Stein's Minneapolis Warehouse district 1957 (HO)
faraway Wrote:Stein, I did intentionally mention the Proto 0-6-0 and 0-8-0 and Spectrum 2-8-0 only. All three have in common
- widely available on the market (special offers and ebay) in DC version
- lots of space in the tender to install DCC/Sound decoder with speaker of your choice
- smooth runners
- very common models widely used
- last engines even on duty after 1950
- small engines for small layout

The ten wheeler is an earlier generation and did not make it in 1950 (you may find exceptions). Some used then at the round house, at shops etc. but not for regular switching and transfer services.

Yes, I understood that. I was sorta joking about you leading me into temptation :-)

I am not totally sure what kind of the engine is shown in the prototype picture from 1955 I found - whether is in a 4-6-0 or a 2-8-0 or something else - it is hard to see the wheels. One web page I found seemed to indicate that it was a 2-8-0 (which makes sense), another that it was a 4-6-0 (which is unlikely, but possible). It seems to be pulling a few cars in the picture - either switching or a local run.

Quote:The 2-8-0 is quite often in special offers less then 100Euro/USD (e.g <!-- m --><a class="postlink" href="http://www.trainworldonline.com/catalog/category/detail.php?id=15900&find_section=642">http://www.trainworldonline.com/catalog ... ection=642</a><!-- m --> 84.99USD). It "was" a great engine around 1900. It became a second class local freight engine after 1920. After that it became demoted to switcher still with the capability to do simple transfers (some RR removed the first axis, that limits the speed to switch use only).

I think that is the perfect steam engine for a small layout.

It certainly is a pretty engine. And that is a far more edible price for it. Even with decoder and speaker added afterwards.

Quote:pps. There is a more cost effective way to test how older/smaller equipment virtually creates space on the layout
a. Get one or two Mather car (like this <!-- m --><a class="postlink" href="http://www.rd-hobby.de/shopping/catalog.php?id=1483&item=38742">http://www.rd-hobby.de/shopping/catalog ... item=38742</a><!-- m --> )
b. Get one or two automobiles (like this <!-- m --><a class="postlink" href="http://www.rd-hobby.de/shopping/catalog.php?id=377&item=29965">http://www.rd-hobby.de/shopping/catalog ... item=29965</a><!-- m --> )
and get a feeling about the change. If you like you might have another look into steam engines.

Nah, I don't really want to backdate to the 30s - I agree that 40-foot cars are smart, but that's what I am mostly running already. Albeit steel cars instead of outside braced wood cars. And I prefer the look for 1950s cars to 1930s cars.

Not that I am saying that your layout (or Dr Wayne's layout) is not looking good - both layouts are looking fabulous. But the 30s is not my cup of tea.

Sneaking in a steam engine on a late 50s layout, on the other hand, is not totally out of the question. I'll also make sure to bookmark the German supplier you gave me the link to - they seem to have some nice model railroad stuff.

Russ Bellinis Wrote:Stein, just because there were longer cars available in 1957 doesn't mean that you must run them.

I agree. Which is why I am mostly running 40-foot cars. And carrying grain in boxcars, rather than in covered hoppers.

Smile,
Stein
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