I finally got a chance to finish up the TMCC install on this Hudson. Need a new bell. I love this loco. Here she is pulling out with Alcos. I need to send her to John for smoke unit.
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I think OGR did a review of this steamer when it came out, and saw a model of it. Great model.
Thats sweet Ron. I have the early version of the 3450 but still haven't upgraded it. I've been eye balling that same 3458 for awhile now.
How well does it run with the Alcos? I assume you used the nudge feature on the ERR in the Hudson?
Nicely done! Do you have a large 3rs layout?
Doug,
I'm not really sure what the nudge factor is, but she seems in perfect harmony with the alcos on start up in a tmcc lash up. She does pullout the draw bar on the first diesel and they all take off smoothly. I've got to go to 100 steps on the Hudson though as that may have had them all move too quickly as I advance the throttle. Oh, I like the early model like yours better than mine and want one, but haven't found a deal yet.
Greg,
Thanks, the layout is 22 X 15 around the wall so I could have broad curves. Half of it is torn up now to install code 148 track and then I'm adding an engine servicing area in one quadrant.
Ron
I have the PRB 3458 and considering installing an MTH PS3 system. Just a little concerned about how delicate the engine is to do it. Beautiful locomotive.
Paul,
These hudsons are pretty stout pieces. To put in the Tmcc I had to insulate the tender chassis from the tender shell and use the tender shell as the antenna. A bite in the bum. When I first got it, I had to take the locomotive apart and adjust the spring tension on the motor mount and found the loco shell detail is very well soldered together.
Go for it.
Ron
