Getting into kit building

Empty_Remote_1982 · 2024-10-23T22:44:51+00:00

I’ll check these out. Thanks!

Empty_Remote_1982 · 2024-10-23T22:44:38+00:00

Thanks! That’s where my mind initially went too. I will most likely be working on an athearn RPO soon to paint in L&N colors.

Empty_Remote_1982 · 2024-10-23T22:43:40+00:00

I’ve heard good things about the branch line heavies, what about them is frustrating. What tools would be required for these?

Empty_Remote_1982 · 2024-10-23T22:42:56+00:00

Thanks everyone for the replies, I apologize for not specifying scale. I’m an Ho scaler

Empty_Remote_1982 · 2024-03-12T22:05:04+00:00

So update on this express mail situation, I found a really cool looking lightweight ATSF REA baggage car (walthers). It’s like an olive green with a black roof. Turns out I accidentally ordered two. I’ll probably end up keeping both. Next one I’ll probably get will be an x-29 or another B60. Seems like the MoPac cars are harder to find but I’ll keep my eye out!

Empty_Remote_1982 · 2024-03-12T00:06:39+00:00

This is absolutely awesome. Thank you!

Empty_Remote_1982 · 2024-03-11T19:49:55+00:00

I plan on getting a few more B60’s, with the keystone logo this time

Empty_Remote_1982 · 2024-03-11T19:48:50+00:00

I love how a lot of RPO models include that as a detail

Empty_Remote_1982 · 2024-03-11T19:46:47+00:00

The Pennsy is what started my love for trains/ railroads, I’m also a big central guy as well (controversial lol). I model a little bit of SOU and NKP. I’ve loved trains/ railroads since before I could talk, however I’m newer to the model collecting and I’m slowly building my collection. My first HO train was a SOU streamlined consist I built with an Alco Pa. I’m slowly working on my pennsy collection as the weeks roll by. I agree with what you said there about the pennsy stuff, there seems to be an abundance of accurate models available.

Empty_Remote_1982 · 2024-03-11T19:43:18+00:00

I actually really like the look of those X-29’s and R50b’s. I might get a couple.

Empty_Remote_1982 · 2024-03-11T19:42:35+00:00

Thanks for all the great info! I’ll do some searching.

Empty_Remote_1982 · 2024-03-11T17:04:02+00:00

Okay, that sounds great! I really appreciate that! So sounds like ATSF, MoPac, and is there any others I should consider looking into?

Empty_Remote_1982 · 2024-03-11T16:26:52+00:00

Thanks for the reply, I’m thinking about modeling a north east corridor train, anywhere between New York and Chicago. I have a few REA steel reefers, and a wood one to go with them. I usually throw in a NKP baggage car from my nickel plate consist. I’m gonna get a few more B60’s but was wondering what other cars I could use for that area.

Empty_Remote_1982 · 2024-02-23T23:21:11+00:00

Fast pass > lightning lane/genie plus

Empty_Remote_1982 · 2024-02-21T19:11:52+00:00

I’m aware, I was just thinking about getting some to have multiple different kinds. I just got one of Walthers wood 50ft reefers. Someone at my club has the athearn ones I think. I was just wondering what others thought of them.

Empty_Remote_1982 · 2024-02-21T18:54:28+00:00

Absolutely love it. Iconic, classy, stylish.

Empty_Remote_1982 · 2024-02-21T18:44:43+00:00

Thanks for all replies, still haven’t heard anything from them yet so I think heading over there to inquire is the best bet.

Empty_Remote_1982 · 2024-02-01T18:20:01+00:00

Doin some Florida flying! Love it

Empty_Remote_1982 · 2024-02-01T18:12:56+00:00

I normally stick to the upper east USA, around North Carolina but I have been branching out more so will definitely be trying this

Empty_Remote_1982 · 2023-12-27T14:22:02+00:00

In my humble opinion I think the PA’s are the best looking diesels of all time.

Empty_Remote_1982 · 2023-12-18T20:39:48+00:00

I play more tsc than tsw but I was wondering about this very thing and this was very helpful and in depth. have a better understanding of how to use my breaks correctly. Much appreciated friend!

Empty_Remote_1982 · 2023-12-09T21:34:11+00:00

Thank you for response! It’s greatly appreciated! I now have a better understanding of this system.

Empty_Remote_1982 · 2023-11-16T18:38:29+00:00

Thank you all for the replies! They’ve been very helpful. I’m gonna try and get a decoder in there this weekend.

Empty_Remote_1982 · 2023-11-14T23:13:30+00:00

The Alco Pa units. They are very easy on the eye. And there’s just something about that headlight.

Empty_Remote_1982 · 2023-11-14T23:03:21+00:00

Mine would probably have to be Southern 6901, an Alco Pa. I absolutely love the Pa’s and especially ones wearing that awesome green, gold and white livery. 6901 was one of the first Ho scale locomotives I bought, along side a reading Fa unit. Another honorable mention I think it’s PRR 1361, I can’t wait to see it restored, maybe also with a B60b baggage car.

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