HO 80s/90s CSX, NS, & Conrail layout resurrection.

[Mini Me]

Oh Yes!! The old "Warbonnet" paint scheme........we'll never see that again.......not P. C. :thinking:
Rick H.

[scottie3158]

Paul,
Outstanding mate.

[boatman]

Tony, I thought I'd dig out my version of Santa Fe passenger opulence complete w/grabs, close coupling, windshield wipers & lift rings. PaulE
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HI PaulE NOW THATS WHAT I CALL A TRAIN as i love this coloures red yellow an all silver that was my fav train love these streamline trains an all the silver coatches an the one with the obesrvation glass in the roof brilliant can can we have more angle shots of the loco an the obseservatin carrige as i love these i was once hopein to do a amarican layout with this on but it never happend an why is it not P/C ?
chris

[Mini Me]

It has to do with Native Americans feeling oppressed...........I dare not say more.

[boatman]

It has to do with Native Americans feeling oppressed...........I dare not say more.

OK RICK sorry i asked
chris

[minitnkr]

Some more views.

[Mini Me]

Thanks Paul, I really enjoyed those. :smiling3: Rick H.

[boatman]

Some more views.
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HI PaulE WOW i love that train in its colurs an the pics are great an is that a generatorcar just behind the train itself ? an is she actulay running there or just put on the track ?
chris

[minitnkr]

Don't know generator cars Chris. There is an A & B unit locomotive, both have steam generators in the rear. There is a baggage car, then a USPS (United States Postal Service) car, and then various passenger cars including an observation car at the end. Actually, the USPS or RPO (Railroad Post Office) as it was called should be the first car as it was inaccessible to passengers. My bad. PaulE

[minitnkr]

During the "gangster era" of the 1930s mail robbery became an issue & the President authorized the USMC (Marines) to guard the mail, especially on trains & trucks. These were the orders given to these troops by their commanding officer.

O the Men of the Mail Guard, you must keep your weapon(s) in-hand and, when attacked, shoot and shoot to kill. When two Marines are covered by a robber, neither must put up his hands, but both must immediately go for their guns. One may die, but the other will get the robber, and the mail will get through. When our Corps guards the mail, that mail must be delivered, or there must be a Marine dead at his post. There can be no compromise.
When necessary, in order to carry out the foregoing orders, you will make the most effective use of your weapon(s), shooting any person engaged in theft of the mail entrusted to your protection.”

During this period of protection NO mail was stolen.

[Mini Me]

When people know you mean business, they usually leave you alone.........that is if they have more than two brain cells touching each other. :thumb2: Rick H.

[minitnkr]

How do I attach .mov images?

[minitnkr]

My 13 second video of the ATSF War Bonnet was too big for "Media". I'll stick to stills. PaulE

[minitnkr]

Some progress on MoW/maint. areas. Here working light wiring and pavement. PaulE

Still some decisions to make around yard throat and workshop.

[Mini Me]

Getting closer......... :thumb2: Rick H.