^Nice Mike.
Steam is actually what got me into MRR way back ( around '85 ) even before I got my 1st MRR set in '88....yes,when I was 6yrs old
An Uncle of my Dad teached me how to draw steam locos off of posters he had & old pics....he was the allready in his '70's & a big fan of all 'old' mechanicals.
He got me to fall in love with trains in general.....He passed away early '02.
I've always loved steam,but MRR 'BIG' steam locos are very expensive......This 1 I got through this site with the help of Kellan & another friend of mine ( Barry ) whom bought this loco from Jay ( also a member )
Well,almost 8weeks later she arrived last Friday morning @ the post office
I plan to buy 1 or 2 more steamers,but then that's it.
I've currently got 11 diesels & 1 steamer.......& with my limited space,I don't have much storage for more,except for the remaining 5 diesels on their way.
I'm gonna add another 'tab' of red to the wheel weights & 4 of the 'arms',I've just added silver to all the moving 'arms'.
Pictures to follow.....
Here she last friday...