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Post by atsda on May 1, 2024 17:51:34 GMT
Bill, What does S&Y stand for? Alfred
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Post by seayakbill on May 1, 2024 21:08:33 GMT
Hi Alfred, the S&Y RR are initials for my railroad. The Seattle & Yakima RR. I have lived in both cities so it seemed appropriate. Bill www.youtube.com/user/seayakbill
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Post by atsda on May 2, 2024 2:36:09 GMT
Post by seayakbill on 5 hours ago Hi Alfred, the S&Y RR are initials for my railroad. The Seattle & Yakima RR. I have lived in both cities so it seemed appropriate. Bill
That is a good name for a Pacific Northwest RR. If you did a logo and color scheme for a diesel, what might that look like? Alfred
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Post by atsda on May 2, 2024 2:45:32 GMT
I now have 3 steamers running on the 3 concentric loops on the floor of my train room. Tonight, on the inner loop, I put together a gondola and tank car consist ending with a lighted SP-type Lionel 6457 caboose (1953-55) and headed by a Lionel S2 Turbine (4-8-4) and tender (3-wheel trucks), (1946). Alfred
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Post by superwarp1 on May 2, 2024 12:26:27 GMT
After a gear box issue, pinched wire, and new grease and oiling. Back on the rails. MTH L4 Mohawk converted to Legacy.
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Post by atsda on May 3, 2024 2:20:49 GMT
Gary, that is a unique, good sounding whistle. I like hearing what seems to sound like steam relief. Alfred
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Post by superwarp1 on May 3, 2024 12:20:04 GMT
Gary, that is a unique, good sounding whistle. I like hearing what seems to sound like steam relief. Alfred One reason why I've had all my PS2/3 engines converted to Legacy. IMO, and OMO Lionel electronics and sounds are the best. MTH mechanically are the best and put the two together you have one fine locomotive.
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Post by Adam on May 10, 2024 12:44:45 GMT
Recently completed custom made NASA train is on the tracks!
The train consists of the following:
Post War Lionel NW2 with bell Boxcar to carry spare rocket parts Two tank cars to transport rocket fuel A passenger car to transport astronauts and workers A caboose just because
I've got another freight car in the works as well.
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Post by josef on May 10, 2024 17:26:39 GMT
Recently completed custom made NASA train is on the tracks! The train consists of the following: Post War Lionel NW2 with bell Boxcar to carry spare rocket parts Two tank cars to transport rocket fuel A passenger car to transport astronauts and workers A caboose just because I've got another freight car in the works as well. There were many times when we would be cruising the Indian River and go under the NASA railroad bridge a see the NASA Blue and White switcher bringing cars over. There was one time, true story, when we had anchored over night and in the morning were headed North when suddenly helicopters, planes were flying overhead just above our bridge and a helicopter came alongside and hailed us. We were told to keep moving and not stop. Bridge Tenders were informed to open up as we approached. We lickety split. Seems we both had forgotten since coming back from Bimini that that day was going to be a Shuttle Launch. 15 minutes after clearing last bridge we saw, and believe it or not, felt the vibration of the Lauch.
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Post by david1 on May 10, 2024 19:09:04 GMT
Very cool Adam, I saw it first on YouTube yesterday, although I Dont have any NASA equipment and after seeing yours I have decided to come up with some my favorite freight cars, flat cars with NASA equipment, should be a fun project.
Thanks for the inspiration!
Dave
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Post by Adam on May 10, 2024 23:22:25 GMT
Very cool Adam, I saw it first on YouTube yesterday, although I Dont have any NASA equipment and after seeing yours I have decided to come up with some my favorite freight cars, flat cars with NASA equipment, should be a fun project. Thanks for the inspiration! Dave I look forward to seeing what you come up with!
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Post by seayakbill on May 11, 2024 20:07:27 GMT
A few cattle cars running the rails with a Lionel PW Burlington 44 tonner as power. 2 of the 3 are mooing, cows must not like the swaying of the stock cars. Any folks ever seen real deal stock cars loaded with critters. I never have, maybe being up in the Northwest during the 50's there just wasn't much cattle to be moved from that area. Bill www.youtube.com/user/seayakbill
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Post by Country Joe on May 12, 2024 1:11:41 GMT
A few cattle cars running the rails with a Lionel PW Burlington 44 tonner as power. 2 of the 3 are mooing, cows must not like the swaying of the stock cars. Any folks ever seen real deal stock cars loaded with critters. I never have, maybe being up in the Northwest during the 50's there just wasn't much cattle to be moved from that area. Bill The only stock cars I ever saw were models. I’ve seen lots of freight trains over the years but none of them had any stock cars.
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Post by atsda on May 13, 2024 2:22:29 GMT
Adam, that is a fine NASA consist - good work. Alfred
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Post by atsda on May 13, 2024 2:28:17 GMT
Bill, that is a nice 44-ton unit (#629 from 1956). I am glad you like running the post war equipment. That is a neat consist with cattle cars. I have never seen any running or in stock yards in real life. Alfred
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