While in York, I had a very long conversation with Gary from Weaver. I asked him if they were thinking of doing a CPR Pacific, he said "yes we are". I then asked "Which class? a G3?" he said "no, a 1200 class". Weaver is researching the project at this point. I did mention that the G5a's(1200-1201) had the Worthington Feedwater heater on top of the smoke box, while the remainder did not. Gary said,"maybe we can make it removable, depending on the number". Canadian Steam Fans, this looks to be another great addition to our rosters! I also suggested to Weaver that they produce their Also RS-3 in CPR Tuscan/Grey with Block and Script variations, along with their Alco FA-2's. Gary seemed quite open to the suggestions and took notes. We shall see..... Al
Location: Calgary Alberta | Registered:: August 04, 2005
The 1201 is in the Museum of Science and Technology in Ottawa Ontario Canada. It headed up a Royal Train in 1977 when it brought Queen Elizabeth from Ottawa to Wakefield Quebec where I live. It did tourist excursions for many years past my front door. An excellent choice and will be a big seller. I hope they get the boiler CP grey paint shade right this time after missing it on the 2816 and 2929.
Mike
Location: Wakefield, Quebec, Canada | Registered:: January 12, 2001
Originally posted by albertstrains: While in York, I had a very long conversation with Gary from Weaver. I asked him if they were thinking of doing a CPR Pacific, he said "yes we are". I then asked "Which class? a G3?" he said "no, a 1200 class". Weaver is researching the project at this point. I did mention that the G5a's(1200-1201) had the Worthington Feedwater heater on top of the smoke box, while the remainder did not. Gary said,"maybe we can make it removable, depending on the number". Canadian Steam Fans, this looks to be another great addition to our rosters! I also suggested to Weaver that they produce their Also RS-3 in CPR Tuscan/Grey with Block and Script variations, along with their Alco FA-2's. Gary seemed quite open to the suggestions and took notes. We shall see..... Al
Did you ask him to fix the pulling ability of the new engines?
No, I did not talk about that. But we did discuss the problems with the 2816's TMCC issues. Apparently, has to do with sensor alignment, which I had known beforehand. CNR Cabooses will be shipping in a week or so and the CNR Hudson next month. Al
Location: Calgary Alberta | Registered:: August 04, 2005
I am getting the caboose which looks great in the advertisement. Hope it looks like the picture.
Many CN caboose of this type had metal straps on the four edges of the copula for some kind of support. This model does not have this additions as far as I am aware....
Stan Windrim
Location: Mississauga, Ontario, Canada | Registered:: September 29, 2000
The 1238, 1278 and 1286 were all busy excursion locomotives during the 60's, 70's and 80's in the Eastern U.S. so many enthusiasts are familiar with them. In fact, my first main line trip behind steam was powered by the 1278 repainted as the Monadnock, Steamtown & Northern 127 between Elizabeth, NJ and Jim Thorpe, PA in 1966.
Originally posted by albertstrains: No, I did not talk about that. But we did discuss the problems with the 2816's TMCC issues. Apparently, has to do with sensor alignment, which I had known beforehand. CNR Cabooses will be shipping in a week or so and the CNR Hudson next month. Al
i got small springs like you mentioned and it helped. I can now pull 5 85 foot cars but I have to get different traction tires as I think that is the main problem. they are not sticky enough once they have spun on the rails. it is like they get polished.
