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 Posted - June 14 2008 : 10:18:15 AM
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Hey Guys:
Just out of curiosity does anyone have any MRC/Lima units and if so what and how do you like them... Hypo and I aquired some of their 420's recently and I'm just interested to see what others experience is...
-Gareth
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 Posted - June 18 2008 : 4:37:28 PM
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| Guess its just you and me! Nobody else seems to have them. Maybe that is why we've gotten some good prices!!
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Posted - June 18 2008 : 6:07:50 PM
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My favorite 0-4-0 is a Lima, runs great...
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Posted - June 19 2008 : 12:23:30 AM
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I have one of those that came in a Parkway set.
Mine is a great runner also.
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Posted - June 20 2008 : 10:09:35 AM
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quote:My favorite 0-4-0 is a Lima, runs great...
Originally posted by shaygetz - June 18 2008 : 6:07:50 PM
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My very first electric train was a Lima set with this same 0-4-0T loco, mine was NYC though. Unfortunately it made a strange noise when going backward and my mum took it back and exchanged for a larger set with the tender version of the same loco (in plain black, no roadname). Long gone now, but I've seen others over the years through my shop. So far I've resisted the temptation to try and obtain examples of all the old Lima models I once had as a kid in the 70s. If I ever see an example of the same sets I had, it will be difficult not to buy them. [:D]
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Posted - June 20 2008 : 10:48:32 AM
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Kinda neat;
Side tank (Pannier) with what appears to be a Belpaire firebox.
-Gareth
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Posted - June 20 2008 : 7:19:58 PM
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Hey Gareth. I don't have any working Lima engines...I've got this one, and I THINK I have all the pieces[:D] [B)] Maybe I'll take another whack at getting it running[:P]
I have some Lima streamliners as well.
-cheez
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Posted - August 11 2008 : 11:04:06 PM
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Here are 2 Lima locomotives purchsed in 1985. Both are excellent runners--but not good for long heavy trains--good for fast short hauls--both have traction tires. i would not even know where to look for replacements tires as these 2 have different tires on them.
Edited by - Brianstyco on August 11 2008 11:04:40 PM
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Posted - August 12 2008 : 02:11:38 AM
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Hello,
sorry, only the black Seaboard is from Lima. Is it custom painted or original? Lima actually had a SCL C420 in one of their catalogs in the 70s, but Ive never seen one of these models.
The grey Family Lines Alco is from Roco in Austria and was sold through AHM.
Martin
http://mmiwakoh.de/Eigene%20Webs/lima-modellbahn/index.htm
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Posted - August 12 2008 : 05:56:38 AM
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| Martin--Thank You for correcting me--I listed those when i was tired and wasn't paying attention. The SCL- original or custom- i do not know. The yellow paint on bottom of hand rails is very shiney--that looks like it may have been done by previous owner at time i purchased. It is an excellent runner as is the Roco. The SCL looks original--would be nice to see that catalog listing of this engine. I have not to date seen either listed on ebay.
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Posted - August 12 2008 : 08:04:09 AM
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Hey Brian:
I have four of the MRC 420's, well three 1 just left town to Hyponerea, a UP version.
Are yours the earlier one truck only power type? Makes a big difference in pulling power. I'm building up a three unit LV Yellow Jacket set and going to regear for more prototypical speeds. They are too fast out of the box.
-Gareth
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Posted - August 12 2008 : 10:35:38 AM
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Brian,
if you ever gonna sell this engine, tell me! Ill pay a very good price for it...
I will try to find the catalog tonight and post a scan of the relevant page.
Cheerio,
Martin
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Posted - August 12 2008 : 7:36:29 PM
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quote:Brian,
if you ever gonna sell this engine, tell me! Ill pay a very good price for it...
ICheerio,
Martin
Originally posted by martin67-August 12 2008: 10:35:38 AM
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Martin -- not ready to sell at this time--but if i do--i will pm you.
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Posted - August 12 2008 : 7:39:09 PM
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quote:Hey Brian:
I have four of the MRC 420's, well three 1 just left town to Hyponerea, a UP version.
Are yours the earlier one truck only power type? Makes a big difference in pulling power. I'm building up a three unit LV Yellow Jacket set and going to regear for more prototypical speeds. They are too fast out of the box.
-Gareth
Originally posted by romcat-August 12 2008: 08:04:09 AM
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G-- It is the single power truck. You are right -- it is a very fast loco. i am missing some railings on mine-- they fell off as they are fragile plastic. i need to make some out of metal unless i can gete a kit somewhere.
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