Get anything new?

[Boston&Maine]

I was just curious if anyone around here has bought some new train stuff for their collections or layouts... Spill it now, hehehe :smilie_daumenpos:

[shaygetz]

Sorry, I haven't bought anything new in eons...I prefer box lots, yard sales and flea markets for my hobby shopping.

[Lownen]

I just ordered the Thomas, James, Henry and Percy trains from Plaza Japan (http://stores.ebay.com/Plaza-Japan_Thomas-the-Tank-Engine_W0QQcolZ4QQdirZ1QQfsubZ15QQftidZ2QQtZkm). I don't have it yet, it's still on its way from Japan.

Our friend Josh carries all the B'mann HO scale Thomas, but not the N scale Tomix. In a way I'm not surprised. Very few American suppliers import Tomix, and I don't know of any who actually have Thomas in stock at the moment.

[sptrains.com]

I just ordered in 4 LED lighting kits for the heighvyweight cars that I have. I'm looking forward to putting them in, and since their battery powered, I didn't have to worry about swapping out trucks with electrical pick ups. I'll post pictures once I have them in place.

[Lownen]

My Thomas trains came today. Man that was fast for stuff shipped from Japan.

[Boston&Maine]

My Thomas trains came today. Man that was fast for stuff shipped from Japan.

Good, now the next step is for you to post up pictures of everything for all of us to see, or else :knock_teeth_out:

Just kidding of course ;)

[Boston&Maine]

So with the revenue I got from selling a couple items on eBay I bought another Lionel Standard O boxcar... As you can see, I made an offer and it was accepted... How was my offer though? Like I did not want to low ball him, but do you think it was still to high? LOL, the MSRP is $70 on that piece :cool:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&item=350054556279

[sptrains.com]

Congrats, looks like a fair offer to me. I'm just laying the groundwork for a 80' x 280' garden railroad. :)

[Boston&Maine]

I'm just laying the groundwork for a 80' x 280' garden railroad. :)

Please tell me that the railroad near your house will be in the background of the outdoor layout http://www.contour.org/ceg-vb/images/smilies/ubb/drool.gif

[Chessie6459]

The other day I received some decals for a steam engine and a gondola. Hope to be putting them on here soon.

[Grain Box]

My uncle brought me some stuff last weekend, A CP F-M Train Master and Really highly Detailed Cargill Tank car.

[smokey]

I recently got some #4 and #6 switches and a couple girders.

I'm trying to get rid of all the snap switches excpt for maybe a few in the yard, and I'm trying to make it all #6s on the mains to run whatever I want.

Enough of these 4-axle babies :laugh:

[smokey]

I won this (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=190218938766&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT&ih=009) today. Not a bad price.

I've been watching this (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=140229280071&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT&ih=004), but I can already see it's gonna be outta my range :rippedhand:. Ehh, good for the seller. I'm a cheap bastid :D

[Boston&Maine]

I've been watching this (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=140229280071&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT&ih=004), but I can already see it's gonna be outta my range :rippedhand:. Ehh, good for the seller. I'm a cheap bastid :D

Wow, that is very nice... I say go for it! ;)

[smokey]

Wow, that is very nice... I say go for it! ;)

He can custom build them to suit, if anyone's interested :thumbsup:

[Boston&Maine]

He can custom build them to suit, if anyone's interested :thumbsup:

I am not one to put my money where my mouth is; I am a cheapskate too :welcome:

[Boston&Maine]

So with the revenue I got from selling a couple items on eBay I bought another Lionel Standard O boxcar...

This finally came in yesterday... It is just like my other MTH Premier UP 50' double door boxcar, except much more detailed, LOL... It is so cool being able to open up the end doors on this car :cool:

[Boston&Maine]

Wow, I have not bought anything related to trains for almost four months; I think I am going through withdrawal, LOL... Anyone else come across any good deals lately?

[shaygetz]

All for the price of postage...and there's still another box on the way...:thumbsup:

http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p96/1shaygetz/boxlot.jpg

[Boston&Maine]

All for the price of postage...and there's still another box on the way...:thumbsup:

Holy cow, that is just amazing! Where on earth do you find all of these great deals; share or ban :p

[shaygetz]

Holy cow, that is just amazing! Where on earth do you find all of these great deals; share or ban :p

Connections man, connections.:rolleyes::D I've got yard salers that cruise the country for me and give me a ring whenever they come across deals like this. These were found in a barn hayloft in Maryland and were free for the asking. Some nice pieces include a Black & Decker box car, a Campbell's Soup caboose and a Tyco auto rack with the hard to find Camaro load.

[B.C.RAIL]

:eek:Free!!, now thats what I call a steal, I mean a deal..lol:cool: I got some new stuff, nothing speacial, I need to take pics. Right now I need to buy a digital camera..like soon. Cause I don't think my mom is liking me borrowing it all the time:D:laugh: Plus I can Railfan and make videos and post them on youtube:D

[tworail]

Hmm, let see .. :D

Some vintage Marklin stuff, a couple sets and a some track and switches, since I was contemplating building a small analog layout.

Also scored some pieces missing from my LGB collection including a 2046 Furka Oberalp rack loco (been looking for one of these for quite a while now), a 3070 Deutsche Bundesbahn coach to replace the one I got a while ago from eBay that had a mouse living in it at some point and wrecked it, as well as a 3163 Zillertalbahn coach to complement the 3164 I have.

I'll post some pics soon!

[Boston&Maine]

a 3070 Deutsche Bundesbahn coach to replace the one I got a while ago from eBay that had a mouse living in it at some point and wrecked it

Hahaha, I remeber you posting about this... Glad to see you got a better one :)

[shaygetz]

I'll post some pics soon!

You are hereby sentenced to thirty daze playing with a Brio trains playset while listening to "Britney Spears Sings Boxcar Willy" at double speed...

Pics, man, pics...:D:D:D

[Boston&Maine]

You are hereby sentenced to thirty daze playing with a Brio trains playset

Hey, I still have some Brio from when I was a kid... Want some pictures of that? :D

[B.C.RAIL]

I just got some used train stuff yesterday at work!! I will post pics on wednesday.

[fsm1000]

I got a digitrax Super Chief :D Other then that not much:rolleyes::cool:;)

[fsm1000]

Oh yeah, and started a new layout too :D

[Boston&Maine]

I got a digitrax Super Chief :D Other then that not much:rolleyes::cool:;)

Super Chiefs rock; I love that warbonnet paint scheme Santa Fe had :smilie_daumenpos:

[fsm1000]

Super Chiefs rock; I love that warbonnet paint scheme Santa Fe had :smilie_daumenpos:

um er welllllll it is not THAT Super chief LOL. It is the DCC controller for a company called Digitrax.

Here is a link to what I have
http://www.digitrax.com/prd_sc_set.php

I hope that clears things up for you :)

And yes I like Santa fes Chief too [the F unit one] :D

[Boston&Maine]

um er welllllll it is not THAT Super chief LOL. It is the DCC controller for a company called Digitrax.

LOL, oops :o

[fsm1000]

Bob gee ok that's twice you inserted your foot in your mouth on my forums LOL. You are running out of feet guy ;) LOL

[B.C.RAIL]

!!!OK I got some new stuff...well it's old but new to me :D I was at work one day and a regular customer came to me with a box of old railroad stuff from a garage sale he was at. I posted a bunch of pics in the photo gallery. I was suppose to post the pics yesterday but had to get use to my new camera :D

[Boston&Maine]

That looks like a good bunch of locomotives you picked up BC Rail... That big rig in the background caught my eye... Is it a Kenworth or Peterbilt, or something else? LOL :)

[B.C.RAIL]

Yes all the locos work with some maintence needed. The truck in the back.. I don't know what it is..It is remote-controlled..It was made by a brand called Ruff 'n' Tuff..cheap plastic too..

[Boston&Maine]

Can you say SNIPED? :D

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&item=300277502558


motiveloco( 36) US $25.55 Dec-07-08 19:24:08 PST
i***n( 0 ) US $25.00 Dec-07-08 18:16:48 PST
i***f( 4 ) US $19.00 Dec-07-08 19:22:44 PST
i***f( 4 ) US $17.00 Dec-07-08 19:21:41 PST
i***f( 4 ) US $15.01 Dec-07-08 19:20:07 PST
s***r( 633) US $10.01 Dec-07-08 15:22:17 PST

[T-Man]

Sniping well there's pros and cons. For one they drive up the price. you can prevent it. I keep a high ceiling on a wanted item. The last second guy never bids enough. One item i saved by 18 cents.If an item is underpriced I bid with a few minutes left to feel out the ceiling. I sometimes bid on no bid items and let it ride. Those tend to get sniped but I won't pay more. Trains are never scarce on ebay. Too bad you don't know the bidders that tells you a lot. The low number guys always overbid. I tend to shy away from those. Because of the large number of items they do peak close to the end anyway. Congrats on the item!

[Boston&Maine]

Yea, I have my ceilings with sniping as well... The $25.55 was the highest I wanted to go... I just like to bid at the last minute rather than putting in a high-bid earlier on...

[stationmaster]

I just reserved my 20th Century Limited with Walthers.

[Boston&Maine]

I just picked up a couple more cars including this Santa Fe wood chip hopper car... I bought everything from the same guy, and when I was looking through his completed listings I noticed that this car did not sell (from like a week ago)... I sent him a message with an offer and he was nice enough to relist it for me with a Buy It Now price of my offer :thumbsup:

http://i18.ebayimg.com/06/i/001/1a/2b/cb6c_1.JPG

[tworail]

Sharp loooking car B&M.

[Boston&Maine]

Sharp loooking car B&M.

Thanks, I like it... A few years ago my local hobby shop had one of these but I did not buy it, something I always regretted... I love the big cars like these :)

[Boston&Maine]

I got my cars in the mail today... The guy transposed my PO Box number, but luckily the Post Office sorted everything out and I am glad that someone else did not make off with my trains! :eek:

The seller also said they were "new in original box" and rated them a C-9... Well, from looking at the trucks it looks like they did go around the tracks a few times... They were not damaged or anything, so they must have been handled by a responsible modeler... I figured it was not worth my time to complain since I will end up running them someday... Still though, to me new is new and used is used, period :rolleyes:

---------------

So did anyone get anything for Christmas? I just ask for money and then buy the trains of my choice :lol_hitting:

[B.C.RAIL]

Ah very nice B&M!

[tworail]

Don't bother complaining... Unless you are positive the item is brand new, it's just not worth it, I have now held my tongue quite a few times in eBay land... Sad to say, but expect that at least someone tested the trains out before you did :)

Hard to tell on certain models though.. Alot of my 'nicer' LGB passenger coaches have steel wheels and it's impossible to tell if they have been on the tracks before.

[stationmaster]

WAAAAA-HOOOOOO!!!!!! Just got a replacement for my Rivarossi 2-8-8-2 NW Mallet!!!! I have to post on the Classifieds that I no longer need another. I'd take one if the price is right though.

$79 on EBAY!!!! It is an older model, having more cast parts where my original had plastic parts. I did snipe though. Feel bad about that, but I've recovered.

My original was my Dad's(passed in July,1999). I had loaned it to a rail modeling club to pull a 100-car coal load for a local show. When I opened it a few weeks after it was returned, I found that it must have hit the floor. Drivers bent, frame cracked.....And no one knew what happened. Imagine that!!! I'll probably still have the original repaired, if I can find someone that can do that. I heard of a place in, or near Cincinnati, but can't find any info on it. Anyone have any recommendations please forward them to me.

The engines have different road numbers, might be neat to have (2)100-car consists running at the same time. I definitely have enough coal cars to make that happen. I could actually use one of my decopods(10-wheelers) I'd have to set up the whole layout in order to be able to have THAT many cars on the layout all at once.

I may just build a display for Dad's old Mallet, with a few of coal cars and a 'boose. I'd hate to break it again if I ever get it fixed. Accident do happen. Seems such a waste not to run it though. Dad would want it rolling on the rails, I'm sure.

I received for Christmas some passenger cars to finish my Wabash, Monon, and Pere Marquette trains. The Pere Marquette will need a more applicable engine as the train is now being headed by a Berkshire, normally a high speed freight loco. Looking for an E-8, F-7, or a newer steam engine to pull it. The Wabash has a set of E-8 A/B's. The Monon is towed by a set of F-7, A/B's. I also have a set of Alco PA/B for the Monon and the Nickel Plate.

The Conductor(my better half) went to a lot of trouble locating a couple of the cars. She can be a sweetheart sometimes. And she is the "chief scenic designer" on the layout, a good thing to have around.

[B.C.RAIL]

Wow! nice catch! Ya it's weird how people don't know what happen to your stuff..eh..lol

[stationmaster]

I'm not "loaning" anything unless I am participating. Live and learn.

I haven't received the engine yet, it "in the mail". I hope that it is up to its description and my expectations. A great "add" to the collection if it's anywhere close.

I have the decoder plug and speaker sitting on top of the "tool box". The soldering iron is at the ready too. I am just installing a decoder plug and will use the decoder from the "busted" Mallet until I can order another decoder. I can't remember where I got the sound chip for the Mallet. Gotta dig that up. I do know that it was rather salty, but DOES SOUND GOOD. Mallets and other compounds sound so much different from other engines.

[B.C.RAIL]

Ya, I wouldn't loan any of my engines to a club. And i feel a bit embarrased to ask this but what is a the mallet?...

[stationmaster]

A compound steam engine. Similar to the UP's Big Boys. Here is a link: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2-8-8-2

[B.C.RAIL]

Ah I see, thanks for the link. :)

[arthur]

Ordered the silverado/virgina truckee set g scale will be here friday hopefully

[B.C.RAIL]

Nice..would like to see some pics..:p

[stationmaster]

Ordered the silverado/virgina truckee set g scale will be here friday hopefully


Last piece of G-scale I bought was about three years ago. I bought a Shay and it was $ALTY.....Think I'll stay with HO. A friend has the units you are anticipating. Nice little, figuratively speaking, set up.

[fsm1000]

Ya, I wouldn't loan any of my engines to a club. And i feel a bit embarrased to ask this but what is a the mallet?...

These might help.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mallet_locomotive

http://loggingmallets.railfan.net/

http://www.american-rails.com/mallet-type.html

Hope it helps
:D

[B.C.RAIL]

Thank you Stephen. :)

[stationmaster]

It showed up today in the mail. I haven't opened it yet. Feels like Christmas.

[B.C.RAIL]

Sweeet!!...I bet U can't wait..eh..lol

[B.C.RAIL]

I got some new stuff today.
I bought a Campbell's soup company train collection, Limited Edition. They are "Life-Like" models..in HO.
It says 1982 on the side of the engine. I'm woundering if these we're made in 1982...:confused:
http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll288/ColinREV/trains/IMGP0451.jpg
They appear to be in perfect condition..not even a speck of dust... They we're not in a box..just in a display case in the store..
I have more photos of them also..

[stationmaster]

Many collectibles, such as your train, are dated as yours is. I have statues of wildlife that are dated on the bottom. I also have a limited edition circus train by Bachman, from 1978, that the engine is numbered 1978.

[B.C.RAIL]

Ah very cool then!! And I noticed the motor is located in the front of the engine..:eek:..just like my alco's

[stationmaster]

Ah very cool then!! And I noticed the motor is located in the front of the engine..:eek:..just like my alco's

....and my car. :laugh:

[B.C.RAIL]

ahahhaha LOL :D

[arthur]

Set is from 1982. I grew up on a tomato farm in Southern New Jersy. That set was from 1982. Campbel Soups in Camden New Jersey , Camden Yards a penn rr swich area had one there

[B.C.RAIL]

Cool! :)

[arthur]

picture

[B.C.RAIL]

Cool..hmmmm..I wounder how many of these sets we're made..

[arthur]

It was a pretty poplar set back in the 80's in the philadelphia, new jersey area

[stationmaster]

Look on the engine or the cars, it may say #? of #?. That would give you a pretty good clue. Many collectibles are marked that way. Usually found on the bottom.

[Southern]

http://www.modeltrainforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=159&stc=1&d=1230829540

This is one of the cars that survived my childhood.

John

[Southern]

I got 3 new car for Christmas. Two box and one covered hopper. Yes, they are all southern railway.

http://www.modeltrainforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=160&stc=1&d=1230833386

[stationmaster]

The Mallet is awesome!!!! Haven't run it yet. Got to install the decoder. I may let my enthusiasm get the best of me and hook up 50 cars and run it analog for a couple of laps. Whatcha think?

[Southern]

The Mallet is awesome!!!! Haven't run it yet. Got to install the decoder. I may let my enthusiasm get the best of me and hook up 50 cars and run it analog for a couple of laps. Whatcha think?

I say run it. and run it now!

[stationmaster]

Gotta get off here, eat lunch,.... I've sat here all morning with it in front of me on the computer desk. I'll quit working here in a bit and give it a spin. I might try 100 coal cars just to see if it's as strong as the broken one. The old one pulled 203 cars on a 3% grade. I've NEVER seen any engine do that. Single headed. A real horse.

[Southern]

what brand is it?

[stationmaster]

Rivaraossi., from the '70's. The broken one is from the late '80's-early '90's. And it was a real horse!! I am hoping to get the busted one fixed. I think it hit the floor while on loan to a train club for a big show.

I am really partial to the steam engines. I've got some really good diesels, a bunch of Proto 2000 E-7's and 8's, and some pretty healthy F's and but they can't pull the number of cars my steam engines can. Even the Proto 2000 and Spectrum Dash-9's can't stand up.

[B.C.RAIL]

This is one of the cars that survived my childhood.


That is a really nice car! And I like the bridge too..hehe

[Southern]

Thanks. I just finished making the bridge. It's still on the work bench wanting to get some more paint.

[stationmaster]

The Mallet runs!!! It's not the horse that it's counterpart is, wheels started slipping at 139 cars. I'll have to add some traction wheels. Operation was a bit jerky but, it hasn't been run in awhile and could use a good cleaning. The more it ran the better it was.

[arthur]

Well i recieved my new (g ) virginia truckee set. Temp. Set up.going to work into one of my layouts a mix of ho--g--o27.

[Boston&Maine]

Attached Images 12Genoa-m.jpg (18.1 KB, 0 views)

That is one big G scale train! :eek:

LOL :D

[arthur]

Virginia truckee line

[stationmaster]

My buddy has a third car. Maybe he bought a second coach.

[B.C.RAIL]

Look on the engine or the cars, it may say #? of #?. That would give you a pretty good clue. Many collectibles are marked that way. Usually found on the bottom.

I found a number..not sure it is it...
http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll288/ColinREV/trains/IMGP0458.jpg

[Boston&Maine]

I picked up a UP tank car the other day... It was the first time that I did not snipe an item that I won on eBay ;)

[stationmaster]

I picked up a UP tank car the other day... It was the first time that I did not snipe an item that I won on eBay ;)

Kudos. Sometimes one gets lucky. But, I have a hard time picturing you at the keyboard in camo........:lol_hitting:

[Boston&Maine]

Item Specifics - Grading (Model RR, Trains)
Grading: C-9 Factory New-Brand New

Type : Flatcar with Trailers
Scale : 0 SCALE

Brand : MTH
Transportation Type : Railroad & Trains

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MTH Premier 20-98107 Union Pacific Flatcar w/ Trailers - NEVER RUN!

You are viewing an MTH Premier 20-98107 Union Pacific Flatcar w/ 20' Trailers. It is in EXCELLENT NEVER RUN - NEVER out of the box condition.

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http://i519.photobucket.com/albums/u353/TheBMRR/Flatcar_1.jpg

http://i519.photobucket.com/albums/u353/TheBMRR/Flatcar_2.jpg

It looks like it was dropped since the crack and dented corner are on the same corner of the piece of rolling stock :mad:

[stationmaster]

Whoa!!! I'd return it.

[Boston&Maine]

Whoa!!! I'd return it.

I thought about that... I payed $25 plus $10 shipping for it, and then there would be another $10 fee to ship it back to him bringing the total to $45... Then I would get the $25 back that I payed for the actual item putting me at a loss of $20 ($45 - $25)... I could list it on eBay (with proper disclosure) and if it sells for $20 then I would only be out $15 ($35 - $20)...

I will see what his response is first :rolleyes: :mad:

[stationmaster]

File a claim with PayPal. I've done that on a few occasions. I actually got a pair of Bose 901, series II's and a pair of Bose 301, series II's for free. The foam rings and the foam covers were damaged. They were advertised as in excellent shape with no damage, .... I was willing to send them back on their dime. You've got the pics...Don't need much else.

Maybe the seller will give you a full refund, sans shipping and you keep the cars. Worth a try. Doesn't cost a thing. Just leave negative feedbck and the buyer will come up for air. But, I'd contact the seller first and give them a chance to settle the dispute.

The process really works. Just stand your ground.

[shaygetz]

Sorry to hear that. If it's any consolation, I had three locos I was trying to sell that were NIB---or so I thought. When they didn't sell, I took them home and forgot about them 'til next swap meet. When that came around, on a whim, I took them out of the box to give them a closer look. On the blind side of 2 locos were tiny cracks in the same corner that I would not have seen had I left them in the box. The other have a split clevis on the drive. I'd have looked awful bad had I sold them. Don't know what caused all that as they were NIB but I'm glad they didn't sell the first go 'round.

[Boston&Maine]

I thought about that possibility too... IMO though, if the package is not sealed (like most train cars) then it should be inspected first, just to be 100% sure... If this is the case hopefully he will insist on me returning it...

[stationmaster]

I thought about that possibility too... IMO though, if the package is not sealed (like most train cars) then it should be inspected first, just to be 100% sure... If this is the case hopefully he will insist on me returning it...

I agree with that. Hidden damage can happen anytime. But, one should inspect the package and contents if possible.

Stand your ground on your issue. Don't let him take you. No seller on ebay wants negs.

[Boston&Maine]

No seller on ebay wants negs.

Mmm, especially when they have a 100% feedback rating ;)

[Southern]

E-bayer 100% rating for me.

I sold a "lot" of train stuff that I listed as Junk, parts.

The rating from the buyer was " better than expected". dang! I should have done a better job listing.

[stationmaster]

E-bayer 100% rating for me.

I sold a "lot" of train stuff that I listed as Junk, parts.

The rating from the buyer was " better than expected". dang! I should have done a better job listing.

Or asked for more money....lol

[Boston&Maine]

Well, he claimed that he truely never took it out of the box and is going to reimburse me full shipping charges, so it is going back in the mail today :)

[T-Man]

I was going to say crazy glue it. After you have kids the cars will all look the same.LOL
I paid 30 for my used B&M 6464. 25 new is cheep.
It was worth it just to see the be careful next to the crack!:D

[stationmaster]

Well, he claimed that he truely never took it out of the box and is going to reimburse me full shipping charges, so it is going back in the mail today :)

Woo-hoo!!!! And the winner is..... Good job. Lesson learned I'd guess. An "A" for the day.

[Boston&Maine]

After you have kids the cars will all look the same.

Either one, I am not going to have kids, or two, they will never see my model train set and I will build them their own... I am too OCD; my trains must be perfect :o

[shaygetz]

Either one, I am not going to have kids, or two, they will never see my model train set and I will build them their own... I am too OCD; my trains must be perfect :o

Oh dude...you ain't lived until you've heard a tiny little voice say, "Uh oh.", from the vicinity of your layout...:D:D:D

[Chiefmcfuz]

http://www.modeltrainforum.com/gallery/files/9/8/2/dsc_0059a.jpg
http://www.modeltrainforum.com/gallery/files/9/8/2/dsc_0055a.jpg
http://www.modeltrainforum.com/gallery/files/9/8/2/dsc_0054a.jpg
http://www.modeltrainforum.com/gallery/files/9/8/2/dsc_0052a.jpg
http://www.modeltrainforum.com/gallery/files/9/8/2/dsc_0051a.jpg
http://www.modeltrainforum.com/gallery/files/9/8/2/dsc_0048a.jpg
http://www.modeltrainforum.com/gallery/files/9/8/2/dsc_0047a.jpg

Just got these from ebay. Pennsy stuff.

[stationmaster]

Sweet!

[T-Man]

I bought the odd duck of Lionel today. The 520 electric, actually 2 but one is missing a shell.CTT mag listed it as a top ten worst mainly it didn't fit into their design as an interesting engine. It is very simple and was affordable for it's time. I couldn't resist and have bee 520 crazy since the article. I plan to do a clean up demo on it. Will post a pic of the duckling soon.I have to look for another 520 shell now.Among my other projects.

Nice pic's CHIEF!!!!


http://www.modeltrainforum.com/gallery/files/3/5/2/uglyduck.jpg

The dealer said it ran. It did an, inch. Both motors are working now. No pantograph on top.
That top looks familiar. Where have I seen it before?



http://www.modeltrainforum.com/gallery/files/3/5/2/madduck.jpg
Anti aircraft always looked better than a pantograph.

[Southern]

I am in trouble now. A very good Friend has given me, on long term loan, an air brush to use. Now I just have to clean it and learn how to work it.

http://www.modeltrainforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=206&stc=1&d=1232254779

So what do y'all think? I am going to need help with this thing.

[stationmaster]

Get a piece of plywood about 18" square. Practice with it. You'll be a pro in a week.

[Southern]

Get a piece of plywood about 18" square. Practice with it. You'll be a pro in a week.


Hum... The work beach is plywood. The good news is that all of the directions are with it.

[Southern]

Anti aircraft :eek: always looked better than a pantograph.


As a private pilot, I don't like it.

Other than that AA thing it looks great. put the pantograph so the airplanes will be safe.

[Boston&Maine]

I sniped two items tonight, one by $0.12 and the other by $0.05! Nothing puts a smile on my face like that does ;)

This is the ends of my funds for now though, LOL :(

[stationmaster]

I sniped two items tonight, one by $0.12 and the other by $0.05! Nothing puts a smile on my face like that does ;)

This is the ends of my funds for now though, LOL :(

What did you get, ya ol' sniper?

[Boston&Maine]

My first piece of Atlas rolling stock (see O scale thread) and an MTH stock car from a UP merger set...

[B.C.RAIL]

I picked up some used assortment of train stuff. Mostly Lionel and Tyco and a couple Lima. Some of it needs parts..

http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll288/ColinREV/trains/IMGP0572.jpg
Lionel GP7 and Caboose

http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll288/ColinREV/trains/IMGP0555.jpg
A Tyco 2-8-0 Consilidation...?

A couple days later I went to the local hobby shop and picked up some new rolling stock and loco..Turned out to be a dummy.:ohwell: Guess who the dummy is now..eh. But I'll buy the running one next time.:p

http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll288/ColinREV/trains/IMGP0681.jpg
A Life-Like Alco FPA-2

I got more photos at my photobucket:
http://s291.photobucket.com/albums/ll288/ColinREV/trains/

[stationmaster]

Nice Alco PA.

Bob

[Southern]

Yep I got someting new.

http://www.modeltrainforum.com/gallery/files/7/5/8/saturday_night_out_on_the_town_010.jpg

I posted a pic in the gallery. I got this great running engine from Stationmaster.

[B.C.RAIL]

Kudos. :) What is it? ..like Kato..Life-like..
It looks like a GP38..

Cheers, Colin.

[stationmaster]

An Athearn. Pulls like an Atlas though. Glad you like it, John. Looks like it found a good home.

Bob

[T-Man]

I picked up some used assortment of train stuff. Mostly Lionel and Tyco and a couple Lima. Some of it needs parts..


http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll288/ColinREV/trains/IMGP0555.jpg
A Tyco 2-8-0 Consilidation...?



It is a Consoldation.Your Tyco is indeed an oldie. My version dates to 1978 256-15 a 0-8-0. Yours with the extra handrails in front and on the cowcatcher dates to 1976 245-15
See site (http://tycotrain.tripod.com/tycotrains/id88.html)
http://i498.photobucket.com/albums/rr341/Railroad-Rob/tyco%20638%20ho/IMG_1226.jpg
Cab number 638

Enjoy
Bob

[shaygetz]

Nice finds, guys...:thumbsup:

Took the kids out to IHOP today to give momma a break, then took them yard sailing and then to the flea market...they had a blast.

I did too...

http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p96/1shaygetz/ebay/wow1.jpg

...the contents of one box, all are near mint condition.

[B.C.RAIL]

Oh very nice Shay. :)

[B.C.RAIL]

Wow 1976. :eek: That's old..

Though..sad thing is...the tender doesnt run...:ohwell:

I'll try n' find some time to take it apart and tinker with it...

Cheers.
Colin.

[T-Man]

Mister Bob,good find. The weather here is still a little brisk for outdoor fun.I have yet to find any snap track at a sale around here.:ohwell:

Oh, BC I am sure the Lionel HO dates to the early 80's. Johhnny Cash Advert era. Your motor isn't that great, it has the small grear, so try not to rip it off the armature when you bench test it. It' called a Power Torque motor.
The nice thing is that you have a fancier front with a lamp too!

[B.C.RAIL]

Well, the older, the more rare it is.. I like rare stuff. :D

I'm not to familliar with Johhny..though his music is great. :P

The motor looks fine...I bet it needs some cleaning..and probably has sat around for years. Ya I noticed the front lamp is mounter on the top tip end. And the handrails give it a nice look. :)

Cheers.
Colin.

[stationmaster]

You guys made me jealous. I'm out trying to snipe something on Ebay. I did buy a new depot on Ebay today for just over $8. Here's a link...
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=390037364017&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWNX%3AIT&viewitem=&salenotsupported

A little weathering and it will be just right, don'tcha think?

Bob

[B.C.RAIL]

I'm going to be buying something off Ebay within next week.

Nice catch Stationmaster.

Cheers.
Colin.

[stationmaster]

Colin, the depot looks very similar to a NKP depot located in Payne, Ohio, The better half's hometown. The town had it moved to their local park along with a bay side NKP caboose.

Bob

[LuRcH]

I just got my fathers old trains form my sister. I have not opened them yet, she say they are overland model, & pacific fast mail. Hve any of you heared of these before?

[B.C.RAIL]

Cool, I've heard of Overland Models.

[shaygetz]

I just got my fathers old trains form my sister. I have not opened them yet, she say they are overland model, & pacific fast mail. Hve any of you heared of these before?

You may have some serious pieces there, Lurch. PFM has been out of business for quite some time. Overland is still around, both specialize in limited run brass, PFM usually less than 300 pieces per model, Overland sometimes goes as low as 50. You really want to research what you have before you consider selling or taking any offers.

[stationmaster]

Overland is a quality product line. Congrats. If you don't want them I just may be able to find a place in he layout for them. But, you might have to twist my arm to take them...lol

As I mentioned earlier I finally received the depot. In addition, I bought a MoW rail cleaning car. It is missing a chimney, but I have the fix in the parts box. Scoping a deal on some more G-scale track. Hopefully.......

Bob

[T-Man]

Fresh from the train show. A used Rivarossi 2-8-4.The gentleman said it didn't work well. I got it for 25, cleaned the wheels and bench tested at full throttle. Something was up but after 30 seconds it came to life. I guess it just needed to be run.

http://www.modeltrainforum.com/gallery/files/3/5/2/pieremaetend.jpg
http://www.modeltrainforum.com/gallery/files/3/5/2/pieremarqeng.jpg

history (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pere_Marquette_1225)

[stationmaster]

I've been trying to locate a deal like that. The Pere Marquette Berkshire is a part of the big "real train" show this summer in Alpena, Michigan. I helped to restore a sister Berkshire, the NKP 765.

Great find. If you ever want to divest of that engine, I'm your first contact.

Bob

[B.C.RAIL]

Nice catch, T-man.

I still need to fix my 2-8-0 (the tender that is)
I haven't gotten to take it apart..yet.

[shaygetz]

Nice work, T:thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup:

[B.C.RAIL]

I got some stuff today.

http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll288/ColinREV/trains/IMGP0738.jpg
I got another BN caboose, but this one is weathered. :cool:

http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll288/ColinREV/trains/IMGP0741.jpg
I got another CP caboose.

http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll288/ColinREV/trains/IMGP0745.jpg
I got this real looking caboose with sepreate grab handrails..which is so cool. :D

http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll288/ColinREV/trains/IMGP0748.jpg
I got a second Alco, this time it's powered. :rolleyes:
This one is slightly different from the dummy. it has a front number board and has a fan that spins along with the motor.:thumbsup:

[T-Man]

BC I like those grab rails. I have never seen wire ones before but it gets me thinking. It is a nice detail.Enjoy the AA unit.The Canadian Pacific is a cool logo.:cool:

Thanks for the comments on the Berkshire, if I get to run the engine other than a small circle I will try a quick video.

[B.C.RAIL]

Ya I think it's sweet. The top is not attached to the shell, so I was thinking maybe I could put something in it..maybe light it up.....I need to add a weight to it as well.

The AA unit is cool too, I wanna get a B unit for that cool look.
Oh forgot to mention I also bought a hand full of parts..and stuff. Like wheels, couplers, rails, horns and other misc stuff.

[stationmaster]

Is it a Proto 2000? I am putting together a couple of passenger trains for a group. The road is to be CP. One of the member is from Toronto. Actually two trains. There are 24 members and a 24 car passenger train would be a MONSTER!!

Using Alcos or E8's on the diesel consist. The other unit will be steam. Gotta love the Alco's though.

Good catch.

Bob

[B.C.RAIL]

The engine is Life-Like.

--Edit It's actually a Proto 2000....oops. :D
I thought it was a Athearn because of the holes in the bottom for the motor mount and the type of trucks.

[stationmaster]

Oh, boy, am I going to be in trouble now. I just ordered (4)Paragon2 NYC J1e/d Hudsons with Synchronized Smoke and Sound from Factory Direct Trains. On sale now so, what the heck. The NYC part of the layout should just about be complete except for a few more diesels. I'd like to get a couple of more C's, and the rest of the Broadway Limited.

Now to concentrate on the Wabash, Monon, C&O, and NKP.

Bob

[B.C.RAIL]

Trouble...?? And how much will that cost you?! lol :D

[stationmaster]

Not quite $1200.

Bob

[glgraphix]

Just won a 2-8-2 Mantua with tender off ebay for $26! I have dealt with this guy a few times, real nice stuff too. And its undecorated too, lol.
Been looking for a Mikado for some time now, my son is going nuts, lol.
Kevin

[stationmaster]

Yeh, Miks are nice. And the Mantua model is heavy enough to pull a few cars if you add a couple of traction wheels. Nice grab.

Bob

[B.C.RAIL]

$1200..wow. :eek:

Nice catch Kevin. I like Mikado's.

[Boston&Maine]

All of this new stuff you guys have picked up looks great! I will probably not be getting anything new for a while though :(

[stationmaster]

In case some of you have forgotten, I have a 2-8-8-2 Mallet NW that was broken on loan to a club for a very special train show a few years back. Bent both sets of drivers, cracked the frame. No one knew any thing about what might have happened to it. It had obviously hit the flore and SOMEONE had tried to repari it.

Anyway, I got some parts from a VERY generous man. Shaking with anticipation, I grab my engine and begin removing parts. I open the box, ........the stuff is different. My engine has a 5-pole can motor, a brass flywheel, twin drive shafts, and gear towers reminiscent of the Athearn models.

I go to the bench and retrieve one of my older Mallets, circ. 1970. I pull the boiler, sho 'nuff. The same as what I received.

I am going to go ahead and use the parts sent. Looking for a motor now.

If it weren't for bad luck, I'd have no luck at all.

Bob

[B.C.RAIL]

I got my first train stuff from ebay! :D

http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll288/ColinREV/trains/IMGP0783-1.jpg
A Tyco BN spot light caboose.
IT's cool, but I don't like how they wired/setup the wheels and metal contacts. On each truck has metal wheels on one side and plastic on the other. And vice-versa the other truck. So the electrical pickup is kinda ok...
I bought two of them.
http://cgi.ebay.ca/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&item=220382122206
The second one will come soon..

The second one just arrived..10 days later.

[shaygetz]

Great buy there, B.C.:thumbsup::thumbsup:

There are two of them, both of which I have...

http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p96/1shaygetz/DSCF7009.jpg

http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p96/1shaygetz/DSCF7007.jpg

These are my newest purchase, one I'd like to do for my blog. It's a forum car, the only one out there that I know of right now...

http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p96/1shaygetz/DSCF9701b.jpg

[B.C.RAIL]

Yea, they are nice. I need to buy some parts for it. I need abrake wheel, smoke stack and a lens for the lamp.

[B.C.RAIL]

I went to the hobby shop and picked up 7 used engines.
The previous owner repainted some of them to his own railroad name and weathered some of them.

http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll288/ColinREV/trains/IMGP0796-1.jpg
Rivarossi Krauss-Maffei ML4000.

http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll288/ColinREV/trains/IMGP0799-1.jpg
Athearn EMD FP45. (dummy)

http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll288/ColinREV/trains/IMGP0800-1.jpg
unknown maker EMD E9.

http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll288/ColinREV/trains/IMGP0803-1.jpg
Mantua-Tyco Alco C430.

http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll288/ColinREV/trains/IMGP0804-1.jpg
Athearn GE U30B

http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll288/ColinREV/trains/IMGP0806-1.jpg
Athearn EMD GP7 w/o Dynamic brake. (dummy)

http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll288/ColinREV/trains/IMGP0808-1.jpg
Athearn EMD SW1500 Calf-Cow.

[Lester Perry]

Just today, got 5 bottles of acrylic paint and some 2 part 5 minute glue. and a few days ago I bout 2 atlas under table switch machines. thats it for quit some time.
Les

[Southern]

i here ya lester.

I still have two under table switches to install

[B.C.RAIL]

I just recieved in the mail, a Athearn BCrail GE C44-9W shell.
http://cgi.ebay.ca/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&item=250388854088

[Lester Perry]

Stopped at new model RR shop. they had select acrylic paint for 99 cents a bottle(they were unusual colors). I picked up 5 bottles. Also some 2 part epoxy.
Also got a lazy Susan for painting.
Les

[brandino]

I just ordered in 4 LED lighting kits for the heighvyweight cars that I have. I'm looking forward to putting them in, and since their battery powered, I didn't have to worry about swapping out trucks with electrical pick ups. I'll post pictures once I have them in place.

Are you using a 4x8 or what size board.

[B.C.RAIL]

More stuff. :D

I got in the mail a couple of days ago.
5 Athearn Hi-cube 86' boxcars, three are CP, one CN and the last DTI.

http://cgi.ebay.ca/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&item=190299354608

http://cgi.ebay.ca/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&item=190299353252

http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll288/ColinREV/trains/IMGP0814-1.jpg
http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll288/ColinREV/trains/IMGP0817-1.jpg
http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll288/ColinREV/trains/IMGP0821-1.jpg

When I was looking at them on the listing, they looked really cool.
But once I got them they were bigger than I assumed.
These are now my longest pieces of rolling stock.
I cant wait till I get a Autorack..they are 89'. :eek:

BTW: 200th post. :D

[T-Man]

My local hobby shop had a surprise for me today, a 265T tender. I couldn't resist. Now my 249E has the right tender, not a whistle but it will do. The wheels needed some cleaning and it was repainted at some time. This will go well with the 610 and 612 I am working on now.


http://i498.photobucket.com/albums/rr341/Railroad-Rob/Tinplate/IMG_1437.jpg

[glgraphix]

Got my first Spectrum 3-trk Shay yesterday in the mail. Won it on the 'bay, and when it came, was brandnew in the plastic. I thought my son and I would go nuts until I got it open, lol.
I see now why they cost soooo much, this thing is detailed to the hilt. Very nice piece.
Kevin

[Lester Perry]

I have one also. It is a gooooood locomotive. It is one of my better running locomotives.

[shaygetz]

Good for you, Kevin. I have one, they're sweet.

Got this at a yard sale. Technically it is a model railroad, the locomotive is self-propelled and picks up its power thru the rails. The coach is lighted as well as most of the features and includes a working carousel, grade crossing arm and signal. My Christmas spread just got a little busier...

http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p96/1shaygetz/DSCF9924.jpg

http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p96/1shaygetz/DSCF9926.jpg

http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p96/1shaygetz/DSCF9933.jpg

[B.C.RAIL]

Nice catch, It's christmas in May. lol

[glgraphix]

Thats kind of neat. Looks to be in great shape.
Hohoho, lol.
Kevin

[stationmaster]

Rather neat, Bob. I've got one similar but it has a magnet under the tracks. A cheap rip off of yours.

Bob

[stationmaster]

An Add, I just bought, online, an HO Burlington Zephyr set with (4)additional cars. And the better half is not talking to me again. We'll see how long that lasts. I may have to buy some more. lol

Bob

[fsm1000]

Don't know if this qualifies but, I did make new videos of installing my decoder in my shay. So I suppose that's new :D

Follow the links on my main page. [You will actually have to scroll down and READ to find it:P LOL ]

Enjoy :)

[B.C.RAIL]

Ok, I have a question for those of you that know a bit about the prototypical side of things. When GE names their engines..
What is proper : C44-9W or 9-44CW
and C40-8W or 8-40CW

It confuses me to no end.

[stationmaster]

The W stands for "Wide cab". The "C" for axle configuration. I believe.

Bob

[B.C.RAIL]

Hmmmm. That does make some sense, It's just the order they perfer is what im confused about. I know A is for single axle, B is double axel, C is triple and D is quad-axel.

[stationmaster]

Just received, in the mail, a new ice house and platform. I will place it near my meat packing plant and my fruit shippers building. I will need to either extend the spur or locate a new spur.

Bob

[B.C.RAIL]

More stuff. :D

I haven't been posting anything that I have been recieving lately...So without further to do..Here is a list.

Two Athearn GATX tank cars #2600, #2605.
A Walthers BCrail bulkhead Flatcar #818453.
A Life-Like Burlington Northern F40PH #9987 with matching caboose #41576.
Two Bachmann Canadian National extended vision cabooses' #79355.
A Life-Like BCrail GP38-2 #720.
A Model-Power CPrail Alco RS-2 #8407.
Two Front Range/ McKean BCrail kits #871205, #871221.
One Roundhouse BCrail gondola #9256.
One Lima CPrail Alco C420 #4718 (that makes three..)
Two Walthers BCrail bulkhead flatcars #16152, #17439.
One AHM Burlington Northern Alco C424 #853.
One Athearn RTR BNSF SW1000 #3616. (with DCC quick plug equipped)
One Athearn RTR BN SW1000 #580. (with DCC quick plug equipped)
One Life-Like Canadian National GP38-2 #5506.
One Athearn BCrail C44-9WL #4644
One Athearn Soo Line GP38-2 #2345. Ex- MILW 365.
One Athearn BN GP50 #3107

http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll288/ColinREV/trains/IMGP0928-1.jpg

I have photos of the rest in my photobucket. It would make this post to big..
http://s291.photobucket.com/albums/ll288/ColinREV/trains/

[stationmaster]

FINALLY!!!!!!!

I FINALLY won a P2K BL2 on eBay!!!!! After about a year of trying, I finally sniped one!!!
pictures upon delivery. It's in Monon livery( a good thing). I do need another as well as a couple in C&O colors.

Now to find a 'boose. I can't believe that out of nearly (50)cabeese, I don't have a single Monon or Wabash. I collect them and have never seen either road available or been broke when I did see one. I'll get a few though.

I have a collection of engines and for each engine goes a caboose. Mostly older diesels and steam engines with cupola or bay window tail cars. I usually throw in a few cars to complete the sets.

But, the BL2? I'm gonna run it!!!!!

The only way I could be happier is if I had a Klondike Bar right now.

Bob

Bob

[B.C.RAIL]

LOL..a Klondike bar.

Nice catch. I've been looking for a bcrail caboose for months and nothing. :(

I just ran my new c44-9wL today and it runs smooth and it's used. I love it!!!

It also has directional lighting. :D

[tworail]

Hmm lets see.. I too have not been buying much these days but here is the latest:

LGB 2076D. Not tons of these floating around but needed a small steam switcher so it's on it's way from Trainz in Georgia.

http://archive.liveauctioneers.com/archive4/stoutauctions/14119/1413_1_lg.jpg

LGB 2071D - U43 Dampflok. Mint condition never really been used. Also from Trainz. Now I have all 3 U-Loks!! :)

http://archive.liveauctioneers.com/archive3/ambrosebauer-auctions/10646/0320_3_lg.jpg

Florida Boy Orange Passenger Coach (bad photo I need to make a better one when I get the car)

http://medallionminiatures.com/images/LGB-3072.jpg

And some POLA G scale vehicles (delivery trucks etc) that I need to put together but look like awesome kits.

Yeah actually in the last 6 months I have not been getting anything at all except for this stuff.

[T-Man]

25 cents. :DI had to find all the parts in a bin at a Thrift shop in Exeter. I guess someone else got the rest of the train.:(


http://i498.photobucket.com/albums/rr341/Railroad-Rob/Lionel/IMG_1528.jpg

Broken rear coupler and a missing stack.


Nice pieces Guys :thumbsup::thumbsup:

[stationmaster]

Nice grab T-Man.

Bob

[tworail]

I wish my stuff costs 25 cents :(

[stationmaster]

Yeh, I know. I could afford A LOT of $.50 things. It's those $50-$500 things that bust my budget!!!

Bob

[B.C.RAIL]

Don't we all wish parts were 25 cents?? :rolleyes:

[T-Man]

It was a surprise. I have a Bobber in HO and never thought of finding one in O. Maybe I will find a General somewhere. You never know.
My cheepest was a ten cent engine an American Flyer (http://www.modeltrainforum.com/showthread.php?t=1229) number 307 at a yard sale. Those finds are rare. Normally I am paying 50 to 100 bucks for a box of old worn stuff. MPC era items seem more common nowadays.

Just to let you know, I do enjoy the pictures in this thread. Keep them coming.

[stationmaster]

WOO WOO

FINALLY!!!! Well the P2k BL2 Monon that I won on eBay, has made it to my doorstep!!!! I am in "hog heaven"!!!!

Also received a couple of Rivarossi E8's and some IHC (I believe) streamline passenger cars acquired via the trade route. Those are going to be tagged in NKP colors. Not prototypical, but whose railroad is it? The rivet counters can just choke on it.

The E8's are in Northern Pacific and Amtrak regalia. That's gonna change to Pennsy and C&O. Those rosters are a bit lower on head end power. I think I'll do th C&O with a bow wave.

I've got some passenger car trucks in blue that I'll place on the passenger cars. Got some projects. At least these will keep me occupied for a bit.

Pics later.

Bob

Bob

[kakashie455]

well i got a loco a sante fe F7 #307 if anyone has info on it please feel free to ask

[B.C.RAIL]

That's great Stationmaster.

Can't wait for the photos. :p

kakashie455 : well i got a loco a sante fe F7 #307 if anyone has info on it please feel free to ask

I have a Santa Fe F7 #307. Mines a Bachmann, It's in rough shape but still runs. And the shinny paint on it has turned dark on one side. They come with E-Z mate couplers. With mine, I switched them to #5 Kadee Knuckle couplers.

[B.C.RAIL]

I recieved more stuff in the mail.

Bachmann Spectrum LMSX leasing GE C40-8W #728. Has some weathering.
http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll288/ColinREV/trains/IMGP0983-1.jpg

Two Walthers Bi-Level Autoracks #160756
http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll288/ColinREV/trains/IMGP0989-1.jpg

Two Walthers Bi-Level Autoracks #160550
http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll288/ColinREV/trains/IMGP0992-1.jpg

Athearn Santa Fe caboose #999538
http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll288/ColinREV/trains/IMGP0980-1.jpg

Athearn CPrail EMD F7B #1909 (dummy)
http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll288/ColinREV/trains/IMGP0981-1.jpg

Atlas BC RAIL Alco C425 #812 (with KATO drive)
http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll288/ColinREV/trains/IMGP0995-1.jpg

Bachmann Spectrum GE C40-8W Undecorated.
http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll288/ColinREV/trains/IMGP0994-1.jpg

Sorry for the lengthly post..but :ttiwwop:

[kakashie455]

That's great Stationmaster.

Can't wait for the photos. :p



I have a Santa Fe F7 #307. Mines a Bachmann, It's in rough shape but still runs. And the shinny paint on it has turned dark on one side. They come with E-Z mate couplers. With mine, I switched them to #5 Kadee Knuckle couplers.
well mine i got on ebay and well it is the same discription well mines in prime condition and well its awesome i googled it ...it said it was part of the super cheif and then i went and bought main loco for the super cheif and the cars for it

[B.C.RAIL]

That's cool.

It's easy to get Santa Fe stuff online for reasonable prices.
What other railroads do you model? If any other.

[kakashie455]

That's cool.

It's easy to get Santa Fe stuff online for reasonable prices.
What other railroads do you model? If any other.

amtrak

[B.C.RAIL]

Amtrak, nice. Some Amtrak trains come up here in British Columbia towards Vancouver.

I model CP rail, BC rail and a few from other roads.

[tankist]

got new stuff alright. last night i purchased complete collection of someone who plans on switching scales (found on other RR forum). i guess that would be the end of what seemed to be endless N vs HO debate for me. ho won as i'm to deep in it now. track, curves, flex, cork, switches, boxes of joiners and such. more engines and cars then i know what to do with. and on top of everything a DCC controler with two cabs to run one train on my glorious oval :laugh: (well, with bypass siding shortly after).
should get shipped today. oshhh i cant wait. need to finish up my bench!

i think i will have plenty of engines and cars to trade...

[tworail]

got new stuff alright. last night i purchased complete collection of someone who plans on switching scales (found on other RR forum). i guess that would be the end of what seemed to be endless N vs HO debate for me. ho won as i'm to deep in it now. track, curves, flex, cork, switches, boxes of joiners and such. more engines and cars then i know what to do with. and on top of everything a DCC controler with two cabs to run one train on my glorious oval :laugh: (well, with bypass siding shortly after).
should get shipped today. oshhh i cant wait. need to finish up my bench!

i think i will have plenty of engines and cars to trade...

Sounds good Tankist. You didn't waste too much time :)

Also this guy seemed to have a decent deal going not sure if you saw it:

http://www.modeltrainforum.com/showthread.php?t=1738

[B.C.RAIL]

Nice, How much did you get?

[tankist]

thank you. i've communicated with the guy for over a week now, playing with the idea and researching what is it that he (soon me) has. the car types and names are not quite what i'm looking for so i plan to trade/sell some of rolling stock and engines. 35 cars is bit much at this point.

i also briefly exchanged mails with SJan. he has very good deal as well but i have no need in steamer (well, maybe later). and most importantly buildings as it is a substantial part of his lot . i feel that creating buildings is a part of hobby so that's something i personally not going to purchase.
but if someone interested in splitting this lot and accepting all the structures we can try and come up with something.

Nice, How much did you get?
35 cars, 11 engines + 1 engine that needs tuning apparently. so i will have a chance to dip my feet in loco maintenance to :) and a heap of NS track

[B.C.RAIL]

What Railroads are they?(the engines)

[tankist]

this is from his list:
Athearn RTR GP50 Dakota & Iowa engines #2512 and #2513 (Yellow & Black)
Athearn RTR CF7 - Angled Cab Iowa Northern #2493 (Yellow)
Athearn Genesis MP15AC Union Pacific #1465 (Yellow & Grey)
Athearn RTR GP35 Great Northern #3019 (Orange & Green)
Athearn RTR 38-2 Union Pacific #626 (Yellow & Grey)
Bachmann Spectrum GE Dash 8-40C Norfolk Southern #8667
Athearn Blue box GP38-2 Norfolk Southern #4164 (Black & White)
Athearn Blue box GP40-2 Conrail #8227 (Blue & White)
Bachmann GP50 high nose Norfolk Southern #6551 (Black & White)
Walthers Trainline GP7U BNSF H1 #3838 (Orange & Green)
Athearn RTR GP38-2 Norfolk Southern #5287 - this one is the one which in need of maintenance. and the only one to have DCC

[B.C.RAIL]

That is a nice collection. Only the BNSF sounds cool...to me. :P

[tankist]

i think i'll stay with the yellow painted ones. pair of GP50 (i guess DCC will come handy controlling multi unit trains) and a nice genesis switcher. and perhaps couple more :)

also i'm going to get 6 BNSF 2 bay hoppers. interested?

[kakashie455]

i got a sante fe 5707

[tankist]

That is a nice collection. Only the BNSF sounds cool...to me. :P

just occured to me. only BNSF because it is made by walters?
perhaps not the most appropriate thread for this discussion but for some reason i was under impression that athrean is a bit nicer make then base line stuff.

[B.C.RAIL]

tankist : i think i'll stay with the yellow painted ones. pair of GP50 (i guess DCC will come handy controlling multi unit trains) and a nice genesis switcher. and perhaps couple more. also i'm going to get 6 BNSF 2 bay hoppers. interested?


I bought three DCC quick plug equipped engines that operate on DC, but you can install a 8 or 9 pin encoder to go to DCC. I just got into BNSF recently so my roster only has one switcher and four Autoracks. I figured since I have BN and Santa Fe, I may as well have the merged railroad.

tankist : just occured to me. only BNSF because it is made by walters?
perhaps not the most appropriate thread for this discussion but for some reason i was under impression that athrean is a bit nicer make then base line stuff.

I like the BNSF because it's the railroad I model of that collection. Walthers isn't that bad. Sometimes Athearn does better on detail and sometimes Walthers does better.

kakashie455 : i got a sante fe 5707
I have two Santa Fe's coming in the mail soon. #3500 and #3600. One is a dummy and the other is powered.
I'll have pics up once they come.

[tankist]

my stuff is on UPS truck ! the driver usually throws our packages near the door at around noon. is it time to go home yet???
sheeesh, havent been that excited in looong time!

[tworail]

my stuff is on UPS truck ! the driver usually throws our packages near the door at around noon. is it time to go home yet???
sheeesh, havent been that excited in looong time!

There is a solution to this problem: Have them deliver the packages to your workplace or work from home :)

Ever since I have been working from home it's nice to get a package. Breaks up the monotony of a typically unexciting day :)

[tankist]

how do you manage to get work done there. had i been working from home that would have been a day off!

[stationmaster]

I may be interested in splitting with you. I'd need to see the cars and engines, though. Post pics.

Bob

[tankist]

I may be interested in splitting with you. I'd need to see the cars and engines, though. Post pics.

Bob

you've got mail :)

[stationmaster]

So, do you.

Bob

[tankist]

:confused: in hotmail?

i just realised, you probably emailed the guy on the sheet, lol

[tankist]

ARGGGH!!! wife just called, it arrived. how am i supposed to be able to work now? on the other note UPS is more and more entertaining - he didn't even get a signature. and that package was specifically declared as pretty valuable package. well, at least he stopped delivering my neighbors packages to my door and probably mine to his...

[B.C.RAIL]

I got a package a few days ago, and I had to pay taxes on it, because the U.S. don't pay PST, GST. When my packages come canada post, it's the same drive each time.
So if I didn't answer when she arrived she leaves the parcel on the door step.

[stationmaster]

You can always fake the swine flu......

Bob

[tankist]

didn't realised all athrean cars had metal wheels. sweeeet! took couple out of the box and roled on piece of flexi (didn't have time to make oval and run stuff). i just love the sound! and some of the cars are pretty darn detailed! i definetly experienced case of "car lust" yesterday. went, "All my! not going to share!" wife was giving my funny looks. will post what i'd like to trade/sell later.

as far as engines i'll keep the spectrum and genesis (wow, what an engines. speechless...) higher end ones and the union pacific, and maybe the GP50 couple. other then that i don't see need to have 6 various GP... models as they are quite similar.

i definelty see how atlas switches could have been made better.

[Boston&Maine]

I have not contributed to this thread for quite a while, LOL :(

[tworail]

I have not contributed to this thread for quite a while, LOL :(

Heh.. don't beat yourself up. Your pockets are probably full of money ;)

[kakashie455]

ok i got more sectional track more room in the basement more wood more nails bigger layout:)

[tankist]

ok i got more sectional track more room in the basement more wood more nails bigger layout:)
thats cool.
track, wood, nails, i know where to get these. where did you get extra space though?

[tworail]

Yeah really. Space is usually the one thing you can't buy LOL

[B.C.RAIL]

Tankist : didn't realised all athrean cars had metal wheels. sweeeet!

Actually, not all athearn cars have metal wheels. if you get used athearn cars, it's possible that the previous onwer up graded them. I've bought walthers cars and they had metal wheels installed.

[tankist]

not that i need it right now but still :D:D:D:D

http://images49.fotki.com/v1511/photos/7/733156/3726318/DSC_8319-vi.jpg

[B.C.RAIL]

Cool, I need to get me one of those. :D

[kakashie455]

thats cool.
track, wood, nails, i know where to get these. where did you get extra space though?sold the pool table

[stationmaster]

That'll do it every time.

Bob

[MacDaddy55]

Went to Algoma,Wi for my wifes doc appointment and while killing time saw a Block Party Garage sale goin on and.....strolled over for a look see. Well a gal had part of her Dad's train collection or stuff that she did't think too expensive up for sale. Her Dad just went into a nursing home complex adjacent to where my Wife had her appointment. He is 92 yrs young and worked on the Milwaukee Rd. small world. Anyway I picked up 4 Tyco Kansas/Durango Stock Cars a GP-30 Kansas/Durango Engine for $20.00. Decent shape for the Cars but the Engine needed some TLC. The Gal had an oval set up to test the engines and rolling stock and was apologizing like crazy about the engine. Well...I go to the car and pull out my travel repair kit, you know the one everybody has in their car no matter what, and proceed to fix the engine in about 20 minutes. Lube, oil,clean the wheels and check the traction tires and away she went. I left her my business card and told her that her Dad really had a nice collection that she should really keep and save it for her kids (3 boys 1 girl). Her husband works construction and is really bustin his hump because of the economy. So all told it was a great day. My wife had a great checkup and I'm richer both ways .

[kakashie455]

well i got morew trains

[shaygetz]

I was given a junk box of parts and by golly, there was a whole loco in there, just waitin' to be reassembled from all its bits---kinda like the scarecrow in Oz. An Atlas N scale SD50...little booger purrs like a kitten and pulls like a beast too...

http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p96/1shaygetz/chessie.jpg

[tankist]

nice. for some reason i can't help it - ialwas want to read this roadname as "cheesy" :lol:

kakashie, you couldn't get any more specific then that, lol you definitely set standards as far as brief and to the point posts .

that said i got 10$ transformer... and a brand new trench dug out in the foam

[tankist]

recieved my 8 shinohara turnouts yesterday :D . they do look the business.
read up on them being not isolated, hot frog type and considering everything i think i'm going to modify it into cold frog turnout. this way i will not need to position the switch properly for trailing point movements. if needed i could always add power lead to the frog later.

however they are longer then 9 inches, and from what i see it does mess my plan quite a bit. if i use pair of these for crossover my lines end up 3" apart instead of 2.5 with atlas custom.

also i got a "railroad station with adjacent cafe and some other buildings and trees. everything is lighted." for 5 $ from a guy on local craiglist. met the guy on parking lot and after looking at this stuff i decided to take the thing and save face, 5$ is not much money anyways. what he forgot to mention that those buildings are out of cardboard. and it is bought item , not something he made. who buys stuf like that ??

my plan to have cheap donor for kitbashing stuff just felt through.

[kakashie455]

nice. for some reason i can't help it - ialwas want to read this roadname as "cheesy" :lol:

kakashie, you couldn't get any more specific then that, lol you definitely set standards as far as brief and to the point posts .

that said i got 10$ transformer... and a brand new trench dug out in the foami got an ho scale box full of stuff box cars mostley 2 locos and allot peices of track
:lol_hitting::pimp:

[stationmaster]

Got cars here and comin'. Two cars cost me a total of 99 cents. Free shipping. A couple of 50' double door box cars. I gotta get some pics of the last 5-6 acquisitions, including a Proto 2000 BL2, wearing the Monon badge!!

I'm in hog heaven!!

Gotta love eBay at times.

Bob

[ontario mainline]

just won this on e-bay.don't know if I like the silver on it.may have to paint that. also looks like it could use some handrails on it.

Ron

[B.C.RAIL]

Cool, what railroad is it?

Maybe the silver is a part of it...

[Southern]

don't know if I like the silver on it.may have to paint that.

Ron


Paint it black and White Then Write Southern on the sides.:laugh:

[shaygetz]

just won this on e-bay.don't know if I like the silver on it.may have to paint that. also looks like it could use some handrails on it.

Ron

That is a Bachmann Plymouth diesel that looks to be painted for Amtrak...maybe the original owner removed or painted it over---or---its a misprint.

[ontario mainline]

That is a Bachmann Plymouth diesel that looks to be painted for Amtrak...maybe the original owner removed or painted it over---or---its a misprint.

I don't know.the guy had it listed as an AHM. hack I don't even if it works or not :eek: but I think it will look cool in my industrail area of my layout.someday I will have one of my daughters it a pic. of my layout.

Ron

[shaygetz]

I don't know.the guy had it listed as an AHM. hack I don't even if it works or not :eek: but I think it will look cool in my industrail area of my layout.someday I will have one of my daughters it a pic. of my layout.

Ron

You're right, AHM issued one, Bachmann made their own version...note the window frames.

http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p96/1shaygetz/plymouth2.jpg

http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p96/1shaygetz/plymouth3.jpg

[kakashie455]

i got a sante fe well it says made in yugoslavia its an sd 40

[B.C.RAIL]

Nice Kakashie, I've got a couple as GP38-2's.

[B.C.RAIL]

Went to the Hobby shop and picked up two boxcars.. :D

http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll288/ColinREV/trains/IMGP1035-1.jpg

http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll288/ColinREV/trains/IMGP1036-1.jpg

The brand is called 'Canada Trains'. I've never heard of them before.
PGE(Pacific Great Eastern) was BC Rail's former name. These are my first PGE cars I've collected.

Below the built date it says HV then a date...what does that mean? :confused:

[kakashie455]

Went to the Hobby shop and picked up two boxcars.. :D

http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll288/ColinREV/trains/IMGP1035-1.jpg

http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll288/ColinREV/trains/IMGP1036-1.jpg

The brand is called 'Canada Trains'. I've never heard of them before.
PGE(Pacific Great Eastern) was BC Rail's former name. These are my first PGE cars I've collected.

Below the built date it says HV then a date...what does that mean? :confused:
i have no idea

[B.C.RAIL]

Someone otta know...

There's a paint defect on the car with the white box above the PGE letters...There's suppose to be a brown image of our province in the box.

[kakashie455]

i ordered a bachmann dd40x class man it this locomotive big my photos wont go in to this site so i cant show it off but MAN it big its a 8-8 deisel

[B.C.RAIL]

The DD40X is a big one.

Do you have Photobucket? It's how I show my pics.

[stationmaster]

I've got a couple of the dual motor DD40X's. You should see them MU'd, that is BIG head-end power.

Bob

[tankist]

just looked it up. wow, a looong one. Bob, are you saying the model ones have 2 motors as well? that's just crazy pulling power :eek: but i bet that when on 18"R turn it almost look loke O scale overhang :p :rolleyes:

photohosting sites are plentifull. i use fotki.com for couple years now. its free but for paid members they have unlimited storage. i think i'm approaching 10 Gb of pictures in there

[stationmaster]

Don't run them much anymore. They just collect dust on the shelf. I have taken them to shows, as recently as last winter. The hard part was installing decoders.....it took twice as long. lol

The tightest curve on my layout(mainline) is 22" and most are 24"-32". Still it looks a bit odd, but no more than the Mallets or Challengers.

Bob

[Southern]

just looked it up. wow, a looong one. Bob, are you saying the model ones have 2 motors as well? that's just crazy pulling power :eek:


My DD35A is twin motors. 16 wheel drive, 16 wheel electric pickup and will handle 18r curves. It is not realistic with that much over hang but it pulls like nothing else.

John

[B.C.RAIL]

Went to the Hobby shop again.. Been spoiling myself these last two days. :ohwell::rolleyes:

http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll288/ColinREV/IMGP1048-1.jpg
Proto 2000 Canadian Pacific #5000 GP30. One of two or three in CP's roster. When CP's GP30's were about to be retired they were the two last GP30's in Canada.

http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll288/ColinREV/IMGP1050-1.jpg
Athearn Ontario Northland #90068 Boxcar.

http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll288/ColinREV/IMGP1056-1.jpg
Herpa Frieghtliner with Fruehauf 40' Trailer BCRZ #226188.

[cidjackaries]

The last train show in Savannah, Ga I picked up this set (brand new) for 15 bucks. I just got around putting them together. They are pretty sharp. I have included the walthers' pic (pics are on another computer)

http://www.walthers.com/prodimage/0932/09320000003941.gif

[B.C.RAIL]

Nice Cid.

I was gonna get a three pack of Walthers well cars with 6 containers.
but I knew I had no room for such long cars.

[stationmaster]

Most of my modern stuff(post 1964) is boxed up. The layout is set up, currently, for 1950's. Just "stole" a group of Atlas NS dash-9's and CR AC4400's on eBay. Bought (4)new modern engines for the times we decide to have a "modern" layout. Which does happen at times when we are board with steam.

Also picked up (3)Intermountain F7A's and a couple of F7B's, another BL2(Monon), and (4)new P2K E units. Still hunting for a couple of Monon cabooses, though. Everything has been brass that I have found lately. I don't want to mortgage the layout o get them.

Bob

[B.C.RAIL]

More than half of my trains are packed in a box and some are still in their original boxes.

I need more space. :(

[Boston&Maine]

More than half of my trains are packed in a box and some are still in their original boxes.

That is nothing B.C.RAIL, all of my trains are packed in boxes http://www.contour.org/ceg-vb/images/smilies/ubb/cry.gif