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

[tct855]

Tom,
          I just happen to turn on the compooter and jump on the forum and saw 3, count'em 3 really nice, realistic and down right fun videos of an well maintained steam hard at work on that beautiful layout.

          Frank's engine looks and sounds and runs awesome!  Frank will be totally happy running that engine for Lou when he comes to film his layout.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         Nice job Tom!  Thanx Thom...

[ACL1504]

I was curious as to how many freight cars the S-4 Berkshire would pull up the Ovalix. The Ovalix grade is 1 percent.

The train consists of 18 tankers and 1 brass caboose.

Engineer Eaton stated he never had to raise the speed above 12 mph. the entire trip.

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[tct855]

Ovalix?
             Tom, that's the biggest helix I've ever seen! I actually started the video and got thirsty, so I went down stairs and made a glass of ovaltine and came back to see the train just exiting the Ovalix. Wow! it's really cool ha. Thanx Thom...

[ACL1504]

Ovalix?
             Tom, that's the biggest helix I've ever seen! I actually started the video and got thirsty, so I went down stairs and made a glass of ovaltine and came back to see the train just exiting the Ovalix. Wow! it's really cool ha. Thanx Thom...

Thommy,

Yes, Ovalix. It is in the shape of an oval helix, so I call it an Ovalix. It is 26 ft. for every loop and raises 3.25 inches making it a 1 degree incline.

Thanks for checking in and for the compliment on the videos.

I just talked to Frank and he is working under the layout. He'll check them out when he comes up for air.

Tom

[Erieman]

Words do not express my gratitude and appreciation for such a wonderful job on my locomotive. FABULOUS  and a bunch of other adjectives. Now, as I ponder scenery completion on a major portion of my layout, I need to figure how and where to photograph this beautiful engine on the layout. This is the creme de la creme. Thank you very, very much my friend.


Frank / Erieman

[ACL1504]

Words do not express my gratitude and appreciation for such a wonderful job on my locomotive. FABULOUS  and a bunch of other adjectives. Now, as I ponder scenery completion on a major portion of my layout, I need to figure how and where to photograph this beautiful engine on the layout. This is the creme de la creme. Thank you very, very much my friend.


Frank / Erieman

Frank,

My pleasure my friend, my pleasure. Your sincere compliment is very much appreciated.

It was fun but I have just a few more things to do. More pictures and a possibly another video later in the week.

Tom

[GPdemayo]

Hi Frank.....I really enjoyed listening to your loco run yesterday and chatting with you.....hope our little fun on the phone didn't give you a coronary. 

[Zephyrus52246]

Great looking and sounding loco!  Impressive tank car train as well.


Jeff

[jrmueller]

Terrific videos and restoration of Frank's engine.  Jim

[ACL1504]

Great looking and sounding loco!  Impressive tank car train as well.


Jeff

Jeff,

Thank you for the compliment and for following along.

Tom

[ACL1504]

Terrific videos and restoration of Frank's engine.  Jim

Thanks Jim, much appreciate you following along. Glad you enjoyed the videos, it was fun putting them together.

Tom

[Erieman]

Tom,


Your engineer and fireman did a marvelous job with running my engine. Please let them know that they are welcome to perform the same functions on my railroad once the engine has been transferred to my humble railroad. You have a fine crew with the judge and Greg. Keep up the fine work and i look forward to receiving the engine once you have completed  final your final inspection.


It is a beauty and I look forward to seeing it run on the Morristown & Erie - Western Division. I guess I will have to reciprocate with a video or two. I just love a challenge. Thanks again for all your fine work.


All the best,


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[S&S RR]

Very nice Tom and crew! The videos and locomotive look great.  Thanks for sharing this with us.

[ACL1504]

Tom,


Your engineer and fireman did a marvelous job with running my engine. Please let them know that they are welcome to perform the same functions on my railroad once the engine has been transferred to my humble railroad. You have a fine crew with the judge and Greg. Keep up the fine work and i look forward to receiving the engine once you have completed  final your final inspection.


It is a beauty and I look forward to seeing it run on the Morristown & Erie - Western Division. I guess I will have to reciprocate with a video or two. I just love a challenge. Thanks again for all your fine work.


All the best,


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Frank,

The Erie S-4 Berkshire should be on the way to AZ in less than two weeks. I look forward to seeing it on home rails.

Tom

[ACL1504]

Very nice Tom and crew! The videos and locomotive look great.  Thanks for sharing this with us.

John,

Thanks so much for stopping by. The videos and sounded loco back it look real. And, you are welcome.

Tom