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Title: HO scale Track Crew Railbus "Franklin & South Manchester Railroad"
Post by: tct855 on April 23, 2017, 12:43:43 AM
Hi all,
           Well I started this project 8 years ago, just to see if I could do one.  A Dcc Loksound all wheel pickup with lights, peeling paint, 9 member crew w/dog & all the tools I could stuff in.  Thank you to George Sellios for supplying all tool details.

It runs good and looks like crap! ha.  So what say you?  Thanx Thom... P.S. I have 3 more different types-which means I may finish them by the time I'm 90. ha.
Title: Re: HO scale Track Crew Railbus "Franklin & South Manchester Railroad"
Post by: ACL1504 on April 23, 2017, 06:45:09 AM

Thom,
What say I? I say it is absolutely fantastic. Very befitting of and for the F&SM.

All thumbs up here.

Tom ;D
Title: Re: HO scale Track Crew Railbus "Franklin & South Manchester Railroad"
Post by: Zephyrus52246 on April 23, 2017, 09:09:12 AM
Looks great.  Neat addition to the F&SM RR.


Jeff
Title: Re: HO scale Track Crew Railbus "Franklin & South Manchester Railroad"
Post by: cuse on April 23, 2017, 09:11:40 AM
That's great Thom. I remember you showing me that little gem in it's pristine, unpainted, un-detailed state...you've really made a mess of it! It'll fit right in on the F&SM ;D


John
Title: Re: HO scale Track Crew Railbus "Franklin & South Manchester Railroad"
Post by: jerryrbeach on April 23, 2017, 09:30:35 AM
Thom,
In a word, outstanding!
Title: Re: HO scale Track Crew Railbus "Franklin & South Manchester Railroad"
Post by: GPdemayo on April 23, 2017, 10:04:26 AM
Great job Thom.....well worth the wait.  8)
Title: Re: HO scale Track Crew Railbus "Franklin & South Manchester Railroad"
Post by: tct855 on April 23, 2017, 10:46:37 AM
Thanks everyone for the wonderful comments! Here a quick pic of the railbus on the F&SM.  It's lunch time and all the local crews are stopping at the new Chateau Diner for lunch.  I hear the Bostonian Burgers are the best!   Thanx Thom...
Title: Re: HO scale Track Crew Railbus "Franklin & South Manchester Railroad"
Post by: S&S RR on April 23, 2017, 11:57:21 AM
Thom


The railbus looks awesome! George told me he was making lots of changes to the layout. ;) 
Title: Re: HO scale Track Crew Railbus "Franklin & South Manchester Railroad"
Post by: jimmillho on April 23, 2017, 12:15:31 PM
Great job Thom.  Looks good on the F&SM

Jim
Title: Re: HO scale Track Crew Railbus "Franklin & South Manchester Railroad"
Post by: postalkarl on April 24, 2017, 07:44:05 AM
Hi Thom:

Got your E-Mail on this just haven't had time to comment due to a very busy week end with 70th & 90th Birthdays. All I can say is WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Anyway this guy is a work of art. You can be very proud of the job you did with this one. I really love it.

Karl
Title: Re: HO scale Track Crew Railbus "Franklin & South Manchester Railroad"
Post by: ReadingBob on April 24, 2017, 09:29:13 AM
That Railbus looks terrific and it looks right at home on the F&SM.  Wonderful job!   :D