The PRR Camelback is Here!

Just an fyi, the PRR had only 3 camelbacks similar contructed like a Reading rr camelback and all had a 4-4-2 wheel arrangement.

@prrhorseshoecurve posted:

Just an fyi, the PRR had only 3 camelbacks similar contructed like a Reading rr camelback and all had a 4-4-2 wheel arrangement.

Based on this comment, as excited as he is about it Chris will have to send his back.  A 4-6-0 is not representative of the real world you understand.

Sorry to rain on your parade Chris.

Thanks for letting him know about the seriousness of the situation.

Mike

Aha - But remember "RULE # 1" - - It is my railroad and I can do whatever I want!

I agree that you enjoy what you enjoy.  The PRR Camelbacks also had 6 fixed wheels under the tender, but no manufacturer will offer that variation either.

I don't see offering prototype information as raining on anyone's parade.  It is simply education.  We all make compromises of one form or another in our hobby.

Lionel has done a nice job with the 10 Wheeler Camelbacks in general. 

Real nice engine, Chris, and great review and layout. While you were doing the introduction I was studying your Ross track...nothing beats real wood ties, even if they are over-sized. How did you weather the rails?

My only criticism of the Lionel model is that it lacks the details of the Premier model, but Legacy control more than makes up for that.

Watching this Legacy Camelback reminds me how far the hobby has come; about 20 or so years ago I purchased Lionel's first PRR Camelback with TMCC - likely the same dye that the Legacy is made from - and it took off like a jack-rabbit. Speed control came out shortly thereafter and rendered such engines shelf queens.

@Cmontagna posted:

The custom Camelback from Mr. Muffin's arrived! It's FANTASTIC.

Interesting but, But, BUT not close to  prototypical for Pennsy's three E1's built in 1899 and 1900. And as said above no-one will make one correct.  The PRR is my primary favorite road but Erie is one of the five class 1 roads back in the day in my hometown so I went with the Erie articulated Camelback that matched up to my Triplex.

Ron

Great video Chris! I like the thumbnail too

- Jason

Thanks for the video!! My Blue Comet is arriving tomorrow!! Now I'm excited!

@Paul Kallus posted:

Real nice engine, Chris, and great review and layout. While you were doing the introduction I was studying your Ross track...nothing beats real wood ties, even if they are over-sized. How did you weather the rails?

My only criticism of the Lionel model is that it lacks the details of the Premier model, but Legacy control more than makes up for that.

Watching this Legacy Camelback reminds me how far the hobby has come; about 20 or so years ago I purchased Lionel's first PRR Camelback with TMCC - likely the same dye that the Legacy is made from - and it took off like a jack-rabbit. Speed control came out shortly thereafter and rendered such engines shelf queens.

Paul - thanks!

I spray the tracks with krylon camo dark brown then wipe the top of the rails down before the paint dries. This works well if you plan ahead. If the track is already down, I’ll use an airbrush.