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Was out and about and caught these vintage PRR engines and a 'Motor' running through our mountains...

 

 

These are both Williams models and the Alcos will be detailed as I find the time this year with antennas, cab interior and fixed pilots (Am beginning to really dislike that gap!)

 

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Thanks for posting the photos. The GG-1 is a great looking machine. My uncle was an engineer on the Penn and he did drive a GG-1. He had a lot of great stories to tell about his days on the Pennsylvania Railroad, and I was lucky to live in LIC and only a few blocks from the Sunnyside yards. I spent many a day at the yards with my friends watching the GG-1's and all the Penn passenger cars go through the power wash station and how they got ready to move out to Penn station. .

Originally Posted by c.sam:

 

These are both Williams models and the Alcos will be detailed as I find the time this year with antennas, cab interior and fixed pilots (Am beginning to really dislike that gap!)

 

Where are you getting your antennas for the Alcos?  I have a pair of Williams Sharks that need them as well, but I'm not sure of the best source.

 

The Williams FA/FB models are just so well done; Williams quality-of-accuracy is always

all over the place (likely to get better), but the Alcos pictured, among some others, just

seem to capture the engine's look even better than the fancier brands do. I spent a long time painting, weathering, detailing and upgrading a Williams A-B-A set for GM&O (must photo those). Both FA'a are powered/TMCC.

 

The GG1 is also a very nice model; a bargain. I have a PC version. It was well-priced a few

years ago at $275, and since then I have seen them go for $175, I believe. Almost

bought another one! But, there are only so many GG1's that a NYC fan needs. One. 

Last edited by D500
Originally Posted by Balshis:
Originally Posted by c.sam:

 

These are both Williams models and the Alcos will be detailed as I find the time this year with antennas, cab interior and fixed pilots (Am beginning to really dislike that gap!)

 

Where are you getting your antennas for the Alcos?  I have a pair of Williams Sharks that need them as well, but I'm not sure of the best source.

 

 

Don't know if there are kits available but I've seen someone use small 'cotter' pins and some brass or steel wire. Drill suitable holes for the pins and thread the wire...

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