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There were a bunch of those around....once!
Seems I see these locos sitting out in front of places somewhat often, one comes to mind just outside of Atlantic City (Absecon, NJ) on US 30 near the Garden State Parkway. The old saddle tankers were great little industrial engines. I guess since things are spread pretty far apart west of the Mississippi River, that baby needed a range booster, hence the Tender. Neat yard ornament! 
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06-27-2008, 11:10 PM
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Originally Posted by GN.2-6-8-0
Yes some of the bigger steamers are impressive,but we have the 4 spot' A little Porter 0-4-0 that once upon a time had a trailing truck thereby making it a bit of a oddity .....not that many were built compared to the first wheel arrangement. She even had a name it seems at one time 'La Nena'
Anyways we really love having her sitting out in front of the Museum announcing to everyone who drives by that there are TRAINS in these parts  |
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07-03-2008, 10:40 PM
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Nice shots of the traveling car, guys!
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07-04-2008, 12:24 AM
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Well, let me share with you that there are indeed some challenges to overcome if it is not your scale, BUT, it can be done! I was so excited to just be a part of this that I completely overlooked what scale it was. Needless to say, I felt a bit of a fool when I opened the box. However, I do feel I have made the best of the situation and have met the challenge head on!
The car arrived with a damaged coupler (easily fixed), picked up quite a bit of road grime on the trip here and got tagged by an amateur. But, it remains intact none-the-less.
As soon as the holiday weekend is past, I'll dispatch it to the next in line (ak-milw). |
07-15-2008, 11:05 PM
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Well guy's the car got here yesterday. I contacted Eric and it will go to Eastern Roads next!!
I plan on putting the reporting marks on, I suggested TWPX, X for privately owned car. Catt suggested TWPT, T for transportation. Then we thought of putting both TWPTX but this is getting kind of long and looks out of place so it's your car what do you want X or T it dosn't matter to me. Also it would be nice to get your answer in quick, I am shipping Mike some items and the car will venture with them.
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07-15-2008, 11:38 PM
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One vote for X
Can't wait to see your pics of it, Andy! Just leave something for me to do to it, okay???? 
Now I have to read up on that article again with the torn open hopper with all the grain spilled out... BTW- what does this thing supposedly haul???
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07-16-2008, 12:30 AM
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Either nobodies paying attention or nobody cares! I must'a done too good'a job on my two pictures. 0 comments? Surely somebody noticed something not right. Should'a been a dead ringer for Trainman1965! |
07-16-2008, 01:58 AM
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Mark it with an X Andy. It would definitely look better with reporting marks.
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07-16-2008, 02:00 AM
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Either nobodies paying attention or nobody cares! I must'a done too good'a job on my two pictures. 0 comments? Surely somebody noticed something not right. Should'a been a dead ringer for Trainman1965! |
Did we do some photoshopping TN? She looks to be leaning a little in both pics, as if shes not on the rails on the backside. And a few of the corners are a little too square lol.
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07-16-2008, 12:51 PM
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Andy,
The T was just an idea that just popped into my head.The X makes a lot more sence and is definateuy more fitting on a privately owned car.
So I hereby cast my vote for TWPX.
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