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 Posted - February 12 2009 : 11:53:21 AM
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Hi!
I'm looking for some parts to fix my Tyco Spirit of 76 Alco 430s
1 is a late common blue roof model and the other is an early
Presidental seal with the lettering model.
Check the new members section for my story
I need 4 Yellow airhorns (or black that I can Paint)
1 Front Truck Cover to Fit an early style power truck
(it has the metal coupler holder) I have an extra Rear
truck cover to trade, the mounting & size is different.
I also need about 4 plastic Tyco Couplers
2 sets of Alco 430 Hand Rails (Yeah I know every one needs them
I just thought I'd ask anyway)
A good source for Traction Tires for the Power Trucks,
I can possibly pick up at the Allentown Train Show on
Feb 22
Let me know whats available & prices,
I considered casting new parts from Resin,
The kits is expensive, I would consider it
if others were interested in Reproduction Parts
for these engines.
Thanks! Jason
rack776@yahoo.com
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Posted - February 12 2009 : 1:36:42 PM
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| I have the yellow horns, 2 yellow/2 black, PM me a mailing address and I'll have them off to you.
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Posted - February 12 2009 : 2:50:10 PM
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Thanks for the Help!
PM sent
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Posted - February 18 2009 : 08:07:34 AM
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shaygetz, Thank You Very Much!
I really Appreciate the Help, Its great to see
that there are still nice, helpfull people in the world!
I'll pass on the good deed to some one else who needs help.
Thanks Again, Jason
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Posted - February 18 2009 : 7:27:33 PM
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Do you still need parts for this loco? I may also be able to help.
Russ
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Posted - February 19 2009 : 11:07:53 AM
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I could use a front truck cover for an early 1974ish
power torque drive, it has the mounting with the 2
round pins that were melted in place, it has a rectangular
mounting area with square corners, The rear has rounded corners
and is about 1/16" shorter, I could make it work but I tought
I'd look for the correct part.
I did notice the bottom plastic frame the the font truck snaps into
has a crack in it and I could use one of those, the top one that
has the "springs" that mounts to the body is still ok
I could use 2 hand rails sets but I probely will end up making my own
as these 2 parts box junkers are not worth spending big money
on old original NOS Tyco parts.
I cleaned, lubed the gears & polished the armitures, & wheels so both now run!
Who Hooo!
The hardest part will be screen printing the new decals when I
get arround to finishing the Art Work for them.
I can only check this page out on the web Mon-Fri so if I dont respond
over the weekend thats why.
Thanks again for all the help!
Jason
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Posted - February 19 2009 : 11:22:22 AM
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I also just thought of this, I need the part that fits into the
front power truck all I have at the front of the early style
engine is a rectangular slot, no place to snap in a coupler,
anyone have an extra mount or a photo of what I should be looking for
to mount a coupler to the front of the engine?
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Posted - February 19 2009 : 10:45:44 PM
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I will take some pics of what I have over the weekend and you tell me if it's what you need. I really am bad at telling what is what sometimes.
Russ
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Posted - February 20 2009 : 08:28:12 AM
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I'm in no hurry so take your time, thanks
for the offer to help. I hope to get a parts
engine at the local train show this weekend,
if I get what I need I'll let everyone know.
Thanks for all the help guys!, Jason
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Posted - February 21 2009 : 10:11:52 PM
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I checked all of my C430's and all but one have the plastic trucks. I do have one brand new pair complete (see below) but no spare parts. If you think that you can use it let me know. The traction tires are in place and in good order. I have plenty of couplers.
-Russ
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Posted - February 23 2009 : 09:17:28 AM
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Hey Guys I hit the local train show this weekend and I found
the last of the missing parts I needed, I also picked up a mint
Spirit of 76 alco 430 ( just missing the couplers)
for 3 bucks in a junk pile! I bought it and the
parts i needed to fix it and the other 2 I have for $7
Great deal! I now have 3 project engines all the parts and
2 matching cabooses I can clean up. Thanks for all the replys & help
I really appreciate it.
After I finish up the repairs of the 3 engines I'll post any leftover
parts I have to help someone else out.
Thanks Again, Jason
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Posted - February 23 2009 : 5:12:31 PM
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Glad you got everything, now get them puppies running!
Russ
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