O Gauge Union Pacific

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Thanks Chris,

 

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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 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??

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I am also a UP fan and have most of the models that Lionel has made in RS4,5,and legacy. 

Some good looking Lionel.

Alright David1. Pony up. Let's see the pics!

Gotta get them out of the box, layout not quite ready but I'll give it a shot tomorrow. 

I see a common theme in this thread.....

 

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!

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?

I'm really sorry about that FEF, you'll never be happy with it. 

 

You should just save yourself the dissapointment and sell it to me right away!

 

I think my FEF is the best sounding engine of all of them. You're really gonna like the sound of that one.

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.

 

 

You've got a LOT of big steam in your collection. I see a big layout with huge engine service facilities in your future???

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?

Congrats on the big boy, it's a great engine. It seems we have most of the same engines and we ordered the exact same thing, amazing.

 

when posting pictures try Picasa, it works and if I can use it, it must be easy.

 

E-mail sent.

 

Just got my backdrop today and thought I would give this thread a Bump!!

Very nice engine. I really like the looks of the Y3. Not as big as some others but it really has a powerful look to it. Plus it runs and sounds great. 

 

The passenger car is very sharp also. 

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.....

 

 

WITZ41,

 

Great looking 844, I have the grey one and looking for the Black version.

 

My Lionel turbine is below, gonna install ERR cruise commander for smoother running.

Looks good. Lionel makes enough "shield" overland UP rolling stock to find a car or two to pull behind it.  I think there's a double sheathed boxcar in the recent big boy catalog too.

Looks great, love that scheme. 4-12-2's are great looking engines. 

 

Picked up up a MTH U50C in Union Pacific. Will post pictures later

The cars are very nice.

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!

 

 

 

 

 

 

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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Just a little camera perspective trickery and a loose piece of rail laid on the center of the track just in front and behind the locomotive.  It came in yesterday (I run some HO too) I figured a few folks might get a kick out of it.

I sure would like one in O scale.

Those are very nice cars Aaron.

 

WITZ41 almost gave me a heart attack, I thought I missed something. I almost went for all my catalogs to see if I had a senior moment. 

 

I had the MTH one on order when they decided to cancel it. Beings I run mostly tmcc/legacy I'll just wait for Lionel to do it. 

Some of my new UP cabooses I have picked up this summer,

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.

 

 

 

 

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.

  

 

 

Enjoy.....

Very cool and I do like the searchlight car. Can't say I ever saw it before.

 

the Atlas car is amazing.

I picked up this piece a couple weeks ago at the National TTOS meet in Buffalo. I will only say I got a screaming deal on this. It is an Overland Model, brass depressed UP flat car with the crawler w/side boom load.

 

CSX Al, that is really nice!

Sure are some nice locomotives. Tempts me to convert to 3 rail!

Beautiful!

Those are fantastic


       

Here is Two Legacy 844's (Mine is the Greyhound)  Pulling some Freight Service (If you look past the train into the yard it appears Al had my Streamlined passenger cars connected to his Pilot 4-12-2, and i think my H7 was in the yard too, it must have Been UP day....lol)