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Well this is a bit different from my norm. Usualy Ipost Visual Art or some kind of story.
As some of you may or may not know I recently won an HO Scale Model of the Famous 2-4-0 Locomotive "J.W. Bowker". *YAYS* *wags tail*
Anyway, since my camera battery is dead, I decided to post some evidence of my actual ownership.
This is the original paper work for the model. Though my Model differs a bit from the contained picture, it does show that I do own it. As for what I'm going to to with her I'm unsertain. I've thought about repainting her since she is ALL RED with yellow lettering and livery. But what is certain is that I'll install DCC so she can operate on modern layouts and the club layout here in MB. (Myrtle Beach)
Yeah, I know its kinda lame but its something.
As some of you may or may not know I recently won an HO Scale Model of the Famous 2-4-0 Locomotive "J.W. Bowker". *YAYS* *wags tail*
Anyway, since my camera battery is dead, I decided to post some evidence of my actual ownership.
This is the original paper work for the model. Though my Model differs a bit from the contained picture, it does show that I do own it. As for what I'm going to to with her I'm unsertain. I've thought about repainting her since she is ALL RED with yellow lettering and livery. But what is certain is that I'll install DCC so she can operate on modern layouts and the club layout here in MB. (Myrtle Beach)
Yeah, I know its kinda lame but its something.
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Well, that's a difficult question. If you want have it as a collectors item, or just to run on a DC layout, it's an alright little engine. Now if you're someone like me, who plans on customizing the crud out of it, I would say no.
the electrical setup on it is really funky so rewiring it for DCC would be difficult. Also you'll have to remoter the thing. These models are pretty old and their original motors draw too much and will burn out any DCC decoder installed. I'm actually considering scratching an all new frame for it because of the electronic issues. then again I'm also wanting it to be DCC rather than direct current.
But again, on the other side of the coin, these engines are somewhat hard to come by. So if you want one, get one. They are charming little steamers!
the electrical setup on it is really funky so rewiring it for DCC would be difficult. Also you'll have to remoter the thing. These models are pretty old and their original motors draw too much and will burn out any DCC decoder installed. I'm actually considering scratching an all new frame for it because of the electronic issues. then again I'm also wanting it to be DCC rather than direct current.
But again, on the other side of the coin, these engines are somewhat hard to come by. So if you want one, get one. They are charming little steamers!
Finding it "cheap", yes. Ebay is probably your best resource.
IHC used to produce old time 4-4-0s, they've been out of production for a long time now. The Bachmann 4-4-0 is still in ample supply, however they are cheaper than their price tag, if you get what I mean. ^^;
Now Bachmann's new Spectrum "Richmond" 4-4-0 is fantastic! It's a post 1900 design, but pre 1920s. It could probably be backdated to represent a locomotive from the 1890s.
Athern/Roundhouse offers 4-4-0s, 2-6-0s, and 2-8-0s that are perfect TOC models. Though all they are is the "same" body shell on a different chassis. I don't complain though, they run great and preform very well! And are great bases for kitbashing and backdating. The old Mantua "General" 4-4-0s are great locos to and are perfect for anything between the 1860s and 1870s/80s.
Now these are really the best/only options out there for those who want to model the late 1800s to the TOC for HO scale/gauge. With that being said, rolling stock is much easier to find for the period you're modeling, ironically.
IHC used to produce old time 4-4-0s, they've been out of production for a long time now. The Bachmann 4-4-0 is still in ample supply, however they are cheaper than their price tag, if you get what I mean. ^^;
Now Bachmann's new Spectrum "Richmond" 4-4-0 is fantastic! It's a post 1900 design, but pre 1920s. It could probably be backdated to represent a locomotive from the 1890s.
Athern/Roundhouse offers 4-4-0s, 2-6-0s, and 2-8-0s that are perfect TOC models. Though all they are is the "same" body shell on a different chassis. I don't complain though, they run great and preform very well! And are great bases for kitbashing and backdating. The old Mantua "General" 4-4-0s are great locos to and are perfect for anything between the 1860s and 1870s/80s.
Now these are really the best/only options out there for those who want to model the late 1800s to the TOC for HO scale/gauge. With that being said, rolling stock is much easier to find for the period you're modeling, ironically.
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