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The Return of the MP54s |
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Posted by Train Dude on Sat Aug 4 18:07:57 2012 Not on my model RR. My club and a few others were invited for a picnic/run day with the Long Island Live Steamers. This is just a small glimpse of what went on there todayMP5401.mpg MP5402.mpg MP5403.mpg MP5404.mpg Diesel01.mpg Steam01.mpg Steam02.mpg Diesel02.mpg The main layout consists of 2 interconnected concentric loops with alternate routes. The high line is a narrower gauge elevated line that makes about a 1/4 mile loop. Rolling stock consists of live steamers (coal fired), diesels and electric locomotives. There is a transfer table for loading engines onto the system and for firing up the steamers. You should really try to attend one of their open houses this season. |
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Re: The Return of the MP54s |
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Posted by Dan Lawrence on Sat Aug 4 18:33:33 2012, in response to The Return of the MP54s, posted by Train Dude on Sat Aug 4 18:07:57 2012. Very enjoyably. We have something like this in Baltimore'sLeakein Park in West Baltimore. |
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Posted by Train Dude on Sat Aug 4 19:43:36 2012, in response to Re: The Return of the MP54s, posted by Dan Lawrence on Sat Aug 4 18:33:33 2012. Is that also run by a private club? Do you know what scale? |
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Posted by Dan Lawrence on Sat Aug 4 21:05:52 2012, in response to Re: The Return of the MP54s, posted by Train Dude on Sat Aug 4 19:43:36 2012. It's the Baltimore Society Of Model Engineers at 221 East Saratoga Street. It has both O Gauge and HO gauge layouts and has been around since the 1930's at 6 different addresses over the years until the Saratoga address in the late 1050's. |
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Posted by Train Dude on Sat Aug 4 21:30:21 2012, in response to Re: The Return of the MP54s, posted by Dan Lawrence on Sat Aug 4 21:05:52 2012. I'm talking about the trains that run in the park |
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Posted by Dan Lawrence on Sat Aug 4 21:38:10 2012, in response to Re: The Return of the MP54s, posted by Train Dude on Sat Aug 4 21:30:21 2012. There is a Baltimore group that is in Leaken Park in West Baltimore that is close to what you have. It's live steam and diesel. |
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Posted by Sand Box John on Sun Aug 5 01:29:54 2012, in response to Re: The Return of the MP54s, posted by Train Dude on Sat Aug 4 19:43:36 2012. Is that also run by a private club? Do you know what scale?Chesapeake & Allegheny Live Steamers 7-1/2" 4-3/4" 3-1/2" John in the sand box of Maryland's eastern shore. |
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Posted by Train Dude on Sun Aug 5 20:10:46 2012, in response to Re: The Return of the MP54s, posted by Sand Box John on Sun Aug 5 01:29:54 2012. John, thank you much. I'll look them up in September when I'm down there. |
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Posted by WestCode44 on Sun Aug 5 23:43:31 2012, in response to The Return of the MP54s, posted by Train Dude on Sat Aug 4 18:07:57 2012. I would have loved to have gone IF I was only TOLD.! Any R44s?WE-44 |
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Posted by Train Dude on Sun Aug 5 23:55:14 2012, in response to Re: The Return of the MP54s, posted by WestCode44 on Sun Aug 5 23:43:31 2012. They were all scrapped :-) Long Island Live steamers has several open houses each season. I believe that the next one is this coming Sunday. Come on out and we can go together. |
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Posted by Edwards! on Mon Aug 6 02:01:46 2012, in response to The Return of the MP54s, posted by Train Dude on Sat Aug 4 18:07:57 2012. this is soooo cool.Thanks for posting. |
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Posted by tunnelrat on Mon Aug 6 18:54:13 2012, in response to Re: The Return of the MP54s, posted by WestCode44 on Sun Aug 5 23:43:31 2012. GOOD! now you know how I feel when you&thurston go to bera or the point & don`t ask me. |
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Posted by Chris R16/R2730 on Mon Aug 6 18:57:14 2012, in response to The Return of the MP54s, posted by Train Dude on Sat Aug 4 18:07:57 2012. Well, I know what I want for Christmas. |
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Posted by RockParkMan on Mon Aug 6 19:12:12 2012, in response to Re: The Return of the MP54s, posted by Chris R16/R2730 on Mon Aug 6 18:57:14 2012. They're aren't cheap but here's an outfit which sells diesel switcher kits in 7.5" gauge for as littls as $1750. |
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Re: The Return of the MP54s with link |
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Posted by RockParkMan on Mon Aug 6 19:12:45 2012, in response to Re: The Return of the MP54s, posted by Chris R16/R2730 on Mon Aug 6 18:57:14 2012. They're aren't cheap but here's an outfit which sells diesel switcher kits in 7.5" gauge for as littls as $1750.http://www.plumcovestudios.com/index2.html |
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Posted by Train Dude on Mon Aug 6 20:07:46 2012, in response to Re: The Return of the MP54s, posted by Chris R16/R2730 on Mon Aug 6 18:57:14 2012. Check out Ebay. Keep in mind that a live coal fired steamer will set you back as much as a new Prius. Of course you can't have fun with a prius. |
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Bitter Creek Western Video (was: The Return of the MP54s) |
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Posted by Train Dude on Wed Aug 8 00:52:17 2012, in response to Re: The Return of the MP54s with link, posted by RockParkMan on Mon Aug 6 19:12:45 2012. A great video well worth watching |
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Re: Bitter Creek Western Video (was: The Return of the MP54s) |
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Posted by R 36 ML 9542 on Wed Aug 8 01:52:18 2012, in response to Bitter Creek Western Video (was: The Return of the MP54s), posted by Train Dude on Wed Aug 8 00:52:17 2012. Wow!!!! Very nice!!! |
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Re: Bitter Creek Western Video (was: The Return of the MP54s) |
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Posted by chud1 on Wed Aug 8 06:13:24 2012, in response to Bitter Creek Western Video (was: The Return of the MP54s), posted by Train Dude on Wed Aug 8 00:52:17 2012. 5 stars out of 5 stars on this video.great song to go with it. chud1 |
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Re: Bitter Creek Western Video (was: The Return of the MP54s) |
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Posted by Train Dude on Wed Aug 8 13:58:49 2012, in response to Re: Bitter Creek Western Video (was: The Return of the MP54s), posted by chud1 on Wed Aug 8 06:13:24 2012. It certainly is an expensive hobby but when you are talking about a family hobby and a hobby that brings people together, I guess its worth the $$$$. |
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Posted by Sand Box John on Wed Aug 8 22:43:51 2012, in response to Re: The Return of the MP54s, posted by Train Dude on Sun Aug 5 20:10:46 2012. John, thank you much. I'll look them up in September when I'm down there.Last time I visited Leaken Park was ironically on the day of the Amtrak Conrail Chase Maryland wreck. Do you know what scale?
John in the sand box of Maryland's eastern shore. |
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Posted by Train Dude on Wed Aug 8 22:44:57 2012, in response to Re: The Return of the MP54s, posted by Sand Box John on Wed Aug 8 22:43:51 2012. Thanks again |
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