shortliner Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 ..... this morning - had an email from Model Junction saying that my Plymouth Diesel is en route to me ! YEE HAA! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robatron86 Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 Excellent news Jack Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-UnitMad Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 You know the rules, Jack - pictures asap!!! What make is it? I was still under the impression that most HO Plymouths were overscale? But what do I know... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pmackinnon2004 Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 Aye Jack everything good comes to those who wait. Waiting on a couple of Walthers Apalachicola Northern boxcars via Model Junction myself. A well worn Plymouth might just be the power to shift them. Hope to catch up with you at Glasgow, nice cup o' builders an' a chin wag. Cheers Peter Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ceejaydee Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 I liked the look of the Plymouth but chose not to buy one - look forward to seeing yours though I had a couple of emails from MJ myself too.... credit cards says Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shortliner Posted January 22, 2016 Author Share Posted January 22, 2016 'Tis one of these - but postie has been and it wasn't with him http://www.broadway-limited.com/plymouthswitcherho.aspx Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shortliner Posted January 23, 2016 Author Share Posted January 23, 2016 The Wee Beastie has arrived! What a little beauty - ( all in the eye of the beholder, of course) It is a heavy little so-and-so with a die-cast chassis , so should be capable of moving several cars at a time. I'll try to get some piccies up in a while - but one or two home-jobs to be done first. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shortliner Posted January 23, 2016 Author Share Posted January 23, 2016 Some pictures of the Wee Beastie as promised Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shortliner Posted January 23, 2016 Author Share Posted January 23, 2016 It certainly is , but not cheap (unfortunately)! There is a traction tire on the centre wheel each side - it's my late Christmas pressie to me. DC and DCC Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pmackinnon2004 Posted January 23, 2016 Share Posted January 23, 2016 Jack Very nice indeed, just got to convince 'er indoors I need one. Cheers Peter Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-UnitMad Posted January 23, 2016 Share Posted January 23, 2016 I say, that's rather nice What he said Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAMO Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 A nice model Jack! That's give me ideas for my O scale project. I have a Roco/Atlas switcher... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shortliner Posted January 26, 2016 Author Share Posted January 26, 2016 Jack - Jordan might still have his original "Portway Terminal" photos , for his original O gauge railroad with the Alas O gauge diesel - they were on the MTI forum but are no longer showing - we can hope they are still available Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talltim Posted January 26, 2016 Share Posted January 26, 2016 I think you might have got the TT scale version... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikjd Posted January 26, 2016 Share Posted January 26, 2016 A nice model Jack! That's give me ideas for my O scale project. I have a Roco/Atlas switcher... The good thing with the Atlas WDT model is the side frames just slide out. From what I remember of the prototype (not surprisingly) the narrow gauge versions used outside frames while the standard used inside. There are a few photos in the Morning Sun Steel Mill books, and usually the 'footplate' mounted air tank is covered by a protective shield. Don't forget that K-Line did a 4 wheel Plymouth with an older bodystyle similar to Jack's 6 wheeler. Of course it's 3-Rail but I'm sure it can be converted. Mick. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shortliner Posted January 26, 2016 Author Share Posted January 26, 2016 No Tim - definitely the HO version - they were very wee locos - see photos of #1 here http://www.trainweb.org/highdesertrails/uo/UO1.html and if you see the very first photo here - you can see one on the far end of a short train of woodchip hoppers and see just how small they were http://www.trainweb.org/highdesertrails/uo. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve1 Posted January 26, 2016 Share Posted January 26, 2016 It looks really odd without con rods... steve Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAMO Posted January 26, 2016 Share Posted January 26, 2016 Like this? I'm asking me if NWSL F9 wheelsets will match for this locomotive???? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikjd Posted January 26, 2016 Share Posted January 26, 2016 Like this? Co Switcher.JPG I'm asking me if NWSL F9 wheelsets will match for this locomotive???? I can't answer that one Jack, but probably worth contacting NWSL, they have a contact form on their website http://www.nwsl.com/Contact_Us.html Mick. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-UnitMad Posted January 26, 2016 Share Posted January 26, 2016 Jack - Jordan might still have his original "Portway Terminal" photos , for his original O gauge railroad with the Alas O gauge diesel - they were on the MTI forum but are no longer showing - we can hope they are still available Sorry for the delay. Got your email Jack, I will dig them out & re-post a few here. That old thread was long dead so I'd tidied up my Photobucket account & removed a lot of "defunct" pictures Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-UnitMad Posted January 26, 2016 Share Posted January 26, 2016 Like this? Co Switcher.JPG I'm asking me if NWSL F9 wheelsets will match for this locomotive???? Jack; no - the F9 wheels are much bigger. I think the axle gears might not match either.I've been tempted to remove the sideframes on my Atlas O Plymouths, but it's amazing how the flangless center wheels are almost un-noticeable behind the frames, but really obvious without them! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAMO Posted January 26, 2016 Share Posted January 26, 2016 Yes Jordan, the center wheels aren't beautiful. I haven't yet modified my model. At this time I let the sideframes. Wait and see.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-UnitMad Posted January 30, 2016 Share Posted January 30, 2016 Jack - Jordan might still have his original "Portway Terminal" photos , for his original O gauge railroad with the Alas O gauge diesel - they were on the MTI forum but are no longer showing - we can hope they are still available At Jack's request, a few pics of my old "Portway Terminal" layout... First my Atlas O Plymouth, formerly owned by Chris Ellis, Editor of Model Trains mag and it's successors. Track Plan 15ft x 1ft on three boards. From left to right along the layout:- Cold Store Middle Junction (note I got my own track plan wrong!!! ) Silos (actual Elevator tower was never built) The silos were Pringles tubes, not entirely convincing in O. I made a new facility from plastic household guttering, about 3ft high! Again it was never finished, but did look good - Finally one detail I really liked - the rear track through the grade crossing was "disused", there were wheelstops before it and a very over-grown look to the rails Track was all Lima set track, with points shortened to fit. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shortliner Posted January 30, 2016 Author Share Posted January 30, 2016 Jordan - very nice - do you have a photo of the Café/freight Forwarder section Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-UnitMad Posted January 30, 2016 Share Posted January 30, 2016 Those points were shortened? Good grief! Yep, but not by as much as Marc Smith has... http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/topic/105886-have-i-got-some-mojo-back-a-new-tiny-o-gauge-project/&do=findComment&comment=2121886 Jack; no pics really as the Freight Forwarder & Cafe were never built... true of about 75% of this layout I think!! Ironically I think that section of track where they should have been was the only section I ballasted!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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