I am very pleased with these and ordered a few more. I wish one of the US companies would do US prototype vehicles of this level of detail for the 1930s and 1940s.
I have a bunch of Classic Models Works vehicles. From observing their attempts to expand their line it sounds like US automakers are reluctant to license the models. I think someone even owns the rights to Nash and Studebaker !! I agree that we need more post war vehicles. I could also use a bunch of model A Fords. Randy
The only catch is, when it comes to grab irons, I'm not sure of the minimum size it can make. It's a relatively low risk for me when I get around to buying one since I'm going to eventually start making permanent circuits, but be careful if you only plan to use it for model railroading.
A trip to Denver this AM, resulted in me coming home with this Overland Models locomotive: Both lead unit, and middle turbine units are powered! Wishful thinking now, but I think it now needs DCC/Sound! Unless I keep it on display and do NOT run. Looks like it has NEVER been run either! Set #118 of 125.
I'm guessing you found these in the brass aisle at Caboose Hobbies? I was always amazed at the collection when I would frequent the store. Congratulations on the purchase!
Saw it online actually. Asked a few days ago, if it could be held until railroad club meeting next Thursday night there. And if it might qualify for club discount. Could hold it, but since consignment item, did not qualify for discount. So, decided to escape humanity, and go down today and pick it up. Not as much brass on hand as they once had. Before I bought the turbine, it was one of THREE N Scale brass models available!! I've seen it done, with the HO version(s). Don't know of a chip/speaker that would actually fit!! Tender is the only spot to put anything! Might be able to fit a small decoder in the powered units only, but nothing more! Here's the Spookshow page, to the turbine: http://www.spookshow.net/omiturbine.html From the looks of it, one would need 2 very small DCC boards, in order to fit DCC onboard! Unless you were to power both units from one board? Probably NOT a good idea!! Then, one would have to figure out HOW to get lighting wired in correctly, using installed circuit board in top of body. If I did DCC the unit, I'd probably pay someone to do the install for me!! For now, I'll enjoy it as it is!!
I didn't buy them myself, per se: as it was a birthday present, but i got copies of RAILS AROUND THE ROCK and RAILS ACROSS THE ROCK: A THEN AND NOW CELEBRATION OF THE NEWFOUNDLAND RAILWAY.
http://www.fiferhobby.com/html/atlas_s2.html Put a $30.00 TCS EUN651 Decoder in it. Runs great. Slow speed is perfect for a yard switcher. About $120.00 total investment. Now thats the way it should be .
I hope for these SW1 units to be announced in those two roads. Did Tidewater Southern have any? Sent from my SM-G530T using Tapatalk
I got a detail part that I've been wanting for a while. "Wuttermelon" created this on Shapeways in the Extreme detail printing. The photo below is an extreme closeup, as printed. I haven't done any work on it yet. There are two styles. So the part is a radome for antennas used by the railroad for microwave communication. For the Union Pacific (and SP before) in my area of Northern California, these are located at almost every control point. Available here: www.shapeways.com/product/62479ZV6K/atcs-antenna-dome-pack-n-1-160-20x
Would the Bachmann 70 tonner be a match for the T.S.? I have Atlas VO 1000, GP7 wearing W.P silver/orange/black scheme. Did the T.S. switchers also use the Western Pacific silver/orange/black scheme... and/or the green with orange lettering schemes? Sent from my SM-G530T using Tapatalk
The two RS1s were in Perlman Green. If I recall correctly, the GE switcher was in a somewhat modified orange and silver. I'd have to dig out my books to comment about the S2's, but I think they were solid orange, but don't quote me on it. lol
