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Post by atsda on Aug 12, 2024 21:04:20 GMT
As of today, quite a bit of sawdust on the ties. I have been in a sloppy frame of mind and did not remove test tracks as I was doing table top trimming. Alfred
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Post by Adam on Aug 12, 2024 21:14:34 GMT
As of today, quite a bit of sawdust on the ties. I have been in a sloppy frame of mind and did not remove test tracks as I was doing table top trimming. Alfred I’ve been there many times. |
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Post by atsda on Aug 17, 2024 3:36:55 GMT
Tonight, I ran a post war Lionel passenger consist (one I generally like to run). 3 Silver Series 2500 cars (including dome) headed by a GP-7 - Burlington Route #2328 (all from the mid-50s). Ran it very slowly and enjoyed the long length of time it took to travel the 72 radius curves on the outer loop. (It is the only completed test track on the new layout table top.) I will likely run it with the #736 Berkshire nest. Alfred
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Post by atsda on Aug 25, 2024 2:20:04 GMT
For test purposes(clearance), I made a nested inner track loop on the unfinished table top of my new benchwork. I ran a Lionel 2046 (4-6-4 Hudson, 1950-51, 53) with tender. It has been boxed up for more than a year (prior to our move). It worked fairly well, although it was hesitant on certain sections of track. I will exercise it on the outer loop and check track connections and voltage drop. (The outer loop has onlyO72 curves and straights.) The inner loop has both O72 and O31 curves.) It is a good puller and I an anticipating running it ahead of a long freight. Alfred )
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Post by Adam on Aug 25, 2024 22:16:07 GMT
Not sure what's on the tracks, that is how long it's been since I have been in the train room. Just too many other things getting in the way lately.
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Post by atsda on Aug 26, 2024 16:49:32 GMT
Post by Adam on 18 hours ago
Not sure what's on the tracks, that is how long it's been since I have been in the train room. Just too many other things getting in the way lately.
Adam, This is disappointing to hear. I hope all is well. Remember, playing with trains is a great way to relax and forget about troubles and demands for a while. Don't forget to refresh yourself. Alfred
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Post by Adam on Aug 26, 2024 23:34:49 GMT
Post by Adam on 18 hours ago Not sure what's on the tracks, that is how long it's been since I have been in the train room. Just too many other things getting in the way lately. Adam, This is disappointing to hear. I hope all is well. Remember, playing with trains is a great way to relax and forget about troubles and demands for a while. Don't forget to refresh yourself. Alfred Don’t worry Alfred. All is good. We had a crazy summer. My wife is starting to travel to Florida more often to help her parents. My daughter started college last week (University of Vermont) and work gave me more responsibilities. We got to have some fun along the way and I have other hobbies that give me some enjoyment. As the weather cools I will indeed get back into the train room. I have some ideas for improvements to the layout. I’m afraid to start it now as I have OYSYCS Syndrome. You know it, the Once You Start You Can’t Stop Syndrome. |
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Post by david1 on Aug 27, 2024 3:41:17 GMT
Alfred,
Beings I live in a over 65 apartment now and my layout is in my living space I can do something with my trains anytime I want. Most days I do enjoy from running a train to working on the layout.
Also I'm alone now and unlike Adam I no longer work or have a family to worry about. Its a different life but I'm still having fun with my friends and extended family when I can.
Dave
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Post by healey36 on Aug 27, 2024 11:01:23 GMT
Looking to thin the collection, this Lionel 246 is likely headed to a new home:  The only Scout-type that featured Magnetraction, it hails from 1959-1961. It pulls remarkably well for its plastic-boilered weight. Rarely seeing track-time, it might be on its way off the roster.  |
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Post by atsda on Aug 28, 2024 2:52:19 GMT
Healey36, that is sad about parting with the 2046. I just ran mine a few days ago - it is a good puller for a 70-year old engine ; and not bad looking to boot - and it is my long freight go to loco. Alfred
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Post by healey36 on Aug 28, 2024 9:44:18 GMT
Healey36, that is sad about parting with the 2046. I just ran mine a few days ago - it is a good puller for a 70-year old engine ; and not bad looking to boot - and it is my long freight go to loco. Alfred Not the 2046, but the 246. I agree that the 2046 is a wonderful postwar loco that looks great and can pull stumps...that one will remain on the roster.
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Post by atsda on Aug 28, 2024 15:48:05 GMT
healey36, I should have read the post more carefully and noticed the reference to plastic shell. Well, I'mm glad you are not giveing up your 2046 - if I recall, it's one that's been in your family. Alfred
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Post by healey36 on Aug 29, 2024 18:12:19 GMT
The 2046 was a project a friend of mine and I worked on. It was a basket-case found at a local meet. The worst thing was it had been dropped at some point and the cab roof was pretty badly bent (but not broken). Nearly all of the parts were there, but no tender. Using a small torch, we were able to very judiciously get the roof bent back into its correct position and form. After that, it was just a matter of removing all of the trim, passing it through the paint booth, then reassembling it. We bought a Williams undecorated 2671W reproduction tender, lettered using a decal set made for the original prewar Hudson tender. It turned out lovely, just a great project.   Folks are always telling me "Lionel modelled it after a Santa Fe Hudson!", but I don't care. It's NYC on this pike. |
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Post by af3020 on Aug 30, 2024 0:03:27 GMT
So, here we are, once again heading into the Labor Day Weekend and on the Ophir and Oblivion Railroad that means only one thing - the annual meeting of the Sidewinder Society which, this year, is in Ophir. In addition to a fantastic assembly of sidewinders from various historical societies this year features some well preserved examples from several of the railroads whose crack passenger trains call at the big Union Station. As you can see the scheduled talks are guaranteed to be both informative and provocative. An extra bonus this time is the presence of several of the old time keywinders whose job it was to keep those mills wound up and ready to go. They will circulate on the main exhibition floor and recount their experiences of key winding back in the day when clockwork power was king and the expression "wound too tight" was a compliment to your skill as a keywinder.  |
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Post by healey36 on Aug 30, 2024 2:25:58 GMT
Hopefully a well-attended convention, af...numerous highly relevant topics for discussion. Another good talk would center on the fate of “lost” keys, a chronic problem for engine crews on many lines.
A terrific scene!
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