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I bought this early hand built brass model recently. It is un-restored, but runs very well. These early hand built models are extremely rare, with only a handful in the world, for me, they are an exciting find for my collection. This model is unmarked, therefore, I am not sure who the maker was, but, I suspect it was made by Tetsudo or Kawai Models sometime between 1950 and 1955. (Sorry for the bad photos, these were the best I could get using my iphone).
This was an inexpensive project, just $60 USD from an online sales site. I bought it to restore and put on display with my other HO scale brass models. The entire project only took about three hours to do. The first photos show the model as it was when I received it a couple of weeks ago. The original foam liner in the box had deteriorated and damaged the clear finish on the brass. This had to be removed, then the model was polished, and re-clear coated. The original motor was changed for a better can motor and everything was reassembled. The photos are not that good, but, you can get an idea of how it looked before and after. Thanks for looking. Brian
Scale: HO
Category: Diesel
Switcher
Road: MISC. (MISC.)
Description: ALCO HH-1000
Importer: Hallmark Models Inc. (HALL)
Builder: Kumata (KMT)
Year(s):
A 1:45 scale model of the only* dutch Garratt articulated locomotive, the LTM 51.
Prototype:
www.modelrailroading.nl/articulation/netherlands/images/L...
The locomotive was built for the Limburgsche Tramweg-Maatschappij (Limburg tramway company) in 1931 by Henschel in Germany.
The LEGO version is built in 1:45 scale, and I plan to power it with a PF train motor in one of the bogies, and a 9V battery + micro controller inside the boiler. The wheels are 17.6mm BBB Flanged Train Wheels, although I'm still thinking about other solutions to allow connection rods to be added.
The technique for the smoke exhaust comes from Farouq (www.flickr.com/photos/108174470@N03/) and is made using part of a LEGO technic shock absorber.
I am planing on building this IRL at some point, just not sure when yet.
* As far as I know there was one other Garratt loco that sometimes ran in the netherlands, but it was operated by a belgian tramway that had routes extending across the border into the netherands.
This is supposed to be a straight boiler, you can see the bulges and dips down the sides from the damage.
Some of the details are added back on. many others need to be placed back in place and a lot of cleaning needs to be done at this point. Also, some details will need to be tweaked to make sure that they are in position properly.
The DuPage History Museum has, in its basement, a large HO-Scale model railroad. The Chicago Aurora & Elgin is well-represented as Wheaton was its hub. Notice the Bluebird Bus Lines bus. That company provided service in Chicago's western suburbs.
Another great photo by Kenichi Matsumoto of his D&GRN layout and early HO scale brass 3 car passenger set by Tetsudo Mokei-sha. Kenichi expertly upgraded the NYC&HR Buchanan 4-4-0 brass Katsumi (KTM) locomotive. He used a German made coreless motor and added PFM sound unit to the engine. Check out my "Albums" for more photos of Kenichi's work. Layout location, Tokyo, Japan
A few photos of the dis-assembly, cleaning and reassembly of a C&O H-7a 2-8-8-2. This model was fairly tarnished and had dark spots in the finish. It also was missing a tender step and needed a good cleaning and lube. A short video of the model running on the test track after assembly.
A few days ago, I purchased this model on the Internet. It arrived last night so I took a few photos.
A New York Central freight train is led by an A-B-A set of HO-Scale FA2s. I like the C&O box car sitting on the freight spur.
A few photos of the dis-assembly, cleaning and reassembly of a C&O H-7a 2-8-8-2. This model was fairly tarnished and had dark spots in the finish. It also was missing a tender step and needed a good cleaning and lube.
The boys had their work cut out for them this week as two ONR SD40-2's were in for new paint. But they are looking good now. You can check out the before and after pictures. From the before pictures they were in need of the paint. LOL Of course it is the other way around.
Southern Pacific SD45T-2 #9389 was one of a few locomotives that Southern Pacific painted for the United States' Bicentennial.
Here again we see a bit of an anachronism. It is pulling some "Automax" cars which would not be built until some 20 years after the Bicentennial.
Kenichi has added to his layout, he sent a single photo of the new addition, I broke the photo down into several areas to highlight the great detail he has put into his work.
Model by Brett Tate.
Photos from the 2024 St. Louis Railroad Prototype Modelers meet in Collinsville, IL.
Scale: HO
Category: Diesel
Road: New York Central (NYC)
Description: GE DES-3
Importer: NJ Custom Brass (NJCB)
Catalog: DE-100
Builder: Kumata
Year(s): 1972
Qty Made: 750
NOTES: CUSTOM BRASS FIRST MODEL!
I bought this on Ebay just yesterday. A nice little Colorado Midland ten wheeler which has been painted for the D&RGW. These are the sellers photos from the listing.
It's 1990, and a Rochester & Irondequoit Terminal switcher brings loads of malt to the Genesee Brewery loaded in colorful home road covered hoppers. I scratchbuilt the trestle and the unloading shed. This scene takes place on the old RIT Model Railroad Club layout, since dismantled.
Scale: HO
Category: Steam
Road: MISC. (MISC.)
Whyte: 2-4-4T
Description: FORNEY
Importer: Diamond Models (DM)
Year(s): 1964
I bought this on Ebay just yesterday. A nice little Colorado Midland ten wheeler which has been painted for the D&RGW. These are the sellers photos from the listing.
Scale: HO
Category: Steam
Subcategory:
Road: CO MIDLAND (CO MIDLAND)
Whyte: 4-6-0
Description: TEN-WHEELER
Importer: Hallmark Models Inc. (HALL)
Builder: KYONGDONG
Year(s): 1977
Qty Made: 500
This is a very rare PFM Crown model in HO scale. This represents one of only twenty five models made in the first run (1958). Made under the United Models name plate, the premier Japanese maker, Toby Models, made these semi-hand made models to extreme precision and high quality. For it's time, this was one of the top of the line models. Stamped #10 on the left side of the rear frame rail, this model has many features that the subsequent runs did not have (or, where in various stages of these features). Highly detailed cab interior for one. Other details which point to the run year is the hand built train control box mounted on the boiler, the absence of window sashes (all of the following runs had window sashes), a single generator (although two later runs had a single generator, this combination of details gives it away as the 1958 model.
Scale: HO
Category: Steam
Subcategory:
Road: Chicago, Burlington & Quincy (CB&Q)
Whyte: 4-8-4
Description: O-5 NORTHERN
Importer: Pacific Fast Mail (PFM)
Catalog: CROWN
MANUFACTURE
Builder: Toby
Year(s): 1958
Qty Made: 25
NOTES: UNPAINTED - SERIAL # ON LEFT REAR OF FRAME - GREEN BOX - NO WINDOW SASHES IN CAB - SINGLE GENERATOR - BUILT-UP ATC BOX ON TOP OF BOILER - UNITED PLATE ON RETAINER PLATE
I purchased this model today. While there are other makers of a very nice model of this type, they are only partially brass construction. This model is all brass and custom painted. (these are the seller's photos).
Scale: HO
Category: Steam
Type: STREAMLINED
Road: New Haven (NH)
Whyte: 4-6-4
Description: I-5 HUDSON
Importer: NJ Custom Brass (NJCB)
Catalog: ST-203
Builder: KSM
Year(s): 1979
Qty Made: 300
Finally had a chance to take some (some what) decent looking pictures of this model, hope you enjoy!
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A bit about the prototype:
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The Netherlands isn't particularly famous for its steep terrain, but in the south of Limburg there are some hills to be found. To overcome them, the Limburgsche Tramweg-Maatschappij ordered one of these articulated Garratt locomotives from Henschel. It was delivered in 1931 and was the the only Garratt locomotive to operate in The Netherlands.
Similar to ther LTM locomotives, the Verhoop valve gear was internal. The watertanks for the engine where located on the outside of the frames, under the footplates.
The locomotive seems to have been a succes, I couldn't find any evidence of serious issues or extensive repairs having to be made. Despite this, the locomotive was retired after only 7 years in service. By this time the road infrastructure in the area has improved, and in 1938 the LTM stopped operating trams on the line Maastricht - Vaals, where this locomotive was designed to run. The locomotive was apparently sold to a buyer in Germany, and has since disappeared.
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About the LEGO model:
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The lego version is modeled in approximately 1:45 scale, and is currently powered by two 9v train motors. I'm thinking about replacing the old 9v motors with RC train motors so I can use custom wheels & maybe even add connecting rods, but for now the model is done.
The cab roof is removable to reveal a simple interior, with just about enough room for 2 mini-figures to stand.
The technique for the smoke exhaust comes from Farouq (www.flickr.com/photos/108174470@N03/) and is made using part of a LEGO technic shock absorber.
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If anyone wants to read more about the prototype, a lot of info can be found here:
www.modelrailroading.nl/articulation/netherlands/pages/LT...
CRYX 8005 on the Lancaster and Chester in April 2013 on it's way to the E.J. Gallo Wine distribution center in Fort Lawn, South Carolina.
Cryo-Trans, Inc. offers the largest fleet of privately-owned, mechanically refrigerated and insulated railcars. By the end of 2018, Cryo-Trans, Inc. had more than 2,000 private railcars on the North American railway network.
This is a very rare PFM Crown model in HO scale. This represents one of only twenty five models made in the first run (1958). Made under the United Models name plate, the premier Japanese maker, Toby Models, made these semi-hand made models to extreme precision and high quality. For it's time, this was one of the top of the line models. Stamped #10 on the left side of the rear frame rail, this model has many features that the subsequent runs did not have (or, where in various stages of these features). Highly detailed cab interior for one. Other details which point to the run year is the hand built train control box mounted on the boiler, the absence of window sashes (all of the following runs had window sashes), a single generator (although two later runs had a single generator, this combination of details gives it away as the 1958 model.
Scale: HO
Category: Steam
Subcategory:
Road: Chicago, Burlington & Quincy (CB&Q)
Whyte: 4-8-4
Description: O-5 NORTHERN
Importer: Pacific Fast Mail (PFM)
Catalog: CROWN
MANUFACTURE
Builder: Toby
Year(s): 1958
Qty Made: 25
NOTES: UNPAINTED - SERIAL # ON LEFT REAR OF FRAME - GREEN BOX - NO WINDOW SASHES IN CAB - SINGLE GENERATOR - BUILT-UP ATC BOX ON TOP OF BOILER - UNITED PLATE ON RETAINER PLATE
Another nice little Hallmark Colorado Midland engine. This one is a 2-8-0, painted for the D&RGW. I bought this on Ebay last night, these are the seller's photos
While waiting for the train to come in this past Saturday, I visited the Prince William Model Railroader's club layout which is on permanent set up in one end of the Quantico, Virginia train station. I took a couple of photos while I was there.
A few days ago, I purchased this model on the Internet. It arrived last night so I took a few photos.
While far from finished, the straightened boiler is partially reassembled and placed on the reassembled rear engine. More work is needed on the finish and more details need to be reattached.
20230622_0610_RX1-32 Frisco GP7 544 (173/365)
The first Frisco (St Louis-San Francisco) locomotive to operate on my good friend's model railroad. And he is modelling the Willow Springs area of Missouri (a Frisco town), but in his alternate history he has it as a ATSF (Santa Fe) railroad, and not Frisco.
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