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 Posted - September 14 2014 : 11:38:19 PM
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More "junk" to post this week.  Was working on this Atlas engine, has a custom N&W paint job, only thing is, it's missing the truck axle retaining plate/sides. I've got all the axles for it, I think, maybe missing the gears that run in between the axles and power, I'm not sure. At any rate, without axle covers, it's moving nowhere soon on it's own. I need to do more research on it to find out what model it is, and then see if I can locate the parts to get it moving again.
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Posted - September 15 2014 : 12:56:16 AM
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Hate to call my pieces junk but here is what's left of my Life-Like Circus flat I had in the early 1970s...
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Posted - September 15 2014 : 1:30:29 PM
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Actually Walt, if you mount a couple of skids or boards on the untrucked end, you'd have the perfect loading ramp!
Somebody's COTW posting could attest to that!
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Posted - September 15 2014 : 5:22:58 PM
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quote:More "junk" to post this week. Was working on this Atlas engine, has a custom N&W paint job, only thing is, it's missing the truck axle retaining plate/sides. I've got all the axles for it, I think, maybe missing the gears that run in between the axles and power, I'm not sure. At any rate, without axle covers, it's moving nowhere soon on it's own. I need to do more research on it to find out what model it is, and then see if I can locate the parts to get it moving again.
Jerry
Originally posted by AMC_Gremlin_GTÂ -Â September 14 2014Â :Â 11:38:19 PM
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DULLCOTE
The shiny finish... it blinds...  Anyways it's just an Atlas GP40-2. Mine is a basketcase as well.
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Posted - September 15 2014 : 8:57:39 PM
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quote:
Anyways it's just an Atlas GP40-2. Mine is a basketcase as well.
Originally posted by PRR 4800Â -Â September 15 2014Â :Â 5:22:58 PM
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Ok, thanks for the ID. Gonna see if I can find power truck parts for it online. I'll get around to the dullcoat when it's running again. 
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Posted - September 15 2014 : 9:49:34 PM
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quote:Actually Walt, if you mount a couple of skids or boards on the untrucked end, you'd have the perfect loading ramp!
Somebody's COTW posting could attest to that!
John
Originally posted by zebrails - September 15 2014 : 1:30:29 PM
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Yes< John... That loading ramp may work!
I have several original cars/parts that I have kept over the years... IF Jerry keeps the JOTW forum going, I'll put on a few more...
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Posted - September 15 2014 : 10:33:42 PM
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I have several original cars/parts that I have kept over the years... IF Jerry keeps the JOTW forum going, I'll put on a few more...
Originally posted by walt - September 15 2014 : 9:49:34 PM
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Oh, I think this is fun enough, I'll keep posting stuff. I have so much project material, aka "junk", that I could post for a decade, probably. LOL! At least my wife would tell you that, anyway.  It will continue.
Jerry
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Posted - September 15 2014 : 11:42:46 PM
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[/quote]
Oh, I think this is fun enough, I'll keep posting stuff. I have so much project material, aka "junk", that I could post for a decade, probably. LOL! At least my wife would tell you that, anyway. It will continue.
Jerry
Originally posted by AMC_Gremlin_GTÂ -Â September 15 2014Â :Â 10:33:42 PM
[/quote]Don't they all?
-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 - September 16 2014 : 01:33:37 AM
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quote: quote:
Oh, I think this is fun enough, I'll keep posting stuff. I have so much project material, aka "junk", that I could post for a decade, probably. LOL! At least my wife would tell you that, anyway. It will continue.
Jerry
Originally posted by AMC_Gremlin_GTÂ -Â September 15 2014Â :Â 10:33:42 PM
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Don't they all?
Originally posted by kovacste000Â -Â September 15 2014Â :Â 11:42:46 PM
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NO. My wife (and inlaws) buy me junk! How cool is that?
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Posted - September 16 2014 : 09:26:32 AM
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quote: quote: quote:
Oh, I think this is fun enough, I'll keep posting stuff. I have so much project material, aka "junk", that I could post for a decade, probably. LOL! At least my wife would tell you that, anyway. It will continue.
Jerry
Originally posted by AMC_Gremlin_GTÂ -Â September 15 2014Â :Â 10:33:42 PM
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Don't they all?
Originally posted by kovacste000Â -Â September 15 2014Â :Â 11:42:46 PM
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NO. My wife (and inlaws) buy me junk! How cool is that?
Originally posted by gmoney - September 16 2014 : 01:33:37 AM
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Awesome!You don't see relatives like that ever day. Seriously.
-Steve
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Posted - September 16 2014 : 10:26:00 AM
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My JOTW offering is a small lot I just picked up. It has several pretty junky locomotives in various states of dis-repair.
Sean
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Posted - September 16 2014 : 4:13:07 PM
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quote: quote: quote:
Oh, I think this is fun enough, I'll keep posting stuff. I have so much project material, aka "junk", that I could post for a decade, probably. LOL! At least my wife would tell you that, anyway. It will continue.
Jerry
Originally posted by AMC_Gremlin_GTÂ -Â September 15 2014Â :Â 10:33:42 PM
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Don't they all?
Originally posted by kovacste000Â -Â September 15 2014Â :Â 11:42:46 PM
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NO. My wife (and inlaws) buy me junk! How cool is that?
Originally posted by gmoney - September 16 2014 : 01:33:37 AM
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What strange planet do you live on and how do I get there?
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Posted - September 16 2014 : 6:20:51 PM
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kool Is the Trolley Car painted in Pacific Electric?
Or am I seeing things?
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Posted - September 16 2014 : 7:49:55 PM
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quote:kool Is the Trolley Car painted in Pacific Electric?
Or am I seeing things?
Originally posted by microbusss - September 16 2014 : 6:20:51 PM
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You're not seeing things Microbusss, that's actually a Pacific Electric trolley.
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Posted - September 16 2014 : 8:37:23 PM
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Sean
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Posted - September 16 2014 : 10:02:53 PM
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The Red Car. Kool! Well done too.
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Posted - September 16 2014 : 10:15:09 PM
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HO scale?
Thats the type made for Roger Rabbit movie!
I want one
Tho those were on bus chassis I think
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Posted - September 16 2014 : 11:32:05 PM
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quote:HO scale?
Thats the type made for Roger Rabbit movie!
I want one
Tho those were on bus chassis I think
Originally posted by microbusss - September 16 2014 : 10:15:09 PM
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Yes Ben, HO scale and it's made of brass!
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Posted - September 17 2014 : 08:49:34 AM
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cool I want one!
Course I'd make mine look like the ones from Roger Rabbit
yes I would put Benny on my layout with that PE
Brass is high tho Whether its a trolley, loco or cars 
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Posted - September 17 2014 : 4:12:31 PM
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As someone else commented, I hesitate to call anything I have 'junk', but this is the current Dead Line.
A couple DD40 front ends, parts of F7 shells, other chassis-less shells....some reefers that I got tired of messing with...a 89' tri-level auto rack......a metal passenger (blue line) shell....
http://tycodepot.com/
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Posted - September 18 2014 : 01:20:21 AM
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Posted - September 18 2014 : 06:35:01 AM
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quote:do the reefers have chassis & wheels, JNXT?
Originally posted by microbusss - September 18 2014 : 01:20:21 AM
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The marked reefers have chassis, the undec has a chassis laying in the bottom of my junk drawer I think. I removed the trucks to use on other projects.
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Posted - September 18 2014 : 1:30:23 PM
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goody
I want the JNX & the WVDA one please
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Posted - September 18 2014 : 2:55:06 PM
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From my "junk box"
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Posted - September 18 2014 : 3:48:39 PM
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***cue Micro-B***
http://tycodepot.com/
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Posted - September 18 2014 : 5:03:29 PM
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TRAMP! I want that Bobber caboose! OOOOOO!
pretty please with sugar on it?
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Posted - September 18 2014 : 6:43:07 PM
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quote:TRAMP! I want that Bobber caboose! OOOOOO!
pretty please with sugar on it?
Originally posted by microbusss - September 18 2014 : 5:03:29 PM
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I don't blame you, Microbuss.By the way, did it actually come with that caboose or was it sold individually?
-Steve
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Posted - September 18 2014 : 8:18:18 PM
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quote: quote:TRAMP! I want that Bobber caboose! OOOOOO!
pretty please with sugar on it?
Originally posted by microbusss - September 18 2014 : 5:03:29 PM
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I don't blame you, Microbuss.By the way, did it actually come with that caboose or was it sold individually?
Originally posted by kovacste000Â -Â September 18 2014Â :Â 6:43:07 PM
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no the Bobber caboose was actually on a floodlight car
Looks like someone put the caboose on a Bobber frame
Then the Durango set had a streamlined caboose Looking for that one
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Posted - September 18 2014 : 8:23:48 PM
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Microbuss, it is possible. There is a chip on the roof - see attached. If you still want it, let me know.
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Posted - September 18 2014 : 8:53:55 PM
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quote:goody
I want the JNX & the WVDA one please
Originally posted by microbusss - September 18 2014 : 1:30:23 PM
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And you will be sending me.........?
http://tycodepot.com/
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Posted - September 19 2014 : 12:07:58 AM
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quote: quote:goody
I want the JNX & the WVDA one please
Originally posted by microbusss - September 18 2014 : 1:30:23 PM
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And you will be sending me.........?
Originally posted by JNXT 7707Â -Â September 18 2014Â :Â 8:53:55 PM
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the AF loco you wanted? 
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Posted - September 19 2014 : 06:42:43 AM
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quote: quote: quote:goody
I want the JNX & the WVDA one please
Originally posted by microbusss - September 18 2014 : 1:30:23 PM
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And you will be sending me.........?
Originally posted by JNXT 7707Â -Â September 18 2014Â :Â 8:53:55 PM
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the AF loco you wanted?
Originally posted by microbusss - September 19 2014 : 12:07:58 AM
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Nooo....you are confusing me with someone else. Think Hojo....
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Posted - September 19 2014 : 07:17:16 AM
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quote:Microbuss, it is possible. There is a chip on the roof - see attached. If you still want it, let me know.
Originally posted by thetramp - September 18 2014 : 8:23:48 PM
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AH a familiar name, but I just cant place it. Frank do you know that even you chips have chips.
* Can be repaired if it is special to you.
frank
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Posted - September 19 2014 : 08:50:21 AM
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Then the Durango set had a streamlined caboose Looking for that one
Originally posted by microbusss - September 18 2014 : 8:18:18 PM
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Why are you looking for that one, Ben? I already got you that one...but you won't GET it until the previous transaction is complete, and it's $5 with box.
Jerry
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Posted - September 20 2014 : 09:17:29 AM
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quote: quote:Microbuss, it is possible. There is a chip on the roof - see attached. If you still want it, let me know.
Originally posted by thetramp - September 18 2014 : 8:23:48 PM
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AH a familiar name, but I just cant place it. Frank do you know that even you chips have chips.
* Can be repaired if it is special to you.
frank
Originally posted by toptrain - September 19 2014 : 07:17:16 AM
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Frank, I am sure it can be repaired but I don't have the knowledge or experience to do that.
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Posted - September 20 2014 : 11:06:04 AM
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Frank, I am sure it can be repaired but I don't have the knowledge or experience to do that.
Originally posted by thetramp - September 20 2014 : 09:17:29 AM
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I just place a thin layer of styrene (in this case, old store signage) over the old roof after it has been filed flat, then start up from there. In the case of a 'boose, it would only require cutting a new hole for the cupola, then fitting it.
...you can see in the bottom pic how I replace missing pilot steps as well...
I don't have junk, just models awaiting final stages of reassembly--some waiting a bit longer than others.
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Posted - September 20 2014 : 12:53:14 PM
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I just place a thin layer of styrene (in this case, old store signage) over the old roof after it has been filed flat, then start up from there. In the case of a 'boose, it would only require cutting a new hole for the cupola, then fitting it.
Shaygetz, are saying to cut the cupola off, put styrene on each side of the walkway than glue the cupola back on and paint?
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Posted - September 22 2014 : 6:50:40 PM
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NOTICE - I think Walt hit upon an excellent phrase when he posted in the 2nd JOTW thread. I think instead of calling this Junk of the Week, it will henceforth be known as Junkbox of the Week, emphasizing that it's the box that is meant for junk, but that what is inside it is not necessarily truly "junk". Yet. A little difference to our project material that may not be quite ready for the trash-heap just yet. And a little more respect for the items posted. All in favor, just keep posting.
Jerry
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Posted - September 23 2014 : 02:20:25 AM
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| N&W GP40 looks like a Roco, initially imported by Atlas, drive looks like the later version as sold by Con-Cor though. Parts should not be hard to find.
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Posted - September 23 2014 : 9:51:52 PM
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Shaygetz, are saying to cut the cupola off, put styrene on each side of the walkway than glue the cupola back on and paint?
Originally posted by thetramp - September 20 2014 : 12:53:14 PM
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Yes...it would be the most difficult part. Once I got the roof on and before I cut it, I would tape a layer of sandpaper over the roof, then carefully sand in the the shape on the bottom using the new roof as a former.
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