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Very nice Ray! It's an "Alco sandwich"

What a nice model! Yes the price is high.

Hi Peter, I'm sad to learn that! I hope to meet you here again one day. It should be very difficult to let down internet. I have it from 1996 and now if I ought to stop I'll be ill. Good luck Peter.

Waow! What a nice model of the big one. I like this Alco too: she makes big black smoke too and her noise is nice to hear. lol

Next models from my N scale collection: the #4 and #5 The #5 was undecorated. More to follow... I think I have more Alco than I think

Nice models! Well done! I have an old Atlas S-2 in zebra stripes scheme and 1 S-4, 4 RS-1 in blue and yellow ATSF scheme. Great runners!

Nice models! O scale is impressive. I like a lot your RSD.

Yes, that's right. I'm not a rivet counter and I don't look for extra details. I can recognize well detailed brass models. I think it's a set: locomotives, wagons, scenery... For a layout I like to create an atmosphere. All must be featured at the same level of detail. Details are important but I think weathering is more important (excellent slow running too). And the low price of the Atlas, Weaver... products is very attractive.

Reading your lists, I see the Maine (MEC, B&M) seems to be the most beloved schemes for alcos. Nice! "Portland Terminal" should be nice too for an associated shortline.

Sorry, my models aren't made of brass. They have plastic bodies. And I don't need a professional to paint them. ... but I'm happy with them.

Yes, I understand. Why don't they have reproduced the prototype model.... ?????? That's strange nobody has told some details aren't prototypical. Why?????????

What a nice Alco! But the price is... too high. I've bought all my O scale models "as new/second hand" and I spent no more $200 to $250 per model. Ok I've a lot of work to upgrade them but I like that.

I answer to anyone who says "my model is RTR, no modification". A photo of an Alco on a layout is always good to see. Any road, any scale. That's great! The goal of this thread is to share our Alco mania!

Exactly! The Alco sound is really special and attractive. The first time I saw and heard an Alco, I was hooked by this fantastic sound... and the shape. I like EMD models but my best loved models are always Alcos. Nice model and nice video! I like the short parts views you've done. The sound isn't boring. Thanks to share.

Simon, this S scale RS model looks nice.

Hi Jordan! Nice photo of a nice Alco for a shortline. Thank you for the informations about this RS-3. I have one, a Rio Grande scheme. I didn't know the "Trainman" range was coming from 3RL concept. Yes that's right, the handrails are too short on the ends. You have opened my eyes!!!! A photo of mine: not yet modified. That's the first model I've bought for O scale. I have to modify the handrails. After that, I think I'll keep the Rio Grande paint but I'll patch it for my shortline. The Loksound L decoder is tempting... The sound looks good. I'll see one day... A black cloud will be great. One day, it's possible we'll have it with the progress of the technics. Thanks to share

So, I begin to show... N scale Atlas with Kato wheelsets, M-T couplers a crew and a new paint San Juan Valley RR #1 & #2 SJVRR v#3 More to follow... I let the space to anyone who want to publish photos of his Alcos

Hello all! The subject is in the tittle of this thread. Please show us photos of your Alco models, the scale and a little description when needed.

Thank you Colin! I understand you are working on a "BIG" scale model. Nice!

Can we see photos of your ICG GP10?

Ray, your black box looks very good. That's a nice presentation for your layout. Great!

Nice work Jordan. I'm pleased to see your progress.

Hi Jordan, what's new please?

Very nice views Peter! Thank you. I like to follow your thread. My son is an enthusiast with "The Rock" and "B&M"... maybe because of their blue color. He says "I like".

Yes, a 4-6-0 can be a nice locomotive for a 50's shortline!