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My LOTW for this week is a circa 1980 Bachmann Western Pacific Daylight that we got from a seller which all the stuff he had there was locked up somewhere for more than 30 years. That means they're all pristine. On top of that, the locomotive runs better than I thought it would. Too bad it'll eventually get the cracked axle issue most Bachmanns suffered back in the day.  It was a Christmas gift for my brother in case you guys were wondering why we bought it anyway.
-Steve
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Posted - January 18 2015 : 11:08:11 AM
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that loco is exactally how it was painted for a BNSF excursion
wild Yes?
course all SP Daylights were painted all black during WW2
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Posted - January 18 2015 : 2:04:01 PM
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A Hobby Town EMC E7 ABA set, still in box.
And a nice bonus with this set, the original box used to mail the set from Hobby Town to the buyer.
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Posted - January 18 2015 : 3:31:39 PM
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quote:that loco is exactally how it was painted for a BNSF excursion
wild Yes?
course all SP Daylights were painted all black during WW2
Originally posted by microbusss - January 18 2015 : 11:08:11 AM
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 I know that. And they did that excursion about 10 years (if not more) after that model was made. On top of that, #482 actually exists! Check it out.
-Steve
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Posted - January 18 2015 : 5:52:40 PM
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A friend of mine started to assemble this MDC Climax kit but came down with Parkinson's and can't finish it. He sold it to me, along with the book "Tuning for Beginners" for $15, a better deal will never come along.
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Posted - January 19 2015 : 12:55:36 AM
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Occasionally some thing comes along that you just cant pass up. This has been on my wish list for a long time so I couldn't believe when I saw this at a recent swap meet on a table with a sign that said "all brass 50% off". Not only got the half price deal but the guy knocked off another twenty bucks on top of it. So now I am the proud owner of a genuine brass Alco C-430. This is my LOTW!
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Posted - January 19 2015 : 01:38:55 AM
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Well, mine is not brass, but nice just the same. Two, in fact.
I had to do a motor swap, as the RF-16 PT was trash.
Both shells are perfect.
Oddly, this is the first of its kind I've ever seen.
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Posted - January 19 2015 : 07:07:18 AM
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Great pickin's Kovacste, and a very cool brother you have there. Retired Alex, never seen a Climax in red before.
Tres bien. Those little loco's are a gas to work with. So
sorry about your friend's illness. PGE: I will see my
left kidney for that Canadiana, shell alone. If you ever
want to turn it loose, contact me first. I can never find
one on ebay. I grew up near Hamilton, eh.
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Posted - January 19 2015 : 10:01:01 AM
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That climax looks really good in red!
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Posted - January 19 2015 : 11:06:01 AM
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quote:Great pickin's Kovacste, and a very cool brother you have there.
Originally posted by Chops124Â -Â January 19 2015Â :Â 07:07:18 AM
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Thank you, Chops. I just hope the cracked axle issue doesn't happen on that thing for many years. Do you guys know when that usually happens?
-Steve
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Posted - January 19 2015 : 11:31:26 AM
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quote:
course all your missing on yours is the Elephant Ears 
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Posted - January 19 2015 : 12:34:59 PM
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quote: quote:
course all your missing on yours is the Elephant Ears
Originally posted by microbusss - January 19 2015 : 11:31:26 AM
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And the prototype has one light instead of two. Still, it's neat it actually has a prototype. Unlike the Chessie Daylight Bachmann also made.
-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 - January 19 2015 : 1:42:08 PM
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quote:
I want that one! & the Tyco Pacific 4-6-2
plus the ones that AHM made
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Posted - January 19 2015 : 3:54:56 PM
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quote:I just hope the cracked axle issue doesn't happen on that thing for many years. Do you guys know when that usually happens?
Originally posted by kovacste000Â -Â January 19 2015Â :Â 11:06:01 AM
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I don't think there is any way to predict if and when it will crack the axle gears. I've had Bachmanns that were cracked pretty much right out of the box, and some that have been good for years. As I understand it the axle gears were molded incorrectly and were or became over time too small for the metal axle. Maybe there were a few good ones out there?
http://tycodepot.com/
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Posted - January 19 2015 : 5:14:07 PM
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next questions are:
How do you fix the cracked axle?
What causes it to crack?
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 Posted - January 19 2015 : 5:49:18 PM
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Steven,
Love the ALCO, I have a soft spot in my heart for ALCOs!
Alex,
I've always thought the MDC box cabs and climaxs were cool to!
Regards, John
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Posted - January 19 2015 : 6:10:03 PM
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quote:next questions are:
How do you fix the cracked axle?
What causes it to crack?
Originally posted by microbusss - January 19 2015 : 5:14:07 PM
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It's the axle gear that cracks, not the axle itself. There is no fix, other than replace the axle gear.
The plastic used in the gears had issues. It grew brittle, and wanted to shrink at the same time. The axle is metal and so the plastic cracked.
http://tycodepot.com/
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Posted - January 19 2015 : 9:49:57 PM
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quote: quote:next questions are:
How do you fix the cracked axle?
What causes it to crack?
Originally posted by microbusss - January 19 2015 : 5:14:07 PM
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It's the axle gear that cracks, not the axle itself. There is no fix, other than replace the axle gear.
The plastic used in the gears had issues. It grew brittle, and wanted to shrink at the same time. The axle is metal and so the plastic cracked.
Originally posted by JNXT 7707Â -Â January 19 2015Â :Â 6:10:03 PM
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I had the same questions. Thanks for answering, JNXT.
-Steve
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Posted - January 21 2015 : 12:51:37 AM
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From cracked axles to something totally cracked, my entry is the Gravy Train
locomotive.
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Posted - January 22 2015 : 7:04:19 PM
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| Nice engines. This one a N scale Bachmann switcher. 
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Posted - January 22 2015 : 9:48:56 PM
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Just arrived, a complete Pennsylvania Scale Models Brill, unfinished kit. I still have two very bare Brill running gears, but at least now I have a complete trolley.
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Posted - January 22 2015 : 10:17:06 PM
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I got one myself RDC1! How do you tell from a Bowser or Pennsylvania Scale Models?
" Heck with counting 'em rivets, TRAINS ARE FOR FUN! Not called the Mad Scientist for nothing either!"
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Posted - January 22 2015 : 10:43:31 PM
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quote:I got one myself RDC1! How do you tell from a Bowser or Pennsylvania Scale Models?
Originally posted by Redneck Justin - January 22 2015 : 10:17:06 PM
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Mine came with the PSM box ... I'm not sure how to tell a PSM from a Bowser yet, but I aim to find out. I'll definitely post about it if I find out.
~ Dave
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Posted - January 22 2015 : 11:09:14 PM
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quote:Just arrived, a complete Pennsylvania Scale Models Brill, unfinished kit.
Originally posted by RDC1Â -Â January 22 2015Â :Â 9:48:56 PM
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Nice! Those brills are sharp looking street cars.
Carpe Manana!
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Posted - January 23 2015 : 08:46:24 AM
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| paint the trolley with SEPTA colors hehe
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Posted - January 23 2015 : 09:29:37 AM
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quote:paint the trolley with SEPTA colors hehe
Originally posted by microbusss - January 23 2015 : 08:46:24 AM
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Oh, that company. It's actually been around for quite some time, actually.
-Steve
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Posted - January 23 2015 : 09:39:35 AM
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I think it would be cool if you guys started a "Trolley Thread". Then we could find it easily by doing a search. I like to follow your projects and I often can't remember where they were.
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Posted - January 23 2015 : 10:36:03 AM
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I know it's an acronym, but SEPTA still has an unfortunate similarity to the word septic. A company name just shouldn't sound like an infected wound.
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Posted - January 23 2015 : 10:52:28 AM
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quote:I know it's an acronym, but SEPTA still has an unfortunate similarity to the word septic. A company name just shouldn't sound like an infected wound.
Originally posted by scsshaggy - January 23 2015 : 10:36:03 AM
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If the shoe fits...
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Posted - January 23 2015 : 12:31:39 PM
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quote: quote:I know it's an acronym, but SEPTA still has an unfortunate similarity to the word septic. A company name just shouldn't sound like an infected wound.
Originally posted by scsshaggy - January 23 2015 : 10:36:03 AM
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If the shoe fits...
Originally posted by Autobus Prime - January 23 2015 : 10:52:28 AM
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I used to work for SEPTA ... and I agree about the shoe fitting ... nuff said.
I'll save the SEPTA paint (Toronto colors actually) for one of my PCCs. This Brill will get PTC colors.
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Posted - January 23 2015 : 12:35:57 PM
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quote:I think it would be cool if you guys started a "Trolley Thread". Then we could find it easily by doing a search. I like to follow your projects and I often can't remember where they were.
Originally posted by rbturner - January 23 2015 : 09:39:35 AM
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I agree, a traction section here would be nice!
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Posted - January 23 2015 : 1:44:29 PM
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Great stuff this week!
RDC1, I'm glad to see you found at least one Brill body. You lucked out with the unpainted metal; no guilty feelings for covering someone else's vintage paint job!
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Posted - January 24 2015 : 09:01:12 AM
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Yes, right ... the poles and detail parts were still in the paper bag. I don't think it's seen much run time if any at all.
I'm having that kind of guilt with the double deck trolley I bought. It suffered some metal damage in shipping, so when I reassemble it, I either have to paint it or let the repairs show.
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