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 Posted - January 12 2008 : 10:01:58 AM
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Hey guys,
I thought since I was still new and trying to participate more in the forums I had better introduce myself a little. I'm 37 yrs or so and I had a tyco set when I was a kid and now that my kids were old enough to play with them, I decided to get them a set to play with. I am the kind of guy who just let's to buy cheap broken stuff and fix'em up. So, I amassed a large inventory of tycos and etc to repair and I ended up chatching to HO bug. Since the first of December I have created my first layout acquiring skill as I went and I'm happy so far to have repaired about 13 locos and fininshed laying the track. It's not like it should be, but it's the first. If I knew then what I know now..lol anyway, a double tunnel at one end with a mountain above, or so that was the theory.
You can see all the pics
http://homenetserv.homeip.net/trains/
Thanks,
pid
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Posted - January 12 2008 : 12:04:19 PM
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Looks like your on your way to alot of fun.
I notice in your roster of locomotives a GP18 (the Union Pacific without a cab roof). Parts from it will interchange with the F9 you are working on. (if you wanted to part it out that is)
Ray
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Posted - January 12 2008 : 12:24:44 PM
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That's good info Ray,
What I was thinking of trying, was to fabricate one from scratch. I guess I'm a little selfish and trying to repair all of them without salvaging any. [:D] Since I just got started I would hate to ruin a perfectly good loco...[:)]
I'm starting an overhual on the USA Express this morning. I've rebuilt the motor and added a light to the rear, I'm painting the inside of the shell to reduce light bleed through. I've been taking pictures to share if anyone is interested.
Thanks,
pid
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Posted - January 12 2008 : 12:42:17 PM
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Great to have you onboard!
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Posted - January 12 2008 : 1:23:45 PM
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By all mean, Post the photos.
I am the same way, I hate to scrap anything.
Ray
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Posted - January 12 2008 : 4:37:12 PM
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Posted - January 12 2008 : 6:49:04 PM
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Good to have you here!
Alco Fan
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 Posted - January 13 2008 : 04:32:46 AM
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Hi Pidwilli,
Welcome! and please feel free to share your work and pictures with us.
Mike ( mytyco )
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