PRR Any Pennsylvania Railroad fans left...

Stourbridge Lion Nov 3, 2005

  1. Stourbridge Lion

    Stourbridge Lion TrainBoard Supporter

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    I'm sure there must be but nothing has been posted here since July 19, 2005...

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  2. Kurt Moose

    Kurt Moose TrainBoard Member

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    Kricket, kricket. :rolleyes: Dont feel bad, it's the same over on the GN too! [​IMG]
     
  3. Alan

    Alan Staff Member TrainBoard Supporter

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    Shame, but I will be releasing a new kit of a Pennsy 50ft flatcar soon ;) So the Pennsy is not forgotten [​IMG]
     
  4. Crandy

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    I'm modeling the Pennsy in N Scale circa the early 50s. Does anyone know if the Pennsy had a "standard" catenary design/style? I'm not a detail purist, but I'd like to find a compromise between a catenary design that is reasonably easy to construct and somewhat prototypical. If anyone knows the location of a photograph of same I'd certainly be interested in hearing about it. The few photos I've been able to locate appear to show no common design trends.
     
  5. Stourbridge Lion

    Stourbridge Lion TrainBoard Supporter

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    We currently don't have a Moderator for this forum that should have this kind of information but I will see if I can dig up something that might help if the other moderators don't have the information already.

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  6. eddelozier

    eddelozier TrainBoard Member

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    You can count me as a PRR fan. Model N-scale PRR. Born and raised in Altoona, PA during the 40's and 50's......lots of steam running then.

    Crandy,
    I have used 'Plastic' "H" rail strips in N-scale to make my Catenary poles. It's not too hard but can become time consuming when over 100 needed.
    Pole is "H" beam, cross beam is smaller "H" and the support beams above cross are made from black thread. The springs hold the wire and allow movement.
    I removed the wire some time ago to ease working on the layout, plus I never fully tried to make them hot.


    Home town car:
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    My kitbashed PRR FF-2 :
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    ...Eddie
     
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  7. Crandy

    Crandy New Member

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    Eddie
    Thanks for the info and the pix! Great shots!! Spentsome time with Grandparents at 311 5th Ave in Altoona. Many relatives worked in the shops. I don't intend to power the catenary so that gives me some latitude. I saw a great idea to use small white craft beads to look like insulators.

    Livin' the dream in Brunswick Green.
     
  8. PRR1957

    PRR1957 TrainBoard Member

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    PRR fan here, but even clearer memories of PC.

    My father had over 40 years service. He started with PRR, then PC then Conrail. My grandfather (his dad) had 50 years service on the PRR. I can still see his 50 year award certificate, in my mind, that hung on his wall in his bedroom.

    I used to go frequently with him & have many memories. He passed away 16 December, 2005 ... just a couple of days ago.

    So, the Pennsy fans are here ... we're just a quiet bunch I guess.

    Anything PRR or PC catches my attention.

    Blessings & best wishes,

    Pastor Dave
     
  9. Stourbridge Lion

    Stourbridge Lion TrainBoard Supporter

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    I for one would love to see posts throughout the year about the PRR for those that can share images, stories, etc.

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  10. BoxcabE50

    BoxcabE50 HOn30 & N Scales Staff Member TrainBoard Supporter

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    Is that a Kato chassis? Do you plan on string live catenary?

    :D

    Boxcab E50
     
  11. Michael R New York

    Michael R New York TrainBoard Member

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    PRR Fan right here and Z Scaler to boot!

    I never even saw this forum or knew of its existence, or any of the fallen flags forums because they are always collapsed by default!!!

    Maybe we can convince the Board owners to expand them once more?

    Michael
     
  12. Michael R New York

    Michael R New York TrainBoard Member

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    May his memory be a blessing to you always.

     
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  14. chessie

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    Glad to see that the Pennsy is not totally forgotten...
     
  15. Michael R New York

    Michael R New York TrainBoard Member

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    I think part of the problem with the whole "Fallen Flags" forum is that it is collapsed. I didn't even realize it was here until 10 months into membership on the board.

    I know there are a lot of forums, but it would be nice if they were uncollapsed.

    Michael
     
  16. r_i_straw

    r_i_straw Mostly N Scale Staff Member

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    Sometimes it takes a while for new comers to find them but most stumble on them via the 24 Hours of Trainboard button at the bottom of each page. I always check there for what topics are hot and invariably there are a few Fallen Flags that pop up.
     
  17. chessie

    chessie TrainBoard Supporter

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    I think a lot of folks admire or revere the Pennsy, but maybe it is more prevalent in modeling groups... :confused:
     
  18. Stourbridge Lion

    Stourbridge Lion TrainBoard Supporter

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    I wonder if people recall how we lost a major Penn Central Station. They turned there back, and it was torn down before they stopped to complain. We as Railfans need to help keep the memories of the Fallen Flags alive otherwise they will be forgotten and lost to time; as if they never were here.

    This is why I'm always asking if we have "Any ... Railroad fans left..." for any of our Fallen Flag forums that go without a post for several weeks. It's kind of my small challenge to the other Fallen Flag moderators to keep there forums going by posting something about that railroad.

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  19. chessie

    chessie TrainBoard Supporter

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    Hey, we still have some stray GP38's showing up on NS that have not been retired.. Does that mean Pennsy?
     
  20. Stourbridge Lion

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    Get a photograph quick!!!!!

    Yes!

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