Broadoak Posted March 13, 2015 Author Share Posted March 13, 2015 (edited) A few more pictures of the two F units on a recent visit. I think they are a very elegant looking machine to my eye. Peter M Edited February 2, 2019 by Broadoak missing pics 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanielB Posted March 13, 2015 Share Posted March 13, 2015 Fantastic! Love F7's. I need to get another two TCS M1 decoders ordered so I can get my other two F7a's DCC fitted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broadoak Posted March 14, 2015 Author Share Posted March 14, 2015 (edited) A few more random pictures for those of us afflicted, including an assortment of SP power at rest in Benson west yard. I don't know the proper collective noun for a collection of SP locos, could it be a delight. I really must refit the plow to the front of this SD45 which seems to be missing. Peter M Edited February 2, 2019 by Broadoak missing pics 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanielB Posted March 14, 2015 Share Posted March 14, 2015 I believe the correct term is "Epic" "An epic of Southern Pacific locomotives" Great photos as always Peter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shortliner Posted March 14, 2015 Share Posted March 14, 2015 (edited) Surely an "epic" is a photo attachment to be sent in an Email - sorry, couldn't resist! Edited March 14, 2015 by shortliner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanielB Posted March 14, 2015 Share Posted March 14, 2015 Jack... that was terrible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broadoak Posted March 14, 2015 Author Share Posted March 14, 2015 (edited) Peter M Edited February 2, 2019 by Broadoak missing pics 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shortliner Posted March 14, 2015 Share Posted March 14, 2015 Jack... that was terrible. I promise not to improve......! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broadoak Posted March 15, 2015 Author Share Posted March 15, 2015 (edited) #2638 an SP SW1500, a model that featured on the front cover of the Continental Modeller way back in October 1991 when Colonel's Crossing was the layout of the month. Peter M Edited April 28, 2018 by Broadoak 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-UnitMad Posted March 16, 2015 Share Posted March 16, 2015 Surely an "epic" is a photo attachment to be sent in an Email - sorry, couldn't resist! Not as bad as what I suggested over on the MTI Forum... Re Athearn BB locos - I nearly gave Bernie Victor a heart attack at Warley one year, when I picked up an Athearn Switcher and asked if he had anything cheaper IIRC the one I picked up was £30, and Good Chap that Bernie was, once he'd recovered from the shock he found me an SW7 for £25. Oh and F-Units - well, what is there not to like...?? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broadoak Posted March 20, 2015 Author Share Posted March 20, 2015 (edited) With this selection of pictures we come a little more up to date with a DRGW GP60 #3154, she was used for the Ski Train during the 96-97 season. She is seen arriving at Benson with a short mixed train consisting of empty covered hoppers and an empty boxcar for specially cut lumber. Peter M Edited February 2, 2019 by Broadoak missing pics 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broadoak Posted March 20, 2015 Author Share Posted March 20, 2015 (edited) Peter M Edited February 2, 2019 by Broadoak missing pics 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanielB Posted March 20, 2015 Share Posted March 20, 2015 Another of my favorite railroads. Great photos as always Peter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broadoak Posted March 22, 2015 Author Share Posted March 22, 2015 (edited) While the crew of the GP60 take a break for beans, having uncoupled from the train and parked the locomotive on the track next to the servicing facilities. At this point an SP SW1500 #2638 yard switcher, waiting by the yard master's caboose arrives to spot the individual incoming cars. I find it more difficult to make black locomotives less flat looking than other colours. Peter M Edited February 2, 2019 by Broadoak missing pics 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broadoak Posted March 22, 2015 Author Share Posted March 22, 2015 (edited) Peter M Edited February 2, 2019 by Broadoak missing pics 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broadoak Posted March 22, 2015 Author Share Posted March 22, 2015 I think you have a point Simon, I have an ex DRGW SW1000 lettered for my fictional shortline and that has a greyish tinge to it. Mind you that's because it spent much of its earlier life working ore cars through a loader. The GP60 has been residing in my loft for sometime, so I rather rushed getting it running for the pictures. Peter M Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broadoak Posted March 23, 2015 Author Share Posted March 23, 2015 (edited) The SP switcher pulls out a full UP covered hopper of corn and then spots the two DRGW empty hoppers at the Farmers Co-op.The Rio Grande box car is spotted at the team track ready for loading with cut lumber that will be brought in by truck. Peter M Edited May 4, 2018 by Broadoak 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broadoak Posted March 23, 2015 Author Share Posted March 23, 2015 (edited) Peter M Edited February 2, 2019 by Broadoak missing pics 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broadoak Posted March 23, 2015 Author Share Posted March 23, 2015 (edited) The SP switcher then goes to the Midas Cement Co unloading facility and picks an empty ATSF covered hopper and an MD&W boxcar loaded with bagged cement on pallets. It then starts to make up a train in the main loop for the GP60 to take to the SP main line. An SP SD7 will head the consist as it saves having to find a path for this loco to get back to the SP. Peter M Edited February 2, 2019 by Broadoak missing pics 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broadoak Posted March 23, 2015 Author Share Posted March 23, 2015 (edited) Peter M Edited May 5, 2018 by Broadoak 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broadoak Posted April 19, 2015 Author Share Posted April 19, 2015 (edited) While enjoying a recent operating session I took a few more photos of my elderly Athearn Blue Box SD45. I have now added sunshades, screen wipers, mu hoses and a plough, not the correct one but all I had to hand. The loco looks a bit more work stained as well having given it a thin wash of grimy black. Peter M Edited May 5, 2018 by Broadoak 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWR88 Posted April 19, 2015 Share Posted April 19, 2015 Hmmmm SP bloody noses...NICE! That SD45 certainly looks the part of an elderly switcher but I'm surprised its engine idling hasn't interrupted those two chaps conversation at the co-op. All the best, Lloyd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broadoak Posted April 20, 2015 Author Share Posted April 20, 2015 (edited) Thanks Lloyd, perhaps the two guys are like me deaf and can't hear the V20 idling. Peter M Edited May 5, 2018 by Broadoak 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanielB Posted April 20, 2015 Share Posted April 20, 2015 I could look at this layout all day. Keep those photos coming Peter! Ever thought of setting up a video camera and filming an ops session? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broadoak Posted April 20, 2015 Author Share Posted April 20, 2015 (edited) Thanks Dan, sadly my camera doesn't do movies, so it's some more stills. Peter M Edited February 2, 2019 by Broadoak missing pics 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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