The Chronicles of Norm #13 - The Big Dummy

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  • Опубликовано: 23 дек 2024

Комментарии • 44

  • @davidmoltrup6917
    @davidmoltrup6917 2 года назад +32

    Hi Norm. I have this engine in HO. The PRR bought 2 batches of these Limas.. The first 11 did not have MU or dynamic brakes. Also, no train phone. The second batch of 11 had MU, Dynamic brakes AND train phone antenna. Don't cut off the dynamic and train phone. The 8900 series had both and often ran in pairs around Steubenville Ohio The first 11 were numbered in the 5600 series

  • @kevinford69
    @kevinford69 Год назад +1

    WOW! I have seen more exotic train engines if the 1920's to the 1940's in scale in RUclips than in books or period films. This beast is just amazing! Need one of these for display in my studio with my Hudson engine. Excellent work thank you for the post.

  • @bearowen5480
    @bearowen5480 Год назад +1

    Norm, you are the ultimate perfectionist! That comes across in your minutely detailed criticisms of the work as it progesses toward a stunning end result! This is a case study in trial, error, and ultimate project success. Your attention to detail reveals something very special about human nature and its incredible inventiveness. At the risk of overstating the case, It's this kind of inventiveness and perfectionism that has improved the human condition from its origins to the modern technological world that we live in and within which we prosper. Thanks so much for sharing your ingenuity for all our betterment!

  • @lxndr3299
    @lxndr3299 2 года назад +3

    It's the way you let us discover along with you the tricks and tips that you learn, the stumbles and victories you have, and then the final work that is so entertaining on your channel.

  • @Skeeterguy24
    @Skeeterguy24 2 года назад +4

    Hi Norm! Great video and now I now why my flangeless wheels act so goofy on my wide radius curves. Luckily, the factory couplers have pull weight when hooked to consist to keep them on the rails. Maybe someday will replace the future.

  • @kevenlonsdale1354
    @kevenlonsdale1354 2 года назад +5

    Another great video, Norm!!!! I have to say that I have always thought that those big blocky center cab Lima transfer switchers just scream heavy industrial, no frills, north-eastern railroading.....

  • @GoldStandardTrains
    @GoldStandardTrains 2 года назад +4

    I'm not into Diesels much, but these are great. Awesome work as always.

  • @OGaugeGreg
    @OGaugeGreg 2 года назад +1

    I’ve really wanted to swap out that dummy all on my powered unit. Thanks so much for showing a great solution!!!!

  • @luvindemtrains
    @luvindemtrains 2 года назад +3

    Magnificent work!

  • @paulmancinelli5911
    @paulmancinelli5911 2 года назад +1

    Nice job. The last few shots of it in the shed actually looked like a real train! Looking forward to part deux.

  • @davidl.miller8168
    @davidl.miller8168 2 года назад +2

    Norm, Awesome video, those units were true beasts, when I first read that title of the video, I thought why was Norm doing a video about me? LOL Teasing!

  • @TheLEMRR
    @TheLEMRR 2 года назад +2

    awesome improvements, Norm

  • @johncrowley3722
    @johncrowley3722 2 года назад

    Looks great Norm- Taking notes. Looking for a set of these as well.

  • @wjsj69
    @wjsj69 2 года назад +1

    Impressive as always!

  • @williambarnes1276
    @williambarnes1276 2 года назад +1

    Train phone was correct on some of BS24m ; however half of the antenna was on one side of the hood and one half on the other side of the hood. Two different orders of BS24m with different trucks on one order. You are correct no dynamic brakes

    • @normstrains
      @normstrains  2 года назад

      Here's some interesting reading: railroad.net/lima-transfer-units-on-pennsy-t159323.html#p1325656
      I decided against removing the db assemblies and did not pursue adding MU hardware to the end platforms. It was a bit more work than I wanted to get into. I still may look into adding sound to this unit but that may be for another time.
      I really wanted fixed, full width pilots. I felt that 'completed' the look of these beasts.

  • @mitchcornacchia968
    @mitchcornacchia968 2 года назад +1

    BEAUTIFUL NORM THANKS

  • @whitequasar4686
    @whitequasar4686 2 года назад +1

    I have never known this engine existed at all I guess you learn something everyday

  • @chrisbrewer5789
    @chrisbrewer5789 2 года назад +1

    Great work on loco norm

  • @scottbechstein5708
    @scottbechstein5708 2 года назад +1

    Enjoyed as always. Wouldn't worry about the cut levers. They have a tendency to get damaged in regular service and repaired. One question though. If the one engine is a trailing dummy would it have crew members on it. You and your family have a safe and wonderful Christmas.

    • @normstrains
      @normstrains  2 года назад

      I may remove them and use them in the powered unit. The powered one has the old style MTH figures.

  • @saabjunkieSPG
    @saabjunkieSPG 2 года назад +4

    You sir, are an artist. Amazing

  • @frankmarkovcijr5459
    @frankmarkovcijr5459 2 года назад

    I don't know why they put a figure is in the dummy unit because then you would have 4 people with two locomotive. Did you have to disassemble the dummy just to get unnecessary engineer figures out.

  • @northpennvalleysteamrailroad
    @northpennvalleysteamrailroad 2 года назад +1

    Awesome job!

  • @tony8074
    @tony8074 2 года назад +1

    I’m first 🎉 nice find there Norm. More engines are always a nice addition.

  • @conrailfan6277
    @conrailfan6277 2 года назад +1

    Nice work Norm!! 👏

  • @mikeyanello3664
    @mikeyanello3664 2 года назад +1

    Norm you arm amazing Buddy

  • @billpope2111
    @billpope2111 2 года назад +1

    Norm, absolutely remarkable.

  • @dexecuter18
    @dexecuter18 2 года назад +1

    Norm, strongly suggest not touching that uncured resin. Your body develops an immune response to skin exposure over time. Starts with burns, but can end with strong headaches and rashes to even faint fumes from cured models. Kathy Millatt supposedly developed this issue.

    • @normstrains
      @normstrains  2 года назад

      Thanks, I normally don’t. The removal shown in the vid was after washing but I wouldn’t recommend touching it barehanded until after final cure.

  • @paulwest3905
    @paulwest3905 2 года назад +1

    I am not sure what it is about these Center Cab Baldwins that draws me to them. I have all the Kantner collection JPM DVDs and it shows the Baldwins quite a bit. You should check them out, on sale for $20 ea until the 24th Norm. Big Mike Bednar narrates. On the subject of repurchasing... just know you aren't alone, kind of embarrassing to admit how many times nostalgia has bit me on the arse! Great stuff and love your projects man. Happy Holidays!

    • @normstrains
      @normstrains  2 года назад +1

      Mike Bednar is the best narrator! I have their ‘Pennsy Off the Beaten Track’ dvd.

    • @paulwest3905
      @paulwest3905 2 года назад

      @@normstrains That is one of my favorites as well. Hippos at Crowl next to the country store on Poppy Rd. Love your shop setup btw, looks like 3D printing is damn useful.

  • @frankmarkovcijr5459
    @frankmarkovcijr5459 2 года назад +1

    Sounds like the same thing that happens with classic motorcycles.

  • @norbertosa3610
    @norbertosa3610 2 года назад +1

    If you ever decide to sell them please get in touch with me. Regards

  • @rick1716
    @rick1716 2 года назад +1

    I think your rework job is is great 👍🏻

    • @rick1716
      @rick1716 2 года назад +1

      One thing I forgot to ask, were the lights operating in the dummy units?

    • @normstrains
      @normstrains  2 года назад

      @@rick1716 no wiring whatsoever, no pickup rollers even.

  • @leisureshoot
    @leisureshoot 2 года назад +1

    look into "Engineering Resin" it is supposed to be tougher

  • @frankmarkovcijr5459
    @frankmarkovcijr5459 2 года назад

    If the other unit had the sound for two prime movers as well as the power unit you would get tired of listening to it after a while. All the electronics in these things are delicate and unreliable and you can short them just by coupling the tender up to the engine.

  • @calvingreen4884
    @calvingreen4884 Год назад +1

    Hello Norm, my name is Calvin. Your video's great, I have a mth steam engine it's rail king very old just ps.I was wondering if you could up grade it to ps3 for me, if so give me the cost and we'll go from there. THANK'S😊

    • @normstrains
      @normstrains  Год назад

      I don’t really take on work for others like that but you may want to ask around on the OGR forum.

    • @calvingreen4884
      @calvingreen4884 Год назад +1

      @@normstrains ok thank's keep up the video's

  • @frankmarkovcijr5459
    @frankmarkovcijr5459 2 года назад

    Lima's were such problematical locomotives. They're crankshafts would have a habit of coming through the engine Baldwin should have never bought the company. I can't understand the thinking they had back then. They bought Hamilton engine so they bought the company before they found out that Hamilton engines were so rotten.