SD40T2 Posted March 15, 2008 Share Posted March 15, 2008 My name is Rich, I live in central NY I have had the chance to drive all major trucks and prefer the Macks for their ability to take a beating and keep on trucking.I currentl drive an '07 CH613 with heavy specs and tag hauling heavy haul asphalt tanker. I stumbled on this site by chance and had to join. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/3524-new-from-ny/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Blais Posted March 15, 2008 Share Posted March 15, 2008 I'm new here too, but I guess I can say welcome. It's been an interesting winter for us here in the northeast. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/3524-new-from-ny/#findComment-17605 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SD40T2 Posted March 15, 2008 Author Share Posted March 15, 2008 I'm new here too, but I guess I can say welcome. It's been an interesting winter for us here in the northeast.10-4 on the interesting northeast winter Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/3524-new-from-ny/#findComment-17607 Share on other sites More sharing options...
vanscottbuilders Posted March 16, 2008 Share Posted March 16, 2008 Hi guys - welcome to BMT.Rich - where in Central NY are you?Paul Van Scott Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/3524-new-from-ny/#findComment-17608 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SD40T2 Posted March 16, 2008 Author Share Posted March 16, 2008 Hi guys - welcome to BMT.Rich - where in Central NY are you?Paul Van Scott[/quoteWayne County in Clyde. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/3524-new-from-ny/#findComment-17621 Share on other sites More sharing options...
vanscottbuilders Posted March 16, 2008 Share Posted March 16, 2008 Rich,My office is in Palmyra, and the truck shop is in Fishers.Do you have any projects underway now?Paul Van Scott Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/3524-new-from-ny/#findComment-17629 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SD40T2 Posted March 17, 2008 Author Share Posted March 17, 2008 Rich,My office is in Palmyra, and the truck shop is in Fishers.Do you have any projects underway now?Paul Van Scottnot at this time, however I have a B model 10-wheeler in my sights and the co I work for have a bunch of older LOW milage R models that they are starting the phase out. I used to have a '64 R-185 Int that I used to haul firewood and gravel with, should have never goot rid of that truck are you a construction co or trucking co? your name is familier Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/3524-new-from-ny/#findComment-17637 Share on other sites More sharing options...
vanscottbuilders Posted March 18, 2008 Share Posted March 18, 2008 Rich,I'll send you a BMT message, so the forum can get back to welcoming new folks.Paul Van Scott Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/3524-new-from-ny/#findComment-17652 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lmackattack Posted March 18, 2008 Share Posted March 18, 2008 SD402T are you a train buff also?welcome aboard Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/3524-new-from-ny/#findComment-17656 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SD40T2 Posted March 18, 2008 Author Share Posted March 18, 2008 SD402T are you a train buff also?welcome aboardwhat gave it away? I wanted to use RS-3 but it was taken. I collect and model in HO primarily Penn Central and live along the "Water Level" route what do you model are you on any train forums? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/3524-new-from-ny/#findComment-17669 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lmackattack Posted March 19, 2008 Share Posted March 19, 2008 i model after the ic and icg aera on a small HO shelf/dog bone layout. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/3524-new-from-ny/#findComment-17678 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SD40T2 Posted March 19, 2008 Author Share Posted March 19, 2008 I model the PC in the '70s currently I don't have pics as everything is packed up due to needing to make space in the basement for new layout. I like 1st an second generation diesels, especially ALCO, the new high tech stuff does not do any thing for me. I am on the Atlas forums, ever been on there? P.S. your layout looks nice. Rich Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/3524-new-from-ny/#findComment-17692 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firemack Posted March 21, 2008 Share Posted March 21, 2008 Lmackattack-They just made a new HO Scale B Model Fire truck based on our Radnor B75, made by Athearn, it looks correct in almost all details except they used the standard closed cab- ours is an open cab. I have heard if they get enough buyers for the closed cab they will consider making the open cab version. This is much more accurate than the Corgi B model series. here is the link: http://www.athearn.com/Products/Default.aspx?ProdID=ATH91841Happy Trucking and Railroading!Firemack Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/3524-new-from-ny/#findComment-17741 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lmackattack Posted March 21, 2008 Share Posted March 21, 2008 SD40T2 I like the first gen diesels and late model local steam for my size layout. If I used a big boy on this layout It would be able to pull about 5 freight cars before it took up the whole passing sidings! LOL I keep it simple with 4 axel diesels and 2-8-2 are as big as I go with steam. Small units are alot better for this size layout. I recently bought a MRC DDC controller and love it. as a kid I had a large layout that had 40 some blocks to keep trains running. what a nightmare!this DCC system is so easy and makes railroading more fun and less headaches.Fire mackI have a few b models on the layout. look for the red B under the coal hopper and a Yellow B pulling up the hill.I also Have a few "NEW" R models running aroundTrent Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/3524-new-from-ny/#findComment-17742 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SD40T2 Posted March 21, 2008 Author Share Posted March 21, 2008 Athearn offers 'B' and "R"models in a variety of configurations, pretty nicely detailed. How hard is the DCC to set up?I am getting ready to start bench workand need to replace power packs, my layouts are usually industrial trackage with lots of low speed switchingand "050" method of interchange will DCC be worth it or should I just stick with blocks and MRC pac with momemtum and brake. heading to hobby shop this weekend. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/3524-new-from-ny/#findComment-17747 Share on other sites More sharing options...
other dog Posted March 22, 2008 Share Posted March 22, 2008 i model after the ic and icg aera on a small HO shelf/dog bone layout. WOW!.. nice layout indeed,I never knew you were into trains. I don't know what scale this is,but it's a CSX train holding me up-I gotta git to Pittsburgh! Quote Producer of poorly photo-chopped pictures since 1999. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/3524-new-from-ny/#findComment-17756 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SD40T2 Posted March 23, 2008 Author Share Posted March 23, 2008 I am not sure but I think it's 1:1 scale Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/3524-new-from-ny/#findComment-17767 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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