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 Posted - March 31 2018 : 11:25:18 PM
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Here's my LOTW offering:
I'm pleased to introduce the latest addition to the Ephrata Valley Railroad locomotive roster -- Santa Fe FTA #1477, made by Bachmann!! I obtained this locomotive in spectacular used condition from Ebay for only $17.00, shipping included. The only thing I performed to the FTA was exchanging couplers - from Kadee/knuckle style to horn-hook.
This locomotive runs very smoothly and has strong hauling power. All I need now is a dummy FTA or FTB to accompany this locomotive in its service. 
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Posted - March 31 2018 : 11:48:06 PM
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That's the 8 wheel drive one, right? I believe powered FTBs are available.
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Posted - April 01 2018 : 07:28:28 AM
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Yes, mine is an 8-wheel drive DC Santa Fe FTA. I know there are powered FTB's that exist, but are they DC only? If so, are they like rare?, because I have seen none on Ebay (even DCC powered B-units are uncommon it seems.....)
I did win an auction on Friday for a powered Santa Fe Bachmann FTA that looks exactly like mine -- the shell is in excellent condition, however, one of the drive shafts keeps popping off (according to the seller) so, I believe it would be the perfect candidate for dummy-i-zation.  Therefore, I soon will have a dummy FTA.
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Posted - April 01 2018 : 11:47:05 AM
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For once, in keeping with the ATSF theme, and
the autumnal theme simultaneously, is something
RP got me involved in- the E60.
 
https://youtu.be/hllgbNgcL_o
Edited by - Chops124 on April 01 2018 5:06:16 PM
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Posted - April 03 2018 : 11:47:43 PM
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Posted - April 06 2018 : 2:36:23 PM
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Awesome NH E7, Mike! I do hope that I can score 1 E7 or E8 - any manufacturer - sometime in the near future, for the locomotive roster of the Ephrata Valley Railroad.
**NOTICE: I have conducted research, and thus have re-classified the Santa Fe FTA as #400, not #1477, which was completely unrealistic.
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Posted - April 06 2018 : 3:53:07 PM
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My Akane 2-8-0 is now CRR of NJ #189.
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Posted - April 06 2018 : 7:40:08 PM
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| That 2-8-0 is a nice looking machine Frank.
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