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superwarp1,
Good Morning. We have your "Mohawk" steam engine. Take care and have a great day.
Jimmy

Jim,

As always you are the best.

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Jimmy - we said he didn't want it - did you miss that post?.... Send it to Carmel, IN instead!


Please visit us Muffin's at our website: www.mrmuffinstrains.com

Ok you can come over anytime to run it.

Thanks for the Info Rich!!!

Mike

It's diecast... and outstanding! Nice photos, Rich. Thanks!

Rich's L3 is really nice. Anyone get their L4 yet and can post photos for a comparison?

Fred

Hi Guys,

Are there any sound files out there comparing the passenger and freight version whistles or these engines?

Steve

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Rich's L3 is really nice. Anyone get their L4 yet and can post photos for a comparison?

ToyTrains1 video is a 4b....

Still waiting for mine Hopefully UPS will make a visit tomorrow

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Still waiting for mine Hopefully UPS will make a visit tomorrow

Hmmmm - Is that UPS on the doorstep Mrs Muffin?.... Why - for Gary who?.... Yes - I will sign for it.....

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Hmmmm - Is that UPS on the doorstep Mrs Muffin?.... Why - for Gary who?.... Yes - I will sign for it.....

Gary - Which version do you have coming?.... The Mrs. has been on the phone - trying to hide while she is doing it - to find me one I assume for Christmas.....

I remember when we were first together over hearing her talking to a retailer some where trying to find me a set of "NO" hoppers in Erie.... it was a hoot...

She bought some stuff from Randy Peppcock at Downtown Deco and they had quite a "thing" going on.....

L4b is the version I picked. That makes models of Lima's out numbering my Alco's

Just visited with the owner of B and F Hobbies in Wakefield, Rhode Island searching for an L-3c. He advised he didn't have an L-3c but I believe he has some L-4as, L-4bs and L-3as left. He was an interesting guy to talk with and knows his locomotives.

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Just visited with the owner of B and F Hobbies in Wakefield, Rhode Island searching for an L-3c. He advised he didn't have an L-3c but I believe he has some L-4as, L-4bs and L-3as left. He was an interesting guy to talk with and knows his locomotives.

That's Frank - he is a very interesting guy.... I need to call him....

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L4b is the version I picked. That makes models of Lima's out numbering my Alco's

Love that one - with the big tender..... Swell...

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Just visited with the owner of B and F Hobbies in Wakefield, Rhode Island searching for an L-3c. He advised he didn't have an L-3c but I believe he has some L-4as, L-4bs and L-3as left. He was an interesting guy to talk with and knows his locomotives.

Delt with hobby shop many times. Great person even though his name slips my mind.

I just got the L4B from Sean at Dohertys whistle stop. hope to have video by next week. anyone know which soundset it comes with?

Passenger. The Pacemaker. When available, I'm going to try the L-4a soundset(freight)on my L-4b.

thanks Chuck

Frank didn't have the L-3c but promised to contact me if he was able to find one. Frank says he likes the face of the L-3s better than the L-4s. He was, however, able to sell me a DCS system.

My 4B was waiting for me when I returned from the university at 5 PM today!
Outstanding!

According to Jim of Jim's train shop, he was able to pic up a few more engines. I don't know which ones. Give him a call he's there all hours. Really

Called him last night and he did not have the L-3c.

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Called him last night and he did not have the L-3c.

Try Rocky in Mason, OH.... he advertises in OGR... Dixie Union Station

www.dixieunionstation.com - 513-459-0460

Just returned from visiting my local hobby shop, Berwyn's Toy Trains & Models in Berwyn IL (708) 484-4384. They where just putting some of their new MTH Mohawk models out on the shelves: L4a, L3a and the L4a plus 6-car freight set (20-3377-1). I was surprised that they had them discounted too!

Sure is a beautiful model. Now I'm waiting for MTH to offer the NYC "Super Mohawk" L4b with roller bearing rods! NYC had only two locomotives in this configuration #3144 and #3148. Send those cards & letters to MTH on this project, for next year.

I'm in

I still say the eccentric's off but it's an easy fix. It's not totally unusual to have them out of position out of the box.

Check 2:19 to 2:21 in the MTH Youtube:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wGAi8UnqeP8

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Originally posted by Norm Charbonneau:
I still say the eccentric's off but it's an easy fix. It's not totally unusual to have them out of position out of the box.

Check 2:19 to 2:21 in the MTH Youtube:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wGAi8UnqeP8

Well, you're the expert Norm, but I think MTH got the eccentric crank in the correct position:


(William Monypeny photo, Gary Stuebben collection, www.rr-fallenflags.org)

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Well, you're the expert Norm, but I think MTH got the eccentric crank in the correct position:

Perhaps Rich would be so kind as to post another photo of the engineer's side, with rods all the way down? Something looks off to me, that's all. It looks different from what I'm seeing in the video.

I watched the video. The eccentric sure looks fine to me and the motion of the valve gear and eccentric rod are all prototypicle.

^ That's what I said. ^ Maybe it's just the angle of Rich's photo. A 90 degree shot of the engineer's side with the rods all the way down would satisfy my curiosity.

Unpacked mine today. Have yet to run it. I must say it's the best detailed MTH engine to date. Very nice.

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Unpacked mine today. Have yet to run it. I must say it's the best detailed MTH engine to date. Very nice.

Regards,

Gary

Good for you - I found some soggy pieces of bread on the front porch...

Norm,

Sorry it took so long, I just saw your post. I think this is the photo your after. If not, let me know and I'll try again.



Rich.

Ok, ran mine and no issues. Can't believe it, as this is the first engine I have ever had run right out of the box with no mechanical/electrical defects. That's including all the importers.


One minor thing was the running board came off trying to install the ear on the right side. A plastic piece mated to a brass plate which is glued onto the diecast lip. You can see it in Rich's photo. This is the second engine from MTH that a glued on piece has come loose. MTH should find a better glue. But that's minor as I re-glued it.

Tomorrow I lube, install tender piping, fill up the smoke unit and take some pics for you guys.


I've already swapped out the 40mm wireless drawbar and installed 35mm drawbar. Just enough space to run on 0-72 curves. Much shorter gap between engine and tender.

Rich, that's perfect! Thanks for posting that! Now I can relax.

I couldn't resist, I had to draq it out of the shed and weather it.

Rich - You should share with us how you did the weathering - others might, some day, get the guts to do the same thing.....

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Rich - You should share with us how you did the weathering - others might, some day, get the guts to do the same thing.....

I'll be illustrating the technique I used to do this engine step by step in my next video. I'm working on it right now and hope to be done and released by xmas . It is actually very easy and inexpensive (no air brush) and took me about 1 hour to do this. Its basically weathering dyes (rust and grimy black) and black chalk. It does not need an overcoat or sealer and can still be handled without it coming off. Although it can be removed, it would take much longer than it took to put it on. I was really surprised how easy it was and how good it looks. You can use it on diesels and rolling stock as well. I do use the air brush also, mostly for rolling stock, and show that in the DVD as well.
I didn't think I would have the guts either, but that changed fast after I did the first engine. I did four engines today, the mohawk, the 3rd rail 2-10-4 and two NS diesels, and didn't even think twice about it. Thats over 3Gs of engines.

Rich.

Rich.

Great job Rich! I knew you were hooked once you did your first engine.

Thanks Rich - I suppose if I do one I will get more comfortable with the idea - I will have to pick a victim.... er.... volunteer to start with.... We have 2 of the Weaver NKP Hudsons so maybe do one of those to start.....

Looking forward to your next video - I keep the one we have now loaded in case I am closed to getting caught watching something off limits - I can switch DVD players in like seconds!

Any 3 railer running this MTH Mohawk with the SCALE wheels?

If so, what track are you running, and what switches? Any problems?