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 Posted - May 31 2015 : 1:02:01 PM
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I was wondering what chassis is meant for the Bowser diecast Baby Train Master? I've found a nice example for sale new with hand rails.
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Posted - May 31 2015 : 1:29:38 PM
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Justin, the powered version came with a modified Athearn F7 chassis.
You could also use a Hobbytown U28b chassis, if you could find one.
I have the instructions, if you'd like me to post them.
I got a shell only, and with a LOT of filing, got an MDC RS-3 chassis to fit.
It seems to be a good unit to use. Not too fast, but with lost of power.
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Posted - May 31 2015 : 1:42:29 PM
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What has to be modified on the Athearn F frame? I'd like to see the instructions.
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Posted - May 31 2015 : 1:56:47 PM
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Lots, on both Athearn and Hobbytown.
Here they are.
If you can find one, the MDC chassis is the easiest mod. to do..
Some good measurements and a grinding wheel will do the job.
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Posted - May 31 2015 : 2:10:54 PM
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Thanks for the photo.
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Posted - May 31 2015 : 2:27:53 PM
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This is the MDC RS-3 chassis.
As you can see, all I had to do was take off some material from the sides, plus the coupler mounts.
Trust me, use a grinding wheel.
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Posted - May 31 2015 : 3:14:39 PM
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Will do. I need to get one. The Dremel does ok but seems to take more time and twice the work. I learned that quickly when I retrofitted a Athearn SW-7 chassis to accept the Varney SW-7.
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