Welcome to SHOW ME SOMETHING for October. I was hoping someone else would open this thread, but we are over twelve hours into a new month, so here we go…
This is a picture of a boxcar I built from a Westerfield kit. It was the first resin kit that I built where I was happy with the results. I am not going to use it on the new layout because it has a prototype roadname, but I cannot get rid of it either. It will be destined for a display case at some point.
Please show me one of your favorite models that you do not use on your layout (often).
-Kevin
Thank you for opening the October Show Me Something, Kevin!
That’s an easy one for me, well, for the time being anyway [%-)]
Coronation-Scot by Edmund, on Flickr
I’ll have to find some RP-25 wheels and, of course, install a decoder.
On to more “shelf queens” as it were…
P.S. You have a little typo in your opening sentence, Kevin.
This little 0-4-0 is for photo-prop service only. It will never operate on the layout. It is an unpowered model built from an old Hobbyline kit.
I had a tough time finding it! It is fixed… Thank you.
Show me another model that does not see regular service on your layout.
-Kevin
-Kevin: “Show me another model that does not see regular service on your layout.”
Blac River Valley RR #1116 is the only home road loco on the layout. It has an Athearn body shell and an MRC chassis. Although it is quite serviceable it does’t see much run time on the layout.
More seldome used rolling stock or locos, please
This PRR FF1 is a beautiful model of a unique prototype but I didn’t realize until it arrived that it had very narrow, maybe code 88?, tire width. As a result it does not track well and only gets run on rare occasions.
PRR_FF1_3931a by Edmund, on Flickr
Please show me another unusual locomotive.
The owner of a nearby hobbyshop (now closed) got two kits from an estate sale for the loco shown. He asked me to build one of them as a gag for a British-born friend, but wanted it lettered for the TH&B…
The TH&B’s two Hudsons (acquired from the New York Central) were numbered 501 and 502, hence the 503 on this non-powered (but roll-able) model.
Wayne
More unusual locomotives, please.
This guy is a bit unusual, in this forum anyway…
Please show me another unusual locomotive.
-Kevin
Here’s the New York Central “tri-power” Diesel, electric, battery locomotive:
NYC_DES-3_529s by Edmund, on Flickr
It was designed to operate in the warehouses on the West Side of New York where third-rail or diesel fumes were not an option. The six-cylinder Ingersoll engine could power the traction motors or charge the batteries. A third rail pickup shoe would allow for 600 V. DC operation and the battery power would be useful for about three hours of operation before needing a charge.
Please show me another locomotive painted black.
I just got an original lionel 2026 locomotive from 1948 I dont know how to upload a picture but I did wax the engine and it looks practically new. the smoke unit is really nice too.
GN24, And what would you like to see more of now. It’s your choice. Let us know soon.
GN24, After 24 hours of your above reply someone else can start with what they would like to see more of.
PC101 … Thanks for encouraging GN24 to make a choice.
GN24 … We would like to see the locomotive you mentioned. I suggesst you read “How to post a photo” at top of main page of Genral Discussion.
No request was made. Therefore, the previous request for a black locomotve remains the request.
A black locomotve:
Please show a short freight train.
This short train is pushing cars as the local to a nearby industry.
Show me another short consist
A short freight of three empty wagons bound for Leeds LNWR Goods Yard.
Next - Another freight train
David
David: “Next - Another freight train”
NYC GP-7 #5809 at the head of the ‘Grafton Turn’ makes its way westbound past Grafton Tower.
More freight trains, please.
Barney Secord (of Secord Air Services) caught this aerial view of a freight train passing through Lowbanks, Ontario…
That’s the Erie Northshore’s “BEE”, a diesel-electric doodlebug, on the adjacent track, with two coaches in-tow.
Wayne
More pictures of trains, please.
1500, the NVSRR only Non DB unit pulling up grade through Quarry cut behing Geizer rock quarry.
More train shots please.
Shane
It’s been a while since I’ve been around on here, (and a while since I’ve had a chance to take things out to take some new pictures lol), so instead, I’ve done some photoshop to add film grain to my favorite picture I’ve taken on the B&CCS - Early fall of 1985, BCCS SD40-2 #6858 leads a local freight into town, captured by a local railfan.
Show me more of your favorite pictures!
This thread is due for a bump. Here are all my locos from Rapido, I am looking forward to adding two ten-wheelers when they show up.
Please show me multiple locos from one manufacturer.
Most are Athearns. two are P2K and two Atlas.
More multiples of one manufacturer please
Shane