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Thanks Christian, I do like my powered toys, Bob.

Hmm, found out that the rear KD wasn't fully screwed on! Oops. Easy fix.

NEWS from a friend port photo taken at CARDIFF port -(GB) modified by me with my MAC magnifying glass and colorized on the net But nothing for the 6 star

Yes I saw your videoS a few weeks ago good job and nice toy (and a caress to kitty) Bob !!! I am very very sorry but impossible to see a crescent around the star BUT for me (and many Américan people certainly ) it's the US ARMY emblem whose white circle (or yellow for 1941) has been ""erased "by time. A And the photo is distorted by the fold. and I saw your small machine gun on shelves mine is there https://modelismemilitaire.blogspot.com/2020/07/armement-page-9.html

Christian, look closely at the star on the tractor and I see a crescent around the star, subdued. Bob.

Christian, I don't know if you have viewed my youtube channel, so, if you haven't, here is my attempt in a scratch, T1 loco, tender, and heavyweight passenger car. Also, my superliner scratch built train. Bob.

are you speaking really of OMAN ???????????? or ORAN (finger error on keyboard maybe) the tractor is an U.S with 5 points white star and in Algéria 1943 the flag was french flag without star. Now since 1962 algérian flag has a red star between a crescent moon leaning to the right while yours are straight

According to the number 1670, it was built by Baldwin in the US, sent to England and then to Oran.. Over 2000 of these were built by, Alco, Lima, and Baldwin for the war, most used in England and after sold to many countries after the war. The star on the tractor appears to be an Algerian flag star, 5 points, and the star on the loco has six points, like the star of David from Israel, don't know. It looks like the star might have been attached on some packing wood maybe a joke, having to do with shipping. The loco had to travel between many countries to get to Oman, Algeria. Might have just been attached on a piece of wood that was used for the shipping, and not having any real meaning. Bob.

hello while waiting for any information.................... a futur locomotive engineer

The Canadian Pacific and now also Kansas City Southern are running their Hudson Empress 2816. Link below if you are interested in seeing. I plan to so see it in Franklin Park and hopefully somewhere else while it is on the move. https://www.cpkcr.com/en/media/CPKC-2024-Steam-Tour-Schedule-Dates Brian

Hello BOb photo taken at ORAN port ( I was 2 - tears many tears ) 02/25/1943 Manufacter : unknow PRICE : very expensive in men live and greenback !!! and a great view of the Port and Navy ships 1943 (2 photos U.S from the net ) and going to the bed !!!

Where was that photo taken? What year? Who is the manufacturer of the locomotive? Who owns the loco? Bob.

Hello PLEASE !!! help me What is the signification of this star thank you

after un little rest..hard to be 82 creation of insulated pipe and installation towards the tender

BoB and Chuck : thank you..........VERY MUCH !! christian

Great stuff and keep posting!

Boy I have no idea as Bob Krieger passed away a few years ago as he'd been the person to ask. I'd try asking that question on Trainorders.com in the Steam Railroading forum. Think you have to join to post...if you'd like my membership is still good and I'll ask over there.

How can I connect with Bob Fryml ? He's an old friend from Barrington, Illinois

Three strands represented petty officers and senior seamen, and two for second class seamen and firemen. A single strand was used to identify a seaman or fireman third class or coal-heaver (not a very popular rating). The three strands were retained by the Navy when the display of rank went to the upper left arm. Bob.

and a gift from a 6TH fleet sailor when I was 10.

my book but nothing about and a great photo of my french native country (tears !!!!!!!!! )

I will have to dig a little deeper. Bob.

OK but WHY 3 stripes - is this related to the NAVY history ????

Petty Officer, E-4 pay grade. One red stripe on the sleeve. Three white stripes on the neckerchief. Bob.

Hello ..................; but not yet dry !!!! I wish to know why 3 stripes and the name of this ""collar" part