Recently I finished retro-fitting my SDP40F A unit with the more modern Athearn hex drive and today I finished repowering the B unit which to date had been a dummy. A close comparison should reveal to you how this was done.
The A unit:
And the B unit:
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Nice job on the SDP40F, Jeff !!!!!
Jim CG .... I do have some ATSF trains too. I see you are chowing down again!
GARRY
HEARTLAND DIVISION, CB&Q RR
EVERYWHERE LOST; WE HUSTLE OUR CABOOSE FOR YOU
Morning All
I did a write up for my layout for the tour next weekend take a look and tell me what i left out
Nov 15
Noon-6pm From I-10 West take Antoine North to Westview, turn Right on Westview go one block to Silber
turn Left on Silber go 3 short blocks to Housman turn Left on Housman you will see Housman
Elementary on the right side of the street. Go straight, through the stop sign at Housman and Afton.
Follow Housman all the way to the end. 7315 A is the last duplex on the left park in the street and
enter the front door. This is an HO scale layout depicting the C&O operations in the New River
Valley centered around Thurmond, WVA in the Steam to Diesel transition era. It is a single track
Main Line around the room using Code 100 rail with 2 passing sidings and a loads in empties out
operation between a coal mine and a power plant. It can operate using DC or DCC using a Digitrax
Zephyr and 2 hand throttles. Scenery is 98% complete. There is a duck under entrance to the
bedroom size layout. With enough room for 4 people at a time. There is waiting room, and the
layout can be viewed via closed circuit TV using a Mini Cam mounted on a rail car. This layout is
18 months old. This is a good example of what can be done in a small bedroom by an average modeler.
TerryinTexas
See my Web Site Here
http://conewriversubdivision.yolasite.com/
Chloe, I don't suppose that there is any of Philip's pie left. I couldn't get on the internet yesterday so I missed out.
Jerry, I will try to get some photos this weekend to see if the camera is working again.
Garry, Was it your layout that had the standard oil service station? That was a great piece of history.
Jim, Which Accurail cars are you working on? We have a few kits that always seem to be at the bottom of the pile.
Terry, Does that mean that you are going ahead with the tour? You got things cleaned up?
My goal this weekend is to put a floor & ceiling in the background building. The adapter for painting came, so some painting might happen, too.
Later, Sue
Anything is possible if you do not know what you are talking about.
Hello Sue ... I have a Texaco station. I'm not sure who had a Standard station.
Jeff, those locomotives look good, I knew they were going to a good home.
PC, someone needs to sit you down and explain life to you!!! You get a guitar, she gets a hot tub. NOW WHAT DO YOU THINK SHE IS GETTING AFTER you bring the motorcycle home??????? I would go get the second mortgage application now.
Ok, I was just kidding PC (but don’t say I didn’t warn you, LOL!)
Lee
BM1 Lee Soule USCG (ret) L.S.&W Railroad Serving the Lower Great Lakes
LSWrrJeff, those locomotives look good, I knew they were going to a good home.
Nope
The B unit shell is on a P2K E unit chassis.
Thanks, Garry. Maybe I will start a thread.
Sue
Hey guys. Still busy with the play. Wanna Come? It;s at the Cascade High School PAC. Saturday at 6:30 and Sunday at 2:30 I hope it's good. Gotta keep moving.
Der: I tried to send an e-mail back. Did you get it?
-Morgan
Jeff:
Don't give us all that baloney about A&B units.
That is the right and left side of that same loco.
Nice job though............
LMAO.
Johnboy out...........................................
from Saskatchewan, in the Great White North..
We have met the enemy, and he is us............ (Pogo)
Evening, everyone. Been gone a little while--nothing major, just reeling from the Elections, LOL! Nope, not a Political Message from SunnyCal, except I'm still jumping up and down about Prop 1 which passed very handily (High-Speed Rail) and wondering how a state so AUTOMOBILE crazy could even pass it. Cheers to us! Now if we can get it going--Northeast Corridor, WATCH OUT!
Couple of other Propositions are still dividing the state, one on Animal Rights, one on--oh well, you probably all know about it by now. Animal Rights won, the other won but by a VERY slim majority, which means we'll probably be fighting about it for the next few years. Sorry, shouldn't talk about it, but it's been the most divisive issue here in SunnyCal since the 'fifties, when we wanted to divide the state into two at the Tehachapi's. WHEW!!
Well, the Great Roseville Model Railroad Show starts tomorrow, and I'm headed over there and pray for me, okay? I'm the guy that's always hitting the Used Brass Table, and I need more locomotives like a hole in the head, but the last time I was there, I picked up my now Infamous "Basket Case Yellowstone" for a song, and I just KNOW there's another 'orphan' waiting for me. Luckily, I have to play Mass tomorrow evening, so I can't spend that much time over there, but it only takes a MINUTE, I've found.
Still working on the Military train--the tank model kits I got in from Walthers just don't look that sharp--either that or the Sherman just wasn't the most fascinating WWII tank ever made.
Oh, and something happened this morning: Found out that the SPCA has a "Wegie" kitten, from a lady friend of mine that volunteers there. Little male guy. In case you don't know what a "Wegie" is, it's a Norwegian Forest Cat, which looks like a Maine Coon (only with a Scandanavian accent, LOL!) and is a pretty rare breed here in the USA right now. How a "Wegie" kitten got to the SPCA around here is really mysterious, but Lois says that the former owner swears that it is, so I'm heading down there to take a look at the little guy. Haven't told Spooky yet, and if it really IS a "Wegie", it'll be interesting to see her reaction. I know she wants a buddy (so do I) so we'll see what happens. Wierd thing, Maine Coons are also starting to show up occasionally at the SPCA, from former owners who either have moved to where they can't keep cats, or elderly folks who have to give them up. But either way, it's about time that both Spooky and I get a little guy companion. She's tired of stealing cabeese by herself, she's got to break someone else into her favorite hobby, LOL!
So we'll see what happens. Anyway, I'll report on the Roseville show tomorrow night after Mass. Should be interesting. I can't spend TOO much, I've still got that Z-6 coming in as my Belated Christmas Present come January--assuming Sunset's calendar is still on schedule.
Best to all, prayers to those in need.
Tom
Tom View my layout photos! http://s299.photobucket.com/albums/mm310/TWhite-014/Rio%20Grande%20Yuba%20River%20Sub One can NEVER have too many Articulateds!
last mountain & eastern hoggerJeff: Don't give us all that baloney about A&B units.
Finally Friday, and my feet are happy!!! Maybe I can work on the layout tomorrow. Might have to hit Lowes up for some things.
Jeff, what are you going to do with the engines?
"Rust, whats not to love?"
Robby P.Jeff, what are you going to do with the engines?
Evening Gang: I got the two flats that are getting the dark colors painted. One is box car red for the Kos Lake and South Clear Fork RR. That's my road. The other is for the Nrthern Pacific and is black. Hey Sue I need to know a number for it.
I had to repair the fence I put up the other day. One of the cows got into the hay by tearing up the lower two wires. I got the wires up again all right and then decieded to ad some more fence posts. The ground is really hard so I didn't drive them as deep as normal. While I was driving the posts I managed to break the top wire. The post driver hit it and cut it on the bump on the "T" post. If it isn't one thing it's another.
After the fence incident I got the last of the old flat cars to the depot and unloaded the weed sprayer. Now I'll haul it to the shop tomorrow and strip the trucks and couplers. These will go onto one of the short gons.
Well I think that I'll head for bed.
LSWrr PC, someone needs to sit you down and explain life to you!!! You get a guitar, she gets a hot tub. NOW WHAT DO YOU THINK SHE IS GETTING AFTER you bring the motorcycle home??????? I would go get the second mortgage application now. Ok, I was just kidding PC (but don’t say I didn’t warn you, LOL!)
Awww, c'mon now, give me some credit. Her hot tub costs more then my guitar, amp, and motorcycle put together......and don't think I didn't point that out!
MIRROR .. MIRROR, DO I HEAR MIRROR .
Just kidding Jeff, that is a really great looking pair.
And now with that photo I really do believe you. LOL.
But you are going to have to renumber one of those units.
By the way, what is the name of the station that we can park out fifth wheel beside..
Time is getting close. We still don't have snow here but CN Charlie is really digging out.
Night all, will check back in from work tomorrrow.
Johnboy out..............................
The "Wobbly" wobbled tonight. Got to run seven different trains.
Good Evening! Well in 15 minutes it will Good Morning here so I better say Good Morning for those east of us.
Johnboy is right, we have been digging out but not myself as I got in a snow removal company a couple of years ago when we were away in the winter and just kept up with it. I find it a great relief as in today to come home and find the shoveling has already been done.
Tomorrow morning I'm off to the LHS to pick up a DVD they're holding for me. It's the last of the series on Canadian steam that was filmed near here in 1958. It has the sound recorded at the time so in that regard it is somewhat unique.
Didn't get that decoder figured out. I took off the shell again, checked all the wiring but can't see anything touching to cause a short. I gave up, put the boiler back on and onto the shelf it went. Think I'll do some painting this weekend as in model painting- less stressful than the electronics stuff. I have some wood fencing to put up behind the engine house.
Long week-end for me as I'm taking Monday off and Tuesday is a holiday for Remembrance Day. I'll probably play my tape on the Halifax bomber as that's what my father flew. No wonder he suffered from migranes for years afterwards.
Nighty-night!
CN Charlie
last mountain & eastern hoggerBy the way, what is the name of the station that we can park out fifth wheel beside..
Good Morning from Tipton IN !
Bill Tidler Jr.
Near a cornfield in Indiana...
Good morning,
OK, PC, I was just trying to warn you.
Well good bye Indian summer, hello winter. Temps will be on the steady decline from now on.
Jeff nice job on both of those locomotives.
Sue, I look forward to some pictures from your layout.
Good morning. It's 41 and clear. The high should be around the mid 70's and it will still be clear, a rarity in this state. I wrapped up work on the second SDP40F yesterday. I gave up trying to find suitable gears to regear the Athearn dummy trucks and modified a Proto 2000 E6 chassis to fit under the SDP40F shell. This worked well enough providing one doesn't look too closely at the trucks. They're just a little bigger than those on the other SDP40F unit but it does get it operational. Now to come up with a patch job. Today's Weather for: Sundown, LA 71446-6114 11/8/2008 Wind Chill: 41°F Humidity: 93% Dew Point: 39°F So Far Today High: 45°F Low: 41°F Rain: 0.00" Rain Rate: 0.00"/h Gust: 0mph NNE Today High: 75 Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 70s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph. Tonight Low: 45 Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 40s. North winds around 5 mph. Just working 2 for 1 on the railroad.
gear-jammer snip Terry, Does that mean that you are going ahead with the tour? You got things cleaned up? snip
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no not done cleaning up yet sue but i still have a week left
BTW when are we gonna see some pictures`of the background buildings ?
Mornin' everyone. hopefully gonna get a N/Z Walthers catalog today, and maybe a little something else. I've also decided to model fall on my next layout, just too good of time of year to pass up. I think I can do, anyone have any tricks for it? I was wondering if I could soak the woodland scenics ground foam in dyed water, then let the water dry off to sorta tone them down for a few trees.
Sawyer Berry
Clemson University c/o 2018
Building a protolanced industrial park layout
Good morning
LEST WE FORGET
twhite Snip Well, the Great Roseville Model Railroad Show starts tomorrow, and I'm headed over there and pray for me, okay? I'm the guy that's always hitting the Used Brass Table, and I need more locomotives like a hole in the head, but the last time I was there, I picked up my now Infamous "Basket Case Yellowstone" for a song, and I just KNOW there's another 'orphan' waiting for me. Luckily, I have to play Mass tomorrow evening, so I can't spend that much time over there, but it only takes a MINUTE, I've found. Snip Oh, and something happened this morning: Found out that the SPCA has a "Wegie" kitten, from a lady friend of mine that volunteers there. Little male guy. In case you don't know what a "Wegie" is, it's a Norwegian Forest Cat, which looks like a Maine Coon (only with a Scandanavian accent, LOL!) and is a pretty rare breed here in the USA right now. How a "Wegie" kitten got to the SPCA around here is really mysterious, but Lois says that the former owner swears that it is, so I'm heading down there to take a look at the little guy. Haven't told Spooky yet, and if it really IS a "Wegie", it'll be interesting to see her reaction. I know she wants a buddy (so do I) so we'll see what happens. Wierd thing, Maine Coons are also starting to show up occasionally at the SPCA, from former owners who either have moved to where they can't keep cats, or elderly folks who have to give them up. But either way, it's about time that both Spooky and I get a little guy companion. She's tired of stealing cabeese by herself, she's got to break someone else into her favorite hobby, LOL! So we'll see what happens. Anyway, I'll report on the Roseville show tomorrow night after Mass. Should be interesting. I can't spend TOO much, I've still got that Z-6 coming in as my Belated Christmas Present come January--assuming Sunset's calendar is still on schedule. Snip
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Great to see you thinking of adopting from the SPCA
So many unwanted pets out there !
As for the show i just know there wil be a spark spitting grear grinding fix me up special that will wiggle it's way past your wallet !
Good morning. I will sit back here and have a cinnamon roll with my coffee. It is stormy out and I should have my computer turned off in case we have a power outage.
Jerry, Thanks for posting the Standard Oil photo at WPF. I was close when I asked Garry. The last 3 letters are the same. My memory must be failing me. Also, if I could have gone back to the old format, I would have found it. Well, was the station a kit or did you custom it?
Howdy All....Its cloudy and much cooler here..I'll have a Root Beer Flaot please..Thank You...
Sue the station is a Walther's kit and built just as it came out of box..I don't know if they make it in HO..If I rember right it might be called Al's ?
This is another shot of it....
You all have a good one...Jerry