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Brass NYC Dreyfuss Hudson boiler..before and after

Discussion in 'The Antiquated' started by philo426, Aug 19, 2020.

  1. philo426
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    Recently obtained this Brass O scale Dreyfuss Hudson boiler in a deal.Needs a chassis and running gear but I am working on it. 20200819_155218.jpg 20200819_170730.jpg
     
  2. The Magic Ratchet
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    That's gorgeous! What kind of running gear would you like to put under it? 2 rail or 3?

    Lou Manglass
     
  3. philo426
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    Well it is huge I will try this MTH 3 rail engine ..not accurate but it may work 15979548716275950977166797619279.jpg
     
  4. TheSteamDoc
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    So cool to meet another train guy! I'm partial to brass models as well.
     

  5. philo426
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    Look at these trucks that came 20200821_212919.jpg with it!
     
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  6. philo426
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    Just got done 20200904_200156.jpg !
     

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  7. noboD
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    Dumb question from a NON train guy. Why would you paint it ? Why not clean up the brass?
     
  8. philo426
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    Because I always wanted a light grey Dreyfuss Hudson and when I found the boiler and Tender for a great price,I jumped at them!I do not regret it !
     
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    And it looks good, just wondering.
     
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  11. sophisto79
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    Brass model trains are in themselves, just like the car hobby, some like them in raw brass (though many are varnished from the factory), others like to paint them. Then there’s factory paint, weathering, and those like me that like to actually operate them.

    New brass models go for ridiculous money, ask me how my wallet knows...


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  12. sophisto79
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    Looks great! Always loved the Dreyfus Hudsons. Though, admittedly, I am a Pennsy fan over NYC, and the T1 is another amazing streamlined loco. But my heart always swoons for any skyline cased Southern Pacific locomotive...


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  13. philo426
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    Gleaming grey paint looks great!The tarnished brass looked terrible!
     
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  14. sophisto79
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    My Favorite SP Locomotives, the 4300s. I have at least 7 of them in brass. HO scale. This is an early Max Gray KTM model:

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  15. philo426
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    Nice!Here us my HO brass Tetsudo 4-6-6-4 Challenger!Runs great! 20200816_161618.jpg
     
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  16. 48-760
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    from OH

    Most of my work locations were next to RxR. Few years ago got to see the D&H run by, at slow speed, while working. EXTREMELY impressive and HUGE!
     
  17. philo426
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    Yes sir most impressive!
     

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