Originally Posted by BENZ-LGB

OK, I am now officially jealous.

I am a big trains fan. I run large scale trains in my backyard (hence the LGB part of my screen name).

I agree with you, the Shay is one of the most interesting steam engines to watch and hear. At speed, it almost sounds like a diesel engine.

I own a hand-made, all-brass Shay manufactured by Aster-LGB. It is one of only 500 made. A present from my wife, since I am too cheap to spend that kind of money on myself).

If you ever get the chance, go to Colorado and ride the Durango-Silverton narrow gauge train. It is one of the most amazing pieces of railroad engineering you will ever see.

This is a thread that, for a change, is fun.