Switcher Saturday 10/09/21

@trumpettrain posted:

A MA & PA SW1000 does switching duties early in the morning as the first rays of sun drift in behind.  

All 4 short lines of Maryland are represented here in this congregation of switchers ... starting from far left is a  Maryland & Pennsylvania SW 1, Baltimore and Annapolis SW9, Patapsco and Back Rivers VO1000, Canton Railroad SW1500.

To add to Patrick's collection of Maryland switchers is this Maryland Midland diesel switcher, which is an MTH premier Proto 3 model:

Arnold

@CAPPilot posted:

Thanks for this photo.  While not SwSAT related, I have an Atlas PRR RS-1 that needs the steam generator mod shown here.  In 1948 the Pennsy bought only one equipped with this for commuter service (they bought 4 others in 1952 but that was beyond my layout era).  Now I just need to do the mod.  Until then my Atlas RS-1 is doing switcher duty.

You may be able to get parts from Atlas.  Most of my diesels are Atlas SW-9,  Atlas has supplied parts.  Steam generator stack, major part.  There does seem to be additional short hood detail related to the steam generator.  IMO, Mike CT.

TALES OF THE DOCKSIDER

Yesterday I tried and failed to post my first video, so “I went home mad”.  Not yet up to another try, I decided to post one of my favorite photos from the archives.  

Some of you SwSat fans may remember it was the day shop switcher x-8688’s crew discovered the crew from a “foreign” railroad ain’t all bad.  I think it’s a lesson in tolerance and inclusiveness worth repeating.

John

@Steam Crazy posted:

TALES OF THE DOCKSIDER

Yesterday I tried and failed to post my first video, so “I went home mad”.  Not yet up to another try,

John

John,

Not sure why you had a problem posting a video. The process I use is exactly the same as posting a photograph by selecting "add attachments" and then selecting the video file, which must be less than 100 MB. A video generally takes much longer than a photograph since the file size is likely much larger. When "uploading" reaches 100%, the dialog will change to "processing." When processing completes, the dialog will change to "success" and you can then check the small box at lower left and click on "update" or "post reply." You will then be returned to your "reply" but it may take several minutes until the video is available for viewing. Be patient.

MELGAR

@Silver Lake posted:

Yay SWSat is on track!

Great start as usual. Nice posts so far every one. This week my post is of a recent EBay winning. It goes along with the Lego theme only in that it is a bit of a brick.

It is a Rivarossi 2 rail O scale boxcab. It looks very close to their Plymouth in one end but it is a quite a bit different overall. Rivarossi had a history with Lionel developing the Scale Hudson. I have never seen one of these before. Thought some here may be interested in seeing it.

Have a good weekend. Can wait  to see what you post.

Andy - this is fabulous find on the Bay!!!  It looks terrific!  Thanks for sharing.  Also I didn't realize that Lionel and Rivarossi collaborated on the Scale Hudson.  Thanks for that info!

@Arnold D. Cribari posted:

To add to Patrick's collection of Maryland switchers is this Maryland Midland diesel switcher, which is an MTH premier Proto 3 model:

Arnold

Very nice video Arnold!! Fine looking model !!

Yes, the Maryland Midland is a short line basically serving Carroll County, Md.  It runs on parts of the former Western Maryland Railway, including a short stint of street running in downtown Westminster.  I believe the Maryland Midland came to be in existence around the time of the formation of the Chessie System, which is now CSX.   Chessie System was originally comprised of the B&O, C&O, and Western Maryland.  On lines which were duplicated, the CSX did away with one of the lines, and sold off trackage to smaller switching roads/ short lines where applicable.  This how Maryland Midland came to be ... I think at sometime in the 1970's.  

As I model Maryland railroads basically from 1946 - 1960, I don't include the MM, however, their engines and rolling stock are certainly very enticing!!  

@trumpettrain posted:

Very nice video Arnold!! Fine looking model !!

Yes, the Maryland Midland is a short line basically serving Carroll County, Md.  It runs on parts of the former Western Maryland Railway, including a short stint of street running in downtown Westminster.  I believe the Maryland Midland came to be in existence around the time of the formation of the Chessie System, which is now CSX.   Chessie System was originally comprised of the B&O, C&O, and Western Maryland.  On lines which were duplicated, the CSX did away with one of the lines, and sold off trackage to smaller switching roads/ short lines where applicable.  This how Maryland Midland came to be ... I think at sometime in the 1970's.  

As I model Maryland railroads basically from 1946 - 1960, I don't include the MM, however, their engines and rolling stock are certainly very enticing!!  

And look what appeared on VRF yesterday.......

@RSJB18 posted:

And look what appeared on VRF yesterday.......

Using my mobile- at first glance those displays look like Z-4000 transformers!

MELGAR, thanks for taking the time to offer your advice on posting a video!  I believe I followed the steps exactly as you outlined, but got an odd result.

All of the video attachments I have seen look like a still photo of the first frame with a "play" arrow in the lower right corner.  My attachment (which took 15-20 minutes, you're right about that!) was basically a blank screen with an arrow in the middle.  I couldn't open it, so I assumed no one could and didn't post it.

Hopefully I won't be as frustrated next Sat and I'll try it again.  Thanks again!

John

@Steam Crazy posted:

MELGAR, thanks for taking the time to offer your advice on posting a video!  I believe I followed the steps exactly as you outlined, but got an odd result.

All of the video attachments I have seen look like a still photo of the first frame with a "play" arrow in the lower right corner.  My attachment (which took 15-20 minutes, you're right about that!) was basically a blank screen with an arrow in the middle.  I couldn't open it, so I assumed no one could and didn't post it.

Hopefully I won't be as frustrated next Sat and I'll try it again.  Thanks again!

John

John- when you upload a video directly in a post, it takes several minutes to fully upload and render into the page. Prior to that, the image you describe is what you see. Try again and give it some time. As long as your file is under 100MB in size, it should work.
I use my smart phone to shoot videos. They are produced in MP4 format. I believe most common formats are supported by the forum.

Bob

Thanks, Bob, for your advice, too!

John

CaPPilot, try Precision Scale Co (www.precisionscaleco.com) for the parts you need for your RS1.  They have a large inventory and I have been happy with their service.

John