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 Posted - January 18 2020 : 9:27:08 PM
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My LOTW would not have been possible without Hyponera's generosity, so thank you so much man! I got this pristine-looking Bachmann Santa Fe GP40 at the Nicholas Smith Train Store last year for a good price, but upon bringing it home and testing it, it didn't work. Upon removing the shell, I discovered the original chassis had been turned into a "dummy" chassis, with all the wires leading to the motor being cut by the original owner. 
Upon posting that I was looking for a Bachmann GP40 chassis in running order, Hyponera contacted me saying he would be willing to send me one for free in the new year. Sure enough, it arrived, and in order to keep the original look, I swapped-out the all-black truck covers from my original chassis, and popped-them in on the chassis I received from Hyponera. Success! This Santa Fe GP40 is running on the rails once more!! Stay tuned for a video.
 
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Posted - January 19 2020 : 06:03:11 AM
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Robert that is a nice GP-40. You got a nice piece to run now.
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Posted - January 19 2020 : 3:35:14 PM
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Posted - January 19 2020 : 8:30:46 PM
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My LOTW this week will be my near mint TYCO sharknose. I picked this up for $7 plus shipping on Ebay, and I don't think it had been run until I got it.
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Posted - January 20 2020 : 01:30:37 AM
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Nice power guys! Blechmann remotored with Athearn BB SD40 chassis.
(Club layout be EP Model Train Assoc).
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