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    Union Pacific Fleet

    COX, No weathering has been done yet, I will post that soon. thanks, Dan
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    Union Pacific Fleet

    Hello, My ultimate goal of this fleet is to make them look like the prototypical ones. I have begun by painting the hand railings white. The step lead edges are next. Here's a few photos of my progress. The Four are: Kato C44-9W, Athearn SD70M, Kato SD70MAC Flare Radiator, Finally Kato...
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    Athearn Short out!

    are the wheels coming in contact with the frame? Also can you provide pictures of the shell off so that we may have a good look at the guts to see if we may find the source. Dan
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    Some pics of my layout

    Jack, I remember seeing this in the MRR issue in my younger days and always remembered it. Partly because I'd love to build the exact layout. As far as 12k views, the attention is greatly deserved on such a masterpiece. I liked every inch of it! Its jaw Dropping!jawdrop Great job! Dan T. NY
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    Kato SD40-2 MId Production dcc ditch light.. need help!

    I just purchased a new KATO sd40-2 mid production. This is a great model and I love the fact it has ditchlights, however manual is very unsatisfactory! I have no idea what I'm supposed to do to get the light decoder to work with the motor decoder. I've followed the instruction provided by NCE...
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    HOn3 Diesel Model

    WHOOPS, you're right it's a On3. Dan
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    HOn3 Diesel Model

    I'm considering combining a kit onto a MP15 Chassis offered by atlas. The original kit calls for an Athearn SW1500 donor chassis. does any one know if these locos close in length-wise size? I like to use the Atlas MP15 chassis because it already would have sound/dcc equipped models RTR. Here...
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    Bachmann On30 Climax

    Dave, As in most new models, you would receive such paper work in the box. If the model was bought second hand, then thats another story. I would A) go back to the place if bought at a store ask for such paperwork b) go to b'mann's website.. Good luck! Dan T.
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    On3 South Park freight car thread

    Speechless! :-o sometimes things are inspirations for others, this is one of them! YOU have a great passion, skills! ( and hell of a lot of patience!) you'll will surely make the Bachmann run and cry! Dan
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    Bachmann, Is this the best you got!?

    A few years back I bought a 4-8-4J class steamer with a smoke box. It was a spectrum series and was a great runner! Here lately I've been hit by the steam fever and began to look at the long list of Bachmann Spectrum line. Come to the realization that they are switching over to v cog belt drives...
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    Custom Painting, Weathering Of locomotives

    rhtastro, not to worry, when I paint the wheels, I'll have my friend who helped get me this far with this model by my side. Painting the wheel is a delicate matter and will be handled extra carefully. :-D jbaakko, Master Rust, I'll have to consider that. I currently have "rust" from floquil, I...
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    California North Eastern Reborn (FINALLY!)

    When this Layout first appeared in MRR, I always wanted the same layout! This is a Great layout, well Thought, and planned! I loved it since day one, keep us posted! Dan T.
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    Track planning junkies

    LOL, Train Nut... I too am a drafter and would love to use the Undo Command in the real world. Dan
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    Custom Painting, Weathering Of locomotives

    Yea, I will go with grimy black, after looking on the internet for more pictures of the NJT F40ph's. The pictures does not show the weathering as well as I wanted them to, if you look at the first one you will see weathering. (very light) I think my friend used desert sand, or earth color, not...
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    Custom Painting, Weathering Of locomotives

    Here are a few pictures of my F40ph wearing NJ Transit Scheme. I know they practically converted most if not all of there f40ph's to F40ph-2cat. Enjoy the pictures! :mrgreen:
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    Custom Painting, Weathering Of locomotives

    I am starting to do a lot of research about Custom Painting, Weathering but cannot seem to find a single thing about painting the wheels of the locomotives. I recently had a Kato F40PH Custom Painted and Weathered by a friend of mine. When looking at the model everything looks awesome, but...
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    RF 18 super detailing project

    First I'll start off by saying sorry for not responding in timely fashion, I've been busy throughout the weekend. Ended up with a cousin at some Renisance faire, which was too much to see. nice but I didn't need to see things I saw and I'll leave it that way. :thumb: But anyhow, I am stil...
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    RF 18 super detailing project

    They are NYC's. later I'll try to do in HO scale. But for now these pups are very affordable, I thinking about getting another set...already. they have two version of the NYC paint scheme availble, currently I'm getting the lighting stripes I believe thats what they call them. hope this helps. Dan
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    RF 18 super detailing project

    I just purchased some new Sharknose RF 18's on ebay. From ER models. sadly ER isn't in business no more, but when I get these units I plan to post my review on the post along with sharing some pictures of these. It is my goal to super detail these beauties when they arrive. With a little help...
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    Athearn Genesis Sd70m

    hobby shop ordered the parts, sadly they are back ordered!!! to no surprise for me, as I'm sure many had had the same problems as I did. I think Athearn should reall 'rethink' about what they supply in their complete kit! (Spare parts are helpful you know.) If there is any one that works with...
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