If you've ever watched a video of the aftermath cleanup of a derailment, it's likely the cleanup will be done by R.J. Corman.
They have some cool customized(?) equipment.
Been thinking it would be cool to collect some of that equipment.
Well, it looks like the first piece will be coming to my collection early next year.
My question is has anyone seen any o-gauge R.J. Corman equipment?
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Grzyboski’s is doing a custom run R.J. Corman SD40T-2 engine.
@Apples55 posted:Grzyboski’s is doing a custom run R.J. Corman SD40T-2 engine.
@Apples55 - Appreciate the info.
Don't think I've ever seen an R.J. loco. Most of the stuff I've seen on videos of derailment clean-up was brought in by trucks.
Berkshire Trains is taking orders for an American Crane with R.J. Corman road name on it.
A quick search on Lionel's site pulls up two SD40T-2 locomotives and one N5 caboose.
A quick search in MTH's search engine pulls up 6 engines, 1 calf (non-powered), 1 hopper, the above-mentioned crane car, and 5 cabooses. With the other stuff mentioned above, looks like a good start on a consist.
Andy
Appreciate all the responses.
And, Highball Graphics does RJ Corman locomotive decals in O scale. Definitely sharp looking engines.
E-Z Catch train shop has some MTH custom Corman railking sw1200 's on the way in two cab numbers
Which of the following would be considered appropriate for hauling equipment - probably on flat cars - to the derailment site:
SW-9 and SW1200 switcher (thinking being switchers they would be typically limited to yards or very short distances)
GP20; SD40-2
Just trying to be a typical as practical.
Regarding the SD40t-2 #3314 Legacy loco exclusive To Gryzboski’s , there should be some clarification. PEr rr picture, there are 9 sd40t-2 under RJ Corman and 8 under RJ Corman Railroad Kentucky Lines. Gryzboski’s states that the 3314 pulls the aluminum train, and even has a picture of an RJCRr sd40t-2 with that road number. However, While the Gryzboski’s model looks like an RJ Corman SD40t-2, from what I’ve found RJ Corman’s #3314 is an SD40-2. I love Gryzboski’s, love doing business with them, very helpful and highly recommend them. just thought this point was worth bringing up and hopefully can be refuted
@E-Z Catch Train Shop posted:E-Z Catch train shop has some MTH custom Corman railking sw1200 's on the way in two cab numbers
Would those be considered as locos pulling trains outside of the yard, i.e., making trips out to derailment sites? I've always considered switchers as in yard locos or very short distances outside of yards.
@ed h posted:quite some time ago LCCA did two RJ Corman Lionel traditional size boxcars.
This year they also did a Lionel RJ Corman gondola w/ coil covers 2201230, they had some for sale at York.
Appreciate the response.
Looking for cars that would typically be at a derailment site.
@paulp575 posted:Would those be considered as locos pulling trains outside of the yard, i.e., making trips out to derailment sites? I've always considered switchers as in yard locos or very short distances outside of yards.
yes sir
Here's an example of one of their paint schemes.
The R.J. Corman Company HQ is in Lexington, KY - about 90 miles from my house and 10 minutes from my daughter's house.
Have you considered just calling R.J. Corman by phone? Otherwise, I visit Lexington about 1 time per month and I could stop by their yard if you are looking for specific pics... they always have a pair of SD40-2 Diesels on display on the track at the front of their HQ...
Regards, Steve
Cincinnati, OH
I'm just putting it out there... 
Jerry
@Questor posted:The R.J. Corman Company HQ is in Lexington, KY - about 90 miles from my house and 10 minutes from my daughter's house.
Have you considered just calling R.J. Corman by phone? Otherwise, I visit Lexington about 1 time per month and I could stop by their yard if you are looking for specific pics... they always have a pair of SD40-2 Diesels on display on the track at the front of their HQ...
Regards, Steve
Cincinnati, OH
Appreciate the offer to stop by their yard.
When I first started researching the company, I didn't realize they also had shortlines. I thought their only business was derailment site cleanups. And I see they have a lot more than those 2 operations.
Haven't made up my mind yet if I want to add a caboose and loco to my collection of R.J. Corman rolling stock (only have a flat car with an excavator and just ordered an American Crane).
I've watched a lot of videos of them cleaning up derailment sites and seems like all I see are a lot of flat bed trucks which I'm guessing is how they get their equipment to a derailment site.
I did a search on MTH's website and found 6 cabooses and 2 locos. Also found one caboose and 2 locos (just different cab numbers) on the Lionel site.
Thinking I may buy the caboose as I could say they use that for the office at the derailment site, but again, I've not seen one in any of their videos.
I'm just trying to keep my expenses down unless I feel really strong about something. Already got way too many pieces (can I say that?).
Here you go. This should save everyone a trip.
@Robert S. Butler posted:Here you go. This should save everyone a trip.
@Robert S. Butler - Appreciate the photo.
That caboose matches the cabooses I've seen for sale on eBay.
Haven't decided on whether to add caboose or loco to my only 2 pieces of rolling stock.
I have 5 Corman Locomotives. One of them is an MTH Premier SD40-2 the others are all MTH of other road names and then been Custom painted. I also have a Bay Window Caboose and a 52ft Gondola. Corman items aren’t easy to find so hopefully the Manufacturers will start making more. 
@ed h posted:quite some time ago LCCA did two RJ Corman Lionel traditional size boxcars.
This year they also did a Lionel RJ Corman gondola w/ coil covers 2201230, they had some for sale at York.
@ed h - Any idea of the Lionel SKU of those 2 boxcars issued by LCCA?
I found one boxcar on eBay, but they didn't show the end of the box that would have had the SKU on it.
I've decided to pursue building an R.J. Corman train with whatever I can find.
Currently have on order an American Crane and a flag car with a scoop/steam shovel on it.
Found a caboose on eBay; just waiting to hear back as I've got questions for the sellers.
Now trying to decide which loco to pull it with: GP-20 (30-20610-1) or SD40-2 (20-20991-1 or 20-20992-1). Any pros/cons about either?
@paulp575 posted:@ed h - Any idea of the Lionel SKU of those 2 boxcars issued by LCCA?
I found one boxcar on eBay, but they didn't show the end of the box that would have had the SKU on it.
The two boxcars do not have an official Lionel SKU. Reason being the cars cars were not decorated by Lionel. On one end of the box there is a note to the the effect of parts manufactured and supplied by Lionel, decoration is done by a Lionel approved vendor. Attached are two photos of the cars. The cars were offered at the 2001 LCCA convention, they are known as "onsite" items by the LCCA. The LCCA website has a fairly comprehensive listing/photos off all items they offered thru the years. Hope this info helps.
@ed h posted:The two boxcars do not have an official Lionel SKU. Reason being the cars cars were not decorated by Lionel. On one end of the box there is a note to the the effect of parts manufactured and supplied by Lionel, decoration is done by a Lionel approved vendor. Attached are two photos of the cars. The cars were offered at the 2001 LCCA convention, they are known as "onsite" items by the LCCA. The LCCA website has a fairly comprehensive listing/photos off all items they offered thru the years. Hope this info helps.
Thanks for the info and the pics.
I found a listing for boxcar 4002 on eBay.
Also found a caboose and some locos.
Still haven't made up my mind if I want rolling stock only or want to add boxcars, caboose, and a loco. Decisions. Decisions.
@paulp575 posted:Thanks for the info and the pics.
I found a listing for boxcar 4002 on eBay.
Also found a caboose and some locos.
Still haven't made up my mind if I want rolling stock only or want to add boxcars, caboose, and a loco. Decisions. Decisions.
Bid on "4002" and was winning until 5second before the auction ended. Someone raised it $20 in one bid!
Just have to keep looking
Lionel 86' boxcar in RJ Corman needs made.
Update: Got the cabosse but found a problem with it:
Seems Lionel didn't follow good QC procedures. The box says "Interior figures". Ha! None!
Also when applying power, the lights flicker.
Asked the other person on eBay who had one for sale if his has the same problem. He said yes.
Also got the flatcar with an excavator.
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