Picked up my new Shay on Thursday afternoon and finally got a chance to break it in a bit. Front truck is still a bit tight but I'll get that taken care of. Detail and sound are great. In a week or two I'll get it lettered and weathered. Really doesn't fit with my theme, but you folks can relate to the "gotta have one." The 2-8-0 is one of two with DCC/sound. Those guys run flawlessly all the time, every time and on a couple of 15" radius turns too.
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That 3 Truck Shay is a real beauty. Thanks for sharing the great photos.
Pete
I love how the sand is higher then the ties, I just like that, and the steamer on the siding is very well weathered. But for me, that nice shay is the main attraction.
Happy railroading!
Santa Fe buff.
I really like the shay! :)