Model Train Journal

It sounds like we have had a similar bad experiences with a seller in Indiana who is well known on EB and at the shows. Caveat emptor, indeed!

Bob,
I like the Harriman 0-6-0s as well. Sausage tender is neat. That steam chest looks different; I thought that type was used on the slide valve types. The all black paint including the tires is quite appealing and will copy that approach.
Rob

As i indicated in a previous note I have become so frustrated with what I have received from so called reputable sellers that I will not buy it unless I can see it in person. One very reputable seller on EB also a well known O scaler sold me a fairly expensive locomotive on EB. His idea of double bo...

Jim,
Thank you for sharing. Interesting stuff!
Rob

Cost of USH cab forwards, at least those sold by reputable people, appears to have appreciated. After all I have seen more USH/Westside Big Boys than I can count for sale lately. Rarely do I see one on the bay. This one just sold for N of $2K. https://ebay.io/m/4nKYyX I surmise that there were just ...

up148, you sound about as jaded as myself. Lately I have had a string of mail order bad transactions from well known dealers with good reps. I am getting to the point where if I cannot buy in person, I will not buy it. Recently received a piece advertised as having a Sofue gearbox and Fahlhaber moto...

Looks definitely better in black than silver. I have a couple All National 4-8-2 kits. The boiler is quite an impressive piece of bronze. One kit has a KTM Gearbox set for the All Nation drivers. Sometimes I look at one my Scalecraft 4-8-2 and think about switching out the 2 wheell trailing truck fo...

Yep, that 4-12-2 inspired me to buy one on the latest Stout auction. A lot of work went into your model; it’s obvious. As always thank you for sharing.

That Berkshire looks fantastic. I presume that you used SEM black primer. The decal faux pas is not so bad, IMO.

Bob, i just noticed the added detail of lag clamps to the 2-10-0; that detail really makes a difference. Appreciate the added the added history of the 2-10-0, You are very lucky to have your skill. Most of us have to settle for the usual mass produced stuff of NYC Hudsons, SP GS-4s, etc, Thanks for ...

Bob, that’s a nice piece! Those SP 2-10-0s are rare. Even in the Dunscomb SP book there is a painted pic. Google search recently brought up only one or two photos. I think they mainly ran in the EP&SW corridor. I actually favor the Sausage tender over the ubiquitous Vanderbilt tender used on the...

Bob T mentioned Quick Color flat black in one of his post. Found some at Home Depot, aka The Despot, for $2.98. At that price I had to experiment. It is an enamel. I sprayed it on bare brass, Taniya primed brass, and scale coat painted brass. Absolutely no Orange peel on any of the pieces and it was...

Bob,
Going international, eh? Maybe a DB German 2-10-0 next? Looking forward to this Chinese 2-10-2. Some of the videos of that 2-10-2 are pretty neat. Here is one on YouTube:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rujnXQ8sJWw

Rob

Jim,
This is very useful info. The tools, pictures and descriptions will be very handy for some of my future projects.
Thank you,
Rob

Bob,
I appreciate your wisdom on my query. After all my Scale Craft and Lobaugh pieces run fine and lack coined brass drivers. Hard to argue with years of running and experience.
Rob