Mark Boyce posted:
So my engine roster as it stands are a WM H9 2-8-0, two WM BL2 only one is powered, a WM RSD5, a WM F7 A-B-A, and two B&O F3 A-B-A sets. The WM units are all Premier PS3 except the F7 which is Premier ProtoSound (PS1) with only one powered unit. The nice B&O F3 set is Premier PS2 with two powered A units, but the other one I got a deal on, is ProtoSound (PS1) and two shells were broken and the repair job and repaint leaves a bit to be desired. They run good however. My plan is swap the bad shell for the non-powered WM A unit, and upgrade both WM A units to PS3. I have the upgrade kits. I upgraded the BL2 from PS1 to PS3 already. I may put the motors and electronics in the non-powered BL2 or leave it in the remaining A unit. The B&O units are a tribute to the B&O F units I saw on the nearby mainline while I was growing up in the ‘60s.
I would like to buy another WM steam engine, actually 2 would be nice. I have looked at the latest Russian Decapod, but the price tag is too high. A Pacific for the passenger train would be nice too.
How could I forget. The engine I have had the longest. It is a Premier PS2 B&O Atlantic 4-4-2. I just got it out and put it on track this past weekend. I love those large drivers and trailing wheels. It's a keeper too.
