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 Posted - February 18 2013 : 7:32:19 PM
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While searching thru my train stuff I had in my attic for about 30 years, I came across this Athearn Switcher. I greased the gears and lubed where necessary. This engine runs smooth and runs smooth at low speeds. It is missing all the hand rails and I am searching the interned for them. If anyone has any and would part with them, I would appreciate a heads up.
Edited by - thetramp on February 18 2013 7:33:51 PM
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Posted - February 18 2013 : 7:51:43 PM
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That's a SW7, not a SW1500.
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Posted - February 18 2013 : 7:55:14 PM
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If you can find a pattern, you can make your own easily. IF I remember correctly, the SW-7 does not use stanchions. It's just a matter of bending some wire. I know, you need handrails to use for a pattern.
Maybe this source has them:
http://bowser-trains.com/Parts/Parts.htm
I think Walthers sells a set.
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Posted - February 18 2013 : 8:58:21 PM
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My bad, some one on another forum said it was an SW/1500. It does use the stanchions.
Edited by - thetramp on February 18 2013 10:57:11 PM
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Posted - February 18 2013 : 11:01:14 PM
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Athearn incorrectly launched these as "SW1500" in 1966 - EMD had run a multi page ad in trade publications (Trains Mag being one) and used concept drawings advertising the new line of 645 powered locomotives. Irv incorrectly figured via a said concept drawing within the ad that the SW1500 would have the older switcher body - which of course it ultimately didnt. Trains had also done an article on cow and calf switchers in the Jan 1965 issue which is why Irv produced said model in cow and calf forms. The model was introduced in march 1966 - the first SW1500 was built in June. It is truly an SW7 or TR4 for the cow/calf model. Athearn officially redesignated them as SW7's in 1990 when the "true" SW1500 was launched. So you will find them in boxes labled as SW1500 or SW7 depending on when they were made. Athearn discontinued them in 2002.
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Posted - February 18 2013 : 11:05:42 PM
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This is my favorite one.
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Posted - February 22 2014 : 4:46:10 PM
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quote:
This is my favorite one.
Larry
Originally posted by SOU2645Â -Â February 18 2013Â :Â 11:05:42 PM
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That's definitely a nice one. I'd like to find myself one of those at a train show someday.
-Steve
"A lot of modellers out there who go to these train shows see broken HO stuff and go, 'This is useless' when, in reality, they can still be used for modeling whether it's as a prop on your layout or a cool project to make something old new again."
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Posted - April 10 2014 : 9:31:19 PM
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Here is mine with the handrails....
Which are the same as the SW1...
Hopefully, if you can't find them, you will have an idea how they need to be bent.
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Posted - April 10 2014 : 9:36:08 PM
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I LOVE those Bicentennial locos!
BN had 1 but it got destroyed in a derailment so BN made a 2nd one
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Posted - April 10 2014 : 9:59:52 PM
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Why did the Rio Grande units have the SP scheme on them? 
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Posted - April 11 2014 : 09:21:15 AM
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Engine House Services has a set.
http://enginehouse.infinitystage.com/products/HANDRAIL-SET-SW7-%252d-ATHEARN-PARTS-%252d-HO-Scale.html
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Posted - April 11 2014 : 1:26:03 PM
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| I tried to contact them but each time I put the code in, it tells me I got it wrong - try again. 7 times I tried and could not send a message. Anyone else having this problem?
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Posted - April 11 2014 : 1:26:48 PM
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Sorry double post
Edited by - thetramp on April 11 2014 1:28:35 PM
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Posted - April 11 2014 : 4:04:36 PM
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Clicking the link, the parts show up as out of stock.
http://tycodepot.com/
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Posted - April 11 2014 : 7:35:45 PM
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| Yea, I know but I was trying to contact them about the parts and can not get pass the code.
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Posted - April 11 2014 : 9:11:55 PM
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quote:Yea, I know but I was trying to contact them about the parts and can not get pass the code.
Originally posted by thetramp - April 11 2014 : 7:35:45 PM
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Ahhh..OK gotcha. I tried it myself 3 times and it would not let me send a message either.
http://tycodepot.com/
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Posted - November 02 2014 : 10:31:00 AM
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Athearn still sell these handrail sets for the SW7 & SW1500.
Call them and press x122 for the parts dept.
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Posted - November 02 2014 : 3:09:20 PM
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Out of stock is Athearn's new motto. I miss Irv
Regards, John
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Posted - November 02 2014 : 7:18:02 PM
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try hawkins rail in Lafayette, IN. Jack used to have a decent supply of Athearn parts, getting slim now but its worth a try. Or keep watching evilbay
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Posted - June 20 2015 : 12:43:56 AM
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I bought some rails for my NJT SW7's that are posted in the Custom forum.
The handrail sets are in stock for $10.95.
IIRC the part number was ATH41029......
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Posted - September 29 2015 : 04:24:30 AM
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quote:Out of stock is Athearn's new motto. I miss Irv
Regards, John
Originally posted by JRG1951Â -Â November 02 2014Â :Â 3:09:20 PM
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THAT'S THE TRUTH!!!
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Posted - September 29 2015 : 11:57:45 AM
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quote:Out of stock is Athearn's new motto. I miss Irv
Regards, John
Originally posted by JRG1951Â -Â November 02 2014Â :Â 3:09:20 PM
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IMHO there have been 2 Athearn companies
Good Athearnd: Pre Horizon Hobbies
Bad Athearn: Post Horizon Hobbies
I used to race RC Cars and Horizon Hobbies was known to suck the life out of companies back then.
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Posted - October 01 2015 : 5:35:01 PM
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quote: quote:Out of stock is Athearn's new motto. I miss Irv
Regards, John
Originally posted by JRG1951Â -Â November 02 2014Â :Â 3:09:20 PM
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IMHO there have been 2 Athearn companies
Good Athearnd: Pre Horizon Hobbies
Bad Athearn: Post Horizon Hobbies
I used to race RC Cars and Horizon Hobbies was known to suck the life out of companies back then.
Originally posted by tkruger - September 29 2015 : 11:57:45 AM
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They're doing a great job so far.... 
EVERYTHING'S "Limited Production" now! Because they're SURE that ALL MRR'ers want overpriced RTRs ONLY. They're certain that we hate all kits!
"New Athearn" went from simple, rugged and affordable - to overcomplicated, fragile and anything BUT affordable!!
Ol' Irv is rolling over in his grave.... 
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