https://bigbluetrains.com/ Sat, 31 Oct 2026 19:22:45 +0000 MyBB https://bigbluetrains.com/showthread.php?tid=10877 Sat, 24 Oct 2026 03:04:41 +0000 jim currie]]> https://bigbluetrains.com/showthread.php?tid=10877 Jim]]> Jim]]> https://bigbluetrains.com/showthread.php?tid=10683 Fri, 16 Oct 2026 13:43:00 +0000 ngauger]]> https://bigbluetrains.com/showthread.php?tid=10683 Please bear with us as the staff finds and deletes the posts.

There were over 30 today that I know of from 4 different users.]]> Please bear with us as the staff finds and deletes the posts.

There were over 30 today that I know of from 4 different users.]]> https://bigbluetrains.com/showthread.php?tid=10586 Mon, 05 Oct 2026 01:56:34 +0000 cnrglen]]> https://bigbluetrains.com/showthread.php?tid=10586

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It's a BC Hydro/ Southern railway of British Columbia caboose. There were 7 prototypes built and I know of at least two are still in existance as I have photograghed them:


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However I'll be painting this model in the former BC Hydro Railway colors:


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The kit is almost entirely 3-D printed resin with some metal harware and grab irons.


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I started with assembling some parts before the painting


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The underframe has complete detail . I also added the grabs to the caboose body and the end platforms. Then I sprayed primer on all parts:


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I used Vallejo white primer on everything that was to be painted yellow, gray on everything else. The Railway added security screens on the windows and these are also 3d printed as seperate parts. 
My initial impression of the kit is very positive. all the grabs fit prefectly with all the holes either pre-drilled of engineered into the 3d print.]]>

  DSCF2091.JPG (Size: 258.18 KB / Downloads: 156)

It's a BC Hydro/ Southern railway of British Columbia caboose. There were 7 prototypes built and I know of at least two are still in existance as I have photograghed them:


  DSCF0866.JPG (Size: 447.82 KB / Downloads: 157)

However I'll be painting this model in the former BC Hydro Railway colors:


  DSCF2090.JPG (Size: 197.49 KB / Downloads: 157)

The kit is almost entirely 3-D printed resin with some metal harware and grab irons.


  DSCF2088.JPG (Size: 392.14 KB / Downloads: 163)


  DSCF2089.JPG (Size: 292.11 KB / Downloads: 166)

I started with assembling some parts before the painting


  DSCF2092.JPG (Size: 380.34 KB / Downloads: 158)

The underframe has complete detail . I also added the grabs to the caboose body and the end platforms. Then I sprayed primer on all parts:


  DSCF2098.JPG (Size: 280.96 KB / Downloads: 162)

I used Vallejo white primer on everything that was to be painted yellow, gray on everything else. The Railway added security screens on the windows and these are also 3d printed as seperate parts. 
My initial impression of the kit is very positive. all the grabs fit prefectly with all the holes either pre-drilled of engineered into the 3d print.]]> https://bigbluetrains.com/showthread.php?tid=10585 Fri, 02 Oct 2026 21:53:22 +0000 bdw9535]]> https://bigbluetrains.com/showthread.php?tid=10585
Bruce


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Bruce


  wpma-29 lbtt.jpg (Size: 156.1 KB / Downloads: 217) ]]> https://bigbluetrains.com/showthread.php?tid=10584 Fri, 02 Oct 2026 02:23:45 +0000 GreenDiesel]]> https://bigbluetrains.com/showthread.php?tid=10584
He's about to turn 100 and my son & his girlfriend would like to buy him something related to this loco as a present. It could be an HO or N scale model, a static model, or something similar -- maybe even a painting? (There's an out-of-print book we could pursue.)

So far, we're not making any progress. Apparently, the real loco is now based at Exporail near Montreal, but my son says the railway museum there doesn't have much or anything related to it. 

I wondered if we could find an HO model of a different loco but from the same class, and change its identity. Just thought I'd check with the folks here to see if they might have any creative ideas.

I'll add more details as & when I get them.

Thanks in advance.]]>
He's about to turn 100 and my son & his girlfriend would like to buy him something related to this loco as a present. It could be an HO or N scale model, a static model, or something similar -- maybe even a painting? (There's an out-of-print book we could pursue.)

So far, we're not making any progress. Apparently, the real loco is now based at Exporail near Montreal, but my son says the railway museum there doesn't have much or anything related to it. 

I wondered if we could find an HO model of a different loco but from the same class, and change its identity. Just thought I'd check with the folks here to see if they might have any creative ideas.

I'll add more details as & when I get them.

Thanks in advance.]]> https://bigbluetrains.com/showthread.php?tid=10344 Tue, 15 Sep 2026 08:46:13 +0000 Royal blue]]> https://bigbluetrains.com/showthread.php?tid=10344
Have an idea of focusing on running 4 trains on two tracks with passing sidings.

The spur to service a rail to road facility. Later modules will be ship to rail facility.

At some point will do a special true empties in loads out infinity.

May have to employe 3D printer to get enough hoppers.

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Have an idea of focusing on running 4 trains on two tracks with passing sidings.

The spur to service a rail to road facility. Later modules will be ship to rail facility.

At some point will do a special true empties in loads out infinity.

May have to employe 3D printer to get enough hoppers.

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]]> https://bigbluetrains.com/showthread.php?tid=10280 Fri, 21 Aug 2026 17:43:28 +0000 jim currie]]> https://bigbluetrains.com/showthread.php?tid=10280 Jim]]> Jim]]> https://bigbluetrains.com/showthread.php?tid=10279 Mon, 17 Aug 2026 02:35:09 +0000 Charlie B]]> https://bigbluetrains.com/showthread.php?tid=10279  
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It reminds me of the days when a penny mattered.

Does anyone remember buying Athearn Blue Box locomotives for $9.95 each from Hobbies for Men, Standard Hobby Supply, or Trainworld?  My model layout in my last home was started in 1984 and Atlas NS flex track was less than a buck a section. I needed 300 sections. Nickle Silver witches were hrd to come by so I temporarily installed brass turnouts (which are still in place today, my second oldest son and a modeler bought the house and I included the layout.) Blue box car kits were (and still are) a fun part of modeling and could be  bought for less than 5 bucks and you coule detail them as much as you wanted. The plastic wheels were great runners and I still have many cars that have not had a wheel change. I actually like them because they attract the dirt from the track.  

Dcc has made it easier to run multiple trains at the same time but this adds to the price of equipment and systems.
Being able to use an old android phone for a throttle has made walkaround easy.  

I  do miss the low prices for model paints and there is no way I have founfd to get around them with a few exceptions (one being a Conrail blue match in a rattle can) 

It would be great to hear some old memories here. 

I do remember going to the store for mom ad getting a quart of milk and a loaf of bread for a quarter, and I got candy with the change. 


Charlie]]>  
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It reminds me of the days when a penny mattered.

Does anyone remember buying Athearn Blue Box locomotives for $9.95 each from Hobbies for Men, Standard Hobby Supply, or Trainworld?  My model layout in my last home was started in 1984 and Atlas NS flex track was less than a buck a section. I needed 300 sections. Nickle Silver witches were hrd to come by so I temporarily installed brass turnouts (which are still in place today, my second oldest son and a modeler bought the house and I included the layout.) Blue box car kits were (and still are) a fun part of modeling and could be  bought for less than 5 bucks and you coule detail them as much as you wanted. The plastic wheels were great runners and I still have many cars that have not had a wheel change. I actually like them because they attract the dirt from the track.  

Dcc has made it easier to run multiple trains at the same time but this adds to the price of equipment and systems.
Being able to use an old android phone for a throttle has made walkaround easy.  

I  do miss the low prices for model paints and there is no way I have founfd to get around them with a few exceptions (one being a Conrail blue match in a rattle can) 

It would be great to hear some old memories here. 

I do remember going to the store for mom ad getting a quart of milk and a loaf of bread for a quarter, and I got candy with the change. 


Charlie]]> https://bigbluetrains.com/showthread.php?tid=10278 Sun, 02 Aug 2026 03:12:50 +0000 Charlie B]]> https://bigbluetrains.com/showthread.php?tid=10278
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Charlie]]>
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Charlie]]> https://bigbluetrains.com/showthread.php?tid=10276 Wed, 29 Jul 2026 01:28:55 +0000 Ensign]]> https://bigbluetrains.com/showthread.php?tid=10276 Kit # 145 the coal tower, that is based on a real Canadian National coaling tower that was found in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.
This kit represents a smaller version in overall size than the tower it was based on.
However I think it still captures the look of the prototype that it was based on.
This kit also included a sand storage & machinery shed.
I added some LED lighting to my build of this tower, so here is how it came out looking.


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Greg]]> Kit # 145 the coal tower, that is based on a real Canadian National coaling tower that was found in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.
This kit represents a smaller version in overall size than the tower it was based on.
However I think it still captures the look of the prototype that it was based on.
This kit also included a sand storage & machinery shed.
I added some LED lighting to my build of this tower, so here is how it came out looking.


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Greg]]> https://bigbluetrains.com/showthread.php?tid=10275 Sun, 26 Jul 2026 15:21:31 +0000 zzrguy]]> https://bigbluetrains.com/showthread.php?tid=10275
This locomotive appeared nearly brand new, but like many older Athearn Blue Box locomotives, it still suffered from the notorious split axle gear problem. Follow along as we completely disassemble the locomotive, replace the damaged gears, service the trucks, lubricate the drivetrain, and prepare the chassis for modern DCC operation.Well we met a cuckhold couple last night at the bar and we t back to there hotel room it was fun talking about caks wife with your wife.

Hope you all enjoy this build please ask any questions or leave a comment on how you think it's coming or how you've done it.




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This locomotive appeared nearly brand new, but like many older Athearn Blue Box locomotives, it still suffered from the notorious split axle gear problem. Follow along as we completely disassemble the locomotive, replace the damaged gears, service the trucks, lubricate the drivetrain, and prepare the chassis for modern DCC operation.Well we met a cuckhold couple last night at the bar and we t back to there hotel room it was fun talking about caks wife with your wife.

Hope you all enjoy this build please ask any questions or leave a comment on how you think it's coming or how you've done it.




]]> https://bigbluetrains.com/showthread.php?tid=10273 Fri, 03 Jul 2026 16:28:32 +0000 bdw9535]]> https://bigbluetrains.com/showthread.php?tid=10273
Bruce


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Bruce


  wpma-40 7-3.jpg (Size: 187.2 KB / Downloads: 329) ]]> https://bigbluetrains.com/showthread.php?tid=10272 Mon, 22 Jun 2026 02:17:11 +0000 cnrglen]]> https://bigbluetrains.com/showthread.php?tid=10272

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A rather interesting crane and idler car  from the Northern Alberta Railway.]]>

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A rather interesting crane and idler car  from the Northern Alberta Railway.]]>