I have stopped counting my O scale locomotives, although I suppose I should do
an inventory against loss or to help my children dispose of them.
Suffice it to say that I need to think about just how many 44-tonners of
various manufacture I own, although I think it was at least sixteen the last
time I attempted that. Perhaps two or three HO locomotives picked up for no
good reason after I disposed of all I used to have, about the same
N scale (same reason or lack thereof), Bachmann G scale 45T, USTrains 44T
(guess why?), and an AML USRA live-steam 0-6-0 that really needs
a new home.
Now, in S scale, I have rather more locomotives than I'd planned on when I
started over two years ago, and much of that is Don Thompson and
his sales: two switchers from his sale last June, two more from his even-better
sale right now, for a total of eight SHS EMD's (twice what I'd thought
about), two SHS 2-8-0's, a BTS Ma&Pa kit to assemble when I see more daylight,
two Miller S-4's with Cascade drives, a PennModels 44T, and a
brass gas-electric. Oh, almost forgot the USRA 2-8-2 bought at S Fest last
weekend. I am trying to restrain myself from any more, and perhaps
will even try to dispose of a couple switchers when the sales are over and
prices return to more typical level. Oops, just remembered the American
models road diesels: one New Haven RS-3 (and supposed to get another in NYC
lightning stripe) an undec GP-9, and a U-25. This really has gotten
out of hand.
Jace Kahn
General Manager
Ceres & Canisteo RR Co./Champlain County Traction Co.
> For all you you that own 34 or less locomotive, let me help you become at
> least average by taking part in our BYGOF sale (Buy one....get one FREE).
> Yes, Don and Mike have hundreds of switchers here and in China that are
> begging to help you become an average model railroader (you surely do not
> want to be below average...). For a mere $199.95 you can own two award
> winning SHS switchers and if DCC is you bag, for an additional $100 for each
> locomotive, I will have Bill install a Soundtrax DCC Tsunami sound unit
> programmed to the engine's roadnumber. Supplies may be limited, so act
> now....
> (disclaimer...Bill does not install DCC Tsunami sound units in our award
> winning SW1s, but can install non-sound DCC decoders for an extra $39.95...)
> Don
> PS Stuck in Charlotte, NC airport for a 3 hour lay over...
>
> On Nov 3, 2011, at 12:34 PM, Michael Eldridge wrote:
>
> > This month's Model Railroader magazine (which I subscribe to and read cover
> > to cover) says that modelers own on average 36 locomotives. I own three.
> > Does one of you own 69?
> >
> > -Michael Eldridge
>
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