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Welcome to O Gauge Union Pacific.  I collect O scale Union Pacific engines and rolling stock. 3 rail and 2 rail.

I know there's a lot of other great UP stuff out there........ I'd like to see what you have...I'm sure some other's who follow this post would as well.  So let's see those pics!

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I'm in between layouts right now.  Which means lots of stuff in boxes and no fun.  Until I have more time I'm reduced to taking out an item or few to look at then putting them back.  Looking forward to Spring and a little extra free-time.  Meanwhile just some picks in case any other UP fans are longing......

 

Lionel JLC Legacy Big Boy 6-11126

 

Lionel Legacy 4-12-2 6-11342

 

Lionel Legacy Lionmaster Challenger 6-11200

 

 

Lionel 4-12-2 6-11342

Lionel JLC Big Boy 6-11126

Lionel Lionmaster Challenger 6-11200

Lionel Union Pacific.0

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Originally Posted by 86TA355SR:

I have the same situation.  All of my nice trains are sitting in boxes.  Been buying track for the new layout, but have a lot more to buy.  In the mean time, I have been thinking of building my roundhouse area.  

 

I love UP steam. I own mostly that.  From time to time I'll pull them out of the boxes and stare at them.  Day dream of when I can watch my Big Boys/Challengers pull all my reefers or watch my H7 pull coal cars.  Or how about an FEF pulling scale cars around wide radius curves? 

 

Anyway, I really enjoyed the pictures!

 

Well if you're buying Atlas O track I probably just beat you to Robert's sale of 40" Straights on the for sale forum.

I've thought about the new Legacy H7 why don't you post some pictures here. I'd like to see some close up.

 

 

 

I can't tell you how the H7 looks.  I bought it a month ago and haven't had time to get it out of the box.

I think that observation is one of the funniest things about this hobby. I did exactly the same thing when I picked up the big boy last year.  I have yet to run it or the 4-12-2 either.  We get all excited...can't wait for the next catalog....when will my LHS have it???.....always looking for this old model or that...etc...you'd think we couldn't wait to tear it open right away..and yet somehow we don't.

 

It really makes me wonder just how many people on this forum have done the same thing and how many paid big bucks for basements/crawlspaces full of incredibly high priced un-opened boxes.  All the strategic thinking months or years ahead on acquisition and planning of layouts,... finding the time, ...wondering...am I ever really going to get this done???

 

Anyways.....Anybody else have some nice Lionel Union Pacific pics they want to share??

Originally Posted by 86TA355SR:

The wife was sleeping for a while today, so....here are a few more! 

 

 

Lionel UP FEF #844 (Grey scheme).

 

If Lionel would just re-release this FEF in two-tone gray with the UP Aluminum (silver/white) stripes with different FEF-2 or FEF-3 cab numbers and some matching heavyweights.  I wouldn't be able to resist!

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You should just call Scott and make him an offer on the Boneyard one. You never know.  It is a 10 year old model. If he does give you a break just don't ever tell, especially on this forum. You'd put him in a **** of a spot with the rest of us wolves.

Even at retail price there's an opportunity cost to think of.  3rd rail doesn't reissue engines the same way Lionel and MTH do. The model you want is not coming up for resale anywhere. A site like BrassTrains might charge an even larger premium. Sometimes satisfaction is not about the lowest price but more about getting exactly what you desire.

By the way...still waiting on pics from David1.

Any other Lionel UP fans with photos?
Originally Posted by 86TA355SR:

 

I'm done posting, sorry I hi-jacked your thread!  Felt good to see my trains again and share with you all.  

The H7 looks great.  I've been on the fence and figured I'd pass but now I might be re-considering, just waiting to see what's in the catalog before I consider my next acquisitions.

 

Otherwise...No worries, don't apologize..keep on posting.  I enjoy seeing good photos of what I don't have but might like.

 

The thread is called Lionel Union Pacific

 

It's in the Photo Album forum so posting pictures is kind of the point. 

 

Besides..I think were the only two people paying attention to it anyway.

 

Oh, and for the pre-requisite picture, here's an older one of the Fast Freight Set Jr. Berkshire "Santa" brought for my son a two Christmas' ago.   Doesn't satisfy the prototypical modeller in me but the kid in me enjoys it almost as much as my son does.

 

 

UP 2314

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Ok guys I need some advice, I have most of the Lionel scale steam engines in Union pacific. 

 

I have a WP legacy EM1 that I am thinking of changing the tender to Union Pacific. The cab number will stay the same. 

 

What do you guys think? I know the UP never had a EM1 but then again neither did the WP but the engine runs so great has great sounds And has whistle smoke. 

 

Need your thoughts?

I hate to sound surprised but the Y-3 looks much better than I expected.  I guess the catalogs never do justice to any model.  That really is a nice looking locomotive!  You'd think that being a slightly smaller articulated steamer they could have made it handle a tighter diameter track.

 

In other news I finally got my hands on a black FEF-3 Lionel 6-11131.  Here's a couple quick pics.....

 

 

Lionel FEF 6-11131

Lionel FEF 6-11131

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Originally Posted by J Daddy:

yes and they have correct trucks on them! Hurray!

 

 I  wish Lionel would retool the turbine with Legacy and more refined pilot/ details...

time for a fixed pilot!

The prototype Veranda Turbine did not have a fixed pilot. The gap needs to be closed to today's standards but it needs to swing just like the prototype.

Ahhhh.....Finally arrived!  Scale Union Pacific 4-8-2. Two Tone Grey with Silver/White stripes.  Legacy Railsounds, fatboy speakers, awesome chuffing/synchronized smoke, whistle steam, LED lights, O-54 capable, $1099.99. A matching scale heavyweight 6-car set and 2-car add on set on the way!

 

 

 

UP 7861 4-8-2 a

UP 7861 4-8-2 b

UP 7861 4-8-2 c

UP 7861 4-8-2 d

UP 7861 4-8-2 e

UP 7861 4-8-2 f

 

 

 

Oh wait....I'm sorry... I must be dreaming.   This locomotive is DCC and only Half O scale.  But I guess a guy has to have a dream.....here's to hoping someday......but no harm in a little fun until then!

 

 

(side note: BLI makes a pretty nice MT-73).

 

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Nice Looking cars and Cabeese! Did those 15" Aluminum Passenger cars come like that or were they modified to add detailed interiors??

 

On the sharing side.....

 

You've probably seen this pic already, Atlas O 8359B, as I've posted it on the "Buy anything cool lately" topic.  Atlas makes some nicely detailed refer cars.  This is modeled after one of the two all aluminum UP/SP PFE refers.

 

 

Atlas O 8359B

 

 

Another car I would like to share is one that most scale modelers/runners might not take a second look at:

 

MTH 30-7915 Union Pacific Searchlight Car

 

Obviously not prototypical. More than a few years old too. More of a homage to O-27, but it's bigger almost scale in size for a depressed flat car.  The six wheel trucks add a lot of weight..it's heavier than you think it would be.  Both trucks have power pickups.

 

I like the color scheme..while it's clearly just for fun, it doesn't seem completely toy-like and actually looks pretty good in a consist behind scale UP steamers.  

 

(unless of course you're going for the realism of modelling 3:47 pm May 15th 1958 at Sherman Hill..etc...etc..)

 

But it is something different to catch your eye.

  

MTH 30-7915.a

MTH 30-7915.b

MTH 30-7915.c

 

 

Enjoy.....

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