Fortunately I was quickly relieved of a portion of my heavy cash load. Being the eagle eyed investigator that he is Sir John quickly spotted a beautiful cow and calf set of Union Pacific NW-2's. With the huge expansion of the East Hoschton Industrial Complex it was clear to upper management that the railroad would be woefully short of adequate switcher power to service the complex.
Great find (by Sir John) which will help fill in a huge gap in switcher power. Has very little run time and exterior is in mint condition. Direction control is sketchy. I don't yet know if this has an e-unit or circuit board for direction. Either way it is an easy fix. Additionally, this is about the fastest locomotive I have ever owned. It has dual motors wired in parallel. Think I will rewire them in series to slow it down. Should result in slower startup speed.
Put to work immediately moving out a couple of Morton Salt Hoppers. It is anticipated that there will be a TREMENDOUS increase in demand for Morton Salt, as evidenced by the almost certain construction of not 1 but 2 Morton Salt facilities at A.P.P.R. northern and southern facilities.
Also found a mint condition used PRR Boxcar in the bargain bin. Not sure how it made its way to the bargain bin but it now has a home.
3 comments:
Great finds capped off a great day!!!
I really like that UP set!
PRR boxcar was a nice find!
You gotta like the UP set! Such a classic engine. I do think the coup is the Pennsy box car. Sounds like you guys had a great day getting deals together!
I agree with the other gentlemen's comments, great find on the Uncle Pete switcher set. Just in time for the big increase of salt production and transport. The Pennsy boxcar was a great find as well. Who would let a car with that pedigree end up in the bargain bin? Looks like you guys had some good luck and finds at the swap meet.
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