The Smarrco R.R.

[OleSmokey]

I did finally get the one RS-2 to work. These engines sitting in a box for months is not good.

 

[OleSmokey]

I am not sure if i can find a chip for the one RS-2. For right now i am going to store it in the engine house. For right now thats a good place.

 

[OleSmokey]

Deb had bugged me about another Christmas train for the holidays. Looking around i saw the Pico Christmas Train set for 150 bucks. I got it today. And wouldn't you just know it the coal tender for the engine is missing the coupler for that connection. I went with HO as it is somewhat stronger if the kids are a bit rough, and with that Christmas set there is less chance of them heading to the Smarrco layout in my man cave. So they will send me another or repair the current one. Not sure which. I can't mail it to them till Monday as UPS is closed at noon. Will let you know what they decide to do.
I also found a nice wood model of a forest fire tower. It is shorter and smaller than the other metal one. It got damaged when i was moving the layout around. I forgot i hadn't glued it down to the mountain. So i found a wood tower on line and get it. Nice and a lot easier to put together. Shots below, Smoke

 

[OleSmokey]

I got a coupler coming from Midwest and then on my layout i got the fire tower finished. I have both airplanes primed and ready for paint. I got decal sets for the Helicopter and also should have the special decals for the ambulance. That should be here in a few days. Its coming along slowly. getting there but I am doing anything that don't hurt me more than just doing nothing. I will be glad when this crazy weather changes and we start getting cooler temps than 100's! Laters a shot below.