Been sometime since I posted here so here are some updates.
Athearn genesis SD70ACe Locomotive. 4,300 HP, 3,000 KW.
In the early 2000s Union Pacific started a program honoring all the roads they had taken over, this is the Up 1983 in Western Pacific Heritage paint. DCC and sound, really a beautiful loco.
This is a 1908 Type C two truck Shay Used in logging and mining.
Vertical mounted steam pistons power drive shafts to freight car trucks. Not fast but able to climb 6% or better grades.
I really need to paint this, looks kinda shabby just flat black.
This is what a real one looks like.
Much progress has been made to the Magic RR and way to many pics for my slow DSL to upload.
Here is a link to my build thread on another forum. modeltrainforum.com
http://www.modeltrainforum.com/showthread.php?t=22525
Magic