Have You Found Any Good Goodies For Yourself Lately?

[SeeYou190]

I just stopped in Riverdale Trains in Atlanta, and all his Walthers Code 83 track was half price in clearance.

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I scooped all the bridge track pieces.

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-Kevin

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[rrebell]

Not a bad buy $325 is going rate without a bargin buy, got me to looking for a new purchase myself.

[oldline1]

Well, as a Father's Day present I bought myself a GEM. Yep, A GEM C&O J-3a 4-8-4 in rough shape. No box, disassembled tender & trucks, trailing & lead trucks loose, pilot and ladders loose and no motor. For a mere $150 I think I can afford a new motor and some screwdriver time and have a pretty nice engine.

oldline1 

[Eilif]

For Father's Day I ordered myself the last two cars for my IHC Rocky Mountain Rocket set,  the Sleeper and Vista Dome.

Might not all be proto, but with my ABA Mantua F7 set it's shaping up to be a pretty good looking budget consist.

[Track fiddler]

I'd buy some triple trucks from micro trains and leave that Center one out of course

TF

 

Now it's off to wxxk

[gmpullman]

Track fiddler

That sinister-looking tender is as long as the locomotive.   Good thing they don't have one of those in N scale  

You could always kit-bash one of these???

Tender_BnO_crop by Edmund, on Flickr

Look out for that first curve 

Cheers, Ed

 

[Track fiddler]

Good Morning

That Loco is bad-ass Ed.  That sinister-looking tender is as long as the locomotive.  I guess It isn't running out of energy any time too soon like we all do...... Too Cool

TF

 

Good thing they don't have one of those in N scale

[gmpullman]

Do I need another brass engine? Do I already have enough engines? Well, there's no intervention groups in my area so...

BnO_T3t by Edmund, on Flickr

 

A couple weeks ago there was a discussion here about B&O's T-3t with the l-o-n-g Vanderbilt tender. Darn that Google, if one didn't come up on eBay 

BnO_T3tender by Edmund, on Flickr

Still, that tender is a beaut! I just had to have it 

Regards, Ed

[Track fiddler]

It's nice to see everyone's finding a lot of good stuff for their layout.

I haven't been the most attentive host lately.  Saying I've been busy at work is true but not a good enough excuse, not to make a little bit of time here and there.

I got to admit I'm not real familiar with all the new electronic features available for model railroading today.  Always trying to learn.

Glad I paid attention to my Brother when I was young and know how to wire up a layout old school.

Congrats on all your good finds.

TF

[riogrande5761]

doctorwayne

 

riogrande5761

....Since Athearn has now announced the San Francisco Zephyr version of their Genesis Amtrak SDP40F's, I decided I better hunt down some appropriate Amtrak heritage passenger cars in Phase 1 and Phase 2 versions..... 

I don't know if it's suitable for your layout's timeframe, but Rapido has recently announced the D&RGW Ski Train

Wayne

I'd have to really be living under a rock to not be aware of Jason Shrons big announcement of the Ski Train.  I've settled on the 1977-1983 period to focus on, for a number of reasons including freight trains don't look right to me without cabooses.  So the I've dodged the Ski Train bullet, as cool as it is. 

But part of that annoucement include the later phase F40PH which I've been wanting a high fidelity version so I'm planning on getting at least a pair of them to pull the 1983 Amtrak California Zephyr.

The ex-NP heavyweight coaches that were used during the 1960's and right up to 1988 would be nice to see offered.  A company would only have to tool one body to do all 8 heavy weight skit train cars.  I have the P-S combine already, and the train was most often pulled by freight diesels.

[SeeYou190]

Track fiddler

Thanks again Kevin.

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You are quite welcome.

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The STRATTON AND GILLETTE has a very long history of interchanging with other railroads all across the USA.

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I am glad it is enjoyed.

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-Kevin

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[Track fiddler]

I received a Great Goody in the mail last week.  This has now become my favorite boxcar. 

I wasn't able to say before, I have a box car with significant meaning.  Now I can because I know the person that put all the time and effort into customizing this one of a kind piece of rolling stock.

Isn't She a Beauty!  ..... a one-of-a-kind Treasure of mine.

Thanks again Kevin.

 

John

[mbinsewi]

Midwest Northern R.R

(Again, I hope the link shows up)

Links are a copy & paste thing, only before you paste, click on the little chain thing on the tool bar, and paste onto that, then click the "OK" button.

Mike.

[rrebell]

Midwest Northern R.R

Well, I like to play with trains, and electronics! I recently found a $42 Variac, or variable output transformer.

 

(I hope the link shows up)

I'm still debating on whether or not to buy it, but if I want to make my Christmas tree brighter, then this is a good Idea!

 

OK OK, I'm also debating on whether or not to begin International Modeling, starting with the British Rail Class 66.

I found a N Scale Bardon Aggregates Class 66 on eBay for $93, DCC Ready.

 

(Again, I hope the link shows up)

If I were to list all of the things I found, this would take almost a year.

 

That is true but we should keep it to things we bought. I also bought 4 sound decoders and a case of speakers pluss a couple low end decoders and other electronic stuff like crossing controls and bells for $50, all brand new, also included a bunch of pc  boards.

[Midwest Northern R.R]

Well, I like to play with trains, and electronics! I recently found a $42 Variac, or variable output transformer.

 

(I hope the link shows up)

I'm still debating on whether or not to buy it, but if I want to make my Christmas tree brighter, then this is a good Idea!

 

OK OK, I'm also debating on whether or not to begin International Modeling, starting with the British Rail Class 66.

I found a N Scale Bardon Aggregates Class 66 on eBay for $93, DCC Ready.

 

(Again, I hope the link shows up)

If I were to list all of the things I found, this would take almost a year.

[SPSOT fan]

I may have mentioned this on other threads, but I recently found a nicely built and detailed P2K mathers stock car kit (that was built by a previous owner) for less than $10. Pretty good considering ready to run cars of similar detail go for over $30 today!

[doctorwayne]

riogrande5761

....Since Athearn has now announced the San Francisco Zephyr version of their Genesis Amtrak SDP40F's, I decided I better hunt down some appropriate Amtrak heritage passenger cars in Phase 1 and Phase 2 versions.....

I don't know if it's suitable for your layout's timeframe, but Rapido has recently announced the D&RGW Ski Train

Wayne

[Safety Valve]

I Just got a HOn30 Wiseman Model Services static C-16 kit in two days ago! i'm very excited to start working on it. I may convert mine to run on N gauge track

[rrebell]

OK, just got a goodie I think. Just starting into DCC and get a Zephyr Xtra with a wifi hook up and a MTH GP35 with proto 3 sound and remote couplers for $200, what you think.

[riogrande5761]

During the last month I picked up the last 4 numbers of the Arrowhead D&RGW 3-bay "committee designed coal cars.

Also found an OOP Tangent NP "Lowey green" baby hi-cube applicance box car.

Since Athearn has now announced the San Francisco Zephyr version of their Genesis Amtrak SDP40F's, I decided I better hunt down some appropriate Amtrak heritage passenger cars in Phase 1 and Phase 2 versions.  I rode it twice in the mid-1970's and have always wanted to model this train.

Here are the Amtrak passenger cars  I have found so far:

-Walthers 73' Budd baggage - Phase 2
-Walthers 73' P-S baggage - phase 1
-Walthers AC&F baggage dorm - Phase 1
-Walthers P-S 6-6-4 sleeper - Phase 1
-Walthers AC&F 44 seat coach - Phase 1
-Walthers Budd lounge - Phase 1 and Phase 2
-Walthers Budd grill diner - Phase 1
-Walthers P-S 12 double bedroom sleeper - Phase 1
-Walthers Budd 10-6 sleeper - Phase 1
-BLI ex-CZ Budd 6-5 sleeper - Phase 1
-BLI ex-CZ Budd 10-6 sleeper - Phase 1

It will be next year before the Genesis SFZ SDP40F's are out so I'll have time to hunt down a couple more appropriate coachs.  

 

[gmpullman]

I've been slowly sorting through my freight car roster and "weeding out" or upgrading cars as I find them. A while back I bought a Trix B&O Time-Saver Service box car just to see what they were like.

Turns out they are very nicely detailed with freestanding ladders and grabs, see-through roofwalks and nice brake rigging and trucks.

Only drawback are the NEM couplers mounted on "wishbone" pivots. I have a method for filling in the die-cast floor and mounting a Kadee box and coupler on these underframes.

Trix_PS1 by Edmund, on Flickr

Trix_PS1e by Edmund, on Flickr

I bought a set of three PRR box cars from a seller in Germany. When the cars arrived I discovered that the die-cast floors had suffered zinc rot! The seller refunded my total purchase price and told me to keep the cars. 

Trix1 by Edmund, on Flickr

I replaced the underframes on these cars with nearly identical underframes I had on hand from some MTH box cars. Worked out perfectly 

Trix_MTH_PS1b by Edmund, on Flickr

As you can see, the MTH underframes are beautifully detailed, the carbodies (Bessemer & Burlington) not so much, BlueBox equivalent. 

Recently I found a Florida seller offering a lot of six Trix cars. No one else bid and I got the six cars for under $45 including shipping. Seven-fifty a car? Deal!

Trix_HO1 by Edmund, on Flickr

Happy Shopping! Ed

[Track fiddler]

I'm sorry Mel,  I was very hopeful I could help.  Hearing what you just said,  I'm more sorry with the realization that I can't.  I will put you in my prayers.

John

[RR_Mel]

Thanks TF

 

My problems are caused from a fall off of a communications tower back in 1965.  Arthritis has set in to the broken parts and not much helps.  Thanks for thinking about my pain!

 

 

Mel

 

 

My Model Railroad   

http://melvineperry.blogspot.com/

 

Bakersfield, California

 

I'm beginning to realize that aging is not for wimps.

 

[Track fiddler]

Kevin it really looks like you made out on those WS figures,  what a steal.

If I know you.... will you will be touching up and repainting those.  Well hmmm how did I know that?

ATSFGuy  I really like the Johnny lightning stuff,  your post really takes me back.  I had a lot of that stuff in the 70s.  I wonder what ever happened to them.  I'm glad you could find some.

RR Mel  I'm glad you found something that makes your wiring easier.  I definitely like easier.

I'm going to go 

I read a while ago,  your back is giving you a lot of problems.  I would like to share something with you if I could Mel. 

After 36 years in the construction business, my back being a problem for a lot of years was nothing new.

Besides physical abuse,  dehydration has a lot to do with the underlying factors.  As we get older we do not have the thirst and do not drink enough water in a day.  Coffee, tea, beers,  whatever.... does not help this dehydration factor that somehow progresses.  Sometimes we never catch up.

When dehydrated your body actually draws fluid from your spinal column to re-direct it where it is needed.

What helped me immensely, about a year ago.  I started drinking Pedialyte three times a week.  My back pain has gone from painful to somewhat unrecognizable anymore.  Sometimes I have an occasional flare up and then I just drink another Pedialyte.  

Check it out Mel.... it won't hurt.  I just hope it can work for you, like it worked for me.

TF

 

Back on subject.  I haven't got anything new lately  it's still fun seeing somebody else getting new things though

[RR_Mel]

I made a good find last week on eBay, 100’ roll of 28 AWG 50 conductor ribbon cable for $25 delivered.  Using ribbon cable really helps to keep spaghetti wiring under my layout to a minimum. The wires can be separated into any number of conductors and you can write the use on the flat cable with a Sharpie.   

 

 

Mel

 

 

My Model Railroad   

http://melvineperry.blogspot.com/

 

Bakersfield, California

 

I'm beginning to realize that aging is not for wimps.

 

[ATSFGuy]

I found some more items on evilbay;

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Johnny Lightning 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air Classic Gold Release 1 1998

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Johnny Lightning 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air Classic Gold Release 3 1998

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HO Scale Red Caboose Boxcar Wooden  Airbrake 27 (T&P had cabooses like this)

I call these "Homebuilt Cabooses" since they appear to have been converted from a boxcar.

 

 

 

 

 

[Safety Valve]

I've recently gotten (some have not arrived in the mail yet!) a Bachmann F9 a Model Power 40' Santa Fe Boxcar and a ConCor Grain Hopper, (the latter 3 are N scale) boguht at a Hobby Shop in my area plus I am getting a few Tri-ang items in the mail, coming from the UK a Tri-ang Hornby R.159 Double eneded Victorian Railways Diesel in shabby condition completly re-painted by the previous owner, an observation car and a caboose (Also by Tri-ang, but before they bought out Hornby Dublo) from the 1950s... 

Safety valve - Modeling "The Anywhere Railroad in any Scale at Any Time" (both Real and Fictional) in Pennsylvania since 2018

[SeeYou190]

I really got lucky with this one.

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On eBay I found a guy selling "12 Woodland Scenics Figures", but his picture only showed one pack of figures. The text description said there were twelve packs of figures.

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No one bid, so I bid 9.99 and won the auction with 5.00 shipping.

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When they arrived, it was 12 unopened packs of figures, all for 15.00 total. This was a good score.

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-Kevin

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[Track fiddler]

Good Morning

I had fun at the train show yesterday.  Looks like you found some nice scores rrebell and irishRR.

Dave   I had a similar find.  A Micro-Trains Empire Builder 83' heavyweight 5 car set with an 83-foot Glacier add-on.  All body mount couplers

Not a very good picture, the plastic cover is cloudy, brand-new though.  I also found a sister DWP with different numbers.  These are hard to find,  I've been looking a long time. I really like the American Transit car and I found a DMIR for my grain elevator.

Thanks for looking.    TF

 

Oops   I need to learn my Hopper discharge gates.  After researching a little bit, maybe only 4 Bay Hoppers were used for grain.

[steemtrayn]

At a train show last week I bought a great Northern Empire Builder set. 12 cars (Walthers) and an A-B-A set of F units (Intermountain) for $185. Also got a Walthers 130 ft. turntable for $80.