The Latest from the Strasburg Rail Road Shops

Frank J. DeStefano · **Posted:** Fri Aug 22, 2014 4:02 pm

Extremely impressive work as usual from the Strasburg shops. I have the strong impression that those side rods and drive wheels are intended for an upcoming "visitor" to the railroad.

Frisco1522 · **Posted:** Fri Aug 22, 2014 8:07 pm

Thanks Kelly, these updates are a high spot in my day when they are published.

Richard Glueck · **Posted:** Fri Aug 22, 2014 9:41 pm

Absolutely the best of the very best. I love the Strasburg for everything they bring to American railroading and heritage to boot.

e-paw · **Joined:** Thu Jun 19, 2014 9:18 pm **Posts:** 5

Great stuff.. love the pics

wilkinsd · **Posted:** Sat Aug 23, 2014 12:08 am

In the grand RYPN tradition, I must ask:

Will Percy be painted green?

Seriously, nice work!

John Risley · **Joined:** Tue Aug 24, 2004 10:34 pm **Posts:** 966

Great work as usual. I think your finished coach is absolutely stellar. Looks like a builders photograph.

David Wilkins that was funny and like the humor. Regards, John.

Mark Z. Yerkes · **Joined:** Mon Jan 02, 2012 8:47 pm **Posts:** 486

Is that 3 foot gauge track I see?

Heard the engine that's not there will be leaving soon, so the sight of that track makes me chuckle.

softwerkslex · **Posted:** Sat Aug 23, 2014 11:08 am

Is that green lining in the Cagney rods teflon? (the sleeve bearings)

superheater · **Joined:** Sun Aug 22, 2004 11:54 pm **Posts:** 2605

As impressive as the shop work is, a visit to Strasburg is just as impressive.

The Summer fun pass is one of the best entertainment values out there, and the dinner trains feature some really nice fare (this year we had the "chocolate express") and as usual as the staff was polite, professional and competent.

Zak Lybrand · **Joined:** Tue Jul 06, 2010 1:57 am **Posts:** 210

BEDT16RMLI wrote:

rant

Something tells me that there's more to the story than this one fella is saying...

YeOldeEnjine · **Joined:** Sun Jan 11, 2009 5:31 pm **Posts:** 329

Regardless what the story is concerning #39, this thread was not the place for "BEDT16RMLI"s rant. All he did was turn a nice informative thread into a flaming poop bag thrown at the Strasburg RR....

Strasburg turns out some amazing work and it's nice to see what their Craftsmen are up to once in a while. I for one appreciate the time and effort Kelly takes to post these updates.

Tim Wilson

Kelly Anderson · **Joined:** Tue Sep 14, 2004 7:52 am **Posts:** 2477

sbhunterca · **Joined:** Sun Aug 22, 2004 7:58 am **Posts:** 728

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What do you think?

My eight-year old son will be so excited... thanks for posting this photo, Kelly!

Steve Hunter

Chris Webster · **Joined:** Sat Aug 25, 2007 12:45 am **Posts:** 1087

Can you explain what I'm seeing when I look at the axle in this photo?

To me, it looks like the wheelset from a model electric train - metal wheels connected by a plastic (electrically insulated) axle.

Is the axle primed, covered and/or is the lighting playing a trick on me?