Saw this pulling into Lexington, they stopped to change crews, so I was able to run back home to get my camera. Thought these were no longer used any. WAY cool!
4 wheel trucks!
UP DD 40-x #6936 spotted in Lex, NE.
Jerry Barnes
Saw this pulling into Lexington, they stopped to change crews, so I was able to run back home to get my camera. Thought these were no longer used any. WAY cool!
4 wheel trucks!
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Saw this pulling into Lexington, they stopped to change crews, so I was able to run back home to get my camera. Thought these were no longer used any. WAY cool!
4 wheel trucks!
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Cool! We are trying to talk Bryan Smith into building one!
The shot of the trucks really helps!
Regards, Greg
The shot of the trucks really helps!
Regards, Greg
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SWBVUAkzsmw
and:
http://www.steamlocomotive.com/centennials/
Apparently, recently overhauled, it is the only one still in use by Uncle Pete.
and:
http://www.steamlocomotive.com/centennials/
Apparently, recently overhauled, it is the only one still in use by Uncle Pete.
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Thanks guys,
Had seen the post challenging Bryan, so was amazed to see it here this morning. If anyone decides to do it, they can email me direct and I can send higher rez shots, have a few other ones also. Will look at the video Dave, thanks for the post! JErry
Had seen the post challenging Bryan, so was amazed to see it here this morning. If anyone decides to do it, they can email me direct and I can send higher rez shots, have a few other ones also. Will look at the video Dave, thanks for the post! JErry
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Great shots Jerry
Does anybody make the four axel trucks?
Or would they have to be made?
Thanks
Matt
Does anybody make the four axel trucks?
Or would they have to be made?
Thanks
Matt
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Jerry,
UP still uses one along with their steam, and E units. They had it rebuilt about ten years ago. I think about the same time as the E units.
http://www.uprr.com/aboutup/history/loco/locohs03.shtml
UP still uses one along with their steam, and E units. They had it rebuilt about ten years ago. I think about the same time as the E units.
http://www.uprr.com/aboutup/history/loco/locohs03.shtml
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Great shots, Jerry. Thanks for posting them.
Yes, Bryan should have a go at this one as well....
Terl..... How 'bout you??????
Yes, Bryan should have a go at this one as well....
Terl..... How 'bout you??????
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looks amazing, i've only seen it in person a few times. yeah, it was rebuilt at the same time as the E-units, interesting fact on the e-units, when they were re-built, the electrical cabinet and diesels were replaced with ones from retired gp-35's! so they arent e-units in reality, they are just verry pretty gp-35's
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Wow! What a heck of a catch. Thanks for sharing the pics.
One thing I would like to know is how is it possible to find out when and where that thing will be when it's traveling around the country? I'd like to take time off to see it but never know when it will be around.
Raymond
One thing I would like to know is how is it possible to find out when and where that thing will be when it's traveling around the country? I'd like to take time off to see it but never know when it will be around.
Raymond
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On the Aristo forum, a member posted that he bashed one of these from 2 Aristo SD-45's, and he is 87! Hats off to him!
Regards, Greg
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If there's anything to be seen about schedule, it's usually posted at: http://www.uprr.com/aboutup/excurs/index.shtml
Matthew (OV)
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Thanks Matthew, I'll keep my eyes open on that site. In the times I've checked the UPRR excursion page it never mentioned it.
George Riley Curry was the fellow I think Greg is referring to. George was kind enough to send me copies of the paperwork and engine specification docs that he used to model the engine. At some point I plan to scan them and post them on my website, but goodness so much time has passed I never did. If someone plans to do a conversion of one of these let me know and I'll get on it.
Raymond
George Riley Curry was the fellow I think Greg is referring to. George was kind enough to send me copies of the paperwork and engine specification docs that he used to model the engine. At some point I plan to scan them and post them on my website, but goodness so much time has passed I never did. If someone plans to do a conversion of one of these let me know and I'll get on it.
Raymond
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