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[Old 97]

Very nice!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[MikeGTW]

as for ballast I used pool filter sand its the right size for ho scale same as the #40 size at Scenic Express comes in 50# bag at Menards Brand name Tech Mix 50# for $9.98 then I died it with Rit Dye used a old frying pan mixed a little water with the dye and heated it till it was dry

 

[Patrick]

What's the orange blur?
Will it hit 88 MPH?

A 1929 MOW car. I forgot I had that one as well...

 

[Old 97]

A 1929 MOW car. I forgot I had that one as well...

Can we get a still picture of it?

 

[Patrick]

Can we get a still picture of it?

Ask and you shall receive:

Broadway Limited. Really called a 1929 crew car. They made this in multiple rail companies and both DC and DCC. I've had this about 11 years.

I also have this:

I need to get the couplers changed. IIRC it's an AHM model with steel wheels.

 

[Old 97]

Thanks for sharing this Pat!!!!!!!!!

 

[AirbrushNo5]

Those are some HD wheel flanges…

 

[santafewillie]

I also have this:

I need to get the couplers changed. IIRC it's an AHM model with steel wheels.

Same number as your turquoise car! If that matters.

 

[Old 97]

Same number as your turquoise car! If that matters.

Good catch Willie!

 

[MikeGTW]

wonder how those two cars had the same number the green one is athearn and the two color is ahm
I replaced the trucks on mine

 

[Patrick]

Same number as your turquoise car! If that matters.

I hadn't noticed. I actually think I have another of the turquois cars. I just haven't dug deep enough yet.

wonder how those two cars had the same number the green one is athearn and the two color is ahm
I replaced the trucks on mine

I'm thinking I really need to change the trucks as well. I'm just not sure how to remove the plastic pins that hold them to the frame. Although I haven't spent more than a couple of minutes on it. I think I bought this for $3 at a train show years ago.

Here's one I think I need to let go.

By the time I ship it, it's probably not worth it.

 

[MikeGTW]

The AHM car those pins are probably press fit so you can gently pry them out with a flat blade screwdriver Mine are on using screws now
so I took out the pins glued them back in and cut them down and drilled and taped for screws the kadee box is also screwed on

That Athean GE unit if you have the handrail set then it should be ok It's not that old and on ebay $50 to $100

And found a couple more Keeps putting files upside down

 

[Patrick]

The AHM car those pins are probably press fit so you can gently pry them out with a flat blade screwdriver Mine are on using screws now
so I took out the pins glued them back in and cut them down and drilled and taped for screws the kadee box is also screwed on

That Athean GE unit if you have the handrail set then it should be ok It's not that old and on ebay $50 to $100

And found a couple more Keeps putting files upside down

I do have the rails and I believe all the other parts.

 

[MikeGTW]

see if this works

 

[Bruette]

I finally got caught up, with the photos at least. My time is short and It's good to have something to go to when I do have time. I'll be back.

Splendid work, thank you for sharing!

I love the Great Northern Goat!

 

[Old 97]

By the time I ship it, it's probably not worth it.

My vote is to keep it.
But I'm silly like that.