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Show Me Something.....December 2012 edition

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Posted by kbkchooch on Saturday, December 8, 2012 8:22 AM

Remember, you said anything! Mischief

How about Hustler A&B units!!  Laugh

Yes, both powered with can motors and decoders! Big Smile

Show me another unusual engine!

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Posted by ChadLRyan on Saturday, December 8, 2012 9:01 AM

Here is an in the works GP18M I am working on.
It was a Proto 2000, with the insides milled for DCC Sound as well.

Please Show Me Another Unique Locomotive

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Posted by kbkchooch on Saturday, December 8, 2012 7:40 PM

Saving this from page 2,

Will we give unique/unusual locomotive another shot?

Rebuilt from 2 horrific wrecks, the Mt Airy & Western's #13 wears an experimental hi- vis paint scheme.

Show me a unique/unusual/odd piece of rolling stock, powered or not!

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Posted by cudaken on Saturday, December 8, 2012 8:03 PM

 Here is something you don't see every day, a BL 2

 

 Here's a real one.

 

 Think it has the same power plant as a F3 and maybe trucks. Frame was not as strong so they where not around long. But, there is still one in services, if you search U Tube you will find a link.

 So, something else odd would be great!

  Ken

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Posted by Grampys Trains on Sunday, December 9, 2012 11:30 AM

This would be odd, a NYC Hudson on PRR tracks. DJ.

Show me something funny.

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Posted by Southwest Chief on Sunday, December 9, 2012 4:08 PM

Kind of funny:

Tristan (the plush duck in the photo) was riding along on Goose #5 when it derailed.  I think he fell off and pushed the Goose over.  Not sure exactly what happened as my sister was running the Goose.  But the resulting photo is kind of funny.  It even looks like he is frowning.

Show me something else you think is funny.

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Posted by cudaken on Monday, December 10, 2012 8:15 AM

 

 Finding this shoot amussing, he must have wanted steam engine?

  Show me anything!

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Posted by jacon12 on Tuesday, December 11, 2012 5:59 AM

"Show me anything?"

Now that I've got!  Big Smile

Show me Something else!

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Posted by cudaken on Tuesday, December 11, 2012 8:04 AM

 Great shoot Jarrell!

 

 Show me anything.

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Posted by Motley on Tuesday, December 11, 2012 11:54 AM

Anything?

Here is my new turntable I just installed.

 

Show me another turntable please.... 

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Posted by howmus on Tuesday, December 11, 2012 12:42 PM

Turntable and Roundhouse at Hopewell on the SLOW.

Show me a Roundhouse.

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Posted by cudaken on Tuesday, December 11, 2012 12:44 PM

 Here you go Micheal

 

 Show me something Train Related Whistling

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Posted by howmus on Tuesday, December 11, 2012 2:05 PM

Ah, Ken...  I think I beat you by a couple minutes, sir!  So lets compromise and go for a "Train Related" Roundhouse.

Smile, Wink & GrinLaugh

73

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Posted by Motley on Tuesday, December 11, 2012 2:22 PM

cudaken

 Here you go Micheal

 

Ken, whats that on the TT bridge? I can't make out what it is? 

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Posted by CSX_road_slug on Tuesday, December 11, 2012 4:24 PM

Michael, if these old eyes don't deceive me - I'd say that is some type of snow plow.

-Ken in Maryland  (B&O modeler, former CSX modeler)

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Posted by cudaken on Tuesday, December 11, 2012 5:14 PM

 Ray that is to funny! Whistling What where the chances? Whistling

 

 OK, show me a model train wreck, or a car or engine that was in one.

 

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Posted by Geared Steam on Tuesday, December 11, 2012 5:17 PM

Motley

cudaken

 Here you go Micheal

 

Ken, whats that on the TT bridge? I can't make out what it is? 

It's a Jordon Spreader, used for snow, earth and ballast.

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Posted by Geared Steam on Tuesday, December 11, 2012 5:26 PM

cudaken

 OK, show me a model train wreck, or a car or engine that was in one.

 

Model Train Wreck

Show me a "Big Hook"

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Posted by cudaken on Tuesday, December 11, 2012 5:31 PM

 Hum, not a good choices! Bang Head Just had a nasty derailment. Had a box car come uncoupled, did not notices it. Train came back around hit them, then rammed them into a 40 car train sitting on a passing spur! SoapBox

 What caused the accident? Whistling All I did was add 6 free wheeling coal cars at the rear of the train?

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Posted by cudaken on Tuesday, December 11, 2012 5:58 PM

 Dam, yet another accident! Bang Head

 I have maybe one a month? 2 within a hour of each other, unheard of for the last 4 years! Bang Head

 Careful for what you ask for! Whistling

  Now where is that big hook?

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Posted by rdgk1se3019 on Tuesday, December 11, 2012 6:03 PM

Big hook has arrived.

Please show me something else train related.

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Posted by jacon12 on Wednesday, December 12, 2012 6:55 AM

A Southern consolidation works a business in Booger Bottom as a passenger train goes by.  A yard lead is seen in the background.

Show me something else 'train related'

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Posted by secondhandmodeler on Wednesday, December 12, 2012 10:38 AM

Something train related.

Show me an Alco diesel.

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Posted by Grampys Trains on Wednesday, December 12, 2012 12:08 PM

Alco RS3.

Show me another Alco diesel. DJ.

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Posted by BRVRR on Wednesday, December 12, 2012 12:52 PM

Looking good Grampy.

How about a couple of ALCOs from my website?

How about another ALCO hood unit?

Tags: ALCOs

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Posted by secondhandmodeler on Wednesday, December 12, 2012 7:41 PM

The only alco I have.  Some day it will be repainted for CNW.

Please show me heavyweight passenger cars.

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Posted by howmus on Wednesday, December 12, 2012 7:49 PM

OK, here's some...

Show me a bobber caboose.

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Posted by kbkchooch on Wednesday, December 12, 2012 8:18 PM

Somebody say bobber? Big Smile

Show me a "fallen flag" .

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Posted by rdgk1se3019 on Wednesday, December 12, 2012 8:42 PM

A Fallen FlagSadCrying

The Reading Co.

Please show me another "Fallen Flag"

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Posted by cudaken on Wednesday, December 12, 2012 8:51 PM

 I love Monon

 Show me another fallen flag, or a steam engine with more than 8 drive wheels.

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