RMweb Gold Regularity Posted January 21, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 21, 2018 everyone seems to love my RS11 That’s simply a case of pure good taste, nothing more. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium newbryford Posted January 21, 2018 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted January 21, 2018 Hmmm. Same shop I'm planning to visit has a Broadway NW2 with sound for $185........ Must stop looking at all this stuff. Cheers, mick Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
298 Posted January 21, 2018 Share Posted January 21, 2018 (edited) May I refer the honourable Gentleman to 3040 and Utica, NY...: (there may even be a thread on here) But not all yellow Shortline locos have to be Diesel, and Railmatch post '84 BR Warning Yellow makes an excellent match for faded UP Armor Yellow: Or Precision Yellow: Edited January 21, 2018 by 298 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tove Posted January 21, 2018 Share Posted January 21, 2018 Mick your OP pic shows a slightly unusual loco, a Dash 2 with Blomberg B trucks, rather than the Blomberg M type introduced as standard with the Dash 2 line. No doubt CNW traded in some old F units or Geeps and got their old, entirely satisfactory, trucks back. Some others did the same. Customisation occurs even with new purchases, and even more so when the loco has been around a few different owners. Part of the fun of the US scene, really, but it can mean that the faithful model you buy has wrong features for your chosen prototype. Apart from the reto fitted dynamic brakes,(during UP day`s) she`s original...... Ex CNW,from a cancelled Rock island order. More info with pic... http://www.rrpicturearchives.net/showPicture.aspx?id=1391091 Brian. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Oldddudders Posted January 21, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 21, 2018 Apart from the reto fitted dynamic brakes,(during UP day`s) she`s original...... Ex CNW,from a cancelled Rock island order. More info with pic... http://www.rrpicturearchives.net/showPicture.aspx?id=1391091 Brian. Yes, the Rock wouldn't have had anything to do with dynamic brakes, although they must have had them with those E units they bought from UP. And it was the Rock's GP38-2s that started their new blue and white image. And a fat lot of good it did them. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium newbryford Posted January 21, 2018 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted January 21, 2018 So basically, I can take a GP-whatever, with whatever bits it has or it hasn't and paint it it in my colours with my name on it......... I'm getting into this US-malarkey research...... Cheers, Mick 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tove Posted January 21, 2018 Share Posted January 21, 2018 You can pretty much let you imagimation go as far as short line railroads go. The vast majority run loco`s that have had multiple owners/paint schemes,and you`ll even come across some loco`s still running in liveries that could be 25+ years old with nothing more than the new owners reporting marks on them!. Then of course there`s all the various modifications that have been made through re-builds and up-grades. Of course how far you take things is up to you,but if your like me then you`ll drive yourself bonkers with all the differences!! Anyhow if you`ve got a 'little time' on your hands then you could have a look though these shortline railroad`s. http://www.rrpicturearchives.net/railroadList.aspx?tid=3 Happy hunting..... Brian. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium newbryford Posted January 21, 2018 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted January 21, 2018 You can pretty much let you imagimation go as far as short line railroads go. The vast majority run loco`s that have had multiple owners/paint schemes,and you`ll even come across some loco`s still running in liveries that could be 25+ years old with nothing more than the new owners reporting marks on them!. Then of course there`s all the various modifications that have been made through re-builds and up-grades. Of course how far you take things is up to you,but if your like me then you`ll drive yourself bonkers with all the differences!! Anyhow if you`ve got a 'little time' on your hands then you could have a look though these shortline railroad`s. http://www.rrpicturearchives.net/railroadList.aspx?tid=3 Happy hunting..... Brian. Thanks for the link. Shortline watching on youtube is already taking up too much time......! Cheers, Mick 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium newbryford Posted January 21, 2018 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted January 21, 2018 (edited) Shortline watching on youtube is already taking up too much time......! 1.38 on and 5.40 makes for interesting viewing..... And there are many more examples of wobbly track out there. Cheers, Mick Edited January 21, 2018 by newbryford 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glorious NSE Posted January 21, 2018 Share Posted January 21, 2018 Welcome to the dark side Mick. Not much to add to the above, except that Intermountain has announced a GP16 which might make the one you posted earlier a reasonable possibility.Ref manufacturers, as above, can't go wrong with Atlas for trouble-free solid build quality and reliable mechs - current catalogue Atlas loco's tend to come in "Silver" (8 pin socket) or "Gold" (DCC sound fitted) versions which might save you a job? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium newbryford Posted January 21, 2018 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted January 21, 2018 Welcome to the dark side Mick. Not much to add to the above, except that Intermountain has announced a GP16 which might make the one you posted earlier a reasonable possibility. Ref manufacturers, as above, can't go wrong with Atlas for trouble-free solid build quality and reliable mechs - current catalogue Atlas loco's tend to come in "Silver" (8 pin socket) or "Gold" (DCC sound fitted) versions which might save you a job? DCC, sound and US - does that make it triple dark side? Cheers, Mick Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Regularity Posted January 21, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 21, 2018 It is probably worth defining a rough era, basic location and purpose of your short line before you buy too things (especially freight cars) that you later wish you hadn’t bought. Although you do have a great deal of freedom, especially with fairly recent modern short lines, you could end up with the equivalent running grain hoppers in North Wales, hauled by a class 73 in late 70s blue. May I take the opportunity to suggest you take a look at Jack Hill’s inspirational but sadly dormant website on the New Castle Industrial Railroad (http://oscalewcor.blogspot.co.uk)? Lots of useful tips and examples. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zomboid Posted January 21, 2018 Share Posted January 21, 2018 DCC, sound and US - does that make it triple dark side? Cheers, Mick There's a reason why Atlas boxes are black, you know. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium newbryford Posted January 21, 2018 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted January 21, 2018 It is probably worth defining a rough era, basic location and purpose of your short line before you buy too things (especially freight cars) that you later wish you hadn’t bought. Although you do have a great deal of freedom, especially with fairly recent modern short lines, you could end up with the equivalent running grain hoppers in North Wales, hauled by a class 73 in late 70s blue. May I take the opportunity to suggest you take a look at Jack Hill’s inspirational but sadly dormant website on the New Castle Industrial Railroad (http://oscalewcor.blogspot.co.uk)? Lots of useful tips and examples. The link wasn't working - I think it should be this http://oscalewcor.blogspot.co.uk/ It shares some parallels with the chemical terminal I photographed in Savannah and I quite like the NW2. The more I look, I'm drawn towards SC/GA/FL in the recent era. Plan ahead and include something like the Tri-Rail system around Fort Lauderdale and Miami in the background. So far - just musing, but I like to think ahead. It shouldn't be too long before DL is in the "not too far off finished" state that means I can start on a new project and I originally considered a "Tontine St Goods" Mk2, but I'm swaying to a "Tontine County Railway".............. Cheers, Mick 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pH Posted January 21, 2018 Share Posted January 21, 2018 Like this colour scheme. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vRxFfcaB07A A GP49 from Alaska. Cheers, Mick If you specifically want an Alaska GP49, you'll have to look at brass. Though, if you wait, Athearn may do some by using different colour schemes on these: http://www.athearn.com/Search/Default.aspx?SearchTerm=HO+GP39-2+Phase+III which were built in GP49 carbodies. Other Alaska locos are available in plastic. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alcanman Posted January 22, 2018 Share Posted January 22, 2018 1.38 on and 5.40 makes for interesting viewing..... And there are many more examples of wobbly track out there. Cheers, Mick Yeah. Plenty and they don't come much worse than this. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium newbryford Posted January 22, 2018 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted January 22, 2018 (edited) Yeah. Plenty and they don't come much worse than this. Same line I think - CNUR - Connersville and Newcastle. http://www.thedieselshop.us/CNUR.HTML I may have to invest in a static grass machine and I hope my tracklaying will be somewhat better...... Cheers, Mick Edited January 22, 2018 by newbryford 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alcanman Posted January 22, 2018 Share Posted January 22, 2018 Mick. As you've mentioned Georgia as a possible location and modern era have a look at Thomas Klimooski's 'Georgia North Eastern RR' . Inspirational stuff and loads of great pics, videos and info on his new website. https://www.thomasklimoski.com/ 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Regularity Posted January 22, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 22, 2018 (edited) Same line I think - CNUR - Connersville and Newcastle. http://www.thedieselshop.us/CNUR.HTML I may have to invest in a static grass machine and I hope my tracklaying will be somewhat better...... Cheers, Mick Never have I seen a better argument for on-board battery power! Edited January 22, 2018 by Regularity Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium newbryford Posted January 22, 2018 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted January 22, 2018 (edited) Mick. As you've mentioned Georgia as a possible location and modern era have a look at Thomas Klimooski's 'Georgia North Eastern RR' . Inspirational stuff and loads of great pics, videos and info on his new website. https://www.thomasklimoski.com/ That looks most interesting. I shall peruse and mull over it later tonight. Cheers, Mick Edited January 22, 2018 by newbryford Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium jjb1970 Posted January 22, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 22, 2018 I always liked the EMD BL2 as a branchline locomotive. The old Proto2000 model is still very good and can be found for reasonable prices, it was one of the first US super detailed plastic RTR releases. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glorious NSE Posted January 22, 2018 Share Posted January 22, 2018 That looks most interesting. I shall peruse and mull over it later tonight. Cheers, Mick It's a really good, really inspirational layout, and the prototype aint bad either. 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Regularity Posted January 22, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 22, 2018 Look at the length of that turnout at 19:15! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Kieran Posted January 22, 2018 Share Posted January 22, 2018 Atlas makes awesome locomotives. Intermountain has a lot of good ones as well. If you go on EBay, you can find a lot of nice Kato NW2s, GP35s (some with ALCO trucks), and RS-2s. Atlas yellow box RS-1s (Kato mechanisms) and S series switchers (Roco mechanisms)are smooth runners as well. There's also Proto 2000 Geeps and SW switchers out there too. Broadway Limited NW2s/SW7s are a decent bang for the buck if you get one of the earlier models. Keep an eye out for the Bachmann 45 tonners as well. They are good runners, and with their side rods,look like they are going 100 miles per hour while actually running at a crawl. The 70 tonners are also a good bang for the buck. But I will tell you that the Kato NW2s are my favorites. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-UnitMad Posted January 24, 2018 Share Posted January 24, 2018 Did someone mention Wobbly Track..?? 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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