GGD NYC 20th Century Limited Passenger Cars are Here

Hi Brian

 

     That pictures is just a tease. They look pretty goo so far and I hope you enjoy them. You are missed out here and we hope you come visit some time. Hurry with the next  of pics.

 

Best regards

 

Ray Marion

Looks great Brian:

 

It looks like you have ten cars there, is that the set or did you not put all the cars on the layout?

 

If possible, try to get a shot of the diaphragms and the drumhead.

 

Thanks for posting.

 

Charlie

Brian, the're really neat.  How about a closeup of the observation car and drumhead? Thanks

Brian....glad you received the cars.  I know you have been excited about getting them.  I count 12 cars....holy cow!!  With the E-7 units you have ordered, this is going to be your best set for sure!!

 

Alan

Brian - Wow! Those are beautiful cars! What an impressive train, a real head turner.

 

Art

This is the full set of 12 cars. I will post more photos today. It took a while last evening just to un-box this set and place the cars on the layout.

 

The cars are remarkable and it truly will be a cornerstone set on my layout. I placed them on a main line that serves the Grand Central Terminal.

Brian - That observation car is remarkable! I can't wait to see more pictures of it when you can post them. A 12 car train is a real eye-catcher. You will need some serious motive power to do justice to this train. The perfect train for your Grand Central Station.

 

Art

I'll love to see more photos of your layout and all those passenger cars.  WOW!

Brian,

Those are really nice. Can't wait to see more pictures.

Thanks for posting.

Mike R

WOW!!

That is a beautiful train Brian! I'm guessing those are 20-21" cars.... what is the radius of the curve they are on?

You need to put a big smoke belching streamlined Hudson on the front of that consist...it's the only loco that will do that set justice!!

Rich:

 

They are 21" cars running on Lionel 0-72 tubular track with Johnson roadbed. You are correct, they are a really nice set. I am however going to use the 3rd Rail NYC E7s with an ABA combo (two powered) to pull this spectacular train. The engines are a perfect match to these cars. How good will this be with the 1948 20th Century Limited pulling into my Grand Central Terminal?

Cool stuff guys!

 

NICE!

I really cannot tell anything by this photo, except that is one impressive layout.  I recall seeing the engines on the 2 Rail forum, the poster complained of a green tint to the engines and the NYC gray did not appear right.  I myself noticed that the lightning stripes were applied incorrectly, the angle of the zig zag was way off, and the stripes on the engines appeared to be silver and not white, also the windows were painted over.  Not the right forum to be discussing I know, but was trying to get a good idea of the gray, as these engines are still available at 3rd Rail.  Anyone else have the engines or the cars? 

NOW I see how you decided on your forum name

 

Nice NYC cars.  Maybe they can see fit to do a SAL Silver Meteor set later

 

Wow Brian now that's a passenger train. What are you using to pull them?
I see it has the correct 2 level observation car and the color seems very nice although I know the correct shade of grey like the pennsy green will be a topic of discussion 300 years from now. I'm sure your happy with them and I hope you'll post some more pic's a long with your choice of motive power for them.

David

"How good will this be with the 1948 20th Century Limited pulling into my Grand Central Terminal?"

 

You're right Brian that will look good!!

 Almost as good as pulling into my Chicago Union Station pulled by a Dreyfuss Hudson!! 

Rich I am so happy that you were able to work out the switch for the CUS. I know how much you wanted it. Dorcie and Roger are good people!!

What radius are u running them on?

Hi Brian,  Do you have any previous posts showing your layout and Passenger Car Tracks ? 

Marty:

 

Here is an overview shot of the layout. There are eight main lines that all run passenger trains. Heck, that's my call sign.

 

 

Not sure this is the finest rendition.  Found this on the 2 Rail forum, from Jim Stephenson.  I assume he received a bad order here?  Is this what the rest look like?  PTC, can you supply better photos, it is so hard to tell but is your engine painted the same way.  These are now available on from 3rd Rail and I missed them, want to buy but want to make sure Jim's set is a fluke.

 

From Jim S:

 

https://ogrforum.com/d...5514336488295/page/2

 

 

So,,,,do all the passenger cars have that odd looking silver striping too? Especially that really nice looking observation car striping?

Here is a better shot of the observation car and drumhead.

 

 

Thanks PTC. But, are the stripes on the observation car (and all the other cars for that matter) silver or white?

Thanks Brian,  The cars and your layout is really nice.

Brian, the cars are looking nice!  I did get the call today that my set is on it's way.  I should have them by the weekend!

 

Brian has a huge layout.  Dotty and I got to see it last year and were both amazed.  Anyone who has the chance to visit this great layout should do so.  The trains all ran great and he has a fantastic turntable and roundhouse area.

Scott:

 

I can attest that these cars are remarkable and without a doubt the finest passenger cars I own. I look forward to receiving the E7s in July to pull this set. In person, the painting and colors are superb!!!!!!

How do you explain the E7s?

Will the cars match the NYC E7 engines or are their differences in shades?

John:

 

I have the second run of the NYC E7s on order that are not due out until sometime in July. So I have no idea if as Scott Mann mentioned there was a small issue with the first run NYC E7s and if this will be corrected with the second run. I hope they will match.

"How do you explain the E7s?"

 

Willy, if you bothered to read Scott's reply, (just two posts up from your post)I'd say he did explain the E7's. It might not be what you want to hear, but with the train manufacturing business being what it is, I would say that Scott does a better job then just about any manufacturer when it comes to getting the details correct.

 

I am not a great rivet counter,and certainly don't have the knowledge of some who post here. I have several 3rd Rail items bought in the secondary market, and have been very impressed with them.

 

I will say that Scott is a great example of communications from a manufacturer to this forum, one that I wish others would follow.

I will second what "Seafoid" says above.  Scott has taken a personal approach with us which is the exception rather than the norm.  I know most of us appreciate his candid and honest updates and I believe he does the best job he can do under the circumstances.  I know in my business all it takes is one person to start a chain of events that most times creates a product that our customer didn't expect or want....  I can't imagine the complexity of Scott's product which is light years more complicated! 

 

Scott....I can't wait for the Congressional cars...I have all of them pre-ordered through Bob at AMHobbies....  I'll bet they will be the best ones ever produced for our market for sure!

 

Alan

One solution would be a decal set and a can of Scalecoat gray to match the pass cars

 

if the light gray in the stripe is correct . Put the decals right over the silver lettering and stripes using them as a guide , done .

Angles of the lightning stripes and zig zag is not correct.  You would correct the color and that's it.  Someone could buy undec and paint from scratch.

 

Scott edited his reply that did not include a mention of the E7 after I wrote can you explain the E7s.