In a shameless rip-off of Super O Bob’s Pennsy post, I’m calling for equal time for the New York Central! Show us what you’ve got!
(The attached shot is NOT from my collection! Lol...it’s a scene from Hitchcock’s North by Northwest).
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Pete
Norton that is gorgeous! Details please!
Lionel E8 AA set (6-84088).
The greatest Lionel model of the Hudson, the famous 700e, this one is all original and is from 1938.
Daniel
Westbound New York Central pulling into the Syracuse NY station.
Daniel, that is a national treasure! Thanks for sharing it!
JR Junction...amazing! Is that setup in your store? I must come visit next time I’m in Syracuse!
Fresh from the shops ....light Mikado, ready for service .........Pat
My version of the Harlem Line when it was still under the NYC (and the real version)...
Pat...she’s a beauty!
Paul...very prototypical! Love it! Looks like she's headed for Grand Central.
New York Central is one of my favorites.
MELGAR
This film was taken during a public preview of our new Syracuse train station model at a train show in Rochester several years ago. We participated with the Flower City Tinplate Trackers by adding our modules to their layout.
Part of our Syracuse Station modules are set up behind the store in the club room, however it is currently undergoing refurbishment with the express baggage and mail platform five being built and added on. The club meets on Thursday nights and has several public open houses during the winter months. They also sponsor the Great New York State Model Train Fair held at the State Fairgrounds each fall.
And once again, all I got... 
same old, same old.
Test run only, a 3rd Rail NYC electric motor.
D500...fantastic weathering! Thank you
Melgar...great shot! Thank you
Ted...Empire State Express! That's all you need, brother! LOVE the buildings!!
JamesRx posted:Norton that is gorgeous! Details please!
James, thats a K-Line E8. P&D pilot, truck frames, fuel tank, and screens painted silver along with ERR Cruise.
Lionel Alco FAs with modified pilot.
Pete
K class pacific, made from a former central railroad of NJ Comet.....excuse the red markers ....we’re working on that........Pat
Pete..I knew that couldn't be stock...way too perfect! And the Alco is just as good! I've never seen better!!
Pat...beautiful!!
Pete...your K Line custom E8 is clearly superior to my $1000 Lionel Legacy version. Great work!
This New York Central passenger train is made up of old equipment. The locomotive is a "lightning stripe" P2b electric #223 made by MTH with PS1 electronics and a BCR. These locomotives originally ran on 3000-volt DC at Cleveland Union Terminal and were later brought to New York City and Grand Central Terminal where they were converted to run on 660 volts DC. The passenger cars are an MTH Premier Madison set.
MELGAR
Great photos! Keep 'em coming!
Not the best picture, but two of my favorite NYC engines...
Paul...2 of the very best!
Melgar...LOVE that observation car shot!
Apples55 posted:My version of the Harlem Line when it was still under the NYC (and the real version)...
Paul,
Love that picture of the 110.
Ted...I'm running a later version of the same train...
Clogged up ready tracks at Harmon.....outbound steam wait for inbound electric transfers....
Pat....that is one crowded yard! Gonna be some delays on the main line tonight!
Not the most famous New York Central power but a good fit on my 10’-by-5’ layout. I consulted “Steam Locomotives of the New York Central Lines” (Edson and Vail, 1997) and did not find a drawing or photograph that looks like this 0-4-0. It appears the New York Central had few 0-4-0 switchers and retired them early in the twentieth century in favor of Class B 0-6-0 types.
MELGAR
The first picture is the beginning of my NYC Hudson collection. MTH ESE, K Line 5343, Williams Dreyfus, Lionel with Vandy tender. The second picture is my latest addition, Lionel 5344 re numbered to 5429 with matching Century Club PT tender representing 5429 later in life with no shrouding. The onboard cab chatter is also for 5429.
NYC has the largest representation in the eastern division of my model railroad world. Hudsons, Mountains, switchers, F units, passenger trains, and rolling stock. I plan to make a Pacemaker caboose cam this year by repainting on of Lionel's current units to boot!
Rolland
The real deal on its way to Chicago.
Smaller versions of the real deal.
Pete
Rolland...impressive roster!
Old 999....once the fastest thing on wheels!
Jim
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