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Re: Retro Tech Layout Project - N Scale Compact Layout
« Reply #135 on: March 19, 2019, 04:01:34 PM »
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Quote from: Point353 on March 19, 2019, 03:56:56 PM
No others -  just the three body styles you mentioned.

Perhaps for Atlas. But they made 6 body styles, at least that I have samples of.

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Re: Retro Tech Layout Project - N Scale Compact Layout
« Reply #136 on: March 19, 2019, 04:15:16 PM »
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I was speaking of the corrugated lightweight cars.  I have all of the heavyweights, save for a coach, in the B&O paint.  I've only seen the coach twice (so I know it's out there) but both times were from Canadian sellers, and I'll wait before I pay $18 for shipping!

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Re: Retro Tech Layout Project - N Scale Compact Layout
« Reply #137 on: March 19, 2019, 04:20:21 PM »
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Quote from: wm3798 on March 19, 2019, 04:15:16 PM
I was speaking of the corrugated lightweight cars.  I have all of the heavyweights, save for a coach, in the B&O paint.  I've only seen the coach twice (so I know it's out there) but both times were from Canadian sellers, and I'll wait before I pay $18 for shipping!

Oh, sorry--didn't follow the post carefully enough. Nevermind...!
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Re: Retro Tech Layout Project - N Scale Compact Layout
« Reply #138 on: March 19, 2019, 04:23:31 PM »
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Quote from: Ed Kapuscinski on March 19, 2019, 03:40:15 PM
I think the name you're looking for is "The Buffalo Day Express" or "Liberty Limited" https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liberty_Limited.

According to the link, the Liberty Limited ceased operating in 1957... I'm guessing that would preclude me from applying the name to my Penn Central train...  Can't find anything on the Buffalo Day Express... did that last past merger day?
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Re: Retro Tech Layout Project - N Scale Compact Layout
« Reply #139 on: March 19, 2019, 04:24:14 PM »
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Quote from: wm3798 on March 19, 2019, 02:58:13 PM
Not sure what to call this consist... I see on a 1971 time table cover that there was service from Baltimore to Harrisburg via the Northern Central, but I don't see the schedules to get the train number.  (This is on the http://pc.smellycat.com/docs/passenger/index.html, better known as Penn Central Railroad On Line.

So if anyone can shed some light on what I should call this consist, I'll get to work making it smell like burnt brake shoes and stale cigarette smoke.
Toward the bottom of the page in the following link, there is a photo and mention of train #549 departing Baltimore for Harrisburg in August 1970.
However, it's just an E8 and a single coach.

http://passengertrainjournal.com/short-troubled-life-penn-central-passenger-trains/



Buffalo Day Express in July 1969:



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Re: Retro Tech Layout Project - N Scale Compact Layout
« Reply #140 on: March 19, 2019, 04:25:12 PM »
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Googled up the Buffalo train... and yes... it would do the trick!  Mine is much fancier than the real one, though...
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Re: Retro Tech Layout Project - N Scale Compact Layout
« Reply #141 on: March 19, 2019, 06:11:42 PM »
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If you put LED's in those cars, they won't be retro anymore.

:D

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Re: Retro Tech Layout Project - N Scale Compact Layout
« Reply #142 on: March 19, 2019, 06:32:02 PM »
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Quote from: Doug G. on March 19, 2019, 06:11:42 PM
If you put LED's in those cars, they won't be retro anymore.
:D
Doug

Modernized retro. :-) Prevents melted roofs.  :D
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Re: Retro Tech Layout Project - N Scale Compact Layout
« Reply #143 on: March 19, 2019, 06:36:01 PM »
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Quote from: Doug G. on March 19, 2019, 06:11:42 PM
If you put LED's in those cars, they won't be retro anymore.

:D

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Resto-mod, maybe 😊
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Re: Retro Tech Layout Project - N Scale Compact Layout
« Reply #144 on: March 19, 2019, 09:39:21 PM »
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And if I don't put a new Bacmann motor in that old Rivarossi Pacific, it doesnt run!
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Re: Retro Tech Layout Project - N Scale Compact Layout
« Reply #145 on: March 20, 2019, 02:02:54 AM »
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Quote from: wm3798 on March 19, 2019, 09:39:21 PM
And if I don't put a new Bacmann motor in that old Rivarossi Pacific, it doesnt run!

And slowly the pure retro gets diluted ... actually having a pure 1960's model layout wouldn't be bad if we could also "retro" ourselves back to how old we were then.
How soon before the urge for a whistling, chugging B&O steamer takes hold?
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Re: Retro Tech Layout Project - N Scale Compact Layout
« Reply #146 on: March 20, 2019, 10:42:49 PM »
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Quote from: wm3798 on March 19, 2019, 04:15:16 PM
I have all of the heavyweights, save for a coach, in the B&O paint.  I've only seen the coach twice (so I know it's out there) but both times were from Canadian sellers, and I'll wait before I pay $18 for shipping!
You just missed a pair of them:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/CON-COR-RIVAROSSI-N-SCALE-05241C-BALTIMORE-amp-OHIO-COACH-3558-A-/264193838445
https://www.ebay.com/itm/CON-COR-RIVAROSSI-N-SCALE-05241C-BALTIMORE-amp-OHIO-COACH-3558-B-/264193846506
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Re: Retro Tech Layout Project - N Scale Compact Layout
« Reply #147 on: March 20, 2019, 11:18:06 PM »
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Re: Retro Tech Layout Project - N Scale Compact Layout
« Reply #148 on: March 22, 2019, 06:01:26 PM »
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We interrupt this program to let you know that I'm presently operating a stainless B&O streamliner behind an old Life Like E-8... the Lead Sled variety with the plastic frame. 
Apart from it needing an LED installed to correct its anemic headlight, it may be the smoothest and quietest running locomotive of any fleet I've accumulated.

Probably because it weighs 11 million pounds...

Might need to start prowling the 'bay for some more of those.

I love running the older Trix Fs, don't get me wrong.. but in my usual office background noise scenario, I appreciate the E unit's compatibility with making phone calls to clients! :D

That is all.  You may resume your palaver.

Lee
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Re: Retro Tech Layout Project - N Scale Compact Layout
« Reply #149 on: March 22, 2019, 11:19:16 PM »
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As I recall I was running a 125 car train on an N track layout, and could pull the train with ONE LL E8... (It has so much torque, that it will pull enough to burn out the motor before it starts slipping.)

(The train could also be pulled with a pair of Kato F3s)..anything else would require 3-4 locomotives.
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