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 Posted - December 25 2018 : 10:53:54 PM
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Today is December 25 2018 and I just discovered that the Tyco Collector's Forum is back! Best Christmas Gift Ever!!
I have been working on a lot of projects since my last post so I have some catching up to do!
Below are some pictures of one of my latest Tyco kitbash projects, my Tyco Boxcab switcher....
The mechanism is from a Tyco Plymouth switcher and the superstructure is made from Santa Fe style steel caboose shells. If your interested in trying this project for yourself check out the how-to article in the March 1983 issue of Model Railroader.
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Posted - December 26 2018 : 10:00:27 AM
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Nice work, Srenchin!! Wow!
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Posted - December 26 2018 : 7:15:42 PM
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I want one!
tho I would add some modern touches to it
Like operating directional ditch lights for 1 hehe
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Posted - December 26 2018 : 10:22:45 PM
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| Me too! Me too! That is the BOMB!
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Posted - December 26 2018 : 10:45:38 PM
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Thanks for the nice comments, I missed this forum so much. Half the fun of model railroading is sharing your work with others!
As for the plucky Number 9, it is simply an old Plymouth Switcher with an MU 2 drive. The conversion into a box cab was started by removing everything above the frame and then building a new shell on top of it. The detail parts and the decals give the model some character.
Surprisingly it makes a good switch engine, all my turnouts on my layout have powered frogs so the four wheel pickup gives me little trouble. This little engine actually can run pretty slow so it does make a good switcher, of course as a true tyco at heart, it can run pretty fast at full speed too!
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Posted - December 26 2018 : 11:07:29 PM
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Beautiful shot of your layout. I remember your other photos
with the rebuilt box cars. Very nice.
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Posted - December 27 2018 : 09:52:45 AM
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Beautiful shot of your layout. I remember your other photos
with the rebuilt box cars. Very nice.
Originally posted by wks - December 26 2018 : 11:07:29 PM
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Speaking of which, I have rebuilt some more cars! Would you like to see them?
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Posted - December 27 2018 : 4:21:51 PM
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Posted - December 27 2018 : 10:31:08 PM
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Indeed!
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Posted - December 28 2018 : 06:44:06 AM
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Always! And a great Boxcab.
frank
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Posted - December 30 2018 : 10:56:03 PM
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I just made this video featuring my kitbashed Tyco Boxcab locomotive. Check out this model in action!!!
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Edited by - Srenchin on December 30 2018 10:57:48 PM
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Posted - December 30 2018 : 11:17:38 PM
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Superb video. The boys at the shop must have put in some
mad OT to come up with that custom creation. The layout,
in its unique style, is reminiscent of John Allen with its
profusion of bridges, retaining walls, neatly intersecting
track and diamonds. ENCORE!
Great soundtrack, too.
Edited by - Chops124 on December 30 2018 11:18:33 PM
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Posted - December 30 2018 : 11:53:35 PM
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quote:Superb video. The boys at the shop must have put in some
mad OT to come up with that custom creation. The layout,
in its unique style, is reminiscent of John Allen with its
profusion of bridges, retaining walls, neatly intersecting
track and diamonds. ENCORE!
Great soundtrack, too.
Originally posted by Chops124Â -Â December 30 2018Â :Â 11:17:38 PM
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Thanks Chops.
Looking back, I haven't posted much about my layout. When I get a chance I'll do a layout tour post.
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Edited by - Srenchin on December 30 2018 11:54:36 PM
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Posted - January 01 2019 : 7:13:38 PM
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Excellent video, Srenchin! I too would love to see more information about your layout.
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Posted - January 01 2019 : 7:25:12 PM
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Way cool! You certainly have put in some time making it great.
Have you considered mounting a small video cam on a flat car
and doing an engineer's view? BUT any tour would be most
interesting, and I look forward to it.
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Posted - January 05 2019 : 10:43:07 PM
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It has to run better than the original Cab Engine!
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Posted - January 06 2019 : 10:40:55 PM
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| That's a great kitbash and wonderful video. It really shows off your layout well as well as your kitbashing talents.
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Posted - January 07 2019 : 8:23:03 PM
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quote:It has to run better than the original Cab Engine!
Originally posted by AF Kid - January 05 2019 : 10:43:07 PM
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Actually the mechanism for my box cab is an unaltered Tyco MU2 drive. I have found that if you keep the wheels clean, the locomotive will operate smoothly even at switching speeds. When I get a chance I will have to make a video using the engine for switching.
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Posted - January 15 2019 : 11:19:00 PM
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Posted - January 18 2019 : 5:13:41 PM
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Originally posted by Srenchin - January 15 2019 : 11:19:00 PM
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Wow - nicely done, Srenchin! Great switching operations!
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Posted - December 14 2019 : 7:38:39 PM
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I was just looking over some kitbashes of this past year and just want to say how clever and well done this kitbash is. I really enjoy seeing new ideas for locos.
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Posted - July 19 2020 : 11:57:40 AM
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I agree, video if you might!!! Srench, that
box cab is a work of art. Both. Watching a
small displacement locomotive going about
its duties is a pleasure to watch.
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