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Offline Larry

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Re: D51-200 Tender Locomotive 2-8-2
« Reply #240 on: June 08, 2019, 04:11:02 AM »
This has really been enjoyable - had no idea kits like this were available. Great job !

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Re: D51-200 Tender Locomotive 2-8-2
« Reply #241 on: June 08, 2019, 05:48:13 AM »
Same here!  I had no idea.  Makes me want to go get one and build it!  But I've got so many projects as it is...  And I think this one cost as much for the kit as I spent in materials for the Pennsy I'm working on now.  And I should have a a lot of material left over when I'm done! (Well, maybe... :embarassed:)

I really have enjoyed following along with your build here, John. Thanks for taking the time to share it with us.
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Re: D51-200 Tender Locomotive 2-8-2
« Reply #242 on: June 08, 2019, 05:59:41 AM »
OK, I have  to correct my statement there.  This kit costs much less than what I spent for materials for the Pennsy switcher.  Like by half. So I was WAY wrong.  Just had to set that straight! :)

And I just can't get over all the detail they put in this model.  Just wonderful!
Kim

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Re: D51-200 Tender Locomotive 2-8-2
« Reply #243 on: June 08, 2019, 02:00:38 PM »
Thank you all.

This deAgostini set of machined parts and materials exceeded my expectations. The step by step illustrated instructions were very detailed.

I would recommend this kit without hesitation.

 If anyone wants a break from machining their own parts from scratch or plans, this kit would fill the bill - like assembling Meccano when you were a kid!

Check out the C57 if you are tempted. I like its design with the larger six drive wheels and the distinctive smoke deflectors.

Cheers...John

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Re: D51-200 Tender Locomotive 2-8-2
« Reply #244 on: June 08, 2019, 06:53:13 PM »
Hi John

Stunning  :ThumbsUp:

I have enjoyed every minute of this build, thanks for sharing

Cheers

Rich

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Re: D51-200 Tender Locomotive 2-8-2
« Reply #245 on: June 08, 2019, 08:27:53 PM »
Hello John,

Really nice work and a beautiful completed model.

Have a great day,
Thomas
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Re: D51-200 Tender Locomotive 2-8-2
« Reply #246 on: June 08, 2019, 09:53:09 PM »
Thank you for taking us all along on this fantastic journey John  :praise2:

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Re: D51-200 Tender Locomotive 2-8-2
« Reply #247 on: June 09, 2019, 01:16:04 AM »
Glad you enjoyed the build John. You did your usual masterful job on it and I look forward to hearing it and watching it in person soon.

Cheers

Tom
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