Good morning
gmpullman I only need a "hint" of plausability for something to be run on my layout. Such as the Coronation Scott that visited the US in 1939. Coronation_Century by Edmund, on Flickr And it was seen at the World's Fair with the Century's streamlined Hudson nearby. It traveled on several New York central and B&A lines during its tour. Regards, Ed
I only need a "hint" of plausability for something to be run on my layout. Such as the Coronation Scott that visited the US in 1939.
Coronation_Century by Edmund, on Flickr
And it was seen at the World's Fair with the Century's streamlined Hudson nearby. It traveled on several New York central and B&A lines during its tour.
Regards, Ed
Your Coronation Scot and Streamlined Hudson models sure are neat Ed. Certainly enjoy history of Scottish Heritage, especially when it has to do with Trains.
Found some interesting information and videos on the Coronation over coffee this morning. Obviously way ahead of her time, both cosmetically and function. Astonishing is the speed record of 114 mph adding to her British designers pride.
Quite Impressive engineering for that era
https://youtu.be/gpQxDSskLxQ
https://youtu.be/L57g3egUM8A
https://youtu.be/KnTbKquTFnI
Couldn't find a video of the 1939 US Tour and visit to the World's Fair. Maybe you have one.
Thanks for sharing.
TF
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Track fiddler Good morning gmpullman I only need a "hint" of plausability for something to be run on my layout. Such as the Coronation Scott that visited the US in 1939. Coronation_Century by Edmund, on Flickr And it was seen at the World's Fair with the Century's streamlined Hudson nearby. It traveled on several New York central and B&A lines during its tour. Regards, Ed Your Coronation Scot and Streamlined Hudson models sure are neat Ed. Certainly enjoy history of Scottish Heritage, especially when it has to do with Trains. Thanks for sharing. TF
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A really cool model David. Seem to remember reading the original was blue and found it interesting the crimson one had an actual mile of gold leaf on it.
Thanks for posting the World's Fair video. I'm going to check that out.
Wonder if anyone can clear this up for me. William Stanier was chief engineer of London Midland & Scottish Railway but must admit the history gets a bit confusing.
Is the Duchess of Hamilton and the Correlation Scot, one in the same, or two separate entities? Or are they just two separate names in the Coronation design.
Got some more Railway Express Agency cars. Can't find any Great Northern ones though .
They come equipped with rapido couplers and option of knuckle couplers on the side.
Was lucky enough to find one of the little springs that had flipped while installing them. That never happens and they dont give you any extra. When all's said and done, MTL couplers will be the way to go.
Track fiddler Wonder if anyone can clear this up for me. William Stanier was chief engineer of London Midland & Scottish Railway but must admit the history gets a bit confusing. Is the Duchess of Hamilton and the Correlation Scot, one in the same, or two separate entities? Or are they just two separate names in the Coronation design. TF
Hi TF. LMS Princess Coronation Class locomotives. Now named Coronation Class locomotives
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LMS_Coronation_Class
Not to be confused with (easily done) Princess Royal Class locomotives
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LMS_Princess_Royal_Class
David
I have a weakness for VIRGINIAN hoppers. I purchased these at the Medina train show earlier this month:
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Allan
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Finally got around to going through the model train boxes I brought with me from Colorado to North Carolina. Evaluating my new space, time, and money constraints I realized that I had focused too much on acquiring road engines, and not enough on small switchers. With a small shelf layout, an 0-4-0T or 0-6-0T and/or a small geared loco is all I need.
So I ended up with a Model Power Mantua Classics train set that features a modified Mantua Lil Six and 4 Mantua Civil War cars, all with knuckle couplers. A great start, with easy ability to upgrade and detail the locomotive and cars at a later date. Santa gave me better than I deserved.
Fred W
....modeling foggy coastal Oregon, where it's always 1900....
Thanks for the London Midland & Scottish Railway information David. Managed to clear up some history confusion
Nice coal cars Allan. Have had a thing for the Virginian ever since I've seen it.
The 2-6-6-6 articulated Big Steam is my favorite of three. Could very well be tops as I'll probably not find one in N scale. They're available for a pretty penny in HO though.
Was looking for the Model Power, Mantua Classics sets this morning Fred. Perhaps a more difficult find, and determined Lionel bought them out in 2018 if understanding correctly.
I've been wanting a few old school classics myself, to pull some Overton passenger cars. The 4-4-0's and 4-6-0's much to my liking are a tough find in Great Northern.
They sure are Neat!
Thanks for the shares.
Well that about wraps up the good goody thread for another year. Wanted to stop in and thank everyone for all your participation that made it a fun thread.
See ya next winter