I've gotten pretty good at working on brush motors, most recent project was getting these Pre-War (made before WWII) Boxcab type engines back up and running.
Broken solders, dirty brushes and commutators or dried grease in gears is the usual issue.
Re: Any Train Enthusiasts Out There?
Posted: Mon Jun 12, 2023 3:36 am
by TPK
1967redrider wrote: ↑Sun Jun 11, 2023 10:13 pm
I've gotten pretty good at working on brush motors, most recent project was getting these Pre-War (made before WWII) Boxcab type engines back up and running.
Broken solders, dirty brushes and commutators or dried grease in gears is the usual issue.
1967redrider wrote: ↑Sun Jun 11, 2023 10:13 pm
I've gotten pretty good at working on brush motors, most recent project was getting these Pre-War (made before WWII) Boxcab type engines back up and running.
Broken solders, dirty brushes and commutators or dried grease in gears is the usual issue.
Cool!
As a knifer might say..., Nice save!
John, I would.be interested in seeing more photos of those.
Here is a pic that accompanied an article in the Detroit Free Press this morning, thought I would post it. CSX and autoracks near Bear Mtn, NY.
Re: Any Train Enthusiasts Out There?
Posted: Fri Jun 16, 2023 4:25 pm
by TPK
Nice picture Ike!
Re: Any Train Enthusiasts Out There?
Posted: Fri Jun 16, 2023 5:01 pm
by 1967redrider
I'll have to take some when I get home, Ike. Was scrolling through my phone and all I have are videos.
Cool CSX picture too, thanks to Tom for alerting me.
Re: Any Train Enthusiasts Out There?
Posted: Fri Jun 16, 2023 9:15 pm
by 1967redrider
Here's some pictures of the 253 Boxcabs. They would be classified as 0-B-0 units, made by Lionel from 1924-1936. They have a manual switch for forward, neutral, reverse and have couplers on both ends. These are called Peacock color. I didn't try to clean them for fear of removing the enamel, the patina has grown on me, kind of like that weathered look.
Re: Any Train Enthusiasts Out There?
Posted: Fri Jun 16, 2023 11:17 pm
by DM11
BNSF double stack blazing through yesterday morning.
Re: Any Train Enthusiasts Out There?
Posted: Fri Jun 16, 2023 11:37 pm
by 1967redrider
DM11 wrote: ↑Fri Jun 16, 2023 11:17 pm
BNSF double stack blazing through yesterday morning.
That's what I'm talking about.
Re: Any Train Enthusiasts Out There?
Posted: Sat Jun 17, 2023 12:20 am
by GSPTOPDOG
1967redrider wrote: ↑Fri Jun 16, 2023 9:15 pm
Here's some pictures of the 253 Boxcabs. They would be classified as 0-B-0 units, made by Lionel from 1924-1936. They have a manual switch for forward, neutral, reverse and have couplers on both ends. These are called Peacock color. I didn't try to clean them for fear of removing the enamel, the patina has grown on me, kind of like that weathered look.
Wow!!! Nice! ... I agree, like that weathered look.
It reminds me of a time I was on a train called "The city of New Orleans" ...
There I was...Riding on the City of New Orleans
Illinois Central, Monday morning rail
15 cars and 15 restless riders
Three conductors, 25 sacks of mail
All along the southbound odyssey
The train pulls out of Kankakee
Rolls along past houses, farms, and fields
Passing trains that have no name
An' freight yards full of old black men
And the graveyards of the rusted automobiles
Good morning, America, how are ya?
Said don't you know me? I'm your native son
I'm on the train they call the City of New Orleans
I'll be gone 500 miles when the day is done....
1967redrider wrote: ↑Fri Jun 16, 2023 9:15 pm
Here's some pictures of the 253 Boxcabs. They would be classified as 0-B-0 units, made by Lionel from 1924-1936. They have a manual switch for forward, neutral, reverse and have couplers on both ends. These are called Peacock color. I didn't try to clean them for fear of removing the enamel, the patina has grown on me, kind of like that weathered look.
Wow!!! Nice! ... I agree, like that weathered look.
It reminds me of a time I was on a train called "The city of New Orleans" ...
There I was...Riding on the City of New Orleans
Illinois Central, Monday morning rail
15 cars and 15 restless riders
Three conductors, 25 sacks of mail
All along the southbound odyssey
The train pulls out of Kankakee
Rolls along past houses, farms, and fields
Passing trains that have no name
An' freight yards full of old black men
And the graveyards of the rusted automobiles
Good morning, America, how are ya?
Said don't you know me? I'm your native son
I'm on the train they call the City of New Orleans
I'll be gone 500 miles when the day is done....
Awesome song about an Illinois Central passenger service from Chicago to N.O. I have an IC F-3 that my dad got in 1955, but no passenger cars . . . yet.
Re: Any Train Enthusiasts Out There?
Posted: Sun Jun 18, 2023 10:37 pm
by DM11
EB BNSF AR
Re: Any Train Enthusiasts Out There?
Posted: Sun Jun 18, 2023 11:13 pm
by Waukonda
Nice bright loco, beautiful sky, classic country crossing, just a nice picture for this thread!
Re: Any Train Enthusiasts Out There?
Posted: Mon Jun 19, 2023 1:42 am
by Santa Fe
Nice shot David. Beware of Rednecks when yur out and about railfaning
Re: Any Train Enthusiasts Out There?
Posted: Mon Jun 19, 2023 2:27 am
by DM11
Santa Fe wrote: ↑Mon Jun 19, 2023 1:42 am
Nice shot David. Beware of Rednecks when yur out and about railfaning
Re: Any Train Enthusiasts Out There?
Posted: Mon Jun 19, 2023 2:50 am
by Santa Fe
Shoulda stuck around David for the WB Up
Re: Any Train Enthusiasts Out There?
Posted: Mon Jun 19, 2023 3:43 am
by DM11
I hear one a coming.
Re: Any Train Enthusiasts Out There?
Posted: Mon Jun 19, 2023 1:36 pm
by Waukonda
Santa Fe wrote: ↑Mon Jun 19, 2023 2:50 am
Shoulda stuck around David for the WB Up
That is a great picture!
DM11 wrote: ↑Mon Jun 19, 2023 3:43 am
I hear one a coming.
Did a little railfanning at my nearest subdivision which is usually pretty active. I only saw 2 boring UP coal trains, and no rednecks. Didn't come up with any pics worth posting.
Re: Any Train Enthusiasts Out There?
Posted: Mon Jun 19, 2023 11:30 pm
by Santa Fe
Colorado Narrow Gauge has a special place in my heart. Here we have Denver Rio Grande 168 10 wheeler
Built by Baldwin in 1883 fixin to Hy-Ball west on the Cumbres & Toltec. Former Denver&Rio Grande western narrow gauge railroad. You can step back in time to the 1880’s and take ride on 64 miles of track. I highly recommend it
Santa Fe wrote: ↑Mon Jun 19, 2023 11:30 pm
Colorado Narrow Gauge has a special place in my heart. Here we have Denver Rio Grande 168 10 wheeler
Built by Baldwin in 1883 fixin to Hy-Ball west on the Cumbres & Toltec. Former Denver&Rio Grande western narrow gauge railroad. You can step back in time to the 1880’s and take ride on 64 miles of track. I highly recommend it
Mark
Re: Any Train Enthusiasts Out There?
Posted: Mon Jun 19, 2023 11:53 pm
by Waukonda
Santa Fe wrote: ↑Mon Jun 19, 2023 11:30 pm
Colorado Narrow Gauge has a special place in my heart. Here we have Denver Rio Grande 168 10 wheeler
Built by Baldwin in 1883 fixin to Hy-Ball west on the Cumbres & Toltec. Former Denver&Rio Grande western narrow gauge railroad. You can step back in time to the 1880’s and take ride on 64 miles of track. I highly recommend it
Great pictures!!!
Re: Any Train Enthusiasts Out There?
Posted: Tue Jun 20, 2023 3:05 am
by 1967redrider
Santa Fe wrote: ↑Mon Jun 19, 2023 11:30 pm
Colorado Narrow Gauge has a special place in my heart. Here we have Denver Rio Grande 168 10 wheeler
Built by Baldwin in 1883 fixin to Hy-Ball west on the Cumbres & Toltec. Former Denver&Rio Grande western narrow gauge railroad. You can step back in time to the 1880’s and take ride on 64 miles of track. I highly recommend it
to AAPK! As you can see, there's a heavy emphasis on knives, especially pocket knives, but we have a little of everything here. Awesome pictures, post more if you have them.
John
Re: Any Train Enthusiasts Out There?
Posted: Tue Jun 20, 2023 2:58 pm
by TPK
Santa Fe wrote: ↑Mon Jun 19, 2023 11:30 pm
Colorado Narrow Gauge has a special place in my heart. Here we have Denver Rio Grande 168 10 wheeler
Built by Baldwin in 1883 fixin to Hy-Ball west on the Cumbres & Toltec. Former Denver&Rio Grande western narrow gauge railroad. You can step back in time to the 1880’s and take ride on 64 miles of track. I highly recommend it
I agree, like that weathered look.
to AAPK! As you can see, there's a heavy emphasis on knives, especially pocket knives, but we have a little of everything here. Awesome pictures, post more if you have them. 
