Locomotive Shop projects

[TRAINNUT]

My very first custom locomotive project has started today, It’s a Bachmann shell. it’s going to be a U30B but right now it’s a U33B. I’m going to have to cut down the Radiator grills.

This is the hope of what it looks like in the end.

 

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Adding on to the current thread preparations are already in motion

As you can see radiator grills are cut down and hopefully the new cab will get here soon, for now it will be a lot more sanding, drilling, fabrication, and filling holes More Updates are coming soon

 

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Question do you think that an Atlas U23B chassis would fit on this Bachmann model? I’ve heard that most chassis do but then again better safe than sorry

 

[AstroKnight187]

Question do you think that an Atlas U23B chassis would fit on this Bachmann model? I’ve heard that most chassis do but then again better safe than sorry

It might, but you would have to do some cutting and splicing. I don't know about you, but I've noticed Bachmann makes it quite difficult to make some of their products compatible with other brands.

 

[TRAINNUT]

It might, but you would have to do some cutting and splicing. I don't know about you, but I've Bachmann makes it quite difficult to make some of their products compatible with other brands.

I don’t mind cutting Its and older shell and I think It might work thanks for the input, I’m going to check if A Proto chassis fits on a bachmann shell for reference

 

[blackz28]

SO WHATS THE UPDATE ?????

 

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Sorry it's been awhile I haven't got real far but it is closer to having it's paint removed

 

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I drilled out it's number boards

 

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Another one is on the way....Bachmann Shell, Athearn blue box frame

 

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What a painful process this is going to be. I'm motor swapping this athearn with a motor with flywheels but the diecast is too high, so I'm going to have to cut it down.

 

[Smudge617]

What a painful process this is going to be. I'm motor swapping this athearn with a motor with flywheels but the diecast is too high, so I'm going to have to cut it down.View attachment 191487

Unless you know someone with a lathe and skim the flywheels

 

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Unless you know someone with a lathe and skim the flywheels

I've contemplated cutting it down but I just found the right motor on Athearn

 

[AstroKnight187]

I drilled out it's number boardsView attachment 190544

So how's the locomotive coming along? I know a couple other guys are waiting for an update. This project is very interesting.