Glorious NSE Posted June 27, 2016 Share Posted June 27, 2016 https://www.walthers.com/catalog/product/view/id/799403/s/plymouth-ml-8-standard-dc-us-army-transportation-corps/ 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickBrad Posted June 27, 2016 Share Posted June 27, 2016 Aah, such a cute little thing, shame I have no justification for one Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robatron86 Posted June 27, 2016 Share Posted June 27, 2016 (edited) You want one. That's justification surely? I'll be getting one and giving it the zebra treatment. Edited June 27, 2016 by Robatron86 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pointstaken Posted June 27, 2016 Share Posted June 27, 2016 Now if that had been N scale......... Dennis Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robatron86 Posted June 27, 2016 Share Posted June 27, 2016 Scrap that, they are offering it in zebra stripe already! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glorious NSE Posted June 27, 2016 Author Share Posted June 27, 2016 You want one. That's justification surely? I'll be getting one and giving it the zebra treatment. There's a zebra option out of the box. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickBrad Posted June 27, 2016 Share Posted June 27, 2016 You want one. That's justification surely? I'll be getting one and giving it the zebra treatment. Well yeah, maybe, once i have a GE 44 tonner, a couple of SW1500s, not to mention finding out what this is and getting a model of it, MoW vehicle Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fat Controller Posted June 27, 2016 Share Posted June 27, 2016 Well yeah, maybe, once i have a GE 44 tonner, a couple of SW1500s, not to mention finding out what this is and getting a model of it, MoW vehicle I think it's a ballast plough/ regulator. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robatron86 Posted June 27, 2016 Share Posted June 27, 2016 There's a zebra option out of the box. Oops...may have pressed the pre-order button... 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robatron86 Posted June 27, 2016 Share Posted June 27, 2016 I've also got this coming. EMD model 40. Totally fictious. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickBrad Posted June 27, 2016 Share Posted June 27, 2016 I think it's a ballast plough/ regulator. Thanks, now I at least know what to look for to find more photos. Incidentally, If anyone's looking for a small industry idea for a layout, just turn around on that link Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickBrad Posted June 27, 2016 Share Posted June 27, 2016 I've also got this coming. EMD model 40. Totally fictious. Looks like someone put a 44 tonner on a boil wash lol I need to come off the Walthers page, I am liking too many things, including this set of figures. I only want the guy on the right in a short sleeved shirt, but I haven't seen one anywhere else 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glorious NSE Posted June 27, 2016 Author Share Posted June 27, 2016 As Brian said, a ballast regulator. there's a few videos on YT featuring these (in winter, they double up as snow ploughs ) AFAIK there's no model. You could build a static version from plastic and stuff, but an operating one is tough. Custom Finishing do/did metal kits for a couple of types but they aren't powered. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
don Posted June 28, 2016 Share Posted June 28, 2016 Thanks, now I at least know what to look for to find more photos. Incidentally, If anyone's looking for a small industry idea for a layout, just turn around on that link mmmm just did a 360 on that screen,a spur just long enough for one hopper car, and best of, the way the spur leads off the main and across the highway. Just ideal for the modeler. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickBrad Posted June 29, 2016 Share Posted June 29, 2016 There are a number of areas perfect for modelling, Liberty bell/Paragon Films in Taylorsville would make a great complex for a larger layout Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickBrad Posted June 30, 2016 Share Posted June 30, 2016 Custom Finishing do/did metal kits for a couple of types but they aren't powered. Just found a model that's close enough for my satisfaction, Kershaw Model26, think that I may have to get this as an xmas present to myself. Will be requesting assistance on how to order from Walthers via Model junction methinks, as I know people have mentioned doing this, but I am unsure on the process. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zomboid Posted June 30, 2016 Share Posted June 30, 2016 The instructions are on the website, and I found it quite simple to follow them. The important thing is to have the Walthers part/ order number, and that it's actually in stock there too. The phone will be simpler, but I prefer not having to talk to anyone, even though the MJ folk are nice and friendly when I visit the store... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shortliner Posted July 1, 2016 Share Posted July 1, 2016 Oh dear! With the way the $=£ is right now, that is likely to be an expensive Chrissiepressie Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickBrad Posted July 1, 2016 Share Posted July 1, 2016 (edited) It's been a turbulent week admittedly, but I am quietly confident that in the weeks/months ahead it's going to get better. If not, then it's going to be one heck of a difficult first scratchbuild Edited July 1, 2016 by NickBrad Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-UnitMad Posted July 3, 2016 Share Posted July 3, 2016 Now if that had been N scale......... Dennis ...or O Scale.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CraigZ Posted July 3, 2016 Share Posted July 3, 2016 Thanks, now I at least know what to look for to find more photos. Incidentally, If anyone's looking for a small industry idea for a layout, just turn around on that link And to make it even better...that's on the shortline Alexander RR...history with 44 tonners, Alco S4, EMD SWs nowadays. Been around a very long time; interchanges with the Norfolk Southern (ex Southern) on the west side of Statesville NC. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickBrad Posted July 3, 2016 Share Posted July 3, 2016 Exactly Craig, I've fell in love with this line ever since i was looking for somewhere to base my Inglenook upon. Do you by chance have any pictures of the railroad, if so, I'd love to see them. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve1 Posted July 3, 2016 Share Posted July 3, 2016 Re: The EMD Model 40. I've had one of the original Roundhouse ones for years. It runs a dream and is totally reliable. You wouldn't credit it is just a 4 wheeler. As for that new critter, I could go for one of them! steve Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CraigZ Posted July 4, 2016 Share Posted July 4, 2016 Exactly Craig, I've fell in love with this line ever since i was looking for somewhere to base my Inglenook upon. Do you by chance have any pictures of the railroad, if so, I'd love to see them. Not much I'm afraid....I shot the #8 in Statesville about 18 years ago on a cloudy day. I've never made an effort to drive the three hours west and actually railfan the Alexander. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DelawareAndHudson Posted July 5, 2016 Share Posted July 5, 2016 Never been to the Alexander either but there's some stuff online that might be of interest. http://www.tarheelpress.com/junebug/ http://www.ncrailways.org/railroads/alexander-railroad http://www.rrpicturearchives.net/locolist.aspx?id=ARC http://www.railpictures.net/showphotos.php?railroad=Alexander%20Railroad%20Company Jason C Indiana Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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