Weekly Photo Fun 7/3 - 7/9/20

[tompm]

Ok Ed. I see you very fine looking steamer there and raise you a camelback.



This is a NYO&W Mantua 2-8-2 Camelback I grabbed off Ebay last week. I have to say it looks pretty good. It runs but is a tad bit loud. I think the gears need some lubricate. Of course when I go to get mine it is empty. Waiting for some to come in the mail later this week. I tested it's pulling ability on this week's run-by train of steel reefers. No problem bringing it around the layout. Overall I am pleased with it. The one issue I have is the tender coupler pocket will not take a Kadee #5 with the metal clip. Currently I have a Bachmann EZ-mate coupler there. I ordered Kadee #148 couplers. I will also need them for the front the coupler.