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 Posted - June 07 2015 : 09:13:38 AM
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Starting off with an Irv (Athearn), I picked this up on Friday for $5, non-running. Can't wait to see if fixable. I think this is my second Athearn Steam engine. I have the pilot and trailing axle, not pictured.
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Posted - June 07 2015 : 1:53:25 PM
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This was given in "payment"? for working on a Bachmann Climax
with bad teeth.
As I haven't actually fixed anything on it, I feel a bit guilty accepting it.
If it bothers me too much, I'll pay the $40 as an alternative.
Then I can sleep at night.
Atlas MP-15 in CNW Lifesaver colours.
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Posted - June 07 2015 : 4:07:59 PM
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I definitely like that unit. My LOTW is a Mantua/Tyco Sharknose in a horrible custom livery that I got at a train show with a Penn Central Tyco caboose for $12. The thing works okay, I guess.
-Steve
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Posted - June 07 2015 : 5:07:17 PM
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quote:
Originally posted by PGE33Â -Â June 07 2015Â :Â 1:53:25 PM
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or one of us sends you $40 for the loco 
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Posted - June 07 2015 : 6:08:11 PM
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quote:Starting off with an Irv (Athearn), I picked this up on Friday for $5, non-running. Can't wait to see if fixable. I think this is my second Athearn Steam engine. I have the pilot and trailing axle, not pictured.
Jerry
Originally posted by AMC_Gremlin_GTÂ -Â June 07 2015Â :Â 09:13:38 AM
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One of these days I'll find one of those. I finally got a 0-4-2T "Lil' Monster" to replace the two that fell apart over 55 years ago it seems...then found an 0-6-0. I have a tender and one tender truck for the Pacific. Some day.....
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Posted - June 08 2015 : 4:49:11 PM
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** Last of the American made. Front Range, GP9 phase 1, CNJ toothpaste paint scheme.
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Posted - June 09 2015 : 01:20:57 AM
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A Conrail High Railer picks its way through a winter New England landscape.
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Posted - June 09 2015 : 11:00:50 AM
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Just picked up this Bachmann E60CF electric for $10. It runs but is missing the dummy pantograph. I plan on ordering a working pantograph from Bachmann Parts.
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Posted - June 09 2015 : 12:01:18 PM
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What an odd unit, I must say.
-Steve
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Posted - June 09 2015 : 12:27:34 PM
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quote:What an odd unit, I must say.
Originally posted by kovacste000Â -Â June 09 2015Â :Â 12:01:18 PM
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true but it also came in The Rock & Chessie System
The Black Mesa and Lake Powell Railroad uses them & a few ex-NdeM ones too
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Posted - June 10 2015 : 01:52:24 AM
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Mega Kool. Please show us when you get the
pantograph on.
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Posted - June 10 2015 : 2:21:48 PM
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The Santa Fe electric is an E60CF. This road name is rather rare as mfg by Bachmann.
Bachmann made two versions of the E60CF.... the other is a Chessie version.
Try to find a early junker Bachmann E60CP as the detail should be the same or similar.....
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Posted - June 10 2015 : 6:19:14 PM
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Great shot Jeff. Looks like fun.
quote:
A Conrail High Railer picks its way through a winter New England landscape.
Originally posted by Chops124Â -Â June 09 2015Â :Â 01:20:57 AM
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Posted - June 11 2015 : 12:53:43 AM
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quote: quote:What an odd unit, I must say.
Originally posted by kovacste000Â -Â June 09 2015Â :Â 12:01:18 PM
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true but it also came in The Rock & Chessie System
The Black Mesa and Lake Powell Railroad uses them & a few ex-NdeM ones too
Originally posted by microbusss - June 09 2015 : 12:27:34 PM
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 I don't think Santa Fe or Chessie ever had these things.
-Steve
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Posted - June 11 2015 : 10:01:19 AM
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quote:
I don't think Santa Fe or Chessie ever had these things.
Originally posted by kovacste000Â -Â June 11 2015Â :Â 12:53:43 AM
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yer right none did
All were just a fantasy scheme
I believe theres even a BN one too
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Posted - June 11 2015 : 1:02:39 PM
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quote: quote:
I don't think Santa Fe or Chessie ever had these things.
Originally posted by kovacste000Â -Â June 11 2015Â :Â 12:53:43 AM
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yer right none did
All were just a fantasy scheme
I believe theres even a BN one too
Originally posted by microbusss - June 11 2015 : 10:01:19 AM
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Yup, only Black Mesa and Lake Powell had the prototype.
http://www.trainweb.org/southwestshorts/bmlp.html
I've had the Chessie version in my collection for a while, but the ATSF version alluded me until now. I just like the way it looks, even though it is a total fantasy theme. And I'm not complaining for $10.
The Burlington Northern was considering electrification during the oil crisis of the 1970's. Here is an article about it:
http://www.railheadvideo.com/rvp/bne60.htm
American GK had a model of BN version, but the American GK model is a next generation E60CF that was never produced in real life. If you look closely at the rooflines, you can spot the difference between the Bachmann and American GK versions.
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