johnreid
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Christmas came early to the Water Closet of Steam so excitedThe Postman rang the doorbell, that usually means that I got something other than bills in the mail.
I am so excited as I think I know what it is 
lets look inside
Whatever it is, it is well cushioned
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johnreid
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I guess I will have to un roll the bubble wrap and cushions in the box and see just what is inside
It is hefty whatever it is
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johnreid
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I can not believe my good fortune, good forum STWWW friends and the fact that this is actually a part of my collection
A Bowman 300!
and it is nicer than the photos make it look
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Compound
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Very nice! Great addition to the collection John!
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MooseMan
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Hurray! Always a relief when things arrive safely!!
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Sandman
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Glad to hear it arrived safe and sound John. 
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johnreid
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The time of day and my inability to see if anything is in sharp focus are my excuses for the photos, they will be redone as soon as I am able to see a little better.
and the pairing that would be my dream pair
I have a friend who is to come and visit tomorrow and I will get him to open the garage door for me so I can get to my track. The spring is partially unwound and the door is too heavy for me to lift at the moment, Cant wait till I can see it on the rails in action.
Rarely am I at a loss for words ( many wish I was more often  ) but I must say that I am truly touched, I can not put into words how thankful I am, I do mean this, I shed tears in gratitude. You all are the very best.
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logoman
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nothing wrong with the focus on those pics John
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MooseMan
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John, I couldn't have wished for a better destination. That little 300 looks great next to his big brother!
You'll love how it runs!
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jakesm
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hmmmm.....looks great-but.....you should be resting those eyes! yeah right! 
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johnreid
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I am already thinking of how I plan to display my Locos better, I see a winter project coming on.
I am just sitting here looking at it, cant believe my eyes.
still too excited, this was a great day
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IndianaRog
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Good things come to good people....I truly believe that John!
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Bugsy
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Very nice, John!
The photos were in good focus, no worries.
They look great together, they belong with each other.
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Mamodman123
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Brilliant John
You must be proud of that one, not just the engine but the story behind it too 
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tmuir
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Nice, enjoy it John but don't wear out your eyes looking at it.
Just close your eyes and gently stroke it.
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paul_c
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Nice one John, they are the best runners out of all the Bowman locos. You will love it
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27ace27
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The more I see other peoples bowmans, the more I want one fer meself! excellent purchase!
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kusuchi
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Congratulations, John!
They really do look good together. Can't wait to see them running. A pair of classics. 
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Les
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A great look ing engine and a wonderful looking pair.
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gd9704
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| johnreid wrote: | I can not believe my good fortune, good forum STWWW friends and the fact that this is actually a part of my collection
A Bowman 300!
and it is nicer than the photos make it look
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Wow, great engine there!
I hope you'll post a vid of it in action!
Greg
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johnreid
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THe sun came down more and I got some with better lighting
Tried to get something different here, but I dont think it really worked out as I planned
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igy569
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Excellent!!! Very cool!...
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IndianaRog
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Very nice photos John...you do have the touch!
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Wallace
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Very nice
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Atticman
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So pleased John, what a dream, I remember how excited you were with the other one you bought at STIA.
Great stuff all those involved!
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Paul H
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The 300 is my favourite of all the Bowman locos. Nice proportions and great little runners.
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tinkttt
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your words of exitement and needing a friend to open your garage door has just had me shed a teer,lovely story and engines
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johnreid
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A friend came by and tightened the spring for me, I can now open the door.
I am not totally helpless but after surgery I am restricted to lifting no more than 20 pounds for 5 months. After that I will do fine.
The 300 runs like a champ, I need to solder the stanchions for the handrails ( the brass wires that run along the side of the boiler ) but aside from that no more work needs to be done to it. I prefer this one to not be perfect paint wise as I will not be afraid to run it.
I love my Mamod Locos, but the two Bowmans are much more fun, the go forever and have a lot of charm that a newer Loco lacks.
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Dr. Rog
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Its certainly a cute and nicely proportioned engine.
Does it pull? 
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johnreid
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I am sure it does, but I have no rolling stock that is to scale, I guess I could have it pull Mamod Cars but they look so big in relation to it,
In the not too distant future I plan on either getting some Lionel passenger coaches or building some fake Bowman coaches. I think the more modern Lionel coaches would be more to scale, they are much bigger than the old pre war tintype coaches.
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Dr. Rog
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One or two small coaches would make a suitable train.
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