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Postby capt_turk » Thu Apr 20, 2006 4:39 pm

I GOT IT!!!

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Damn,,, :D :D :D it sure is great to end the day with my beard soaked with steam oil!

I bought the loco a week ago for my birthday present. I've been doing my damnedest to wear it out the last week. 8)

Took a little work to get it running right, but it will pull 9 cars up a persent and a half grade. My little gas engine will only pull three, and it is almost the same size. :shock:

The last week has been the most fun I've ever had, "including", in bed. :D
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Postby 2railjon » Thu Apr 20, 2006 5:16 pm

Happy Birthday, Cappy!!!!!!! Here's a minor improvement!!!!! :D
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Postby penncentral8885 » Thu Apr 20, 2006 6:27 pm

Happy Brithday Capt!
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Postby P&R Pete » Thu Apr 20, 2006 6:48 pm

Congrats, Mitch! Many happy returns!

Happy birthday, Capt!
Very cool present! 8)
What a hoot that must be. What kind of fuel is that running on?
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Postby rogruth » Thu Apr 20, 2006 8:40 pm

Looks like an old B&O grasshopper , I think . wonderful. Seems that it pulls as good as the full-sized original .
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Postby rogruth » Thu Apr 20, 2006 8:43 pm

How do you edit? want to add that is a nice birthday present .
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Postby P&R Pete » Thu Apr 20, 2006 9:08 pm

Roger, when you're 'logged-in', there should be an 'edit' button next to the 'quote' button on the far right of your post.
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Postby penncentral8885 » Thu Apr 20, 2006 9:59 pm

Damn!, where did everbody go?
I'm gonna find a log or two and throw them on the fire!, looks like a long lonely night here,,,
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Postby rogruth » Thu Apr 20, 2006 11:03 pm

Thanks , Penn. I see it now.
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Postby capt_turk » Fri Apr 21, 2006 10:16 am

That's a right fine addition to the loco Jon :D

I do believe Bill Conner used the B&O grasshoppers for his inspiration.
It uses propane. They can be converted to coal with the addition of grates and a blower. The tubes are alittle small for coal because of sooting and require frequent cleaning. With the propane, you supposedly never have to clean the tubes. It seems to run very clean.
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Postby Tramp » Fri Apr 21, 2006 1:52 pm

HOBO SPECIAL

Well, it's more of a spring baseball special. Pete insisted I bring out a very limited edition of prints based on the 8 pencil drawings that I created for my baseball print. The original print itself is sold out, but I still have two sets of these hand-tinted prints left. Pete owns set number 1. Included in the set are four portraits: Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig, Christy Mathewson, and Ty Cobb. There are three stadiums: Fenway, Yankee, and Wrigley Field. The last drawing is of Ty Cobb stealing home at Fenway (his last stolen base). The images measure 11 by 14 inches and are mainly black and white with a touch of color. If anyone is interested maybe Pete or D could snap a few pics. My hobo price is 6 hundred for the set of 8 prints.

Pete, you were right. Anyone that sees a set buys it instantly. I should've done more, but then they wouldn't be as rare. I have set number 6 and 10 left.
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Postby 2railjon » Fri Apr 21, 2006 5:56 pm

Dang, Tramp!!! After the Virginian purchase, plus the E-4, 2 sets of streamliners on order, and having to pay in taxes this year, your offer could'nt come at a worse time for me!!!! There's always next year if they're still available. I'd love to see or post the prints!!!
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Postby Mitch » Fri Apr 21, 2006 6:07 pm

You're two behind, Jon, but thanks, I'll have my third on you!
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Postby Tramp » Fri Apr 21, 2006 7:05 pm

Jon, I just threw it out there. Maybe Pete will be willing to post a few pics.

Beers? Friday? Spring? Okay.
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Postby 2railjon » Fri Apr 21, 2006 7:20 pm

You're two behind, Jon, but thanks, I'll have my third on you!

LOL, Mitch!! I took the day off with my son to sign for the E-4 Hudson. The first brew was at noon with pizza. You've got about 13 more bottles to chug to catch up to me. :D

Beers? Friday? Spring? Okay.

Tramp, I'll set 'em up as fast as you can knock 'em back, Bro. :wink:
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