Right now I have have been trying to find a pair of Atlas U23B's in the orange CSX MOW scheme. I already have my OMI CN Spreader and transfer van
I have also been trying to find a orange CSX MOW engine.
That one item you have always been after
- Thread starter High Speed Kurt
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I have also been trying to find a orange CSX MOW engine.
PEIR
Eastern RailNet
Microscale's site was being hateful earlier but I did find a MOW set. http://www.microscale.com/Merchant2...ode=MC-4141&Category_Code=CSX&Product_Count=6
GPwrangler
Active Member
Still wanting to get a 3 truck shay that doesn't have split gears. I had one all detailed and weathered just perfect for my RR, but sent it in under warranty and it never came back. Instead they sent me a Spectrum 2-8-0. I'm still not too happy about that.
Also, looking for an Alco MRS-1, but I have a feeling I'll be doing some scratch building for that one.
Also, looking for an Alco MRS-1, but I have a feeling I'll be doing some scratch building for that one.
Midnught Special
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Thats the main reason I do not send my engines back to Botchmann for repairs...and I fix them my self...
for me I already have what I like and I only buy what im "after"
kbkchooch
"retired" conductor
Thats the main reason I do not send my engines back to Botchmann for repairs...and I fix them my self...
Amen on that one! One of my Bachmann 2-8-0's experienced a motor failure. It too was weathered, and had a few prototype specific modifications done. I paid for a new motor from Bachmann rather then sending it back to them!
I also learned 1 thing. When the drive belts start failing (and eventually they will) they will become static display pieces. Those drive belts are a real bugger!Cjcrescent
Master Mechanic
Amen on that one! ...I also learned 1 thing. When the drive belts start failing (and eventually they will) they will become static display pieces. Those drive belts are a real bugger!
Karl, they're not that hard to replace! First hold the frame halves in both hands, then use your 3rd hand to pull and replace the belt!
See, its reeaall easy!
Midnught Special
Member
Karl, they're not that hard to replace! First hold the frame halves in both hands, then use your 3rd hand to pull and replace the belt!
See, its reeaall easy!
you forgot the 4th hand also needs to hold the tooth pick/flat screw driver
LOL...but I agree I was not about to send my favorite engine back to Bachmann just to have them toss it out and "replace" it woth another "newer model of the similar type" nah I love the Soughton Hall too much for that, granted its not a high end piece but it can pull like a muel and can happily chug along toting a 20 carrage train with no issues, granted it don't like inclines but I have a small pug type engine that I plan to use as a "remote pusher" to assist with pushing trains up hills and things when I start figureing a way to build an actual bench...but thats another story
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Cjcrescent
Master Mechanic
you gorgot the 4th hand also needs to hold the tooth pick/flat screw driver
Oh I see now! You wanted the 4 hand version, but unfortunately I only got 3!
But I can hold the toothpick somers elswhar.
Midnught Special
Member
Meh...its still a way to get R' done
scorpions_N&W
Member
I finally got one of my unicorns only because of price
a Proto 2000 N&W 2-8-8-2 DCC ready
now I just need to save up for the QSI Titan to put in it
Also need to save my pennies for a Cornerstone Railroad Shop
That will be the last of the big buildings for my layout
a Proto 2000 N&W 2-8-8-2 DCC ready
now I just need to save up for the QSI Titan to put in it
Also need to save my pennies for a Cornerstone Railroad Shop
That will be the last of the big buildings for my layout
High Speed Kurt
Gone Railin!
Good discussion! I did get the engine in, it's great, I'll post pics when I can.
CSXPAID
Member
A center cab 65 ton Whitcomb engine in Maryland Midland!!
Those are neat I have a Hallmark brass piece they show up from time to time at usually fair prices mine will be a detroit harbor terminal engine!!
