IT's SWITCHER SATURDAY April 20, 2024 Edition

@pennsyfan posted:

@PRR8976

Tom,

After a hiatus of about 3 years I attended this York only because my son drove me and walked with me. We ended up in the Blue hall about 3 1/2 hours. I was dismayed at the number of empty tables

@pennsyfan

Bob, looks like you have a fun layout.  I like that Harlem Transfer engine.

I’m glad your son was able to take you to York.

@Bill Swatos posted:

John, you wouldn't happen to have a link to hear this beauty sounding off, would you? The PS-3 sound file in the MTH model is PRR with the single chime Leslie A-200 that was ubiquitous on PRR locos. Looks like you've got a dual chime AND a five chime horn up there.

No I do not have any recordings of the horns sounding off but I will try to get some.   We aren't using the locomotives much anymore so it's probably going to be a bit of a wait to capture the sound.

The Republic unit is also equipped with an air whistle.   It's the preferred noise by the crew.  I remember the man who ordered the engine telling me he wanted the whistle to be " a mournful southern sound", not a "northern screamer."

Here’s what I consider to be the cutest little switcher of all time … well at least on my railroad:

@pennsyfan Bob, thanks for your summary. I like that early Box Cab diesel.

Tom

I was getting this photograph ready for boxcar Sunday, and realized I may have not posted it for Switcher Saturday.  If I did, well here it is again!  MP15 by K-Line.  Yes, now I remember because Bob and someone else gave me some scoop on it.

@pennsyfan

Bob, looks like you have a fun layout.  I like that Harlem Transfer engine.

I’m glad your son was able to take you to York.

@PRR8976 posted:

@pennsyfan Bob, thanks for your summary. I like that early Box Cab diesel.

Tom

I'd love to model the Harlem Transfer Terminal. Tight yard with a unique double loop surrounding the transfer building. Car float service on the Harlem River too.

The original loco was a 0-4-0 steam engine with a Boxcab body.

http://members.trainweb.com/bedt/indloco/ht.html

It would be the ultimate Switcher's Delight.....

@RSJB18 posted:

I'd love to model the Harlem Transfer Terminal. Tight yard with a unique double loop surrounding the transfer building. Car float service on the Harlem River too.

The original loco was a 0-4-0 steam engine with a Boxcab body.

http://members.trainweb.com/bedt/indloco/ht.html

It would be the ultimate Switcher's Delight.....

Indeed, Bob!

@RSJB18 posted:

I'd love to model the Harlem Transfer Terminal. Tight yard with a unique double loop surrounding the transfer building. Car float service on the Harlem River too.

The original loco was a 0-4-0 steam engine with a Boxcab body.

http://members.trainweb.com/bedt/indloco/ht.html

It would be the ultimate Switcher's Delight.....

Bob………I can remember the east Bronx before the Bruckner Expwy. I can remember traveling to Manhattan on Bruckner Blvd. We would use the 3rd Ave Bridge. I have tried to search every storage disk in my brain. I would have had to pass that building while in the family car, but I have no memory of seeing it.

Peter

@RSJB18 posted:

I'd love to model the Harlem Transfer Terminal. Tight yard with a unique double loop surrounding the transfer building. Car float service on the Harlem River too.

The original loco was a 0-4-0 steam engine with a Boxcab body.

http://members.trainweb.com/bedt/indloco/ht.html

It would be the ultimate Switcher's Delight.....

Do you need to be a member of something for this link to work?  It seems broken to me.

@jhz563 posted:

Do you need to be a member of something for this link to work?  It seems broken to me.

John - link works fine for me. In both Pete’s original post, and Bob’s follow up.

@jhz563 posted:

Do you need to be a member of something for this link to work?  It seems broken to me.

@RSJB18 posted:

I'd love to model the Harlem Transfer Terminal. Tight yard with a unique double loop surrounding the transfer building. Car float service on the Harlem River too.

The original loco was a 0-4-0 steam engine with a Boxcab body.

http://members.trainweb.com/bedt/indloco/ht.html

It would be the ultimate Switcher's Delight.....

I agree Bob, to me that would be an ultimate layout feature. Oh well, when I hit the lottery and get that 12 bay garage with a layout room above.

@Mark V. Spadaro posted:

John - link works fine for me. In both Pete’s original post, and Bob’s follow up.

weird, works from my work station, wasn't liked by my phone.

thank you