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Dusting off a classic, my Conrail GG1 I've had on display, missing one of the pantographs, haven't tried to run it yet, either. Hopefully this year I'll get more of my projects on the bench and fixed up.
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Posted - January 27 2013 : 4:51:09 PM
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well getting Conrail decals shouldn't be hard
I likes it
This is one of dozens of paint schemes I seen a GG-1 in
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Posted - January 27 2013 : 4:53:47 PM
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"Conrail", wasn't that a movie with Nick Cage?
Seriously, nice engine.
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Posted - January 27 2013 : 5:23:32 PM
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My unit is an old Mantua MU motor Alco C430 in the Bicentenial sceheme! 1 of 4 C430s my dad owned as a kid this one was the rebuold project one. In 2007 when I got all the engines from my dads collection I couldn't get it to run, mind you I was 10 years old at that time. Last year after a lot of wiring work it finally ran after more than 30 years!! However it still needed couplers and we all know that installing new couplers on the old mantua coupler mounts is not an easy task, but after a year of putting it off today I finally added the new couplers, put the fuel tank covers back on, thus completing the 430!! Very happy it's done!
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Posted - January 27 2013 : 8:16:49 PM
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A New One 0-4-0T with Rivarossi motor:
Not bad for $19.99! From eBay.
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Posted - January 27 2013 : 11:03:12 PM
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Life-Like Proto 1000 picked up at a show today... $15
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Posted - January 27 2013 : 11:45:33 PM
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quote:A New One 0-4-0T with Rivarossi motor:
Originally posted by Redneck Justin - January 27 2013 : 8:16:49 PM
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How does it run, Justin?
Nice F3, Mike. I love that CN scheme. Looks like your windshield glazing might be a little loose.
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Posted - January 28 2013 : 12:18:57 AM
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Tyco Amtrak GG-1 I traded my black PRR to AMC for this one
Anyone put the Tyco one next to the IHC/AHM ones? I'm sure its shorter or something 
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Posted - January 28 2013 : 04:11:35 AM
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Nelson, it runs pretty good.
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Posted - January 28 2013 : 08:18:00 AM
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Nice F3, Mike. I love that CN scheme. Looks like your windshield glazing might be a little loose.
Originally posted by NickelPlate759Â -Â January 27 2013Â :Â 11:45:33 PM
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Yes the windshield is loose, I figured when I check under the hood for cleaning and lube I would put it back into place...
It runs like new in a quick test! Got it at one of my favourite shows on Sunday, 140 tables...
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Posted - January 28 2013 : 10:50:25 AM
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quote:Tyco Amtrak GG-1 I traded my black PRR to AMC for this one
Anyone put the Tyco one next to the IHC/AHM ones? I'm sure its shorter or something
Originally posted by microbusss - January 28 2013 : 12:18:57 AM
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I got a gg-1 ahm and its in spirit of 76 colors.
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Posted - January 28 2013 : 11:42:00 AM
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cool RB I seen pics of that one & saw one in HO once
 are they HEAVY
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Posted - January 28 2013 : 10:53:09 PM
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Justin, if it has Japan printed by the couple box, it is likely a Silvine Line.
Here is what mine looks like with the original decals
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Posted - January 28 2013 : 11:32:50 PM
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Thanks Mark!
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Posted - January 29 2013 : 08:17:02 AM
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ANNA Railroad engine house. (old layout) Stewart Alco S-2 is going out to do some switching.
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Posted - January 29 2013 : 12:21:03 PM
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a pair of roco/modelpower sharks ken
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Posted - January 30 2013 : 01:43:22 AM
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Here's my latest purchase off of eBay. It was one of those auctions with pictures of only one side of the engine, virtually no description, and a 99c start bid. I took a shot a got lucky. It's a near mint Tyco F7 which to my surprise came with its original box
Here's a quick pic from the cell phone cam:
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