Hi GUYZ,
I have been offer to purchase a Lionel West Side Lumber Co. Shay and want to know a little about this before purchase. It was built in 1999 or 2000 and has TMCC, it’s number is 6-28022. Was wondering if any of you have one and could give a quick review of it. Thanks for your time.
laz57
Hi Laz, I posted on other forum but will repeat here too. the shay your looking at is a good runner I have the elk river shay but it does have to be on 054 or preferably bigger as the shaft from tender to back gear assembly will fall out of its slot. the other thing to watch for is the gearing assembly tends to loosen up I fixed mine with a dab of lock tight and haven’t had trouble since. the tender has a tendency to track cook eyed like the old frame cars that got in an accident and bent the frame thus tracking down the highway crosswise. if you can deal with that its a real nice engine to operate and the whistle is a real high pitched schrill the log cars are a nice touch too.
Laz … I have the westside # 6-28022 … shay … works perfect and no problems whatsoever ! Fabulous engine … yep … you have to run it on the correct size curves though … as with many engines … I have all O72 curves though … my shaft never fell out here . Test ran it for over 28 hours … steady each time average 6 hours continiously … 4 days … no cars - 11 cars - all different speeds … flawless … even with diecast cars . It was warrantied so i wanted to give her a good test . My tender runs straight … Trainz peaked it and adjusted everyting though .
If you decide not to buy and it’s a terrific deal … I’m open for another one to buy … [:-^] LOL .
Thanks GUYZ for all the advice. I think I’’ buy it and see for myself. This one is MIB and was never run on track. Thanks again,
laz57
Hi GUYZ,
After reading the posts on other forum, I opted for the new Cass Scenic Shay. The GUYZ had points that were made and the big thing that swayed me to this unit was that it come with synchronized chuff and cruise control. Both I really like. I do have both 0-54 and 072 for it to stretch its legs on. I’ll let you know how it runs. Thanks for the input.
laz57
Great LAZ … welcome to the SHAY world ! They’re the cooloest engine to me . [tup]
Hi, laz,
I say: “Go For The Gold With Gusto!”
Take Care,
Ralph
What model number did you buy Laz ?
Cass Scenic Railroad. Lionel #6- 11140. Got it from TRAINZ at a good price,NIB. I couldn’t pass iy up. Should be here by Wednesday. I’ll post some picks when I get it.
laz57
Laz, I really would like a video if possible hmmmmmmmmmm.
CB&Q,
I have a new camera but no video feature. I’ll see if I can borrow one someplace?
laz57
Laz … that’s where I bought mine … Trainz … [tup]
Good Luck With Your Shay Locomotives.
Good people at Trainz, very polite and helpful.
Ralph
HI GUYZ,
Just got a email from TRAINZ refunding my money because they couldn’t locate the SHAY, bummer but oh well the hunt is back on. I’m sure they’re others out there? Thanks anyway for all your help.
laz57
Laz, Sent ya a PM.
Laz,
I am, sorry about the derailed deal.
Good Luck,
Ralph
DOUG,
Got it thanks for the heads up on that one.
laz57
Thanks again GUYZ for all the info on this great train. I just received a call from a woman TCA member who was perusing the forum and ran across this thread. She called me a wanted to know if I was still intersted in the Lionel Cass Scenic Shay? I said yes, and made a deal on the phone. She cannot run this on her layout and wanted to sell it to someone who would enjoy it as much as she would if her layout could handle it. I should be getting it next week? Will take some pics and post when it is finally on layout. Again thank you for all the good info.
laz57
Laz, not sure who she is, but she certainly is another shining example of the wonderful folks involved in this hobby. We do get some spoilers, but the vast majority are great folks.
Dennis
She is a real Lady and makes this hobby all the more worth while.
Good Luck, Laz,
Ralph