Looking for a loco...

[ianacole]

Did any manufacturer produce an HO scale D&RGW ALCO PA in the Aspen Leaf scheme? Like the Precision Craft version:

Or will I be painting my own?

Thanks!

Ian

 

[wheeler1963]

Ian, never saw one before. Easy enough paint job though

 

[galaxy]

I think you will be painting your own.

There are a few styles/models that are manufactured from G all the way down to Z, but not often.
I have the same box car in Lionel, HO and N scale, But cannot find it in either G or Z scale. Bummer.

 

[sd24b]

Did any manufacturer produce an HO scale D&RGW ALCO PA in the Aspen Leaf scheme? Like the Precision Craft version:

Or will I be painting my own?

Thanks!

Ian

none by Athearn, P2K, ConCor. Don't recall eer seeing one in brass, either. Yep, looks like you'll be doing your own. Beautiful engine. Phil

 

[ianacole]

Well, I just found that Precision Craft did these in HO scale ... prior to their change to/acquisition by BLI. Anyone know anything about Precision Craft models? Detail level, how they run, etc.?

Thanks!

 

[beiland]

I was looking back at some undecorated F3 locos I bought off of BLI long ago. They were referred to as Precision Craft models. They have that same tethering cable between the A & B units, and a similar speaker arrangement,...
https://forum.mrhmag.com/post/preci...5?highlight=precision craft f3&pid=1331407631

It made me wonder if BLI ever produced any PA locos as Precision Craft models. I then ran across this,..
https://modelrailroadforums.com/forum/index.php?threads/looking-for-a-loco.17490/




They did a LOT more,..
http://www.wig-wag-trains.com/PCM/ALCo-PA_Page.html

 

[beiland]

I just recent sent off this email,..

I realize you no longer sell nor service these products, but I have some general questions if you could please answer them.

I have 2 sets AB of F-3's that I purchased from BLI long ago. Interestingly they have a connecting cable between the 2 units such that it appears as though there is a single ESU decoder controlling the motors on both units, and all 3 speakers. Is that true??

I have another AB set of PA that appear to have that same arrangement. I want to put a decoder in these that will accomplish the same thing,...run both motors and the 3 speakers..

Here are some reference photos of my locos,
https://forum.mrhmag.com/post/pa-locomotives-in-ho-help-identify-12693497?pid=1335660676

https://forum.mrhmag.com/post/pa-locomotives-in-ho-help-identify-12693497?pid=1335654119

Can you tell me how this was possible,..OR lead me to any link that might help me understand it??

Thanks, regards, Brian in St Augustine