CSX 2railers

Alan i would imagine the CSX Historical Society would be the best place to start as i am sure they have many members interested in modeling that RR and its predecessors.

I just emailed you with info about an auction of O scale 2 rail C&O and Chessie rolling stock.  If you have any Q's email me back with a phone number and I'll give you a call.

 

Ed Rappe 

Hi

I am modeling my layout after modern CSX.  I have a home layout the is about 14 ft by 32 ft with staging in another room.  I am not in any club or anything but love CSX models and I am always suggesting to Atlas to make more CSX stuff.  I requested they add CSX to the MP15 run but was told it was too late.  I would really like to see some more SD40s in CSX and for them to get the C40-8Ws out.  They are great CSX locos!  Would love to that loco in a standard can someday also! 

Thanks

Don

Al

There must be more than you and me in CSX in o-scale!   I have been looking for sd40s and mp15s in 2-rail CSX for some time and haven't came across one to buy, so someone is hanging on to them!

Don

Don,

I agree!! Must be a lot of these models that were bought up by non-CSX modelers for resale after the market is depleted at the manufacturer & hobby shops.

 

There is a GP60 in CSX on ebay,but the seller wants more than the original new release price! He wants $480 & he won't answer questions! You can buy it now or make an offer-I put $375 but was declined.

 

I am hoping Atlas will do 5161 cvd hoppers in the beige,"How Tomorrow Moves" scheme with boxcar logo. I thought if enough CSX modelers were to come together,we might be able to get our own run going at Atlas,but I know there's more than just us 2 out here.

 

MTH has MP15s & also SD40-2s. The MP15s are in the YN2 scheme,while the SD40-2s are in the YN3 scheme with the boxcar logo. To find an online hobby store that carries them,you can use the MTH Product Locater or go to ebay. If you never used the Product Locator,just type in MTH Product Locator in your address bar & it'll bring it up,or just type in the type product your looking for in the address bar.

 

Would you like to see any Family Lines or Seaboard System 4750s done?

 

Thanks,for the contact& will be in touch. Got to mow yard today.

 

Al Hummel 

 I would buy the MP15 in CSX in a minute. I missed the dark blue MTH CSX mp15. One came up for sale while I was on vacation. I had four engines on order and let her go!! 

I wish MTH would make the trucks on it 3/2 at the least. Even better would be a 2 rail version. I have three RK switchers waiting on a conversion now.

There was a set of AtlasO 2 rail EMD switcher trucks on the big unmentionable bidding site that someone could use to convert a 3 rail one to 2 rail.

 

Ed Rappe

I think I saw those Ed. I thought they were the old Atlas models. I've never had mine apart to tell.

Someone inquired and they are from a switcher - not the old Roco F9

 

great find for a conversion

Definitely switcher trucks.  All gears enclosed, drive shaft exiting horizontally out the side of the tower.  However, the response to the question says they are for an sw8/9. Be aware that if this is accurate, the trucks cannot be used to convert an mp15 of any type or any other model utilizing Blomberg trucks.  The wheelbase is only 8'-0" on the switcher trucks as compared to 9'-0" for the Blomberg trucks.  While the the trucks would most likely fit, the correct sideframes could not be mounted to them.

 

Also note that the mounting arrangement is different than on two-motor drive designs common to O scale.

 

Jim

This is not a real good time of year for locating specific model railroaders around here. Many folks do other things this time of year. Could be one reason there have been few responses to your search for CSX folks.

I mainly model (maybe at this point collect) modern era CSXT, here are a few different 2 rail locomotives in action.  I have too many most sit on a wall of shelves.  I usually run one train of three CSXT diesels and modern era freight as NYSME in Carlstadt, NJ.  Let me know how your search goes.  I may be interested as well.

 

MTH CSX CW44AC 561 and SD70ACe 4839 

 

EMD GP with big GE road bros 

 

MTH CW40-8 CSX Bright Future 

 

MTH ES44DC's 

 

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Currently my favorites on the railroad.  

 

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I like all your diesels,fantastic collection.

Am specifically looking right now for road diesels that are used mostly for yard work & local freights like the GP15 in your pic. There were 2 numbers done-1560&1542. You have 1542, would be glad to take it of your hands depending on price.

 

Great trackwork! Did you lay your own?

 

Thank you very much,

Al Hummel

Al,

 

Sorry I'm keeping it but I'm sure there are some out there.

 

Atlas GP-15 upgraded with PS2.0 

Phil,

I understand no problem. the only ones I know that are out there are 3rail,and to change them over is,I'm told,from a cost stand point,not wise.

Thank you,

Al Hummel

Mike P. Do you remember what color and make your yard ballast is. 

 

 

For you C&O fans I saw and Overland O scale painted Alleghany with tender, original box go for $900.  It looked in mint condition.  I was going to make a run at it but got online to late to bid.

 

I haven't ever heard of any problems with this engine.  Did I miss something? 

The new Atlas CSX trinities will be great for us CSX modelers....     Great car!

Don

Don,I agree! Did you get a word of encouragement from Atlas that they,(the Trinity hoppers),are in the works?

Did you get the photos I sent?

Al Hummel

Al-

 

Atlas announced a new run of Trinity 5161 hoppers in the July-December catalog, and the CSX "How Tomorrow Moves" scheme was part of that announcement.

 

-John

John,

Thank you-GREAT news!! Got to get mine ordered. Atlas is indeed listening.

Thank you for giving me the word. Any suggestions on a hobby shop to get advance reservations into?

 Thanks again,

Al Hummel

Al-

 

JD's Trains (AM Hobbies), Deichman's Depot, The Public Delivery Track, Petersen Supply, High Country Hobbies, Des Plaines Hobbies and Caboose Hobbies are some of the larger Atlas O dealers around. I would definitely try one of these first.

 

-John

Bear in mind the Trinity 5161 hoppers are a November announcement with I believe a 3 QTR 2016 EST delivery date if sufficiently reserved list 114.95, street 100.00+/-, just saying!

Hi

It took a little to get used to the $115 list for these, but I have already preordered four CSX ones and will probably reserve at least four more and just change some numbers.  I can still do it at 15-20% off preorders.  That puts it at around $92 a car.  If you look at trinities on eBay I just watched some NAHX ones just go for $100.00 each.  So $92 seems reasonable, if not at least in the ball park. 

They are extremely detailed cars and are totally awesome!   I hate to say it, but for me, they are well worth the money. 

I have looked at HO in the past and some cars in HO are near $40 a car now.  Yikes!!!

Don

I would agree with you myself I believe both the Trinity tanks and hoppers are worth the street price. I would personaly like to see a Masterline centerbeam and additional 50'/60' hycubes and a 6000 series centerflow hopper in the near future from Atlas.

John,

Thank you for the info.,I just put my order in for 12 CSX5161s with Deichman's Depot. No disrespect to any other hobby shops but he was the lowest at $91.95 & great to deal with. Atlas has got to get out of China & get production in non-union states at home here in the good Ol' USA. Prices are high in every scale as mentioned. Everyone is in the same boat.

We definitely need a modern centerbeam & an ACF hopper,plus some sand hoppers. The 25,500 tankers are awesome too,I've accumulated 15 so far.

For those that are interested,work has to be done on them yet,plus some redrawing & further work,but shelf couplers are on the way. Too much work yet to do on them for any estimated delivery dates. They'll be a full function coupler like the Protocraft model only with modern safety shelfs. A good friend is working on them,bless his heart.

Thank you,

Al Hummel