Flying Scotsman 4472 Posted July 31, 2012 Share Posted July 31, 2012 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warbonnet Posted July 31, 2012 Share Posted July 31, 2012 I'm really trying very hard to resist these, and your link isn't helping Anthony! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Posted July 31, 2012 Share Posted July 31, 2012 He mentions the Bachmann version having the motor blocking the 'daylight' in the middle of the body. Did a bit of searching and the bachmann one also has 2 motors. The only thing blocking the space between the engines on the bachmann model is one of the flywheels that could easily be removed without affecting the locos performance... Models like these make one seriously consider modeling american. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warbonnet Posted July 31, 2012 Share Posted July 31, 2012 The other problem the Bachmann one has is that it's Bachmann, who are dreadful when it comes to yank stuff. Nothing like Bachmann we have here and the UK, avoid at all costs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heirflick Posted July 31, 2012 Share Posted July 31, 2012 you have to try harder fran- think of the import duty you will have to give the bloody goverment! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warbonnet Posted July 31, 2012 Share Posted July 31, 2012 you have to try harder fran- think of the import duty you will have to give the bloody goverment! Around 70 notes I'd say Seamus. Mind you, I might have a cunning plan.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heirflick Posted July 31, 2012 Share Posted July 31, 2012 Around 70 notes I'd say Seamus. Mind you, I might have a cunning plan.... if you are off to the states again....i will carry your bags!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garfield Posted July 31, 2012 Share Posted July 31, 2012 (edited) Around 70 notes I'd say Seamus. Mind you, I might have a cunning plan.... Uh oh... The Athearn model looks fantastic. Trying hard to resist the urge to upscale to American HO... Edited July 31, 2012 by Garfield Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weshty Posted July 31, 2012 Share Posted July 31, 2012 Gentle Jesus, 6600 horsepower. The EMD DDA40X was a 6,600 hp (4.9 MW) D-D diesel-electric locomotive. It uses two diesel engines (each providing 3,300 hp (2.5 MW). The DDA40X remains the most powerful single-unit diesel locomotive type ever built. It is also the longest single-unit diesel locomotive ever built at 98' long. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flying Scotsman 4472 Posted August 1, 2012 Author Share Posted August 1, 2012 I'm really trying very hard to resist these, and your link isn't helping Anthony! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warbonnet Posted August 2, 2012 Share Posted August 2, 2012 Resistance was futile, one winging its way to West Dublin! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heirflick Posted August 2, 2012 Share Posted August 2, 2012 ya big weakling!!! what was the cunning plan? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warbonnet Posted August 2, 2012 Share Posted August 2, 2012 ya big weakling!!! what was the cunning plan? Pray I don't get stung for the VAT! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flying Scotsman 4472 Posted August 2, 2012 Author Share Posted August 2, 2012 Should be fun seeing that running round the layout next time your up bud. Did you go for the sound as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warbonnet Posted August 2, 2012 Share Posted August 2, 2012 Should be fun seeing that running round the layout next time your up bud. Did you go for the sound as well. Haha, I know, will have to have some generous curves when I finally build my own one! I sure did, two sound chips for an extra $100 dollars? Had to be done! My poor poor wallet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Posted August 2, 2012 Share Posted August 2, 2012 Where do you get your American locos from Fran? Is there somewhere that has consistently good prices and reasonable postage? Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warbonnet Posted August 2, 2012 Share Posted August 2, 2012 Where do you get your American locos from Fran? Is there somewhere that has consistently good prices and reasonable postage? Cheers I find MB Klein (http://www.modeltrainstuff.com) and http://www.trainworld.com the best David, try some ebay stores too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Posted August 2, 2012 Share Posted August 2, 2012 I find MB Klein (http://www.modeltrainstuff.com) and http://www.trainworld.com the best David, try some ebay stores too. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flying Scotsman 4472 Posted August 2, 2012 Author Share Posted August 2, 2012 Fran would these locos have double triple headed etc with other locos of the same class Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warbonnet Posted August 2, 2012 Share Posted August 2, 2012 They usually ran in pairs with an SD40-2, but I've seen them in all sorts of lash ups, including three of them (!) as well as other GPs and SD40-2s. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Posted August 2, 2012 Share Posted August 2, 2012 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warbonnet Posted August 2, 2012 Share Posted August 2, 2012 There's not many great videos of them in action in proper service on youtube, but here are a couple http://www.railpictures.net/viewphoto.php?id=55026&nseq=6 http://www.railpictures.net/viewphoto.php?id=71209&skip=3'>http://www.railpictures.net/viewphoto.php?id=71209&skip=3 http://www.railpictures.net/viewphoto.php?id=71209&skip=3 http://www.rrpicturearchives.net/showPicture.aspx?id=2378409 http://www.rrpicturearchives.net/showPicture.aspx?id=2378418 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garfield Posted August 3, 2012 Share Posted August 3, 2012 They usually ran in pairs with an SD40-2, but I've seen them in all sorts of lash ups, including three of them (!) as well as other GPs and SD40-2s. Aye, the SD-40-2s they ran with were known as 'Fast 40s' because they were re-geared especially to run with the Centennials, with a top speed of 80mph instead of the normal 65mph. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warbonnet Posted August 14, 2012 Share Posted August 14, 2012 Well she has arrived, unfortunately I was unable to execute my cunning plan in the end so it came with a hefty customs charge Well worth it though, what a beast! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garfield Posted August 15, 2012 Share Posted August 15, 2012 Photos, Fran! Now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warbonnet Posted August 15, 2012 Share Posted August 15, 2012 All in good time! Will try to sort something tonight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flying Scotsman 4472 Posted August 15, 2012 Author Share Posted August 15, 2012 Hurry up Fran don't keep us waiting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warbonnet Posted August 16, 2012 Share Posted August 16, 2012 Enjoy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warbonnet Posted August 16, 2012 Share Posted August 16, 2012 And... Fans! And to demonstrate just how big it is, here she is beside a 181 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flying Scotsman 4472 Posted August 16, 2012 Author Share Posted August 16, 2012 All I can say is WOW she's a beaut:-bd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warbonnet Posted October 8, 2012 Share Posted October 8, 2012 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRich Posted October 8, 2012 Share Posted October 8, 2012 That's a hell of a model Fran, the real deal only in America. Rich, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flying Scotsman 4472 Posted October 9, 2012 Author Share Posted October 9, 2012 That's one big Ma Ma Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warbonnet Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 Cheers lads, she's a beast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heirflick Posted October 10, 2012 Share Posted October 10, 2012 Well she has arrived, unfortunately I was unable to execute my cunning plan in the end so it came with a hefty customs charge theres no such thing as a cunning plan when it comes to the custums screwing a few quid out of you! my daughter thought she could order her debs dress stateside and save a few bob, but it would have been cheaper to buy at home. but as usual, i got stung with the customs dues! by the way, that is one big girl! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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