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A Maerklin Z scale layout on a 2×4 table with removable legs. Come with lots of a accessories Amtrak F-7 and passenger cars, UP F-7 and GP -38 caboose and various freight cars and Maerklin track cleaning car. Two stall engine house, gravel loading facility and several buildings including a station. Layout not finished but is operational in analog only. Must be picked up or will deliver within Seattle area for gas fee.
Asking $ 300.00
Contact me at babinskya@comcast.net
Al
1998 Roco HO DB ICE set. This is an early 1:100 scale Digital set complete with early Roco Lokmaus and oval track and extra cars. The reason the set is 1:100 scale to make the train appear smaller as in real life compared to the 1:87 scale. Asking $ 150.00 contact me at babinskya@comcast.net for photos and more info.
Thank you,
Al Babinsky
Last year the Triple T acquired another unusual piece of rolling stock, a Wismar Railbus from the SVG (Sylter Verkehrsgesellschaft) Sylt Transportation Company. The SVG operated a Narrow Gage, Meter gage, rail road on the island of Sylt in Northern Germany. The railbus was originally purchased by the Kriegsmarine {Navy}for transportation of personnel and cargo to their bases in the North and South of the island. After WWII the railbus became property of the Sylter Inselbahn (Sylt Island RR) the fore runner of the SVG. It was in storage until steam operation ceased in the 50ties and operation began with railbuses. The Wismar railbus was powered with two Ford engines one on each end, they powered the axle on their end. During operations one of the engines suffered major damage and could not be repaired. Instead of scrapping the railbus the SVG removed the engine hood and all and replaced it with a Borgward truck engine and front end. The LGB model represents this particular railbus T 25 and the sound system also represents the different sound of the two engines. When changing directions, the proper engine starts and you can tell the difference in the sound. The accompanying photos shows the railbus after the replacement with the Borgward front end, you can see the difference in the hood and the radiators. The photo of the camouflaged version during operation of the Kriegsmarine as apparent by the uniforms. This particular bus was number 22 and had a trailer number 14. The bar that you see hanging under the front end was the coupling bar for the trailer. I believe the person standing in front of the door was the conductor/driver of the bus and a civilian. You can see the writing in the white band says Sylter Inselbahn to give the appearance of a civilian operation, the fact was that the military had control before and during the war. The personnel of the railroad before the takeover stayed on during the war and afterwards the state took over and then turned it over to private hands.
Al
While in quarantine I have been working on the railroad and want to share some photos. A new addition arrived at the TTT, it is a LGB model 2080D. If you not familiar with the designation D after the model number it means Dampf (steam). I decided to install a sound decoder and fan driven smoke generator. My original choice was a Zimo decoder but found out that there was extra cost involved for the sound so I checked with ESU and they had the proper sound to install and ordered the decoder and their smoke generator. The installation involved removing the control board and connecting the wiring for the lights and motor to the decoder, installing the smoke generator and two speakers. There was no soldering involved since the decoder had terminal strips. After installation the decoder was programmed with the ESU Lokprogrammer the main change was to program the chuff to the wheel rotation.
A little background on the real locomotive that the model is based on. The locomotive is a 2-6-2T, the German designation is 1-C-1 2ht. the 2ht means it carries 2 tons of coal, the letter h means high pressure steam and the t means tender locomotive. In 1938 the Reichsbahn decided to build a series of narrow gage locomotives of different wheel configuration that would have interchangeable parts. The first locomotive that was built was BR 99 6001 which is the 2-6-2T and it was the only one built because the contract was canceled due to the gearing up for war production. The BR99 6001 is still in operation on the HSB Selketahlbahn in the Harz Mountains. There are YouTube videos of this locomotive running in the winter scenery last year.
There are two photos one of the above model sitting at the station for passenger loading and the other is of the Uintah Railway #51, a 2-6-6-2T, coming out of tunnel #2 on the lower level.
Al
3D printed items by Chip Van Gilder
The clinic was opened by MMR Gene Swanson with 40 attendees including two newcomers, both of them N scalers. Gene asked that the attendees raise their hand when their military branch of service was announced and thanked them for their service. Helen McGovern was presented with an $1800 check for the Emergency Food Network. The contribution was made by the clinic attendees throughout the year.
I (Al Babinsky) asked for a volunteer to take over the clinic report due to the fact that my night time vision is not the best anymore (specially when it rains). It is a once a month job that requires taking notes during the clinic and creating a digital Grab Iron post (adding text and uploading pictures, typically supplied by Dale Kraus).
Weathered freight cars from Larry Sloan, “Bring and Brag” winner
MMR Gene Swanson opened the clinic and made the announcement that beginning with the September clinic we would start at 7:00 PM. The change was made to ensure that we would be out of the building prior to 10:00 PM before the alarm system would activate. The regional convention at Salmon Arm BC and the 4D spring meet at Tacoma Community College (which had 84 attendees) were discussed.
The clinic was attended by 34 modelers.
N scale semis detailed and weathered by Tyler, “Bring and Brag” winner
MMR Gene Swanson opened the clinic on time as always, we had 33 in attendance including one newcomer. MMR Dale Kraus presented a Merit Award in Scenery to Wain Miller.
Other announcements included requests for mailing in your 4D ballots, a Rail Day show on May 14, 2016 in Oregon, and a plastic model show in Renton.
A discussion was held about changing the start time for the clinic from 1930 hrs (7:30 PM) to 1900 hrs (7:00 PM) due to the fact that the doors must be locked before 2200 hrs (10:00 PM). The computer system will set the alarm at that time. By starting a half hour earlier we will be able to finish around 2100 hrs (9:00 PM) and have time to clean up and stack the chairs. The new start time will begin with the September clinic.
Bill Sandstrom from Tacoma Trains presented a number of new items from Rivarossi, Athearn, Intermountain, BLI, and Microtrains. He also carries some items from Chip Van Gilder including 3D printed log cars in N scale and the Morton Station.
MMR Gene Swanson opened the clinic on time and welcomed all, 41 modelers including one newcomer who models Great Northern.
It was announced that the 4D spring meet would be on May 14 at TCC (Tacoma Community College). Click here to register for the meet. The Northwest Railway Museum is starting operations on April 2 with Ken Liesse as engineer. The trains will stop at the train shed so passengers can view the equipment.
Due to the fact that I had a number of things going on this report is very late and short. MMR Gene Swanson opened the first clinic of the year on time; we had no first timers. An announcement was made about the science center show which by now is behind us. Mid-winter rail, a multimedia show will be held in Corvallis, OR on March 19th and is about 1:1 railroading. Paul Vaughn completed his 50th year as a NMRA member.
MMR Gene Swanson opened the clinic and welcomed the 38 attendees including newcomer Richard who said he models in all scales. Gene also thanked all the Vets in our group for serving. Leo presented Helen McGovern from the Emergency Food Network with a $1760.00 check from donations which our group collected since last November. Helen explained that the money is being used to pay for Break Bags which are given to low income families to provide food for them for weekends and school holidays.
Scratch built weed control train by Kevin Klettke
Model of the Month Winner
Under announcements it was stated that a long time clinic attendee and great modeler Tony Bentley passed away. Tony’s excellent models were never weathered because Tony did not believe in it. Kurt Laidlaw stated that the Spring Meet would be in May 2016 possibly in Everett. Jack Hamilton announced that he inherited 2000 car bodies to be used in clinics. Wayne Miller mentioned that the Clinic Layout book was up front to be looked at. Anyone willing to have his layout included in the book please bring a description and photos. Wayne also said that his 4′ x 9′ layout will be given away to someone that wants to give it a good home. Our video librarian Mike Shaw reported that the Video library is going away and the Videos and VHS tapes will be given away or sold.