28 PM

MichRR714

What are those aluminum sided cars called? And who makes them. I've seen them on the real RR and have been interested in getting some. Also would be helpful to know what they haul in them and how long the real RR have been using them (so I pull them with appropriate era engines.

Thanks,

runtime

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Posted by Buckeye Riveter on Sunday, January 13, 2013 3:04 PM

Great photos everyone. 

Kev, Isn't it fun!!!!

Laz,  Fifedog should love ACL colors.  


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Posted by laz 57 on Sunday, January 13, 2013 1:18 PM

Buckeye Riveter

The paint scheme for the Atlantic Coast Line is one of the best. 

At the throttle for this trip was my good friend, Engineer John.  John retired from GE Erie as one of their testing engineers.  He and others in his group would put sensors on the locomotive to monitor their testing.  

I'm beginning to really enjoy cab rides.  Thumbs Up Thumbs Up Thumbs Up Thumbs Up


BUCKEYE, don't you think that engine color would go with FIFE's EYES SurpriseSmile?

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Posted by jonadel on Sunday, January 13, 2013 1:12 PM

Kev -- thanks for the beautiful picture of your grand daughter and the trains.  Trains ARE toys and they are enjoyed by every age level, that's what makes this hobby so enjoyable.  Sometimes I think we lose that focus, good job Thumbs Up

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Posted by Buckeye Riveter on Sunday, January 13, 2013 1:09 PM

The paint scheme for the Atlantic Coast Line is one of the best. 

At the throttle for this trip was my good friend, Engineer John.  John retired from GE Erie as one of their testing engineers.  He and others in his group would put sensors on the locomotive to monitor their testing.  

I'm beginning to really enjoy cab rides.  Thumbs Up Thumbs Up Thumbs Up Thumbs Up


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Posted by laz 57 on Sunday, January 13, 2013 1:06 PM

From old layout The Green Monster.

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Posted by Frank53 on Sunday, January 13, 2013 1:00 PM

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Posted by AF53 on Sunday, January 13, 2013 10:20 AM

stebbycentral

How's this for a "classic"?.  A friend from the office found it while cleaning out a trunk that used to belong to one of his uncle's.  Knowing of my interest in trains he gave it to me.

It's a wind-up train made of lithographed tin.  It has no manufacturing marks on it, the name on the locomotive says The Joy Line.  The guage on the wheels is one inch, making it neither S nor O.  Not much to go on. 

I'll be going to a few train shows in the next couple of months.  Hopefully some toy train collector can come up with a spare wheel.

Stebby - Here you go!
http://www.tcawestern.org/joy.htm

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Posted by Frank53 on Sunday, January 13, 2013 9:44 AM

Northwoods Flyer

Frank,

A person could weave quite a few stories about the vignette you posted.  Wink

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Posted by sir james I on Sunday, January 13, 2013 9:19 AM

Some nice weekend pictures. Thumbs up Kevin.

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Posted by spankybird on Sunday, January 13, 2013 8:42 AM

A little late, but its great. A friend of mine Christmas Layout!








And the Video

watch?v=b0QCwr7d8BA&list=UUSQNa0qBpnV4H9FUhXebQqQ&index=1

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Posted by Northwoods Flyer on Sunday, January 13, 2013 6:18 AM

Great contributions again this week folks.  Thanks.

Frank,

A person could weave quite a few stories about the vignette you posted.  Wink

It looks as if the management of the Blueboard Central Division of American Flyer Lines is still trying to make up its mind about equipment for an electrified portion of the line.  A pair of electrics with passenger cars showed up in town this week.  The Old Guys down a the coffee shop quipped that they should be named  The Dixie Twins.  I caught a few photos of the the beauty queens this week.

 

 
 
 
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Posted by ChiefEagles on Sunday, January 13, 2013 1:44 AM

Nice collection RT.  Great job Charlie.  Jim, got one of those Berks.  Someone made a great find.

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Posted by Frank53 on Sunday, January 13, 2013 12:24 AM

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