Locomotive of the Day

thetramp Apr 7, 2013

  1. BoxcabE50

    BoxcabE50 HOn30 & N Scales Staff Member TrainBoard Supporter

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    Out west, where we have real mountains, there is a lot of need to work DBs. With all that heat, so often, we do often see the tell tale signs of use. Or with the Toaster company these days, worse- burned up DB grids. It's funny when that happens, and media gets ahold of it. They wet their pants and make it sound like it will blow up in a nuclear style fashion.
     
  2. Paul Liddiard

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    Most of the Grande and SP units would run the dynamics for long periods of time coming down grade, hence the scorch marks...

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  3. Paul Liddiard

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    I designed this paint scheme for my friend's SouthWerstern Pacific RR, the SWP's centennial celebration. He painted and built these Athearn SD70s before Athearn offered the flaired versions. Celebrating 100 years of Service With Pride!
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  4. gjslsffan

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    I like it Paul,
    I also enjoy freelance type MRRing.
     
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  5. gjslsffan

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    Managed to have a small op session last Sunday, I had no idea how many SD40-2's were out there. Here we have the ATSF 5118.

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  6. Paul Liddiard

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    Some Grande GP9s for your Wednesday viewing pleasure.... GP9s 5924 5913.jpg
     
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  7. rch

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    Come on, now. I thought we were posting models! :O (y)
     
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  8. dti406

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    Since we hit old EMD Jeeps:

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  9. gjslsffan

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    Yet another Green SD40-2, Those things are everywhere.

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    Couldn't resist
     
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  11. rch

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    Exception granted! Whew! Is it hot in here?
     
  12. dalebaker

    dalebaker TrainBoard Member

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    Hey, no exception needed, I posted a "railroad" model!:whistle:
     
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  13. gjslsffan

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    Yessssiiiirrrr you did, did you, lol.
     
  14. Paul Liddiard

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    GP30s for your Thursday.... We could call these the bookends, as they are the first and last numbered GP30s purchased by the D&RGW/ 3001 3028 caboose 1.jpg
     
  15. Mr. SP

    Mr. SP Passed away August 5, 2016 In Memoriam

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    Another old Espee Geep IMG_7387.JPG
     
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  17. Paul Liddiard

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    How about a FLYING SCOTSMAN for your Saturday viewing? This is a Hornby model, it was bought/given to me as a going awy presnt from RAF Lakenheath, UK in 2004.
    When I ws stationed ar RAF Alconbury, I went to the Nene Valley railroad, and got to ride behind her in 1994. 1 Flying Scotsman.jpg 1 Flying Scotsman 2.jpg
     
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  18. Mr. Trainiac

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    It looks like the J classes and Dreyfuss Hudsons have to watch out for the new kid on the block!
     
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  19. Paul Liddiard

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    Steam for your Sunday finds the D&RGW 1553, a 4-8-2 MOUNTAIN. These were used in both freight and passenger service until they were replaced by FTs. This model was painted and detailed by a friend, Chris Hawkins. He cut down the tender of this IHC loco and scratch built the doghouse. The caboose, 01449 is an Athearn model, with an MDC cupola. 3 quaters shot 1553.jpg 01449 and 1553 DRGW.jpg 1553 face shot.jpg
     
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  20. Paul Liddiard

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    A 70 tone Turtle Creek Central loco for your Wednesday...
    The number of this switcher, C-45, stands for CAT engine replacement.
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