Jason, Prince says that the Shays were delivered to Knoxville, TN, and the Ranks and Lowe work says that they operated on the former Tennessee & Carolina Southern lines out of Maryville. Bob

After reading the latest TIES magazine I thought I would recreate the scene with the N&W A class and Southern Ts-1. I also included a night time version. I also added pictures of an SOU E-6, NYC J-1e,

Where exactly did the two shays operate? I feel like Virginia is the only answer I’ve ever heard, but there is a lot of railroad in VA on the Southern. All their maintenance must have been done on

Railfan (the Southern section) http://southern.railfan.net/ has a photo and a drawing. As it notes: The Shays were sold to C&O in 1915 so the C&O group might have info. Gordon

I would like to thank everyone for wanting to help me out with my “southern” needs. I don’t mean to sound rude, but I think I accidentally typed “if I wanted to receive my photos” instead of

As a Murphy Branch Modeler I am glad that BLI has gone this route and produced a excellent looking Shay. Speaking of getting new people into the group I am glad that we are getting younger people that

Ike, A fantastic outcome! It is so encouraging to see a young man interesting in the Southern Railway, and in one of its more unusual locomotives to boot! Thanks for helping

Will: You sound like a real “hard core” Southern Railway fan! We simply have to help you get whatever you need. I’ll upload the Shay drawings to Google Drive and send you a link later today.

So does that mean if I wanted to receive my photos for reference would I need to wait until the new site feature is done? I live too far away to come regularly to workshops and since I’m only 15 I

We are in the process of being able to provide copies of photos, drawings and documents through the SRHA.net web site. Ordering paying and receiving the material will be done through the system with

How do I get a copy of them ??

There are several Southern (4000-4001) Shay drawings in the SRHA archives, most dated 1907. Ike

Does anyone have a photo of the SR's Shay.

We expect to organize a "super" multi-day SRHA archives work session in August or September. To maintain our monthly "Third Friday and Saturday" schedule, will are looking at either August 18 and 19

Like peas in a pod. Join up! John Chandler

It bears noting that if you enjoy this group, you might also enjoy a SRHA membership. Membership brings four issues of our acclaimed magazine Ties plus additional access to archive materials.

Does anyone know how to paint the whitewalls on the wheels?

Lionel made one that is a good representation if you model in 3 rail O. In 2 Rail O, Sunset made one in brass in the 70’s or 80’s. Not 100% accurate either but close. Sincerely, Joseph

Wish there was a Southern Ts model in O gauge.

Here's a pic from Southern.railfan.net: On 5/28/2023 1:19 PM, C J Wyatt wrote: -- Owner, Cumberland Model Engineeringwww.CumberlandModelEngineering.com (865) 209-5654