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josef posted:

Removing the backing from my Lionel ABA Sharks screens, makes a better looking engine and took less then 45 minutes on all 3 units.

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Looks like those 1984 Williams brass sharks.... The first ones to hit the 3 rail market....abeit correct from the frame up at least.

No. They're Lionel Century engines. Surprised with following post with this engine pics. wasn't noticed they were Lionels.

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The Discovery Channel's 2020 edition of Shark Week did start yesterday, so this topic is topical.

I missed this topic last year.  My layout is a mess, so here are some of my file pictures of my Sharks.

Lionel's scale PRR BF15 AA (Baldwin DR 4-4-14/Freight Shark).

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Weaver's scale PRR BP20 AB (Baldwin DR 6-4-20/Passenger Shark)

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Comparing the Lionel with the Weaver

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As most of you know, the Southern Pacific maintained a sizable fleet of Sharks for their flagship passenger trains...(I hope you're not buying this! )

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Actually I understand the SP had engaged in merger talks with the New York Central. Had that happened might we have seen "Daylight" painted sharks side by side with classic NYC Hudsons?

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@RSJB18 posted:

So I now realize that's its been a year since I said I was going to unpack my D&H Sharks.......still in the boxes.......sigh

Bob;

In the spirit of comradery  and fraternity that is a hallmark of this fine forum, if you send the sharks to me up to the Poconos, I will gladly unbox them and stretch their legs... you did say D&H, didn’t you???   

@Apples55 posted:

Bob;

In the spirit of comradery  and fraternity that is a hallmark of this fine forum, if you send the sharks to me up to the Poconos, I will gladly unbox them and stretch their legs... you did say D&H, didn’t you???   

As always, you are too generous Paul. Unfortunately, due to the travel restrictions in NYS, I would have to self-quarantine in your basement for two weeks and run them myself. You would have to properly social distance and stay out.

@gunrunnerjohn- I don't have enough shelf space to display them or they would have been out a long time ago.

Since you all shamed me...I did pull one box out last night. Photo for proof....

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As a footnote- I am currently trolling the waters for another pair....stay tuned. 

Bob

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@RSJB18 posted:

As always, you are too generous Paul. Unfortunately, due to the travel restrictions in NYS, I would have to self-quarantine in your basement for two weeks and run them myself. You would have to properly social distance and stay out.

@gunrunnerjohn- I don't have enough shelf space to display them or they would have been out a long time ago.

Since you all shamed me...I did pull one box out last night. Photo for proof....

2020-08-12 22.31.20

As a footnote- I am currently trolling the waters for another pair....stay tuned. 

Bob

Bob;

As a member of the high risk group, I am a-paul-ed that you would think that I would do anything to jeopardize your health or mine. Two small points... neither Pennsylvania nor New York require 14 day quarantine when traveling between the states, AND, I said “SEND the sharks to me”, not BRING them    

Finally, if we don’t see it running on your layout, it is highly suspect!!!

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