Weekly Photo Fun 12/11 - 12/17/15

[bdw9535]

Shore River does some switching for CP Rail at the RailPort Yard.

Bruce

[Charlie B]

We took a trip to Washington, Pa and along Route 18 I discovered these little gems were still there, 39 years after I had photographed them the first time. They were beside the track the first time, but that's all gone now.    
Charlie

[JaBear]

A video taken at the local clubs open day.
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Cheers, the Bear.

[Sumpter250]

Charlie,
Now, there's a valid use for the Athearn "Hustlers" - - - - if, or when I build another module to incorporate that scene in - - - - I'm still working on a "Hustler A-B-A" set { other projects sort of "got in the way" } .

[Charlie B]

Charlie,
Now, there's a valid use for the Athearn "Hustlers" - - - - if, or when I build another module to incorporate that scene in - - - - I'm still working on a "Hustler A-B-A" set { other projects sort of "got in the way" } .

That is a grand Idea Pete, I may have to borrow that...
Charlie

[Catweasel]

Talking of Athearn Hustlers, what's the wheelbase and size of wheels of these critturs please. I may have a suitable replacement drivetrain.

[Catt]

If your going to use a Hustler use the Lionel if you can find one (or however many you need).It is the same loco as the Athearn but it is gear drive.

[faraway]

We go green this week.

[Charlie B]

Reinhard, I had to look 5 times. Enough of the coupler mechanism was showing to give it away. My hat is off to you once again. That is beautifully done.

Charlie

[Sumpter250]

Talking of Athearn Hustlers, what's the wheelbase and size of wheels of these critturs please. I may have a suitable replacement drivetrain.

Wheelbase is 13', wheels, tread diameter is 39" {{ measured with an HO scale ruler }}

[Schraddel]

Had to repair the pantograph on an handmade brass streetcar model for a friend of mine:





The whole contact shoe got lost. A lot of thinking how to do it. At least i found a solution to make it out of only three pieces of brass wires.
Now the search is for very soft helical springs with a pretty small diameter.

Lutz

[Prairie Trains]

Tail end of a work train.