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Last weekend’s Amtrak photos by Putnam Division at Washington, DC Union Station prompted me to set up and run two Amtrak trains on my 12’-by-8’ layout this week. They are headed by models of Amtrak EMD F7 #102 (Atlas O 30134002 offered in March 2015 at MSRP $499.95) and P42DC Genesis #202 (MTH 20-20758-1 delivered in 2017 with PS3 at MSRP $499.95). In the videos, Amtrak #102 is hauling 18-inch models of Amfleet “Northeast Direct” passenger coaches #21200 and #21253 by MTH Premier and Amtrak #202 is trailed by “Horizon” 21-inch scale-length coach #54021 and food service car #53500 by Atlas O.

Amtrak F7 #102 was built in 1949 and was acquired by Amtrak in the early 1970s. It was retired in 1975 and had previously been operated as Northern Pacific #6509 and Burlington Northern #9776.

Amtrak bought more than 200 P42DCs between 1996 and 2001. They had 4200 horsepower and a maximum speed of 110 mph.

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Last week I went up to DC and ran trains with the Trackers at the National Capital Trolley Museum....we had e a great time and it was well-received.

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Have a great and safe weekend, folks!

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I have not been to a Tracker event since the before times due to health concerns.  These modules are new and really well done.  I am going to have to up my game for mine.

Chasing a S2 around the layout.  Starts with a blue screen.

The S2 had its issues, like high fuel burn at low speeds.  But is was efficient enough on longer routes the PRR kept it around until in early 1949 it was involved in a crossing accident.  Management determined it was not cost effective to fix it so it was scrapped.  Sigh.

This is a 3rd Rail model with mostly Atlas and GGD cars.

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I have been posting photos of my work modeling this stone arch bridge for several months, and at long last, it is finally completed! It is an accurate model of the skewed stone arch bridge carrying the former Middle Division of the Pennsylvania Railroad over the Juniata River just west of Spruce Creek, PA. Final work on the model was completed a few days ago.

The core of the bridge which was built of plywood and was completed in 2004 so the track could be laid, but work did not start on finishing the bridge until six months ago. Rubber molds were made of the footers and fascia masters. The footers were slid in underneath plywood arches and the plywood core was painted with acrylic artists paints such that it resembles stone. Fascia castings were fastened to the plywood core using Liquid Nails. The concrete pilasters were built of wood to recreate the reinforcement added by Conrail in the 1980’s.

Other details include wing walls made of plaster castings, a MOW access road where one of the three original tracks was removed, the bridge railing, and highly accurate signage.

Several photos of the prototype are included for comparison with the model.

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Highlights of a Canadian National freight train passing through Vicksburg, Michigan this week.

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A former ADM MILLING covered hopper that has the paint patches fading off.

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Grand Trunk Western high-cube 86' box car

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The CN logo

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BNSF Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway ACF CENTER FLOW 3-bay covered hopper painted in Bright Cascade Green



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Andrew

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How about some from York's past(and Strasburg)?

I always loved visiting this table in the Purple Hall(from 2017).

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2018 popping into Strasburg for a little bit of photo oportunities.

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The Toy Train Museum and the original 763E. Makes me dream.

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Alan Miller and Ed Boyle at the OGR Meeting in 2018.

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Roger Farkash showing off some TW TrainWorx building in 2019.

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The extremely elusive Lionel Dreyfuss Hudson. Every show I had been to I would see this, and it would always be out of my price range when I saw it.

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Now 2021 October York, we were all chomping at the bit I think. Here is the Purple Hall at my local train store's booth. I told Tony yesterday when I was down to see him that I would send people his way. Well, I am not advertising as I didn't say the name of his store. Hope anyone popping in(anywhere) finds what they are looking for.

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Now here is something you never see. Scott's Standard Gauge Group had a layout in the Orange Hall in 2021, and I say it was a hit. I really enjoyed the layout, the people, and the running trains.

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2021's OGR meet up at Quaker Steak and Lube. I got a good seat, and got to eat with some great folks. I wonder who all these people are here?

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Someone named Peter is eyeing the camera next to Gerry.

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Hmm, the hat is on the wrong person, or is it? Scott didn't turn around, that is okay though.

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Anyone recognize these three gentleman? I do.

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Someone had talked about these old trains on the forum just a few hours before the show started on Friday(I think it was, or the night before). Well, I snapped some shots because I was trying to relay to the topic in question.

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Now that is an interesting Dreyfuss Hudson, is it not?

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In action, can't beat that.

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Trains and a smile go together whether you are the one seeing them operate, or the one operating.

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I'll miss York this year, but I am okay with that. I hope that everyone has a great York, and takes a heck of a lot of pictures in my absence since I can't keep my fingers off the button.

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