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Slackerous Maximus
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Columbus, OH
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I bought a steam locomotive
I think it is fair to say that my toys have now gotten out of control. 2.5" scale, 7.5" gauge locomotive based on a British design. Needs a lot of work, I'm replacing the air brakes currently. I plan to run it at a railroad near Coshocton, OH. My wife thinks I'm daft.
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11-08-2023, 04:50 PM
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Join Date: May 2011
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Only on pelican! What a cool engine and interesting group of people!
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11-08-2023, 04:55 PM
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What fun !!! I always wanted on like that to lay some track and cruise around my place.
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11-08-2023, 05:03 PM
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There is a large live steam club a couple miles from our house. They have over 7mile of 7.5" track.
Great group of guys!! Enjoy the journey!! Stay safe, make sure the boiler, etc is tested. gary |
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11-08-2023, 05:35 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: NW Lower Michigan
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A wise wife you have.
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11-08-2023, 06:44 PM
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Years ago, I work on a house with a nutty retired owner that was heavily involved with the local steam engine club. They run 'em out of a place call Travel Town, a train museum with about a few miles of tracks. Looks like fun. He has two engines in his garage and is always messing with them.
That thing will keep you out of trouble for a bit |
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11-08-2023, 07:33 PM
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So cool! At the beginning of the pandemic I went down a few youtube rabbit holes and live steam engines was one of them. Please keep this thread up to date!
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11-08-2023, 07:34 PM
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This place is great!
Post some running photos/video.
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11-09-2023, 05:40 AM
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Once again, I had no idea that that size of steam locomotive existed.
Got rabbit-holed for a minute searching...well done!
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11-09-2023, 05:48 AM
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I saw a lot of those in England, they always fascinated (and scared) me. My wife spent a lot of time rolling her eyes while I looked at them.
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11-09-2023, 06:58 AM
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That is so cool! And practical!! Lay down some track and you can mow your lawn with it.
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11-09-2023, 07:11 AM
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Irvine Park in Cali has a miniature railroad group. They are very dedicated group.
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11-09-2023, 07:45 AM
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That is beyond cool.
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11-09-2023, 07:57 AM
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Something i never thought i'd read here!
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11-09-2023, 09:36 AM
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And the name???
Percy seems appropriate 
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11-09-2023, 10:02 AM
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What an amazing thing to buy You sir, win the Pelican OT Best Toy Competition
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11-09-2023, 10:05 AM
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I love it. A beautiful bit of engineering - and plumbing I guess. Keep us up to date please.
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11-09-2023, 10:30 AM
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Nice!
We need to hear the horn!
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11-09-2023, 11:59 AM
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Slackerous Maximus
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Columbus, OH
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11-09-2023, 07:40 PM
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I am beyond envious.
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