Raymond's Garden Railroad

Raymond's Locomotive Roster

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Locomotive roster:

Bachmann - 10th Anniversary Big Hauler: ET&WNC

(04/08/04) - This was the first engine to be delivered from an initial order of three. The engine is a 4-6-0 in 1:20 scale and has a matching set of Bachmann passenger cars.

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Bachmann - 10th Anniversary Big Hauler: Union Pacific

(04/08/04) - This is the second engine we took delivery of and is the same engine and type as the ET&WNC above, except in Union Pacific livery.

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Bachmann - Spectrum: Pennsylvania

(04/08/04) - This was the third and last of the initial order from the factory, a Pennsylvania 2-6-0 (Mogul type)

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Accucraft - Southern Pacific Daylight (GS-4)

(04/08/04) - This is definitely one of the more impressive engines I have, the 1:32 scale model of the Southern Pacific #4449 Daylight. This engine is a unique item as it is made of all brass and stainless steel as opposed to plastic and is kept on display only.

(Weight: Engine=20lb 14oz - Tender: 7lb 15oz)

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MTH (One Gauge) - Union Pacific - Challenger

(05/19/04) - This engine, made of highly durable plastic, has excellent detail, sound and digital remote control via MTH's DCS.

(MTH #70-3002-1: http://www.mthtrains.com/70-3002-1)

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Aristocraft - Santa Fe - Dash-9

(09/04/04) - This engine has recently been upgraded with the MTH DCS Protosound 2.0 Control and Sound system.

Note in the picture below, the body has been lowered 1/4" on the trucks.

(Drawbar pull force avg = 5lbs)

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Bachmann Big Hauler - B&O

(02/13/05) - This engine is similar to the Anniversary models above except this is a much earlier version. (probably a second generation)

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MTH (One-Gauge) - Southern Pacific Daylight (GS-4)

This engine was delivered 08/08/05.

(MTH #70-3005-1: Engine http://www.mthtrains.com/70-3005-1)

(MTH #70-67001: Passenger car http://www.mthtrains.com/70-67001)

(MTH #70-65001: 3 Car Passenger Set http://www.mthtrains.com/70-65001)

(MTH #70-68001: Observation Car http://www.mthtrains.com/70-68001)

(Drawbar pull force avg = 5lbs)

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MTH (One-Gauge) - American Freedom Train (GS-4)

This engine was delivered 01/24/06.

(MTH #70-3006-1: Engine http://www.mthtrains.com/70-3006-1)

(MTH #70-67002: Passenger car http://www.mthtrains.com/70-67002)

(MTH #70-65002: 3 Car Passenger Set http://www.mthtrains.com/70-65002)

(MTH #70-68002: Observation Car http://www.mthtrains.com/70-68002)

(Drawbar pull force avg = 5lbs)

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MTH (One-Gauge) - ATSF Hudson

Acquired in 2005 second hand, this engine is very well built and is a great runner. (MTH #70-3008-1 http://www.mthtrains.com/70-3008-1)

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MTH (One-Gauge) - Union Pacific Big Boy #4004 (4-8-8-4)

The ultimate in steam locomotive design, this model will bring serious power to any layout. (MTH #70-3009-1 http://www.mthtrains.com/70-3009-1)

(Weight: Engine(Modified)=19lbs 15oz - Tender(modified)=8lb 6.5oz) - (Drawbar pull force avg = 7lbs 6oz)

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Aristocraft - USRA Mallet

First Mallet arrived 11/1/06.

(Weight: Engine=15lb) (Drawbar pull force avg = 2.5lbs)

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USA Trains - Union Pacific - Big Boy #4000 (Black/Graphite)

This is the first 1:29th scale Big Boy ever produced and is made of die-cast metal and stainless steel. This engine is a MONSTER being in 1:29 scale and is so finely detailed it makes it a true replica of the real thing. This has to be one of the finest largescale models ever made.

(Weight: Engine=45lb 13.5oz - Tender=16lb 3oz) (Drawbar pull force avg = 8 lbs)

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Aristocraft Dash-9: Norfolk Southern

Another Dash-9 has been added to the roster. This engine looks great in NS black.

(Drawbar pull force avg = 5lbs)

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MTH Triplex - Erie version

One of the grand experiments in steam locomotive design, the Triplex was an ultimate attempt to put as much power at the hands of one crew as possible.

(Weight: Engine=14lbs 14oz - Tender=10lb 2oz) - (Drawbar pull force avg = 4.5lbs)

(MTH #70-3023-1: Engine http://www.mthtrains.com/70-3023-1)

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