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Offline Alsterstreek  
#951 Posted : 14 May 2015 14:43:21(UTC)
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80 F3A units and 80 F3B units were delivered to SP.

Source: http://espee.railfan.net/spf03ab.html
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#952 Posted : 14 May 2015 14:45:15(UTC)
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Yes, right, no B units available from mother M*...

;o/

Edited by user 14 May 2015 22:26:36(UTC)  | Reason: Not specified

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#953 Posted : 15 May 2015 11:39:15(UTC)
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SP received 39 PA units and 13 PB units.They came in three main groups with variation within these groups for SP / SSW / T&NO. Source: http://espee.railfan.net/sppa.html

Good news: All of them initially in the M* paint scheme.
Bad news: M* does not offer coaches for these passenger service locos.

Further bad news: In general, hilly California and Oregon saw triple SP PA-PB-PA consists. A challenge for a Marklinista in the absence of a PB unit. To make things worse, matching HO scale coach models of US model makers cannot master tighter M* curves.
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#954 Posted : 15 May 2015 11:40:57(UTC)
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Sometimes with a B-unit at any price - here two PA´s combined with a blackish EMD E-type B-unit.
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Offline Alsterstreek  
#955 Posted : 15 May 2015 11:42:29(UTC)
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But a Maerklinista wants to see double-headed PA´s...
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#956 Posted : 15 May 2015 11:44:00(UTC)
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Good news:
The SP owned Texas and New Orleans Railroad (T&NO) used PA-PA double-headed consists, e.g. pulling the Sunset Limited between New Orleans (LA) and El Paso (TX). A prototypical situation which, as a bonus, offers an opportunity to meet M* models of other railroads that operated in Texas, as T&P and ATSF.
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#957 Posted : 15 May 2015 11:58:28(UTC)
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And the Sunset Limited coaches were "simple" silver stainless steel streamliners with a red letterboard above the windows.
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#958 Posted : 15 May 2015 12:55:51(UTC)
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Kit bashing solution to obtain a passenger train that goes with the SP Alco PA locos from Maerklin:

Get Microscale decals:
HO Scale - SP Passenger Car Stripes - Sunset Limited Scheme -- Stock# 87-178
HO Scale - SP Passenger Sunset Limited Lettering -- Stock# 87-204

Get streamliner coaches:
Note: Maerklin AMTRAK coaches are easy to "process", since lettering and paint come off easily (which is not the case for Maerklin Santa Fe and California Zephyr coaches). Besides Maerklin´s own streamliners, Frateschi coaches master all Maerklin tracks and have compatible couplers: http://www.frateschi.com...php?page=carros-budd_eng
Especially, the Frateschi blunt-end observation car matches the prototype - see pic.

In the case of Frateschi Budd coaches, it is possible to remove existing lettering with acetone, and the same applies to the "paint" of Maerklin AMTRAK coaches. Dip cotton stick into Acetone and carefully rub off unwanted stuff. When working on Frateschi, be careful to not remove the silver paint (the plastic shell is actually black), otherwise the the entire shell would need a new silver coating. No worries in the case of Maerklin aluminium shell though.

Finally: Apply decals.

P.S. for rivet counters: Rivarossi used to market a SP Sunset Limited coach set.
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#959 Posted : 15 May 2015 13:00:32(UTC)
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And here are:
(1) an artist´s perception how the result would look like based on "treated" Frateschi Budd coaches;
(2) a comparison with the prototype.

:o)
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#960 Posted : 16 May 2015 13:18:31(UTC)
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#961 Posted : 16 May 2015 13:32:23(UTC)
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Alco PA hauled SP Sunset Limited leaving New Orleans.
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Offline foumaro  
#962 Posted : 17 May 2015 04:58:52(UTC)
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Marklin never gave us cars for this great locomotive.Sad ThumbDown
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Offline Alsterstreek  
#963 Posted : 23 May 2015 12:10:41(UTC)
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Double-headed SP Alco pulling heavyweight Sunset Limited coaches.
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#964 Posted : 14 June 2015 17:32:28(UTC)
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SP Black Widow:
There is hope for the earnest modeler - see prototype photo of single F7A unit.
F7_SP.jpg
:o)
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#965 Posted : 13 August 2015 19:03:54(UTC)
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Nice F-unit to streamliner ratio:
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ATSF Texas Chief in Temple, TX (1970)
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#966 Posted : 14 August 2015 01:02:37(UTC)
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Originally Posted by: Alsterstreek Go to Quoted Post
.... Frateschi coaches master all Maerklin tracks and have compatible couplers: http://www.frateschi.com...php?page=carros-budd_eng
Especially, the Frateschi blunt-end observation car matches the prototype - see pic.
....


Hi,

Continuing this theme, here is my Trix Pennsylvania Railroad GG1 #4911 hauling a train of all Frateschi coaches, to model the Congressional Limited as it may have looked in 1952.

As you say, Marklin track is no problem.
And neither is the standard Peco HO track on my club layout.
The wheel sets on these coaches are perfect.
The Frateschi modelling does not stand up to the scrutiny that may pass on the latest Walthers or Rapido, with their shiny plating (superb).
But then the Frateschi are less than half the price.
So for a 10 car train, I might pay $300 as against over $1000.

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regards
Kimball
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#967 Posted : 14 August 2015 05:19:05(UTC)
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The Pennsylvania train is perfect Kimball.I noticed some other interesting models.Can you tell us about the UP cars and the Milwakee F7?They are all perfect.LOL Love ThumpUp
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#968 Posted : 14 August 2015 08:25:17(UTC)
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Hi Panayotis,

The Milwaukee Road F7 is probably a Lifelike 2000 or Walthers, and the Walthers coaches are all the heavyweight (or standard) type, which would have been running behind the streamlined Hiawatha locos in the mid-30s.

The Union Pacific hoppers are models of more recent cars, say from the 1980/90s. Probably again made by Walthers.

The club layout is all digital, 2 rail, DCC using NCE controllers, and models USA prototypes.
I have a couple of Trix locos, plus I have converted a few brass steam locos with Marklin sound decoders.
Also run a couple of metal Model Power F7s to which I have fitted sound decoders from MRC.
Those are my all metal models.

Then I also have Athearn and Lifelike diesels in plastic.

Here is a pic which shows a Marklin E94 alongside a Lifelike GP9, as a comparison of German to US sizes.
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regards
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Offline Brakeman  
#969 Posted : 20 August 2015 07:37:44(UTC)
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Quote:
ATSF Texas Chief in Temple, TX (1970)


Nice picture!
The small bulding behind the Santa Fe depot is gone and Moody depot is moved over there. It's hosting the Central Texas Area Model Railroaders -club with several different scale layouts. Sorry, no Märklins.

Regards,
Juha

CentraModP1010581b.JPGCentraModP1010595b.jpgCentraModP1010615b.JPG
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#970 Posted : 20 August 2015 09:04:09(UTC)
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I can bring mine to run to this perfect layout.Love LOL BigGrin ThumpUp
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Offline Alsterstreek  
#971 Posted : 20 August 2015 09:40:56(UTC)
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Maybe our local correspondent down under could provide a report with further photographic evidence of said US style club layout?

;o)
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#972 Posted : 21 August 2015 01:15:19(UTC)
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Originally Posted by: Alsterstreek Go to Quoted Post
Maybe our local correspondent down under could provide a report with further photographic evidence of said US style club layout?

;o)


Hi Ak,
Next time I am at the Club, I will get photos.
I have not been for a few weeks due to other activities, but will do so soon.

It is called the Union Pacific Model Railroad Club Inc., we have an official Union Pacific Railroad letter which permits us to use the name for the purposes of modelling.
The club has legal status in Australia for purposes of owning assets.
Although we have few assets, only the tracks and scenery. The building is owned by a bowls club, and we use the basement area.

regards
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Offline Alsterstreek  
#973 Posted : 03 September 2015 23:11:42(UTC)
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Model (2015)
rs2.png
Reality (1968)
atsf-2099-only-rs2-bar-1968_web.jpg
Alco RS2
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#974 Posted : 04 September 2015 21:17:54(UTC)
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atsf-2099_web.jpg
And here a photo of the prototype - still the very same ATSF road number 2099 - in earlier years bearing the zebra paint scheme.
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#975 Posted : 11 September 2015 22:27:39(UTC)
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Originally Posted by: Alsterstreek Go to Quoted Post
Model (2015)
rs2.png


Ak,

You have been busy. Is this operational?

Also, it is true Marklin never made a B unit for the SP F7. However, MTH to the rescue (somewhat), they have an F3 in 3e+ (for Mariklin):

8021915 - A and B unit set (Road number 6103, 6103B)
8021925 - A unit only (Road number 6104)
8021935 - B Unit only (Road number 6104B)

And lastly, many temping consists to replication in Marklin land, you have me looking at Frateschi coaches again). Thanks for all the photo evidence!

-Brandon

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#976 Posted : 12 September 2015 01:01:36(UTC)
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Originally Posted by: BrandonVA Go to Quoted Post
Is this operational?
Yep:
https://www.marklin-user...sion-projects#post496317
:o)

Originally Posted by: BrandonVA Go to Quoted Post
Also, it is true Marklin never made a B unit for the SP F7. However, MTH to the rescue (somewhat), they have an F3 in 3e+ (for Mariklin)...

Pondering if I should opt for a poor man´s version ("foreign" shells on Maerklin undercarriages), I stocked up - see pic.
sp-x.png
;o)
Originally Posted by: BrandonVA Go to Quoted Post
And lastly, many temping consists to replication in Marklin land, you have me looking at Frateschi coaches again.

I might embellish the odd Frateschi streamliner coach with a red SP stripe in case I ever get the SP bloody nose F7A running during this winter.
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#977 Posted : 12 September 2015 21:22:22(UTC)
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Not a perfect fit, but since it relates to the above mentioned Alco RS: Here is an export version on display in the Portuguese National Railway Museum in Entroncamento.
MU22.png
three lights
mu21.png
buffers
MU24.png
six axles
MU23a.png
full glory
MU27.png
in the heydays
MU29.png
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#978 Posted : 14 September 2015 20:44:12(UTC)
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A little derailed, but here we have ATSF and CB&Q, departing....hrmmm....Denver...southbound on the shared line toward ATSF and SP heartland.

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Source: http://www.railpictures.net/viewphoto.php?id=543281&nseq=1

Marklin has not made us any Burlington route locos (before the Burlington Northern Merger). However....I wonder.


Denver, CO, April 4th, 1967. The notes also say both locomotives are to be crewed by ATSF.

-Brandon
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Offline kiwiAlan  
#979 Posted : 14 September 2015 22:57:20(UTC)
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Originally Posted by: BrandonVA Go to Quoted Post

Marklin has not made us any Burlington route locos (before the Burlington Northern Merger). However....I wonder.


I could have sworn Marklin made a BN F7A, and a separate B unit later on, in the bright green with white lettering.


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#980 Posted : 15 September 2015 21:34:37(UTC)
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Originally Posted by: kiwiAlan Go to Quoted Post
Originally Posted by: BrandonVA Go to Quoted Post

Marklin has not made us any Burlington route locos (before the Burlington Northern Merger). However....I wonder.


I could have sworn Marklin made a BN F7A, and a separate B unit later on, in the bright green with white lettering.




1994 catalogue shows 4181 + 3181 Burlington Northern F7A powered + F7A dummy in Green/White livery.
Regards, Colin.

PS. I have a complete set of SP Morning Daylight coaches representing a 1941 consist on the way from Broadway Limited.
If anyone is interested in seeing them I will post photo when they arrive.
14 cars including 5 articulated to go with my GS4 4-8-4.
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#981 Posted : 16 September 2015 01:35:47(UTC)
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I believe MTH may have just delivered some of their SP Daylight coaches to go with their SP GS4 steamer. I haven't ordered them yet, but I will soon. And yes, it would be interesting to see how the Broadway Limited coaches perform.

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#982 Posted : 16 September 2015 11:29:22(UTC)
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Robert, I hope you are not too late. I received my MTH 80-60029-5 and 60030-5 sets almost 2 years ago.
Note: R4 minimum! It seems impossible to get a good picture of them on my layout but here is one anyway.
P1030608 crop.jpg
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#983 Posted : 16 September 2015 11:52:12(UTC)
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Just magic.Love LOL ThumpUp
Offline BrandonVA  
#984 Posted : 16 September 2015 18:09:32(UTC)
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Originally Posted by: kiwiAlan Go to Quoted Post


I could have sworn Marklin made a BN F7A, and a separate B unit later on, in the bright green with white lettering.


Alan,

You are correct, as are the part numbers provided by EMD_GP7. These are a very neat colour scheme. Burlington Northern came into existence in 1970 via the merger of Great Northern, Northern Pacific, Spokane, Portland and Seattle, and of course Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad. I poorly worded my previous post, I can see it may suggest Burlington Northern prior to the merger with ATSF (resulting in BNSF). I really hope Marklin make the original CB&Q "Burlington Route" (pre BN) F7 units in the original silver livery. If they were matching road numbers to those that may have pulled the California Zephyr I would be more delighted. Or maybe even a Texas Zephyr set.

I wouldn't complain about a Great Northern Empire builder either, although a bit out of the territory (Denver) I am collecting.

-Brandon
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#985 Posted : 17 September 2015 23:38:13(UTC)
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Originally Posted by: blid Go to Quoted Post
Robert, I hope you are not too late. I received my MTH 80-60029-5 and 60030-5 sets almost 2 years ago.
Note: R4 minimum! It seems impossible to get a good picture of them on my layout but here is one anyway.
P1030608 crop.jpg
blid


Bled,

I think they have just released the 80-69041 and 80-69042 for 3 rail. MTH site says they are in stock. We will see if they work with R3.

Robert
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#986 Posted : 07 October 2015 22:48:34(UTC)
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SP F7 ABBA set.
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F7As are Maerklin and F7Bs are Athearn/Tyco shells on Maerklin undercarriages.
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#987 Posted : 07 October 2015 22:56:20(UTC)
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Above model looks almost as ramshackle as the original.
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#988 Posted : 11 October 2015 13:08:44(UTC)
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A nice historic D&RGW dome car brochure - see attached PDF:

D&RGWDomes.pdf (2,559kb) downloaded 57 time(s).
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#989 Posted : 21 October 2015 03:35:43(UTC)
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Almost all roads lead to Denver and Salt Lake. But that's D&RGW.

Take heart UP enthusiasts. Have the Marklin PA-1 A-A locos? Passenger service? Freight service? No problem!

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"PA-1 602 smokes it up as it accelerates across Sand Creek near Sandown Junction, Denver. Ellis, Kansas - Denver 369, one of Union Pacific‘s last mixed trains, originates in Kansas City as number 69, a local passenger run. Eastbound counterparts are trains 370 and 70. As late as 1957, 370 sometimes departs behind a 4-8-4 or a 2-10-2, or both. But unfortunately for the photographer, long after dark. "

Source: http://www.railpictures.net/viewphoto.php?id=514442&nseq=9

And a later shot of local 370, headed by an F7 which would have also pulled a mixed consist:

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"In the lengthening shadows of an Octrober afternoon, UP local 70 pauses at Manhattan, Kansas, to unload express and a few passengers before resuming its journey to Kansas City. Originating in Denver the night before as mixed 370, the train dropped its freight in Ellis, Kansas, leaving a handful of head-end cars and coaches to finish the run behind F7A 1482 and what appears to be an F9mB. The lead unit is formerly EMD 459D, one-fourth of an ABBA demonstrator set that in late 1952 barnstormed C&NW and N&W before being refurbished and sold to UP. "

Source: http://www.railpictures.net/viewphoto.php?id=529875&nseq=15

-Brandon
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#990 Posted : 21 October 2015 09:02:19(UTC)
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We have the double Alco,we have freight cars,we do not have passenger cars.ThumbDown Woot
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#991 Posted : 21 October 2015 16:52:34(UTC)
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Hi all BigGrin

I am very intrigued: is this locos 2 rails transformed into 3 rails?

Thank you for your answer

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#992 Posted : 21 October 2015 18:59:55(UTC)
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Howdy,

With the odd exception this is mostly about genuine "three-rail" locos and rolling stock.
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#993 Posted : 21 October 2015 20:47:21(UTC)
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I have just discovered that MTH makes locos 3 rails. I didn't know it.

Is it the only North American manufacturer who produces it?

My dream : here

F40PH-2D.jpg

in 3 rails of course

Have a nice day

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Offline BrandonVA  
#994 Posted : 21 October 2015 20:52:10(UTC)
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I have just discovered that MTH makes locos 3 rails. I didn't know it.

Is it the only North American manufacturer who produces it?



Hi,

To my knowledge MTH is the only one. Look for 3e+, that's the designation from that it's 3 rail. Check the specifications on the loco, some require R3 or larger to operate. euromodeltrains.com currently has a pretty good breakdown of what's available or order/pre-order. Some models are already gone or cancelled.
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#995 Posted : 24 October 2015 03:38:13(UTC)
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Originally Posted by: Alsterstreek Go to Quoted Post
Maybe our local correspondent down under could provide a report with further photographic evidence of said US style club layout?

;o)


OK so that was back in August.
Here are a few pictures I got last month. More will follow as I get time.

As I said then, this is called the Union Pacific Model Railroad Club Inc.
We have an official Union Pacific Railroad letter (dated 1982) which permits us to use the name for the purposes of modelling.
The club has legal status in Australia for purposes of owning assets.
Although we have few assets, only the tracks and scenery. The building is owned by a bowls club, and we use the basement area.
Any person in Brisbane or visiting Brisbane, interested in model trains is welcome to visit on a running day or night. Just contact me by email or PM.

Overall view of one main yard and walking space.
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Across the walkway, is the mountain area with skirting tracks. The model is of the Rock Island Rocket, circa 1950.
The bridge on the edge to the left is built of cardboard strips, quite a remarkable model.
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Underneath the mountain area, is a mine serviced by dual gauge.
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There are more layout areas to the right of this, and behind the photographer.
The layout is 2 rail, and the DCC is operated by NCE radio and plug-in controllers, with four separate power/booster areas. I believe there is no limit to the number of controllers being used at one time.

regards
Kimball
HO Scale - Märklin (ep II-III and VI, C Track, digital) - 2 rail HO (Queensland Australia, UK, USA) - 3 rail OO (English Hornby Dublo) - old clockwork O gauge - Live Steam 90mm (3.1/2 inch) gauge.
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#996 Posted : 24 October 2015 23:52:20(UTC)
Alsterstreek

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Wonderful layout !

Much obliged for the effort.

:o)
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#997 Posted : 24 October 2015 23:55:36(UTC)
Alsterstreek

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Here my latest contribution.
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Two ready-to-run Rio Grande F7A units complemented by two self-painted F7B units.
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#998 Posted : 25 October 2015 00:02:24(UTC)
Alsterstreek

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And here is the real thing 1965 in Denver, CO.
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#999 Posted : 02 December 2015 19:11:31(UTC)
Alsterstreek

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US section of MiWuLa Hamburg, Germany
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#1000 Posted : 14 December 2015 17:16:06(UTC)
Alsterstreek

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"Simple" Union Pacific H0 scale layout under the ceiling.
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