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vt_railroad_guy

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Torn
« on: July 13, 2012, 05:07:46 AM »
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There is an Intermountain BAR F3 on the bay for a decent price.  The only thing holding me back is the paint scheme, which doesn't fit into my era.  Everything else I have fits into late 70's.  I know I could use some license and work it into the layout, but I don't know if I should.  Sure is a nice looking loco, though.  What would you all do?

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Re: Torn
« Reply #1 on: July 13, 2012, 07:39:58 AM »
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I'd get it– and run it with a lot of enjoyment.  :)

My layout is set in 1970 and Train Masters weren't being run at that point even though a couple did make it to the PC era... But I'm running a TM because I like it.

The IM F-units are nice running locomotives.  I have several and highly recommend them.
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Re: Torn
« Reply #2 on: July 13, 2012, 07:41:55 AM »
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Go with your emotions. Reason only zapps the fun out of it.  :D
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Re: Torn
« Reply #3 on: July 13, 2012, 08:18:23 AM »
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Which paint scheme? I can't find the listing on eBay, at least from your description. F3's on the BAR were good until past 1980, in both blue and blue/red/gray. This picture is from 1981. Notice that these are powered-up, on the readies at Bangor:

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Re: Torn
« Reply #4 on: July 13, 2012, 08:25:45 AM »
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What an awsome railroad. If I lived in Maine, I would be all over that line.
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Re: Torn
« Reply #5 on: July 13, 2012, 09:13:54 AM »
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Go for it. No regrets!!! You'll be sorry if you don't. Guarenteed.

My layout is based in the 1950's (SP). But I own locomotives and rolling stock up 'til the end of the SP.

Enjoy,
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Re: Torn
« Reply #6 on: July 13, 2012, 09:14:58 AM »
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Get it. Weather it. It'll fit.

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Re: Torn
« Reply #7 on: July 13, 2012, 09:30:28 AM »
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Quote from: sizemore on July 13, 2012, 09:14:58 AM
Get it. Weather it. It'll fit.

The S.

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Re: Torn
« Reply #8 on: July 13, 2012, 09:34:37 AM »
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So model 2 eras.  Lot of folks here do that.  Some even model 3 eras.  If you get bored of one, just switch locos and cars and run another. 
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Re: Torn
« Reply #9 on: July 13, 2012, 09:40:28 AM »
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Get it now while you can/if you can.
You might change your mind later and then it will be too late.
You could always re-sell it on the bay later if you decide not to keep it. :P
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Re: Torn
« Reply #10 on: July 13, 2012, 10:12:20 AM »
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Long ago I decided to take poetic license on my steam era layout and allow for a time warp.  If one really has enough room, they can added a hidden staging yard to accomodate other eras and roll out those KATO SD70Ace's where a 2-8-0 just tred. 
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Re: Torn
« Reply #11 on: July 13, 2012, 12:10:14 PM »
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I do modern N, but have some HO and HON3 to tinker with just because I couldn't resist a few purchases. Get it! If your prototype side kicks in over drive then either sell it or you now have an excuse for a period diorama or shelf layout!

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Re: Torn
« Reply #12 on: July 13, 2012, 12:57:57 PM »
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Hey... there's a BL-2 in that shot. Behind the F-3 on the right. I wanna see more of that.
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Re: Torn
« Reply #13 on: July 13, 2012, 01:04:26 PM »
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>...BL-2...

[chuckle] Heh. Yeah, I'll have to go digging through my slides. I'm not sure I was able to get a shot, light was poor (as you can see).

BAR was one cool RR. A buddy and I showed-up at the yard office without notice and told 'em we were visiting from Southern California. They instantly pulled out a couple of release forms, "Sign here... just don't fall in the turntable pit," and we had the run of the place.
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Re: Torn
« Reply #14 on: July 13, 2012, 01:08:42 PM »
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So did you? Fall into the turntable pit, that is?  :facepalm:
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