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My N&W J Class and now a P2K 2-8-8-2 just arrived!!
My N&W J Class and now a P2K 2-8-8-2 just arrived!!
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NZRMac
Member since
September 2004
From: Christchurch New Zealand
1,525 posts
My N&W J Class and now a P2K 2-8-8-2 just arrived!!
Posted by
NZRMac
on Monday, June 13, 2005 11:24 PM
Don't you just love it when the courier arrrives and he has a new loco in a box.
Just unpacked it and had a wee run up and back ( it's all I can do on this layout) much smoother than the 2-8-2 light I had and returned. Nice detail and fantastic sound.
Good news is it fits on the turntable (just!!) . My Mrs is away for 2 nights so I'm in new loco heaven.
Ken.
The front coupler spring popped out so that might take 2 nights to put back in!!
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selector
Member since
February 2005
From: Vancouver Island, BC
23,330 posts
Posted by
selector
on Tuesday, June 14, 2005 2:09 AM
Yeah, but with the fast clock on your road, you can get it done in one night!
I know that feeling, Ken, and it's sweeeeeeett. To have the missus away, and the whole time to fondle your new loco, well, that's just a private thing between us guys. Come to think of it, how DID that spring go 'sproing'? [:D]
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NZRMac
Member since
September 2004
From: Christchurch New Zealand
1,525 posts
Posted by
NZRMac
on Tuesday, June 14, 2005 2:15 AM
Crandell, it's nothing abnormal you understand it just popped out when I was adjusting the front coupler.[:I][;)]
Ken.
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knewsom
Member since
March 2004
From: Virginia
356 posts
Posted by
knewsom
on Tuesday, June 14, 2005 9:08 AM
Did you get your LL 2-8-8-2 yet? I saw one of the Class J's at the hobby shop last week, and even though it is a little newer than my era, I may not be able to resist.
Thanks, Kevin
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NZRMac
Member since
September 2004
From: Christchurch New Zealand
1,525 posts
Posted by
NZRMac
on Tuesday, June 14, 2005 2:17 PM
Kevin, the 2-8-8-2 may arrive today, customs held it till I paid ransom.
The J runs like clockwork, starts to roll from one push of the go button, the verbal readout says 2, is that two scale miles per hour? Real slow anyway.
I need some passenger cars to suit now!!
I've got the mechanicals done on the Mantua it's real smooth too.
Ken.
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dave9999
Member since
June 2003
From: Along the Murphy Branch
1,410 posts
Posted by
dave9999
on Tuesday, June 14, 2005 4:05 PM
Hey Ken,
When those
little springs come loose, I have found it easier
to just replace the coupler[;)]. But seriously, my patience don't allow me to
try and fix them. Good luck, Dave
GO GATORS !! Old layout
http://photobucket.com/albums/v491/davegator/
New layout
http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v491/davegator/New%20Layout%20Building/
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Anonymous
Member since
April 2003
305,205 posts
Posted by
Anonymous
on Tuesday, June 14, 2005 4:15 PM
Is that the Broadway engine? Let me know how it pulls. =)
BTW you will like the 2-8-8-2, just be care to have good track as the front pilot truck is rather light
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NZRMac
Member since
September 2004
From: Christchurch New Zealand
1,525 posts
Posted by
NZRMac
on Tuesday, June 14, 2005 6:26 PM
HighIron, Yup she's a BLI runs really nice, some have said there not good pullers, I'll have to wait and see, my wee layouts not long enough!!
Dave, I got that spring in no worries Randy R's trick hold it with a flat something halfway along, pushed in to the coils sideways, and then compress with a wee screwdriver and hook into place, took me two goes, easy.
Ken.
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Anonymous
Member since
April 2003
305,205 posts
Posted by
Anonymous
on Tuesday, June 14, 2005 6:42 PM
How is the color maroon?
Not that I believe everything I read on forums, but it has been stated that the color was more purple than maroon.....?
Thanks,
gtirr
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NZRMac
Member since
September 2004
From: Christchurch New Zealand
1,525 posts
Posted by
NZRMac
on Tuesday, June 14, 2005 9:53 PM
I think the color is maroon, I've not seen the real one or any other brand J Class but it looks great to me.
Ken.
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Anonymous
Member since
April 2003
305,205 posts
Posted by
Anonymous
on Tuesday, June 14, 2005 11:04 PM
It is a good model overall. I emailed BLI to ask for a new chip for the correct whistle, but I am sure that will not happen.
The BLI J whistle sounds the same as my Lionel Challenger. Both real engines had steamboat type whistles, but they were different tones.
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rexhea
Member since
July 2004
From: Southeast U.S.A.
851 posts
Posted by
rexhea
on Tuesday, June 14, 2005 11:30 PM
Hey Ken, don't get any grease on your shirt collar or the Mrs. may get jealous.[(-D]
Have fun! [}:)]
[:D] REX [:D]
Rex "Blue Creek & Warrior Railways" http://www.railimages.com/gallery/rexheacock
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NZRMac
Member since
September 2004
From: Christchurch New Zealand
1,525 posts
Posted by
NZRMac
on Wednesday, June 15, 2005 7:16 PM
I sneeked home for lunch, and on the doorstep was my new baby.
N&W #2009 USRA 2-8-8-2
Man I love big American steam locos!! I'm in heaven.
Ken.
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Virginian
Member since
May 2004
From: Ohio
1,615 posts
Posted by
Virginian
on Wednesday, June 15, 2005 8:26 PM
Almost 50 years after their demise in real life, models of the N&W's outstanding steam engines are being enjoyed in.... New Zealand. I love it. You have excellent taste NZRMac. If you don't already have one, you need a Class A now.
What could have happened.... did.
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