Train sets!

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Just an idea, but will have to see what TTfan says

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well a lot of fuss and confusion could have been avoided if that was said at the start.
also, if anyone wants to send me and TTFan some more trains stuff of any kind, let us know, but keep in mind that the scale that TTFan and I run is "HO" scale, not any bigger, or any smaller.

new [Only mods are allowed to see this link] are here now,
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Former CN SD40-2's 5937 and 5243 Working the first big loop

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the same pair working the LVCRR main

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Former Soo line GP38-2 4506 joining Former ATSF GP38-2 3571 at the Elevator for grain hopper ops

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Former CPR SD40-2 5415 and Former SOO line SD40-2 772 joined by former Mopac and former Conrail SD40-2 5273 on the westbound LVCRR main

1mtvfan wrote:well a lot of fuss and confusion could have been avoided if that was said at the start.
also, if anyone wants to send me and TTFan some more trains stuff of any kind, let us know, but keep in mind that the scale that TTFan and I run is "HO" scale, not any bigger, or any smaller.

1mtvfan wrote:new [Only mods are allowed to see this link] are here now,

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Former CN SD40-2's 5937 and 5243 Working the first big loop

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the same pair working the LVCRR main

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Former Soo line GP38-2 4506 joining Former ATSF GP38-2 3571 at the Elevator for grain hopper ops  

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Former CPR SD40-2 5415 and Former SOO line SD40-2 772 joined by former Mopac and former Conrail SD40-2 5273 on the westbound LVCRR main

Thanks for using [Only mods are allowed to see this link]!

Nice [Only mods are allowed to see this link] of your [Only mods are allowed to see this link], thanks for sharing!

still not sure if it's right yet, but practice makes perfect. also, BNSF 7835
will be put on evaluation today, performing light duties to see if the repairs were
effective enough or if more are needed. UPDATE: repairs to BSNF 7835 have proven very effective for now
all that is needed now is some lubrication and things should be back to normal

If anyone wants to know, 5372 was purchased from Progress Rail services and was repainted into its current color by its new owner.

yes, that's the long and short on the story of 5372

new [Only mods are allowed to see this link] are here

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60 foot bulkhead flatcar with a load of pipes made of Slurpee straws

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A trio of SD40-2's, former CPR 5414, Conrail 5372, and SOO 772 pulling a long merchandiser eastbound past the liptonville station

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former BSNF SD40-2 7835 resting after passing its evaluation tests for the day

1mtvfan wrote:new [Only mods are allowed to see this link] are here

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Nice [Only mods are allowed to see this link] of your [Only mods are allowed to see this link]! Thanks for sharing and for using [Only mods are allowed to see this link] .

still getting the hang of the hashtags, but it seems to be working out

1mtvfan wrote:still getting the hang of the hashtags, but it seems to be working out

Have you tried clicking one yet?

i have once, but didn't quite get it yet

Alright then, here try one now! [Only mods are allowed to see this link]

That is the link for [Only mods are allowed to see this link] .

i will get the hang of it eventually, sorry i didn't get new pics of the set tonight

1mtvfan wrote:i will get the hang of it eventually, sorry i didn't get new pics of the set tonight

That's alright, it happens .

BNSF 7835 is working again, but is screaming and howling like a banshee, will try some grease on the internal gears and see how that will help, SOO 772 is also growling, and is in need of the same greasing, so will try to do it to them both and hope for the best. Update, SOO 772 is quiet with the
greasing, but BNSF 7835 has to be repaired again as its axle sets have fallen apart

Latest news on the 7835 is that its gone back into the repair yard, due to several major issues, and will be remaining there for the near future

1mtvfan wrote:BNSF 7835 is working again, but is screaming and howling like a banshee, will try some grease on the internal gears and see how that will help, SOO 772 is also growling, and is in need of the same greasing, so will try to do it to them both and hope for the best. Update, SOO 772 is quiet with the
greasing, but BNSF 7835 has to be repaired again as its axle sets have fallen apart

TigerTankFan wrote:Latest news on the 7835 is that its gone back into the repair yard, due to several major issues, and will be remaining there for the near future

That is sad news to hear.


Do you know when the repair work will begin?

the repair work will begin ASAP, and it is hoped that 7835 will not be in the repair facility for longer than it has to be

Got some happy news to share here folks! 7835 is back in full operation now, since its bogies (aka trucks) have been repaired. There is one other unit currently stored in the repair yard at present (the 6057), but the problems that it has are more than expected and will take a lot longer to fix.

further update, 7835's drive axles are %100, but the drive trains have misaligned again, so more work is needed ,but it was working fine for a while, also, i was able to take a new pic for you
all.

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another bulkhead flat at the freight station, this one with a load of heavy equipment wheels and tires

1mtvfan wrote:the repair work will begin ASAP, and it is hoped that 7835 will not be in the repair facility for longer than it has to be

1mtvfan wrote:further update, 7835's drive axles are %100, but the drive trains have misaligned again, so more work is needed ,but it was working fine for a while, also, i was able to take a new pic for you
all.

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another bulkhead flat at the freight station, this one with a load of heavy equipment wheels and tires  

Thanks for the updates on your [Only mods are allowed to see this link] guys!

Thanks also mtvfan for sharing that [Only mods are allowed to see this link] ([Only mods are allowed to see this link]) .

yeah, but the tie downs on my bulkheads are in transition, because i am
Switching them from strings to actual chains, that may look a bit more realistic.

I forgot about another locomotive that is currently stored in the repair yard at this time. Former SP steam unit 4449 is also needing repairs but has the same issue as the 6057.

i am still in the process of seeking a repairman for them, but it's proving to be a long and painful search
Update: 7835's rear drive shaft has popped out of place, but i have hopefully secured it back into place again. also, the tie downs transition is almost complete, just have to cut the 2nd one to length, and then secure it, but still have another flat car to do

further update, 7835 is working again, and the tie down transition on bulkhead no. 1 is complete, Bulkhead no 2 is still awaiting