Big Blue has inspired some purchases

[TMo]

Sometimes I just get myself into something completely different on a whim. I've always had the hankering to have an RS3 on my layout, and virtually any of the Conrail predescessors had them on their rosters. The D&H had them too. Got a hair to look for RS3's and saw two brass KMT Erie Lackawannas on evil-bay. Put a bid on one of them and won it for a price that didn't put much of a dent in my wallet (yet).

I've never owned a brass locomotive, and I believe this one (after doing a little research) will not have a can motor and will probably draw at least an amp to run. Reports from the seller indicate it runs but it's noisy (like most of those from the era).

I'm thinking this is a gut job - new motor, gearing, wiring, DCC install. In other words, another expensive project that will push the envelope of my skills - meager though they be....

More to follow once I receive it.