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 Posted - August 26 2019 : 10:32:36 PM
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Here’s a very nice recent find of mine. A Tyco Pennsy F7A “deluxe diesel”. Made in a time when PowerTorque was King. This engine is new in the box....just look at that shine. Still has factory grease on the MU-2. You can find more about this engine on the Tyco trains resource. I have one other Deluxe diesel, the Canadian National F7. A tell-tale sign that this is a Deluxe Diesel is the number on the end of the box and the MU-2 with screws not rivets.
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Posted - August 27 2019 : 08:50:42 AM
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Score!!
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Posted - August 27 2019 : 5:48:05 PM
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Wow, what an awesome find, looks like it's in mint condition,
where did you get that gem from?
Speaking of factory grease, I would recommend that before
you try to running your F7 that you should first it give it a good
thorough cleaning with an electronics cleaner and then lightly
re-lubricate it. Chances are that the original factory
grease is as hard as a rock and may cause damage to
your MU-2.
For just such purposes I use an electronic cleaner you can
buy from your local Napa auto parts store.....
It's plastic safe and will not only break up the old cruddy
gear lube but will also remove any oxidation on the motor
armature as well.
Just remember not to spray this stuff into the motor while
it has electrical current running through it, this stuff will catch fire!
Just give it a few moments to evaporate away to stay safe.
Proudly keeping Tyco Pluggers out of landfills since 2016
Edited by - Srenchin on August 27 2019 5:54:41 PM
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Posted - August 27 2019 : 10:44:19 PM
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quote: Wow, what an awesome find, looks like it's in mint condition,
where did you get that gem from?
Speaking of factory grease, I would recommend that before
you try to running your F7 that you should first it give it a good
thorough cleaning with an electronics cleaner and then lightly
re-lubricate it. Chances are that the original factory
grease is as hard as a rock and may cause damage to
your MU-2.
For just such purposes I use an electronic cleaner you can
buy from your local Napa auto parts store.....
It's plastic safe and will not only break up the old cruddy
gear lube but will also remove any oxidation on the motor
armature as well.
Just remember not to spray this stuff into the motor while
it has electrical current running through it, this stuff will catch fire!
Just give it a few moments to evaporate away to stay safe.
Originally posted by Srenchin - August 27 2019 : 5:48:05 PM
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That is very good advice. Normally I remove the grease with cotton swabs and install new grease along with 2 drops of Bachmann EZ lube. However I believe this one will be relegated to its box forever. Most of the pieces in my TYCO collection are new/mint in the box. Really nice pieces, like this rare Deluxe Diesel will most certainly stay in its box. I’m more of a Tyco documenter and preservationist, rather than operator.
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Posted - August 29 2019 : 09:55:14 AM
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| Handsome set, looks like it just came off the shelf.
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Posted - September 06 2019 : 9:42:52 PM
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Hey look what I found! Both mint in the box as well! 
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Posted - September 06 2019 : 9:54:57 PM
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Those are AWESOME!! Y'know...if you're looking to get rid of one....
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Posted - September 06 2019 : 10:11:19 PM
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quote:Those are AWESOME!! Y'know...if you're looking to get rid of one....
Originally posted by RP model railroads - September 06 2019 : 9:54:57 PM
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I have a few things I know you’d like. I just so happen to have 2 mint blue bonnet C430s. 
Maybe one day.
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Posted - September 07 2019 : 10:37:02 PM
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quote: quote:Those are AWESOME!! Y'know...if you're looking to get rid of one....
Originally posted by RP model railroads - September 06 2019 : 9:54:57 PM
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I have a few things I know you’d like. I just so happen to have 2 mint blue bonnet C430s.
Maybe one day.
Originally posted by kristofer4301Â -Â September 06 2019Â :Â 10:11:19 PM
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LOL
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Posted - September 08 2019 : 9:05:28 PM
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Never, ever seen that GN before. That must be
scarce as hen's teeth, and to find it NIB. Wow!
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