Switcher Saturday: 2019-Jun-08

CAPPilot posted:

Steamer posted:

PRR #218 Canton Ohio 1937

#338 in Hoboken 1930

 

Dave,

Great pics that show the difference between a B8 and a B6.  Thanks.

After some research I found them.  Along with B1's thru B8's, B21-B23, B28- B33, B35, and a B61.

Did find the B8 had a "Slide Valves."

Was forced to learn something today, Thanks!

Ron

Ron,

As you found out, there were lots of different Bs.  Some books refer to the B8 as a simpler, shorter B6. While a lot of B8s were made, they were not as capable and did not last as long as the B6.

Most of the two-digit Bs had a standard firebox.  The Atlas O PRR 0-6-0 is a model of the B28.

As we wrap up this week’s session...in case you missed this elsewhere, Richard Kughn, beloved former owner of Lionel, has passed away. 

A gracious gentleman in person, he literally saved the company back in 1986 at one of its lowest points by buying the enterprise and infusing it with money, new ideas and plenty of money. 

We ALL owe him a huge debt of gratitude for what he did for our hobby. All of us stand on his shoulders as lovers of three-rail O gauge trains.

Thank you, Mr. Kughn. Bless your soul. Deepest condolences to your family and legion of friends. Rest in peace.

CAPPilot posted:

Ron,

As you found out, there were lots of different Bs.  Some books refer to the B8 as a simpler, shorter B6. While a lot of B8s were made, they were not as capable and did not last as long as the B6.

Most of the two-digit Bs had a standard firebox.  The Atlas O PRR 0-6-0 is a model of the B28.

Ron,

The B28's were under the auspices of the USRA during WWI.

Anyone interested in PRR switchers should have a copy of Paul Carleton's Pennsy Steam: A Second Look.

It has a decent selection of photos and an interesting chart showing how many of each class were still operating as of 1947.

Tom

Found a little something for this thread at the museum today 

JHZ, that little steeplecab is superb!!!

RSJB18 posted:

Great photos and info this week guys.

Brian- I see you've given me some "ideas" for additional Penn Central power......thanks

Peter- nice to see that Sears set on the rails. Great job.

Mark- Nice WM Geep. Enjoy!

Johan- I'm subscribing to CTT today so I can read the article about your club and spectacular layout. One question- how do a bunch of guys in Finland wind up modeling old Northeastern US railroads?

Tom- That moment when you wish you could stop time and catch the engine before it hits the ground. At least the damage was minor and the repair (part II) looks great.

Dave- great historical photos as usual

Arnold- Can't go wrong with post war power

Andy- Nice collection of old steam power

Mel- Very nice GEEP.

Patrick- great shots as usual. Enjoy the train time with your company.

Rich- thanks for getting us going again and sharing those great videos. The drivers on that teapot were working overtime to keep that train moving.

Another great SWSat in the books. Great stuff everyone.

Happy Sunday!

Bob

 

Bob. Very nice news, hope you like it. Well, everything start +10 years ago, when i buy my first 0-scale engine. That was a MTH Premier BAR GP7 #63. Our club like always build something different, here in Finland almost everyone like build a Finnish or something European Railway stuff. 

So i ask all another club members if they like build a something in O-scale and here we are. Maine & Finland looking many places quite same, so it's a fun build something like that. 

Later i found this great place: 0-gauge Forum and some years ago Roger Carp send me a some email when he found some of my pics. 

Couple years ago i start build my own R.R Company, Shark Bay Railroad. Everything goes now very well and our Club has visit in Germany couple times and maybe next year we going again. Now we try it build something new.

Johan