You ordered the GGD El Capitan and a set of the Atlas-O new Santa Fe F7's war bonnets.
On second thought, don't raise your hand but respond to this topic. 
Thanks. 
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Sure wish I would have ordered the Amtrak version 
YUP sure did.... AND an ABBA set from 3rd Rail 
I think my wallet took off running the other day. If it could shoot me, it probably would.
Originally Posted by Laidoffsick:
YUP sure did.... AND an ABBA set from 3rd Rail
I think my wallet took off running the other day. If it could shoot me, it probably would.
WOW, that is some serious pulling power! From what I hear, you can pull stumps with 4 Powered 3rd Rail units.
BTW - If your wallet runs past my place I will dash out and snag it. 
No thanks - I rode the El Cap once from Chicago to LA and back. That was to go to the Rose Bowl when I was a college student. It was a horrible trip - put me off trains for years. My skin still crawls when I hear the words "El Capitan."
Originally Posted by Southwest Hiawatha:
No thanks - I rode the El Cap once from Chicago to LA and back. That was to go to the Rose Bowl when I was a college student. It was a horrible trip - put me off trains for years. My skin still crawls when I hear the words "El Capitan."
Sounds like you have an interesting story to tell about that trip. How about sharing it with us?
Looks like Howard deleted his post. 
That's curious?
Yes we Did. We are very much looking forward to receiving both the El Cap. and the Atlas Santa Fe ABBA's.
Though, I feel like we're in the same boat with Doug. Wallet is on the loose, and is running as far away from me, as it can.
The CFO (Myself) & COO (Kyla) are both in agreement to reduce spending, and thus this combined purchase has consumed a very large portion of our FY2014 & FY2015 Budget's. 
I hope my wallet returns soon.
Yes, ordered the GGD El Capitan and Atlas SF ABBA
I'll be running the shorter version of the EL Cap
1 - RPO
1- Baggage
1- Baggage dormitory transition
1- Step down Hi-Level
1- 72 seat Hi-Level
1- Hi-Level Diner
1- Hi-Level Lounge
2- 72 seat Hi-Level
1- Step down Hi-Level with tail sign
Joe
James, your wallet can now run a lot faster and farther. Look how much lighter it is these days.
Can't wait to see these in pictures and videos! Any chance there may be a spotting of this monster running on a club layout somewhere in NW Indiana?!!!!
Originally Posted by bigtruckpete:
Can't wait to see these in pictures and videos! Any chance there may be a spotting of this monster running on a club layout somewhere in NW Indiana?!!!!
bigtruckpete,
Expect to see one running at the Griffith club the first weekend in June at our FREE open house.
Ordered the El Capitan eleven car set along with three Amtrak coach cars to add to my K-Line Amtrak Superliners.
For power I already have in the diesel shed a MTH E8 ABA, ABBA F3, ABBA F7 and a K-Line ABBA F7 sets. They'll also be used to power a six car Williams Santa Fe 21" Hi-Level set and a K-Line Super Chief set of 21" cars.
I love passenger trains!
No, this was January 1, 1966. Michigan State lost to UCLA. 14-12. Moo U.'s most famous player was Bubba Smith, who went on to a good career in the NFL. MSU cheered him on with "Kill, Bubba, Kill!"
Originally Posted by rattler21:
Southwest Hiawatha,
Did you go out in December 1954 for the Jan 1, 1955 game? I think an eastern railroad had three or four cars at Columbus for students. Those cars were added on the rear of the San Francisco Chief at Chicago and dropped at LA.
John
Didn't buy the Atlas Fs but got a great deal on a set of
Lionel F3s (ABBA) from someone who did!!
Almost done paying for them too.... :-)
Lionel F3s (ABBA) from someone who did!!
Almost done paying for them too.... :-)
Now I need to find one of you who bought the 3rd rail El Capitan set and wants to cut loose with your old "junky" Lionel or K Line set at a good price ..... ;-)
"K Line set at a good price"
Not a chance, Rich.
This new GGD set is the standard for future 3R passenger trains.
The stars were aligned-GGD with Atlas and 3rd Rail offering motive power.
I can't wait to see the videos/photos!
Originally Posted by Passenger Train Collector:
"K Line set at a good price"
Not a chance, Rich.
C'mon Brian... there's always hope...
Looks like Howard deleted his post.
There are those that have their doubts about me
Actually, I initially misread your post. I thought you were referring to the 3rd Rail F7. As I previously posted, I didn't order the El Capitan, past my modeling era since I run steam.
Regarding the F7's I ordered two Atlas and one 3rd Rail A-B-B-A sets of Santa Fe passenger units. I would have ordered a Cat Whisker F7 freight set if 3rd Rail would have produced them. I have to make up for my motive power losses since moving to 2 rail. That should fill my passenger F unit roster, although I am considering one more in the future.
Great days for Santa Fe fans!
Rich -
Hang in there. You never know when somebody will offer up a set at a good price. The key is to be prepaired (and salt away some $$$) because it will probably happen when you least expect it and you don't want to hesitate.
I just ran across the GGD El Capitan topic by chance. At that time I hardly ever visited the 3RS forum. But for whatever reason I did on January 8th 2014. Saw the topic and I was hooked.
Two days later, on January 10th I ordered the complete set. Lucky for me I had 16 months to raise the cash.
I am pretty well versed on the El Cap as it has always been my favorite train.
I already own the complete Walthers HO El Capitan and that did not come easy. Extra coaches were not made available I had to monitor all the auction sites for somebody willing to break-up a set and that took a while. I was able to pick up the needed cars from two different sellers.
BTW here is a link to that topic in case you want to see the firestorm it started.
Not a very interesting story. Just a dirty, uncomfortable train with bad food and surly, hostile service. I've had better train rides in Third World countries. The golden days of Santa Fe and Fred Harvey were long past. The best part of the trip was looking out the window. It was the first time I'd been out West and the scenery was wonderful.
Originally Posted by Balshis:
Originally Posted by Southwest Hiawatha:
No thanks - I rode the El Cap once from Chicago to LA and back. That was to go to the Rose Bowl when I was a college student. It was a horrible trip - put me off trains for years. My skin still crawls when I hear the words "El Capitan."
Sounds like you have an interesting story to tell about that trip. How about sharing it with us?
10 car Amtrak version + Yellow A + Red A-B-B from 3rd rail + 2 atlas dummy B's + Atlas ex-CZ and GGD SC add on cars for the single level segment. I'm good to go.
I didn't order one but it sure is a great looking set.
-Greg
-Greg
Check out the interior detail.
