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 Posted - June 04 2012 : 8:09:41 PM
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Hey all. I picked up an old 2-8-8-2 in pretty good shape yesterday at the local flea market. It needs a tender but that is an easy fix. The shell does seem a little warped and I don't know if I can fix it. I was wondering if someone had an extra shell that they are willing to part with. Buy, or Trade, your option.
Ray
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Edited by - raysouthernpac on June 05 2012 2:27:38 PM
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Posted - June 05 2012 : 8:37:11 PM
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Posted - June 05 2012 : 8:54:34 PM
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Hi there,
I am almost certain it is warped. He had the tender available but it appeared that they thing was put in the fire and was warped well beyond repair. I will post a photo but it looks like the frame appears to be in good shape.
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Edited by - raysouthernpac on June 05 2012 8:55:07 PM
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Posted - June 05 2012 : 10:24:54 PM
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I've seen quite a few Rivarossi locos with heat damage over the years. I don't know if their styrene has a lower melting point than most and can distort from sunlight or attic storage, but it's not uncommon. In fact, I found this 2-10-2 with a melted tender the other day.
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Posted - June 08 2012 : 11:28:01 AM
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Ray,
I'll have to look, but I think I should have an extra Rivarossi Y6b shell laying around.....
If interested, PM me!
~John
Many have tried to, and failed, ya just can't repair stupid...
Do NOT try to Idiot-Proof anything!!!! God, will simply create a better......IDIOT!
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