Nick. The answer to your question depends on the year that the locomotive was in operation. Prior to 1946 SP coated the unlagged portions of the...
It is unusual to see a C&O pike that is not in their "principal" territory. I applaud your choice. :thumbs_up:. At one time I was considering the...
:mwacko:And here I thought muscle car values were astronomical
You have created a gem of a model Lutz. Your work is spectacular!!!
I should probably take that tact my self, after all, it is about fun. I tend to get so caught up in being historically accurate, that sometimes I...
Greg. I don't know if it would be of much help to you, but I have an eight page article from the Winter 1976 issue of Railfan Magazine. There is...
There was a two part article written by Gene Huddleston, and published in the April 1988 and May 1988 issues of Mainline Modeler magazine that...
As a new member to the board, I had to dredge this up. My absolute favorite C&O locomotive is F-17 4-6-2 #470 in it's post WW-II configuration....
This is exactly what I am afraid of. The H-5 was vastly different than the H-4 and H-6. Driver diameter, engine wheel base, fire box, boiler...
IMHO Steam is king, and six coupled locomotives are among the best balanced esthetically. SP had some beautiful Pacifics....
That is correct. KTM used a gold/brass tinted laquer that I can reproduce. I had originally intended to paint it, but since the announcement of...
The last of the carburetors have been cleared from the bench, so the model railroad projects can commence for the winter. First up will be to...
Tim. Thanks for the response. I am waffleing somewhat on what I want to do now. The Logan sub is still very appealing to me due to some very...
I am new to the board, and am curious what portion of the C&O you all model (assuming that you do) and why you chose it. I am recently retired,...
