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I'm a little late with this, but my CM 200 series Vauclain compound got here a couple of weeks ago. I've already managed to repair the damage, she runs great! I don't have any pictures of the repairs yet, but I'll get them eventually. Got to see about adding more weight and then it will be paint time. Hallmark CM 200 series (My model) (1).pngHallmark CM 200 series (My model) (8).png
 
Colorado Midland Modeler said:
I'm a little late with this, but my CM 200 series Vauclain compound got here a couple of weeks ago. I've already managed to repair the damage, she runs great! I don't have any pictures of the repairs yet, but I'll get them eventually. Got to see about adding more weight and then it will be paint time.View attachment 258300View attachment 258301
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When I looked at this post this morning, I thought the wheels had been chopped off. Did not notice the foam!
 
Kusojiji said:
That is so funny! Was it actually effective? I wonder how they would effect the pit maneuver!
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Pretty much, it was to demonstrate the speed and reliability of the new HST train compared to road travel, asking when was the last time you saw a train in a traffic jam, or a train with a puncture.

I think they would have to wait for a turnout to try the pit manoeuvre, and total chaos would ensue. Especially as it's top speed was 148.5mph, which also makes it the fastest diesel locomotive in the world, :D

The thing is, it was first broadcast in 1984, and anyone who saw it remembers it. I certainly do, and if you've watched the original advertisement, you won't either
 
Just got back from Allentown and the First Thaw train meet. Brought back a few goodies without going broke. Found a nice coal power plant for my mine complex; all of $5:
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Another smoke stack which i need for the warehouse/factory near the coal mine:
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A pair of GM trucks for the GM6C electric locomotive, which will most likely be next after Pennsy decapod:
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And a book which i was kind of hunting for at a good price, $20:
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Thick hard cover volume on one of the Antracite carrying railroads in Pennsylvania and New York. This interesting railroad had some of the weirdest experimental creatures on North American continent:
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Last but not least, completely new to me "Lady Baltimore" picture:
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An experimental Baltimore and Ohio 4-4-4 (Jubilee) which was built at Saint Clare shops in Baltimore, site of one of the most complete railroad museums in this country. I still find American steam locomotives which i never knew existed.
 


KriegslokBR52 said:
Just got back from Allentown and the First Thaw train meet. Brought back a few goodies without going broke. Found a nice coal power plant for my mine complex; all of $5:View attachment 258437View attachment 258438
Another smoke stack which i need for the warehouse/factory near the coal mine:View attachment 258440
A pair of GM trucks for the GM6C electric locomotive, which will most likely be next after Pennsy decapod:View attachment 258441
And a book which i was kind of hunting for at a good price, $20:View attachment 258435
Thick hard cover volume on one of the Antracite carrying railroads in Pennsylvania and New York. This interesting railroad had some of the weirdest experimental creatures on North American continent:View attachment 258436
Last but not least, completely new to me "Lady Baltimore" picture:View attachment 258439
An experimental Baltimore and Ohio 4-4-4 (Jubilee) which was built at Saint Clare shops in Baltimore, site of one of the most complete railroad museums in this country. I still find American steam locomotives which i never knew existed.
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Man the B & O, 4-4-4 looks "sleek". Imagine a 4-6-4 that looked that smooth....

John
 
KriegslokBR52 said:
Nice find.
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Thank you!
KriegslokBR52 said:
Just got back from Allentown and the First Thaw train meet. Brought back a few goodies without going broke. Found a nice coal power plant for my mine complex; all of $5:View attachment 258437View attachment 258438
Another smoke stack which i need for the warehouse/factory near the coal mine:View attachment 258440
A pair of GM trucks for the GM6C electric locomotive, which will most likely be next after Pennsy decapod:View attachment 258441
And a book which i was kind of hunting for at a good price, $20:View attachment 258435
Thick hard cover volume on one of the Antracite carrying railroads in Pennsylvania and New York. This interesting railroad had some of the weirdest experimental creatures on North American continent:View attachment 258436
Last but not least, completely new to me "Lady Baltimore" picture:View attachment 258439
An experimental Baltimore and Ohio 4-4-4 (Jubilee) which was built at Saint Clare shops in Baltimore, site of one of the most complete railroad museums in this country. I still find American steam locomotives which i never knew existed.
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Neat finds! That book looks like something I just might have to hunt for, those oddball Consolidations and that Jubilee are interesting machines.
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Scale Trains GP40'sView attachment 258458
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Very nice!
 


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