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Post by Deleted on Dec 12, 2019 13:22:24 GMT
My son came to me yesterday saying he hopes he gets money for Christmas so he can purchase a diesel. WHAT I SAID? a DIESEL you want to spend your money on a DIESEL!!!! What the heck, I thought I raised this boy right to only like Steam engines.  
Anyway he's looking at a Lionel Legacy SW-7 in Maine central. Not a bad little switcher for the money. Fixed pilots, ability to convert easily to Kadee if desired.
Now as a disclaimer, I've had diesels in the past and I have one on order from 3rdrail but for the most part over the past twenty years I've been a steam only operation. Guess it's time to mix it up a bit.
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Post by josef on Dec 12, 2019 14:19:26 GMT
My son came to me yesterday saying he hopes he gets money for Christmas so he can purchase a diesel. WHAT I SAID? a DIESEL you want to spend your money on a DIESEL!!!! What the heck, I thought I raised this boy right to only like Steam engines.
Anyway he's looking at a Lionel Legacy SW-7 in Maine central. Not a bad little switcher for the money. Fixed pilots, ability to convert easily to Kadee if desired.
Now as a disclaimer, I've had diesels in the past and I have one on order from 3rdrail but for the most part over the past twenty years I've been a steam only operation. Guess it's time to mix it up a bit.
Well the SW-7 was built in 1949 so maybe he'll add steam down the line?
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Post by Deleted on Dec 12, 2019 14:38:32 GMT
It's what he sees. Big, powerful, multiple lash-ups and colorful. Who wants black for locomotive power? Said by a diesel lover.
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Post by sdivtim on Dec 12, 2019 14:58:33 GMT
Don’t worry Gary, it’s a phase. A few weeks ago I made the decision that the only diesels I would get would be compliment the ones I have, the UP Coal Turbine and Modern Diesels I don’t have.
So far the plan has worked.
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Post by ptc on Dec 12, 2019 15:00:52 GMT
Yes, it is time to mix it up, Gary. I love steam engines as well because of the detail, but being a passenger trian guy with a preference for lightweight cars, diesels are important to me as well. With 3rd Rail, you also get wonderful details for diesel engines.
Nothing wrong with your son wanting a diesel engine for Christmas. 
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Post by Adam on Dec 12, 2019 15:03:04 GMT
At least he isn’t asking for a turbine, or worse, an electric engine. Thats when you know they are on a troubled path!
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Post by Deleted on Dec 12, 2019 15:49:02 GMT
Gary, whatever you do, DO NOT GO OUTSIDE!! The Dementors are awaiting to take you to Azkaban Prison for depriving your son.  Gary. |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 12, 2019 17:32:19 GMT
So, when are the two of you going to get it? Good bonding. You buy it for both of you and he gets money for something else.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 12, 2019 19:27:53 GMT
At least he isn’t asking for a turbine, or worse, an electric engine. Thats when you know they are on a troubled path! He was. At York he was asking me to purchase a NYC S2 electric the horror.
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Post by Adam on Dec 12, 2019 19:31:58 GMT
LOL!!
I would love if my daughters were into trains at all, not that they don’t have healthy hobbies. But what you share with your son is wonderful! What a great way to bond.
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