Fixing a brass Erie 2-8-4, Class S-4 for Erieman

ACL1504 · February 22, 2017, 12:41:18 PM

TCS WOW sound is being installed in the loco.

I'm using the 8 ohm universal speaker kit for this loco. I'm used this speaker in several of my other WOW sounded brass locos. It has a really great deep base sound for the exhaust.

I place the speaker housing on the tender frame and etched around it.

More in a few.

ACL1504 · February 22, 2017, 01:04:21 PM

Today I wrapped the loco in bubble wrap and sent it to Jon. The Judge is personally taking it to Jon. Jon lives about 25 miles north of the Orlando area.

I'll be getting it back in a few days and I'll do a video of the Erie loco on the A&S RR when she returns.

After I test the sound and tweak it a little for Frank, I'll do a final paint touch up and add just a little more weathering.

Thanks for following along on this adventure.

Tom

tct855 · February 22, 2017, 01:37:03 PM

Tom,
Another beautiful job my friend. Looks like it was done twenty years ago. Question are you going to include the time track spent on the sound/decoder as well since it's part of what the main focus of the build was?

Frank- Chicken! ha. Don't worry about Tom, is a trooper (quite literally) ha. Besides I love and respect Tom enough to give him a twist because what else does one do to a modeling god when everything he touches is damn near perfect. ha.

Hey teach, I'm all eyes when the movie comes out. Can't wait to see it. I got the popcorn and diet pepsi ready... Thanx Thom...

ACL1504 · February 22, 2017, 02:28:31 PM

Quote from: tct855 on February 22, 2017, 01:37:03 PM
Tom,
Another beautiful job my friend. Looks like it was done twenty years ago. Question are you going to include the time track spent on the sound/decoder as well since it's part of what the main focus of the build was?

Frank- Chicken! ha. Don't worry about Tom, is a trooper (quite literally) ha. Besides I love and respect Tom enough to give him a twist because what else does one do to a modeling god when everything he touches is damn near perfect. ha.

Hey teach, I'm all eyes when the movie comes out. Can't wait to see it. I got the popcorn and diet pepsi ready... Thanx Thom...

Thommy,

Yes, the decoder time will be added to the build thread.

I do appreciate the really wonderful compliment, but I must say I'm no ways near as good as you. You may walk on water but I certainly don't.

I love having you as a friend. Its great that we know what all goes into one of these repairs and or paint jobs. The general public gets a brass loco and wants it painted for next to nothing. The problem is why pay for a paint job if the loco doesn't run well. Now you have a painting bill plus the repair.

One can argue that the cost is over the top. However, its not just the skill to paint the loco. You need to take it apart, put it back together and it also requires the knowledge, tools, and mostly the ability to complete the task.

I'll just sum it all up here in these few words.

"If it is so easy, then why aren't there a thousand guys doing it. What we do now or I did then is a talent most don't have. This is why our time is valuable. We have the skill, knowledge, talent and tools to get it done."

Again, Thommy, thank you so very much for the support and sincere compliment.

Tom

S&S RR · February 22, 2017, 06:06:54 PM

It looks great Tom! I'll be watching for the movie too.

ACL1504 · February 22, 2017, 06:18:35 PM

Quote from: S&S RR on February 22, 2017, 06:06:54 PM
It looks great Tom! I'll be watching for the movie too.

John,

Thank you very much. I appreciate you following along.

Tom

sdrees · February 22, 2017, 08:41:40 PM

Hi Tom,

Nice job, I always enjoy your posts on repairing brass locomotives. I will know where to look for help when I get around to it.

GPdemayo · February 23, 2017, 08:54:41 AM

It's all the little details that make the difference between standard and outstanding.....atta boy Tom.

ACL1504 · February 23, 2017, 02:12:54 PM

Quote from: sdrees on February 22, 2017, 08:41:40 PM
Hi Tom,

Nice job, I always enjoy your posts on repairing brass locomotives. I will know where to look for help when I get around to it.

Steve,

Okay, always willing to help out. Here is your round tuit. Now, get started.

Thank for following and I'm happy you enjoy my brass threads.

Tom

ACL1504 · February 23, 2017, 02:15:24 PM

Quote from: GPdemayo on February 23, 2017, 08:54:41 AM
It's all the little details that make the difference between standard and outstanding.....atta boy Tom.

Greg,

Thank you, very much appreciated. Thanks for checking in and posting a comment.

Tom