New York Cross Harbor RR Alcos

[Rscott417]

I took that pic in the mid 90's just off of Pulaski st in Bayonne NJ.

I thought so, this is what #59 looked like in 2007. im not sure if that remediation company still owns it or not.

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A brillianf piece of minimum space modelling in HO

I have seen it before, really great model and would like to build something similar in size and one day add it to a bigger layout

[Mike Kieran]

I saw it last year, I loved the rave that he had going on in the industrial building.

[Rscott417]

I forgot I have a picture of #59 before I sent it out for a sound decoder and replace the amber roof light for a clear one. It's the only pic I have but ill take some when I get it back.

[faraway]

I like that paint scheme so much!

[Rscott417]

I like that paint scheme so much!

It actually wasn't my first choice but glad I went with it. I liked the earlier paint scheme they had but wanted to model around 1992-93 so I had to go with the 2 tone. Here's the paint scheme in the late 80s.

[faraway]

The two tone is far better. the older plain blue is not bad but the fine grade of the blue difference is great.

[Brakie]

I forgot I have a picture of #59 before I sent it out for a sound decoder and replace the amber roof light for a clear one. It's the only pic I have but ill take some when I get it back.

What a nice combination of switchers..

Gives me ideas I don't need..

[Rscott417]

Finally got the Nw2 back. The paint on the handrails got a bit chipped but I guess that just adds to the "beat up" effect. Today I added the fire extinguisher and police search light to the cab. I just have to add the sun shades which I ordered today.

[Rscott417]

Just a heads up if anyone is interested, I put #11 on ebay starting at $150

[Mike Kieran]

I forgot I have a picture of #59 before I sent it out for a sound decoder and replace the amber roof light for a clear one. It's the only pic I have but ill take some when I get it back.

What a nice combination of switchers..

Gives me ideas I don't need..

Where did you send the NW2 for a decoder?

[Alcm2012]

As Brooklyn native who happened upon a NY Cross Harbor engine as it was traversing the Brooklyn streets, and now returning to model railroading, I wanted to create a layout for this small line. I was unable to find anyone who would create the magical looking NY Cross Harbor insignia in a decal. You can imagine how long I sat gawking at your creations. How was that achieved on your incredible looking equipment?

Appreciate your insight.

Tom

[Rscott417]

Where did you send the NW2 for a decoder?

Sorry Mike I never saw your question, I found a guy on ebay. I'll be honest though, I wouldn't send him any of my trains again. I Had to send them back to him at least 2 times for different issues, he seemed to really not give a $h!t about what I asked and charged quite a bit.

As Brooklyn native who happened upon a NY Cross Harbor engine as it was traversing the Brooklyn streets, and now returning to model railroading, I wanted to create a layout for this small line. I was unable to find anyone who would create the magical looking NY Cross Harbor insignia in a decal. You can imagine how long I sat gawking at your creations. How was that achieved on your incredible looking equipment?

Appreciate your insight.

Tom

Tom I got the decals from the same guy on ebay I mentioned above, I asked for extras told him I'd pay for them and he sent me 2 heralds that didn't match. There has been talk with other NYCH enthusiasts about making a batch of decals which I would certainly replace with mine. I haven't heard anything about them in a while but I'll get in touch with them and find out what the story is.

[Alcm2012]

Recieved the decals for the NY & Atlantic... was so excited I didn't check carefully and received the sets for the old tesl green paint scheme and not the new black & green scheme....must reorder....

practiced with some Testor's sky blue and grabber blue on a Hustler Switcher...didn't cut the mustard....stripped in back to original...Not sure if it was you, but there was information on line where Tamaya Medium and Light blue was used for NY CH RR...Will give that a shot next...the striping on the NY & Atlantic decal set will be cut up to delineate between the two blues and along the base of the frame....

Do thank you again for the tip for the Highball graphics website....

Still trying to figure out how to send the photo of the scratchbuilt enginehouse for NY & Atlantic...Appears I need to post the photos somewhere else and then pull in the site via the url....tried again below

[Sumpter250]

Looks like it worked that time. The two "Hustlers" remind me that I still have a "Hustler" A-B-A set that I really should get finished. One of the "A"'s is done I just need to finish, and paint the other "A", and the "B", and power them. The engine house,
looks way too clean :o The locos are nicely done

[talltim]

Just a heads up if anyone is interested, I put #11 on ebay starting at $150

Wish I had seen this at the time. Why did you sell it?