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 Posted - December 04 2014 : 1:41:48 PM
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This is probably a bit of a long-shot. I have an old PSM PCC trolley shell with no chassis/trucks/mechanism...the bottom half basically. I'm looking for either an original Pennsylvania Scale Models chassis or the updated Bowser version.
What I have:
They're scarce on ebay, and the ones that are there would murder me on shipping.
Any help is appreciated!
cheez
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Posted - December 04 2014 : 6:56:09 PM
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I don't know anything about the Bowser trolly stuff, but allegedly, there one is >>>
http://www.ebay.com/itm/HO-BOWSER-BRASS-STREET-CAR-TROLLEY-POWERED-CHASSIS-COMPLETE-PARTS-/121388455546?pt=Model_RR_Trains&hash=item1c4350d67a
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Posted - December 04 2014 : 8:52:26 PM
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That's exactly what I need but I really wish it was local. For $30 I'd buy it. With the $15 shipping, $10.00 import charges (thank you ebay  ) and conversion rate, I'd be paying closer to $60. That's more than the price of a complete trolley.  Thanks for posting it though!
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Posted - December 04 2014 : 10:17:11 PM
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I'll keep an eye out as I'm looking for chassis stuff myself.
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Posted - December 28 2014 : 1:24:16 PM
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That is a darn nice shell, good luck on your search. For the bureau top
layout? Makes me think of Toronto trolleys from my youth. Let me
rummage around in my spare's box, I might or might not have something
in that genre by Bowser. Do you think a cheaper, plastic Bachmann PCC
chassis would fit in a pinch?
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Posted - December 28 2014 : 1:26:44 PM
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I just was thinking that myself Chops. Would need a chassis to take measurements off of and compare it to the body.
" Heck with counting 'em rivets, TRAINS ARE FOR FUN! Not called the Mad Scientist for nothing either!"
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Posted - December 29 2014 : 11:07:51 AM
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I was at English's Hobby Shop Saturday ( Bowser manufacturing, too ) in Montoursville, VA, and they had a plastic-based trolley chassis, complete at the front counter, it said for an old version of the Trolley, which one I don't know. But,they wanted $84.95 for it.  I thought that a bit much. But it had all modern driveline,too, so if you wanted something like that for an older shell, it might be worth it. But since you're looking for a much cheaper alternative, I guess, that probably won't do. Just thought I'd mention it, since this is BOWSER we're talking about.
Jerry (back in VA now )
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Edited by - AMC_Gremlin_GT on December 29 2014 11:08:55 AM
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Posted - December 29 2014 : 12:07:41 PM
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quote:That is a darn nice shell, good luck on your search. For the bureau top
layout? Makes me think of Toronto trolleys from my youth. Let me
rummage around in my spare's box, I might or might not have something
in that genre by Bowser. Do you think a cheaper, plastic Bachmann PCC
chassis would fit in a pinch?
Originally posted by Chops124Â -Â December 28 2014Â :Â 1:24:16 PM
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A Bachmann frame might fit the shell but the B-mann frames aren't able to handle the tight curves on my layout. That's why I need a Bowser/PSM.
Jerry: Bowser made an all-wheel drive chassis fairly recently that could be used to replace the old style one on the metal trolleys. I have nothing against using one, $85 is just a little on the expensive side.
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