Alert icon
Alert icon
Alert icon
Alert icon
Alert icon
ErnieL40

ErnieL40's channel

Loading...

3 subscribers
598 video views
  • 2 months ago

    CPR 2816 Empress HO model

    This my ongoing attempt to recreate 2816 in HO scale. Loco itself is a modified Van Hobbies Hudson, baggage car is a Kirlin brass model, and the co...

    ErnieL40 ErnieL40 commented:

    I used a PFM Van Hobbies H1b. The biggest step was actually deciding to mess with a super rare mega buck brass model. I remotored an redrivered mine as well, along with the sound system. Of course some detail changes and ditch lights help create the modern era of steam as well

  • 7 months ago

    CPR 2816 Empress tackling a grade

    Texas Northern Model Railroad hosted a fantrip pulled by restored H1b Hudson 2816 on loan from CP. I caught her as she struggled with a slight, but...

    ErnieL40 ErnieL40 commented:

    It's good for 5 brass passenger cars or 10 plastic ones.

    I'm making the auxiliary tender now, and I hope that won't make much difference.

  • 7 months ago

    CPR 2816 Empress tackling a grade

    Texas Northern Model Railroad hosted a fantrip pulled by restored H1b Hudson 2816 on loan from CP. I caught her as she struggled with a slight, but...

    ErnieL40 ErnieL40 uploaded
  • 7 months ago

    CPR 2816 Empress HO model

    This my ongoing attempt to recreate 2816 in HO scale. Loco itself is a modified Van Hobbies Hudson, baggage car is a Kirlin brass model, and the co...

    ErnieL40 ErnieL40 uploaded
  • 1 year ago

    New Topic for 11/30/2010 Holiday Topic.wmv

    Hi Dims!! This is the new topic chosen by me, Bigtigmom. I hope you all enjoy it!! Hoping you all have a great Holiday!!!!

    ErnieL40 ErnieL40 liked
  • 1 year ago

    plane crash caught on tape - 9

    July 10th, 2006 - This TU-134 was taking off from Gvardeyskoye (Ukraine) Air Base when nr.1 engine failed and caught fire, possibly as a result of ...

    ErnieL40 ErnieL40 commented:

    One engine popped just as he pulled the nose up to rotate. He realised it, set it down, and ran out of runway before he could stop. just very bad luck.

    He probably should have tried to continue the takeoff and return to land, but it's a split second decision based on what he felt at the moment, ...

  • 1 year ago

    Japan Plane Fire - Boeing 737!

    The China Airlines Boeing 737 had just arrived at Naha airport on a flight from Taipei when a fire broke out in its left engine.

    As the flames sp...

    ErnieL40 ErnieL40 commented:

    It's almost as if the Airport or the Airline wanted to trash the airplane for the insurance money.

    This aircraft was capable of being saved for almost 2 minutes, till the main tanks ruptured.

    Over here in the USA, fire crews at a major airport respond in well under a minute.

    I'd be surprised if ...

  • 1 year ago

    INCENDIO FIRE BOEING 737 CHINA AIRLINES NAHA OKINAWA JAPAN 1

    http://rchide.web.fc2.com/

    Part 1/2

    August 20,2007 China airlines B737 explodes in Naha Airport Okinawa

    【中華航空炎上遭遇】

    The middle of going for scuba ...

    ErnieL40 ErnieL40 commented:

    It's almost as if the Airport or the Airline wanted to trash the airplane for the insurance money.

    This aircraft was capable of being saved for almost 2 minutes, till the main tanks ruptured.

    Over here in the USA, fire crews at a major airport respond in well under a minute.

    I'd be surprised if ...

Alert icon
0 / 00Unsaved Playlist Return to active list
    1. Your queue is empty. Add videos to your queue using this button:
      or sign in to load a different list.
    Loading...Loading...Saving...
    • Clear all videos from this list
    • Learn more