Jerome's Switcher Roster

[wheeler1963]

I saw what looked like D&RGW markings on one in the full line-up pics (bottom row, 3rd from left), but no follow up picture of it all by its lonesome. Is it Rio Grande? Still have it?

I've done up a couple of D&RG/UP patch jobs. Not much interest in D&RG equipment from many people these days.

 

[LATX]

Only thing I've done in AMTRAK so far was this CF7 I painted, decaled and weathered for Mark.

That is a very nice unit, if possible within the next 4 months will I be able 2 order one thru you?

 

[wheeler1963]

That is a very nice unit, if possible within the next 4 months will I be able 2 order one thru you?

What are you looking for??

 

[TMLW]

Wonderful work as always! What company made the CF7? Is it kit bashed?

 

[wheeler1963]

Jeff, it's an Athearn unit.

 

[Motley]

Jerome,

Are you going to be getting the Atlas Genset when it's available? I'm getting one. But they are DCC ready, wondering how soon they will come out with DCC decoders for it?

 

[wheeler1963]

Motley, I know I'll have a few around here that need painting up for others. I might get a few for myself one day.

 

[LATX]

What are you looking for??

To be honset a general switcher with dcc sound if possible that will go with my F40's perferbly in amtrak switcher scheme.
Its still up in the air tho. Due to I'm modeling 3 different eras.

 

[TMLW]

Jeff, it's an Athearn unit.

Thanks. I have not seen one of those nor did i know they made one. Looks like i will be adding that to my wish list.

 

[Alcomotive]

I've done up a couple of D&RG/UP patch jobs. Not much interest in D&RG equipment from many people these days.

Pssssssssssssst Jerome PM sent....

 

[tooter]

This poor wee EMD 40 was found hiding in the weeds around the Old Ben Coal Corp. grounds. It has been rescued and headed to JTEX to be rebuild for a local museum.

Hey wheeler,

Where did you get that EMD 40? Does anyone still sell them?

Thanks,

Greg

 

[wheeler1963]

Hey wheeler,

Where did you get that EMD 40? Does anyone still sell them?

Thanks,

Greg[/QUOTE]

Greg, my local hobby shop has them still

 

[tooter]

Thanks, wheeler... just after I asked, I did some searching and bought a new one on ebay...

The railings are still stripped from the new paintjob. It used to be blue and yellow. I'm specifically acquiring very short wheelbase engines and rolling stock for a planned small industrial/mining layout using a lot of small radius curves...

...sort of like an HOn3... without the n3.


Greg

 

[kbkchooch]

Jerome

Lord of the switchers,

Please forgive me, for I have sinned.

See, I've got this little overly detailed, can motored Athearn Hustler that works my grain mill modules. Its a little underpowered for the job but it did have a running mate, until........

Lets just say that a cabless Hustler "B" unit is under contruction, using part of the hood from (gasp!) an Athearn SW7 calf.

I'll try to get some pics posted by the weekend.

 

[wheeler1963]

Karl, sounds like an interesting build. Never seen a cabless Hustler. I should have my first SW 1500 slug done by this weekend. Pictures to follow.

 

[BN8002]

heres one for you

 

[railBuilderDhd]

Kevin,
That's a cool looking slug. I may have to try my hand at that one day.
Thanks for the post.
Dave

 

[wheeler1963]

Kevin, a cab-less HUSTLER, not an SW-1000. I've already built 5 of #3635.

Here's a Hustler.

http://cgi.ebay.com/Athearn-2992-Re...ewItem&pt=Model_RR_Trains&hash=item5d28bdc8c3

 

[BN8002]

Kevin, a cab-less HUSTLER, not an SW-1000. I've already built 5 of #3635.

Here's a Hustler.

http://cgi.ebay.com/Athearn-2992-Re...ewItem&pt=Model_RR_Trains&hash=item5d28bdc8c3

I know what a hustler is...I was suggesting another project..but appartently you've already done it..looks good.

 

[jasonelki]

Kevin, a cab-less HUSTLER, not an SW-1000. I've already built 5 of #3635.


Here's a Hustler.

http://cgi.ebay.com/Athearn-2992-Re...ewItem&pt=Model_RR_Trains&hash=item5d28bdc8c3

Do the athearn hustlers run similar to their BB cousins?