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Michael Hohn
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railman28
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 Posted - 10/06/2019 : 4:22:31 PM
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Phil, they were Baldwins. I THINK Mason was working for them still. All the V&T moguls were built from 69 to 76. I think Mason went on his own just after that.
Bob
I just looked it up. Mason did NOT work for Baldwin. He built his first locomotive in 53, incorporated in 76. All his locomotives were beautiful. He was a master.
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railman28
Fireman
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Posted - 10/06/2019 : 4:34:50 PM
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Originally posted by Michael Hohn
I was curious myself and found this helpful: http://www.virginiaandtruckee.com/Locomotive/No20.htm Lots of great info on the V&T site. I’m sure you’re aware of it, Bob.
Mike, Ken's site is excellent. It's a very helpful resource. I find the V&T an excellent touchstone.
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Carrie Creek
Fireman
USA
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Posted - 10/06/2019 : 5:21:03 PM
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| That is correct Bob, William Mason got his reputation early making improved cotton processing machinery in his late teens long before building locomotives, and yes, they were considered the best looking ones |
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railman28
Fireman
USA
5542 Posts |
Posted - 10/14/2019 : 10:06:01 PM
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And now the fall report. No hiking in the Sierras this year year just train chasing through the dessert over two days.
Day One Cima and Afton Canyon. Here's one from Afton;
Oh Ya! I was chasing the Big Boy coming to town.
Because of the lack of access and unfamiliarity with the area, this day I only got two run by's and I was able to catch her and pace her into Yermo. I'm more familiar with Cajon Pass. There the next day, with careful planning I got 5 run by's Here are four shots from them.
Working into Victorville;
Almost to summit;
Drifting down through Mormon Rocks;
And finally drifting towards the "narrows";
And then I was on the road to Carson City for the Convention of the Virginia and Truckee Railroad Society. My models were well received. I got lots of compliments. But I was surprised by the lack of interest in how they could build one themselves. The Talks of the Convention were very helpful and informative. I'll have more to share in the coming days.
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OK Hogger
Crew Chief
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Posted - 10/15/2019 : 12:29:02 AM
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Excellent pics, Bob! Was it awe-inspiring to see BB? Wife and I will be trying to see it when it overnights in nearby Van Buren, AR come mid-November.
Re: Oooh's and ahhhh's concerning appearance... but lukewarm about interest in building their own 2-6-0...
Could it be the costs of printing all the needed parts + purchasing the components for the mechanism?
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Bernd
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Posted - 10/15/2019 : 07:43:50 AM
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Nice pictures of the Big Boy. Would love to hear Him(?) work up grade.
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My models were well received. I got lots of compliments. But I was surprised by the lack of interest in how they could build one themselves.
I believe todays modelers are more interested in pulling their engine out of a box and putting on the track than they are about how to build one. MRH forum is a good example of the RTR crowd. I also think the talent to use tools to build something you desire in a model is fading. Many have no idea how something is even built or have the desire to learn. I think many so called modelers of today are appliance operators. Much easier to buy an appliance and operate it than it is to build one and learn how it works or is put together. Laziness? Perhaps.
Bernd
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Frank Palmer
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Posted - 10/15/2019 : 09:59:10 AM
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I got lots of compliments. But I was surprised by the lack of interest in how they could build one themselves.
Bob, you have to be kidding, "build one for themselves". You've been working on the locos over a year. No one but you has that dedication. |
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Michael Hohn
Fireman
USA
6102 Posts |
Posted - 10/15/2019 : 10:11:30 AM
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Wonderful photos, Bob.
Regarding your locos, I think you’re like an astronaut doing a space walk: it’s lonely outside the space capsule. Most of us prefer to stay on earth and cheer for your accomplishments.
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masonamerican
Fireman
Sweden
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Posted - 10/18/2019 : 01:21:57 AM
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Fantastic photos Bob! Thanks for sharing. Must have been a great experience chasing the Big Boy.
And cheer up on the Moguls, there are probably many out there who didn’t attend the convention who are interested.
Perhaps show it on the Earlyrail forum?
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railman28
Fireman
USA
5542 Posts |
Posted - 10/18/2019 : 4:34:08 PM
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Andre, Bernd, Frank, Mike and Hagan, Thank you, I really appreciate your support. Perhaps Hagan is right. Maybe a wider audience is needed.
This is the color scheme I'm going to basically follow. I think I want more brass details, the handrails and running boards edges to start.
I've received the new brass running boards and I've started to install them. But....
Tuesday I'm having my Right knee replaced so I'll be out of action for a few weeks.
I'll be in touch.
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deemery
Fireman
USA
8252 Posts |
Posted - 10/18/2019 : 4:43:34 PM
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Is that "aluminum" finish on stack and smokebox authentic 19th century, or a 20th century treatment?
Good luck with the knee!
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railman28
Fireman
USA
5542 Posts |
Posted - 10/18/2019 : 8:32:07 PM
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Dave, That is, according to the latest scholarship an accurate representative of a Graphite finish. I know, I'm use to see graphite as we see it on the #25 in the Background.
And Thank you
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railman28
Fireman
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5542 Posts |
Posted - 10/26/2019 : 11:57:48 AM
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the Surgery went fine. the therapy has been a torment but is producing positive results. I have been able to do some procurement and a little research. Wait until you see the Builders plates!
Bob
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deemery
Fireman
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Posted - 10/26/2019 : 12:38:06 PM
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Great news, Bob! (And I know what you mean about therapy from my rotator cuff surgery about 6 years ago... I made a full recovery, though!)
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The Coos Bay and Willamette Valley Part two