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Post by strummer on Aug 14, 2016 18:53:30 GMT -5
Yeah, "modern" era is tough to pin down. For me it's the rise of Amtrak and the demise of the caboose, but I guess for most modelers I'm talking ancient history. Mark I would have to agree with you on that, although I never actually thought about it before...I would also perhaps add to it the end of the "covered wagons"...I remember seeing the occasional E or F unit, but then they were gone... (also) Mark in Oregon
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Post by strummer on Jul 9, 2016 1:47:51 GMT -5
I agree...
Mark in Oregon
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Post by strummer on Jul 6, 2016 20:07:59 GMT -5
Looks like in one of the photos it says " MSRP $5.95" "Delivery date Fall 2016"...
Mark in Oregon
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Post by strummer on Jun 22, 2016 12:19:26 GMT -5
If I'm not mistaken, Paul Graf is the CEO of Atlas. He often posts over on the "Railwire" forum, and seems to know what's going on...
Mark in Oregon
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Post by strummer on Jun 15, 2016 19:25:49 GMT -5
I think everything turned out real nice...
Mark in Oregon
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Post by strummer on Jun 15, 2016 8:26:42 GMT -5
Wow, I like that. It does seem like a better system. Very professional, too. Mark in Oregon PS: I like the phrase "once you know its personality"...
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Post by strummer on Jun 6, 2016 13:56:03 GMT -5
Over on the "Railwire" forum, it was confirmed that it will be code 55. Hopefully, this will lead to some broad turnouts (8s,10s,12s).
Perhaps this is a good time to be in Z...
Mark in Oregon
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Post by strummer on Jun 4, 2016 23:37:00 GMT -5
I agree; if Atlas is getting into the game, I'm all for it. The more the merrier!
Mark in Oregon
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Post by strummer on Jun 4, 2016 0:08:03 GMT -5
If you really hate those MT F units, I would be very happy to take them off your hands. I rather enjoy tinkering with them...
Mark in Oregon
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Post by strummer on Sept 2, 2015 10:40:46 GMT -5
Thank you for the kind comment. Yeah, guess they have GP38-2s as well. And as far as I know there's another G&W subsidiary in Oregon, will try to recall the name. Dom "CORP": Central Oregon Rail Corporation, I believe... strummer
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Post by strummer on Aug 31, 2015 18:52:35 GMT -5
I agree that AZL has really raised the bar in Z scale; however, let's not be too harsh. If MTL hadn't decided all those years ago to offer US-based models, maybe Z would have just faded into a European-only fringe scale, like what happened to TT gauge. I feel there's room for all to participate in the (hopefully) growth of 1:220... Just my 2 cents worth; plus, I kinda like my "coffee grinders". Simple, easy to maintain, and not half-bad runners. strummer
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Post by strummer on Aug 31, 2015 18:40:52 GMT -5
Well, a quick check of online sources reveals nothing along the lines of Wabash using their Mikes for passenger service. I guess their 64" drivers would not supply sufficient speed needed. One site mentions the UP trying some for that role, but not really much else... But what the heck? It's your railroad, you can use your motive power as you see fit... strummer
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Post by strummer on Aug 30, 2015 15:09:27 GMT -5
Your photos look just fine; thanks for posting them.
strummer
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Post by strummer on Aug 18, 2015 9:44:43 GMT -5
Beautiful work. Hard to believe they are Z scale... strummer
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Post by strummer on Aug 16, 2015 17:21:24 GMT -5
Great video. Natural looking scenery, smooth operation, what more could one ask for?
Thanks for posting...
strummer
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