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 Posted - December 26 2018 : 11:29:05 PM
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fresh on the heels of Strenchin's magnificent box cab, I have this uber nice
Varney Aerotrain shell, but am having trouble figuring out how I might
power it.
1. an MU2 motor, rigid? It might seem the short wheel base would
accommodate an 18 inch curve, right?
2. is there an off the shelf power truck that would fit fairly easily?
The plastic is vintage, and will not tolerate much finagling.
Any suggestions welcome.
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Posted - December 27 2018 : 10:16:08 AM
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hi chop you might find this link useful ken
http://cs.trains.com/mrr/f/88/t/209417.aspx
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Posted - December 27 2018 : 10:43:39 AM
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I think Hobbytown of Boston made a conversion kit to power this model. Finding one to purchase will be a challenge though.
If I were to take on this project I would start with an Athearn SW 1500 mechanism with Flexicoil B truck side frames. To do it my way you would need to alter the Varny shells which you may not want to do, but if you want a model that looks good and operates properly it might be the best option.
At any rate it sounds like a fun project! Good Luck!!
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Posted - December 29 2018 : 03:06:43 AM
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| Useful tips, thanks!
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Posted - December 29 2018 : 11:55:17 AM
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| do you need a pic of the bottoms of my loco since it is POWERED?
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Posted - December 30 2018 : 12:46:20 AM
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| Please!
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Posted - December 30 2018 : 4:25:49 PM
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well since you used The Magic Word! 
The motor is garbage since it runs slooowww even at full power! 
you likes?
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Posted - December 30 2018 : 11:20:18 PM
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Hooo, what a contraption! I am an eyeing a doodle bug chassis
for possible conversion. Thanks for posting.
Edited by - Chops124 on December 30 2018 11:23:56 PM
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Posted - December 31 2018 : 10:14:05 AM
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I know they're pricey, but why not go with a Stanton Drive from Northwest Shortline? I hear the version with metal gears is the way to go.
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Posted - December 31 2018 : 7:26:09 PM
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I'll look that up, Weekend, thanks. I am wondering if I need to go to
the trouble to have the lead power truck swivel? If a rigid power truck
on a Tyco Switcher can negotiate curves...
...I looked up that Stanton drive, yep, that's pricey. I like the single
swivel post, that makes it so easy to mount even I could do it.
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