My Milwaukee Road Mallet by Jim Waterman has finally arrived and I can't wait to run it on a SGMA layout! It's absolutely gorgeous and I am looking forward to the time that I can run an extra long consist of 221 iron ore cars behind it just like Milwaukee did in the U.P. (Upper Peninsula).
Here's a great photo of Jim and his latest masterpiece creation, my new Milwaukee Road Mallet
Bob Nelson
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I had mine done with Lionel Lines.
Steve
Just curious: What is the approximate price tag on one of these custom masterpieces? Do they require a second mortgage? LOL!
Contact Jim Waterman for price info.
Bob Nelson
They are strong pullers Bob.... and excellent layout redecoraters. Run S-L-O-W-L-Y on that first lap!
Absolutely beautiful !
@Rob English posted:They are strong pullers Bob.... and excellent layout redecoraters. Run S-L-O-W-L-Y on that first lap!
Rob,
Thanks for the advise! I will run it S-L-O-W-L-Y!
Bob
I guess if you have to ask.....and I probably can't! :-(
Sometimes I just think it is not fair that SOME people are so talented!!😅
Enjoy!
Joe Gozzo
I hope it arrived safely. Had an issue with shipment of a previous loco.
Undeniably GREAT creations, but unfortunately out of my league. Suffice to say, I will be content to admire from afar in a vicarious manner. Congrats to the lucky owners of these GEMS!
Are there any videos of one of these in action? I looked on You Tube and could not find one.
@SPIKE posted:Are there any videos of one of these in action? I looked on You Tube and could not find one.
Spike,
I have none but Jim Waterman should. I will contact him and ask him to post one with a link to it on this forum.
Bob Nelson
Looks great! As mentioned would love to see a video of one operating.
That looks awesome!!
Here’s mine.
@Steve "Papa" Eastman posted:Here’s mine.
Steve,
Thanks for posting a link to a video of your Challenger. Most impressive!
Bob Nelson
Thank you Steve for the video. What a wonderful locomotive. I kicked around the idea and looked at the layout. I have a nice coal drag that would look very nice, I think. The overhang is where I would have problems. The cab swing would not work with what I have. Again, thank you for the video.
Thanks to Jim Waterman, here's a video of his Milwaukee Road Mallet.
Bob Nelson
So neither Jim nor any of the buyers posted a price. Is this one of those " see price in cart" deals? 
If you have to ask the price, you probably should not waste Jim's time!
Being able to afford it and wondering how much it costs are not mutually exclusive.
Keep in mind that the price depends on the level of customization, so feel free to contact me if you are interested. Not a cheap ebay buy here, but clearly a large and unique hand made standard gauge locomotive (Bob's had a LOT of customization on it).
Jim
Some more photos of the Mallet, without my ugly mug in it.
jim
Here is mine! Challenger
Beautiful engine. Very nice layout Rob.
DITTO to Phil's comments!
Thanks guys.
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