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ctclibby

ctclibby

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Was going through my chemical pix. Found these and thought somebody might be interested. Taken in Woodenville Wa, circa 1990. One of the Mechanical Engineers I worked with at Mav did his own.
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Above is JGrav, cute little thing isn't it?

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OK so not live steam, but what the hey?

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Yet another version of snap track?

Have a few more of engines only if anybody is interested...

L8r
 
ctclibby said:
Was going through my chemical pix. Found these and thought somebody might be interested. Taken in Woodenville Wa, circa 1990. One of the Mechanical Engineers I worked with at Mav did his own.
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Above is JGrav, cute little thing isn't it?

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OK so not live steam, but what the hey?

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Yet another version of snap track?

Have a few more of engines only if anybody is interested...

L8r
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That's cool! I know a gentleman who had a Denver & Rio Grande T-12 class live steamer that he was trying to restore. Unfortunately, he passed away before he could complete it, and I don't know what became of it. But it was still cool to see when I visited his shop.
 


michaeljoe said:
Do you mean they're for sale? Or pictures to post.
I would love to own one of them little locomotives, but that's not possible.
Although I would be interested in looking at more pictures.
My favorite is the little blue and white #5290. Would love to have that in my backyard.
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These were taken in 1990. It is unknown even if they still exist. And some of them are not so little; ifn I remember correctly, the Rayoneer came in on a trailer as it was 2 tons+.
Will work on more pix in a bit.

L8r
 


Well, it is funny, but it was s serious question. I think these would much more enjoyable if they were remotely controlled. From the railfanning perspective anyway.

I don't think I could get interested in riding a scale locomotive like a child's pedal car.
 
RhB Michael said:
Well, it is funny, but it was s serious question. I think these would much more enjoyable if they were remotely controlled. From the railfanning perspective anyway.

I don't think I could get interested in riding a scale locomotive like a child's pedal car.
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Well, I can tell you that being the engineer in/on one definitely has its plusses. Imagination comes into play almost as much as our MRR. Akin to go-cart vs 1:1 NASCAR. Oh and with the wind in your hair and actual scenery ... you need to go and find a local 'live steam' place and grovel for an engine to use. And you can see in the pix of all of those riding behind an engine - those sure ain't frowns on their faces. I do suppose the if you had a place big enough and you could get higher that the layout, RC engines with cars probably would be fun too. Can you imagine the size of a magnet needed for a 20Lb Kaydee coupler? You don't have to worry about falling into that giant canyon at the edges. The bridges do creak when traversed too. Well, heck - these are trains ... always fun.

L8r
 
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Well, it is funny, but it was s serious question. I think these would much more enjoyable if they were remotely controlled. From the railfanning perspective anyway.
RhB Michael said:
I don't think I could get interested in riding a scale locomotive like a child's pedal car.
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Sorry, I did not consider that, since I would give my left nut to do it.

I think you would change your mind if you actually drove one.

Those guys are serious railroaders.
Numerous places have many miles of track.
 
Michael B said:
Well, it is funny, but it was s serious question. I think these would much more enjoyable if they were remotely controlled. From the railfanning perspective anyway.

Sorry, I did not consider that, since I would give my left nut to do it.

I think you would change your mind if you actually drove one.

Those guys are serious railroaders.
Numerous places have many miles of track.
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This place was on 15 acres in Woodinville, Wa. Not the whole property was used for railroading, also had house and 2 big shops. Guessing that 8 to 10 acres were used for the RR. Urban Sprawl got them, County started raising the taxes which finally cause its' demise.

I have been watching @KriegslokBR52 post on building his steamer. Probably would enjoy doing something like this. Would give him a reason for bigger tools too! Think that JGrav ( way above ) took at least 4 years to complete his. Full time job, house, MRR and this. Boy was busy. Oh, he also won some NMRA contest for an engine house/shed; HO or HOn3 I think.

L8r
 
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