LOTW October 22-October 29

A late production Mehano. You do realize that that zebra steals the shot every time don't you?

Another photobomb shot. Bachmann doodlebug at MHS.

LOL... that zebra deserves to steal the shot.  I'll try taking the picture in another spot next time.

I'm stealing this thread by having Jerry post this stunning gift I received in the mail today. I lightheartedly added an E60CF to my "wish list" the other day, and figured I might scare up a Bachmann at some point, so then this brute shows up. Wow!is right!
Been a rough year, guys. Quit my job last October to spend more time at home, got a good job 5 minutes from my house that I had to leave after 4 months due to digestive tract problems which escalated in severety and had me confined to my sick bed for 3 months, nearly passing away from blood loss and dehydration. After getting back on my wobbly feet for a few weeks, muscular atrophy and nerve problems kept me out of work until 2 weeks ago, when I was finally recovered enough to work a light job while I get my strength back.
Meanwhile, Cancer diagnosed in my Brother in law, another died of cancer, my older sister suffered a stroke,my mother in law passed away, and close friends lost a newborn after 1 day of life.
A couple guys here knew about some of this, and this locomotive, as an extension of kindness and care has certainly touched my heart.
This is now an heirloom, a treasure, a story. I will guarantee that it will be passed on through the family, and we will do our best to run the wheels off of it.
It suffered a teeny bit of shipping damage because the old motor mounts gave it up, but I have newer style replacements around here somewhere to fix it. I'll provide another photo of this beauty when I get it put together.
Thank you for helping with this, Jerry, and from the bottom of my heart, THANK YOU, Mr. Turner.

Frankie, looks like the motor mounts are shot. Do you need parts?

I should have tested it before mailing but it was NIB so..... once again I assumed something.

Ok pal, if you need a couple let me know.

I just found them a couple of minutes ago. I went through the parts pack as well, so it looks like we are full steam, err..current, ahead.
Many thanks, Randy.