Here is a few picture's HO items nothing new this week. Post away guys and gals.
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"HONGZ" stands for HO scale, N scale, G scale, and Z scale.
Post your non-O scale stuff here!
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Between 1958 and 1960, General Motors Diesel built 101 GMD-1 road switchers. Utilizing either an A1A-A1A or B-B wheel arrangement, the GMD-1 was powered by a 567C prime mover which generated 1200 horsepower. As built, the majority of units were equipped with the three axle truck to spread their weight which made them well suited for powering freight trains over branches laid with light rail which was their primary purpose. The B-B version was equipped with a steam generator and intended for short run passenger services. Original purchasers consisted of only two roads: Canadian National and Northern Alberta received 96 and 5 units respectively. Over time, CN rebuilt many of its GMD-1s with some of the A1A-A1A units being converted to a B-B configuration utilizing Flexicoil trucks from retired GP9s and their operating territory was expanded. The GMD-1 class has given excellent service to its owners who now include secondary purchasers in North America and Cuba.
Rapido Trains has recently released HO and N scale models of the GMD-1. I purchased an N scale model, pictures of which are posted below. Rapido has built itself a reputation as a provider of models of superb quality and the GMD-1 does not disappoint. The detail and decoration are sharp and accurate. The characteristic spark arrestors are replicated perfectly. The locomotive is powered by a five pole skew wound can motor equipped with dual flywheels which provides excellent slow speed performance. The chassis is die cast providing more than adequate weight which gives the GMD-1 the capability to pull a heavy train. Considering the GMD-1 is Rapido's first venture into N scale motive power, it's a remarkable locomotive. I'm glad I decided to buy one. I don't model Canadian roads per se but I like exotic locomotives and, with only 101 units originally built for service in Canada, the GMD-1 qualifies in that regard.
Bob
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It's Friday, so sit back, relax and pour some of your favorite beverage.
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I got this delivered Thursday from OnlyTrains.com I said I was not going to spend much money prior to York but couldn't help myself. I have found great enjoyment out of some of the European passenger models from LGB. Attached are a couple of pics and a video. Sorry if quality doesn't come out good.
| LGB 20225 Dgtl RhB cl ABe 8/12 "Allegra" Powered Rail Car Anniversary Train with Sound and Decoder. |
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Action on the Chicagoland Chapter of the European Train Enthusiasts modular display last weekend at the Southland Train Show at the Harold L Richards High School in Oak Lawn, IL:
Rusty
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Here is a Rivarossi HO loco that I bought around 1961, whose cast tender frame disintegrated in the 1970s. This presented a problem because the motor is in the tender and runs the loco by a driveshaft between the two. Replacing the tender and motor to make it run again stretched my ingenuity and ability to the limit.
The original open-frame motor was integral to the frame, so it had to go. I got a plastic replacement tender, cemented a 5-pole, skew-wound can motor to its floor, and adapted a new driveshaft kit to fit. Electrical pickup is through the tender wheels, and establishing a new route for continuity to the motor was my biggest problem.
I had to fab a new pilot truck from brass, because the old cast one fell apart while I was working. The tender rides too high, but it's the best all around compromise I could make with Rivarossi truck bolsters under the Life-Like tender.
The project took months. I gave up on it two or three times. I have way more money in it than it cost new, or is worth now, but I had to get it running just because I like it. (It runs very nicely).
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TrainsRMe-Great job in fixing that loco! It looks nice and I see why you put the effort in making it run again.
I thank you for the kind words. Now I just hope the plastic tender floor doesn't warp, or something. 
Changing subjects, the diesels below weren't projects - I just happen to like Athearn Fs, whether rubber band or gear drive. The units that are closer to each other are rubber band drive.
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Here is a short video of CSX N Scale Train Running.
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Great picture's everyone!!
