A friend of mine asked me to custom paint and decal his MTH Mikado into a Soo Line 1003. It took me a lot longer then I had hopped but here it is. The MTH model is not an exact model of the real 1003, but it is close enough for the both of us.
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Very cool! I've ridden behind the 1003. Makes me want one.
Great job! I once bid on a Lionel mike that had been painted to the same scheme, but yours looks nicer. (I didn't win).
Great Job!
Was sent a pic of a brass one scratch built, to be painted late summer they said.
Nice job.
Great work, that really looks good.
Chris
I wish MTH would make some Soo Line steam. That has been soooooooooooooooo neglected.
Your friend should be pleased. Looks great!
MTH or Lionel, or 3rd Rail - I'd love to have a Soo Line Pacific or Mike.
The Atlas O Train Man passenger cars are just like the passenger equipment the Soo Line operated. Have your friend get a set that is Undecorated so that you can paint those to run with the Mikado.
Andrew
You fans of Soo Steam might enjoy this superb 2-rail O-scale Soo layout. Enjoy! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_NHvZ5877WE
Fantastic layout! The houses built by his wife are show winners. It looks like he modelled the Soo in the Great Plains. Thanks for sharing.
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