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Posted - August 20 2008 : 02:04:10 AM
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HI, I saw one of these go for over 100 on Ebay and figured I could build one. Contacted Dan Bush at yardbird, got the parts and put it together. If anyone is interested make me an offer. Tom


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Posted - August 20 2008 : 07:41:58 AM
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Hi Tom:
Are you having trouble placing your pics directly in your posts or do you want them in as zipped attachments?
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Posted - August 20 2008 : 07:51:26 AM
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cab forwards seem to be making a comeback in the model world ken http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=180277538399&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT&ih=008
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Posted - August 31 2008 : 5:16:24 PM
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Smurfy engine!
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Posted - August 31 2008 : 5:21:02 PM
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now thats a real cool loco,now i can see it,ken
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Posted - August 31 2008 : 5:38:56 PM
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Yeah, I PM'd about a price but haven't heard back!?
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Posted - August 31 2008 : 5:42:26 PM
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i would of made offer but prefer seller to do that,as he knows time,cost involved i don`t ken
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Posted - August 31 2008 : 9:49:25 PM
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Many, many years ago. I wanted a Mantua 0-4-0 Camelback Goat. The early one, was made of brass and diecast. Could not find one in good condition. So I decided to make my own. Here is a picture of the one I made. The Tender is the one from the early Goat. The engine is...?? You figure it out...

Since then I have Added a few Originals to my collection.
Carl
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Posted - August 31 2008 : 10:13:27 PM
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quote:The Tender is the one from the early Goat. The engine is...?? You figure it out...
Carl
Originally posted by VintageHO-August 31 2008: 9:49:25 PM
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Aristocraft?
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Posted - August 31 2008 : 10:27:36 PM
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Hey V-HO:
John English A-5?
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Posted - September 01 2008 : 04:29:37 AM
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It looks to me like a Tyco Shifter with the cab moved to the middle of the boiler, and a scratchbuilt overhang and footplate for the fireman.
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Posted - September 01 2008 : 08:34:24 AM
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Nelson, Got it right. I had this engine and some parts laying around and this was the finished project. Carl
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Posted - September 08 2008 : 11:01:15 PM
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I noticed the interest in the cab forward I put together. I would take 75 for it which I think is fair for the time spent on it. I would be willing to trade for it as well. Let me know if there is any interest out there. Tom
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Posted - October 14 2011 : 6:40:59 PM
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Here is my Cab foward. Old number 7. frank
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Posted - October 14 2011 : 6:58:47 PM
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frank it still looks good ken
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Posted - October 14 2011 : 8:56:11 PM
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I like Yours, Toptrain! Very Nice!
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Posted - October 16 2011 : 09:17:21 AM
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Here are a couple of my project cab-forwards. Sitting and waiting for me to get back on them when I have time:

The wires coming from the lil' joe unit are for directional lighting. I plan to put full valve gear on this one.
Sean
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