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 Posted - March 23 2008 : 12:18:53 AM
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This was a Christmas present from my mom in 1985. It is battle scared but still runs. It is missing the front step plate and side railings on loco and bell which is where the smoke fluid is added just like the Tyco 2-8-0's. The damaged occured while i was running throttle wide open--smoke pouring out-- on Tru-Steel track in a curve which seperated from not being nailed down. The loco nose dived into the concrete floor from a height of 4ft. I cringed.
Edited by - Brianstyco on March 23 2008 10:15:43 PM
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Posted - March 23 2008 : 7:50:49 PM
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Ouch. That looks bad. Are you gonna try and fix it?
I had an engine do that when I was 8. My brand new Athearn CN F-7 was crossing my duplo bridge (which was only about an inch high, but right next to the edge of the 4 foot high table). Unfortunately, one of the duplos was out of place, and the track leaned sideways under the engines weight. It's fall was broken by a wooden stool about 2 feet down[B)] It bounced off that and continued on its way...fortunately it fell off the side which was carpeted. Luckily the only damage was a broken horn. I finally ordered some Athearn horns last week...7 years after the accident. Well, better late than never.[:D]
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Posted - March 23 2008 : 10:17:10 PM
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quote:Ouch. That looks bad. Are you gonna try and fix it?
I-cheez
Originally posted by DaCheez - March 23 2008 : 6:50:49 PM
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Would like to fix it--been unable to find a suitable repair or new engine. They do turn up on ebay and i lost the bid on several a while back as i was at work.
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Posted - March 29 2008 : 11:32:26 PM
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| With some DAP PlasticWood Cellulose Fibre Filler, a small section of sand paper, and some touch up paint, you may be able to fill in that damage in the boiler. Just put some teflon tape around the boiler cover, so you can keep it in place while you fill in the damage...that way you can still remove the cover if you ever have to replace the bulb.
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Posted - March 30 2008 : 02:03:42 AM
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quote:| ...been unable to find a suitable repair or new engine. They do turn up on ebay and i lost the bid on several a while back as i was at work. Originally posted by Brianstyco
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Just set a sensible maximum bid, and you'll win one. I've never used Bid Assistant, but that might help, too.
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Posted - March 30 2008 : 02:34:45 AM
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1 + 1... duck tape and bondo!
Imagine the quick putty filler and front boiler shine of miracle tape!
okay, perhaps 3 parts prayer.
John
p.s. does it still run?
I don't have a one track mind. It depends on the turn-out.
"I love your catenary!"
Is that a power-trip or just another pick-up line?
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Posted - March 30 2008 : 8:09:37 PM
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CairnTerrier--Thanks for the repair tip--hadn't thought about using materials you mentioned
Roy-- Appreciate your tip--I did place what i though was a one time high bid and the person kept on bidding. With time and patience there will be more listed one day.
Zebrails-- Yes--It still runs after that plunge many years ago-I am 36 and it happened when i was 13[B)]
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