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smac61
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 Posted - March 18 2014 : 5:49:25 PM
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Hey all,
I'm looking for Super 630 Phase I Locos with Rivarossi drives. I have a couple (SF and ICG) but I'm looking for the D&H. I also heard there was a Chessie Phase I out there, even though the cataloge never indicated one was available.
Let me know if they exist...if you have one and if it might be for sale...
Thanks!
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Posted - November 20 2014 : 8:11:03 PM
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i'll be getting one next Saturday at the Greenberg train show at Edison Nov 29 2014. Just it is undecorated with a black body. I'll be working a table with some fiends. One of them will be bringing it to me.
frank
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Posted - November 20 2014 : 9:50:33 PM
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Have been looking ans will continue to look for one as well.
I am envious and jealous of you Frank.
http://tycodepot.com/
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Posted - November 20 2014 : 10:31:51 PM
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So Tyco made a Super 630 with a Rivarossi drive? That's truly bizarre. Gotta find one of these!
-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."
Edited by - kovacste000 on November 20 2014 10:32:06 PM
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Posted - November 20 2014 : 10:44:44 PM
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You've got some reading to do: http://goingincirclez.com/TycoTrains/Guide/5
The Tyco Depot
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Posted - November 20 2014 : 10:56:25 PM
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I'd love to find a Rivarossi drive Super 630! Not sure how I missed that part when I first read through that article 2 weeks ago... When they went to PT, they shot themselves in the foot!
Tim
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Posted - November 21 2014 : 12:07:43 AM
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quote: Huh. Interesting read, thank you.And about that, why didn't Tyco stick with the motor they had originally for these things? They're so much better than the Power Torque motors.
-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 - November 21 2014 : 12:11:34 AM
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Cost. Had to be cost. TYCO was/is an entry level model railroad company The Rivarossi drive probably was too expensive. Just my guess.
I really like the prototypical trucks of the Riva. drive units. I think someone on this forum also remotored one of these.
Edited by - NC shortlines on November 21 2014 12:12:22 AM
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Posted - November 21 2014 : 03:29:17 AM
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You will find the following in the PowerTorque patent application:
"It is, therefore, an important object of the present invention to provide a unique and highly improved traction system for model vehicles, such as model railroad locomotives, which is well adapted to effect substantial savings in manufacturing costs, both in the production of component parts and in their assembly."
I do, however, question the claim of providing a highly improved traction system!
Glenn
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