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 Posted - June 26 2009 : 2:35:10 PM
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Lets start a post for all makes of F Units...
Weathered Bachmann
Tyco Sante Fe
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Posted - June 26 2009 : 3:26:46 PM
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Hey Mike. Nice weathering on that Chessie unit! Here are my two Athearn F-7 A/B sets.
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Posted - June 26 2009 : 4:18:44 PM
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Posted - June 26 2009 : 6:14:39 PM
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And my N scale one at work...
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Posted - June 26 2009 : 6:45:49 PM
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do this count? 
its one I got at a Garage Sale awhile back 
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 Posted - June 26 2009 : 8:46:58 PM
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Shaygetz, who makes that Harley Davidson loco? The only reason I ask is because the radiator fans look horrible.
    
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Posted - June 26 2009 : 11:16:39 PM
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quote:
Near as I could tell it was just a cheap knockoff similar to the old Joeuf line.
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Posted - June 27 2009 : 6:05:50 PM
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Originally posted by Mike-June 26 2009: 2:35:10 PM
Hi Mike!
Never realised that the headlight looks so good on ths loco!
Maybe we should add windows to it . I will try out Athearn ! - Erich
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Posted - June 27 2009 : 8:37:13 PM
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Hello Eric, I did not realize the headlight was that good either until I looked at the picture.
I do plan to slowly detail my engines with windows also.
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 Posted - June 28 2009 : 01:45:27 AM
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Hi All,
Nice F's you got there. This is by far my favorite body style. I just can't get enough of them. Here are a couple of mine. Sorry about the poor picture quality.
This is from a Snap On train set by Life Like.
This is a Railroad Fire Dept. unit from Playart.
I hope you enjoyed them.
Mike
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Posted - June 28 2009 : 06:40:28 AM
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This is my Varney projekt. the yellow one is plastic, the other diecast. - Erich
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Posted - June 28 2009 : 11:42:56 AM
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Another Varney Diecast on the workbench...
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Posted - June 28 2009 : 11:45:25 AM
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Athearn CN ABBA set...
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Posted - June 28 2009 : 12:01:53 PM
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/tyco/forum/uploaded/Erich/190-448S.jpg
http://www.bowserorders.com/.sc/ms/dd/ee/4757422/Cal%20Scale%20F
%20%26%20E%20UNIT%20STEPS%20(6)
Source for broken F Steps!
http://www.modelrailroader.net/pdf/cal_scale_diesel_parts.pdf
Other Diesel parts like horns etc.
MIKE: what will you do with your Varney? - Erich
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Posted - June 28 2009 : 12:15:25 PM
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A detailed Athearn F7
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Edited by - Ray Marinaccio on June 28 2009 12:16:11 PM
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Posted - June 28 2009 : 12:21:45 PM
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quote:A detailed Athearn F7
Originally posted by Ray Marinaccio-June 28 2009: 12:15:25 PM
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Hi Ray!
Well done, Cal Scale parts I think? - Erich
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Posted - June 28 2009 : 12:38:42 PM
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quote:
Hi Ray!
Well done, Cal Scale parts I think? - Erich
Originally posted by Erich-June 28 2009: 12:21:45 PM
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All the detail parts were built from scratch.
The train phone antena stantions are Athearn stantions, the pilot was formed from sheet styrene, the windows and headlight lens are clear plastic cut to fit and the grab irons were formed from twisty tie wire
Ray
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Posted - June 28 2009 : 12:44:32 PM
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This was a Bachmann F9 shell.
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Posted - June 28 2009 : 1:50:24 PM
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quote:This was a Bachmann F9 shell.
Originally posted by Ray Marinaccio-June 28 2009: 12:44:32 PM
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Geez Ray...if it weren't for the slot above the fuel tank I'd swear that was real.  
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Posted - June 28 2009 : 2:50:28 PM
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quote:Geez Ray...if it weren't for the slot above the fuel tank I'd swear that was real.
Originally posted by MM 1498-June 28 2009: 1:50:24 PM
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That was a photo I took in my back yard.
I was suprised it turned out that good.
I took an old trash can, turned it upside down. threw som dirt on it , laid a piece of track on it and started taking photos of a few locos.
Here is a photo that shows part of the trash can.
Ray
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Posted - June 28 2009 : 3:06:21 PM
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Originally posted by Ray Marinaccio-June 28 2009: 2:50:28 PM
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this reminds me of the discussion if the landing on the moon was real (true)! - Erich
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Posted - June 28 2009 : 4:05:31 PM
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quote:
Hello Erich, I'm not sure yet what I am going to do. I have alot of other projects first.
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Posted - June 28 2009 : 4:11:11 PM
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Posted - June 28 2009 : 8:01:08 PM
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Hey Mike. Is that Via engine a Mantua? It looks like it held up ALOT better than mine 
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Posted - June 28 2009 : 9:47:40 PM
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Hello DaCheez, yes it is Mantua. I bought it new a long time ago along with the Mantua VIA streamline cars.
Of course I could afford it then... BC = Before Children...
Mike
Is it just the yellow paint that is coming off DaCheez? Could be an easy mask job and paint then...
Edited by - Mike on June 29 2009 08:44:46 AM
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Posted - June 29 2009 : 02:40:20 AM
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This is a Tyco F7 that was converted to an F3.
This is a Mehano F9. (sold by Model Power I think)
A Tyco f9.
These are a pair of Mantua/Tyco F7 locos that I repainted.
These are a pair of Marx F3 dummies.
This is a Globe F7.
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Posted - June 29 2009 : 08:09:28 AM
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kooool trains guys  hey DaCheez that VIA loco would look neat in a scrap line neato CPR loco Mike I still gotta do 2 in AmRoad paint scheme & use the exact numbers 4070 & 4067
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Posted - June 29 2009 : 08:51:49 AM
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It would seem that the F Unit is really popular here! Great looking engines Ray...
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Posted - June 29 2009 : 12:44:43 PM
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A few more Tyco F9s.
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Posted - June 29 2009 : 2:44:00 PM
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Bachmann FT
not rare, but a great puller , all wheel drive without tractiontires. - Erich
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Posted - July 02 2009 : 2:34:49 PM
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quote:It would seem that the F Unit is really popular here! Great looking engines Ray...
Originally posted by Mike-June 29 2009: 08:51:49 AM
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The F is not only a loco, its a cult! - Erich
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Posted - July 02 2009 : 3:25:30 PM
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A few of my favs by Tyco
Noticed that Mike's VIA unit by Mantua has a white CN herald on the nose. Were all of Mantua's done this way? The shell is the deluxe Gen1 version, as opposed to this Gen2 Tyco PT:
I'd like to get an ACL unit or two, they are probably my last fav I don't already have.
That Harley Davidson loco above looks like it has missiles staged for launch in the roof!
Edited by - GoingInCirclez on July 02 2009 3:30:47 PM
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Posted - July 05 2009 : 11:47:44 PM
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Finally managed to get the whole gang together after I talked up getting this shot awhile ago haha. Here is the current fleet.
-Left to Right-
Proto 2000 F7A & F7B - Canadian National
Athearn Genesis F3's (ABA) - Pennsylvania Railroad
Stewart Hobbies F7 (ABBA) - New York Central
Athearn Genesis F7A - Bessemer & Lake Erie
Athearn F7A - B&O
Model Power Metal Train F7A - Pennsylvania Railroad
Model Power Metal Train twin F7A's - Canadian National
Life Like F7A & F7B - Chessie System
I found out tonight we have a lead on some Kato powered B&LE F7's, might be my next purchase lol. Only two that are mine are the PRR metal train & the Chessie. Rest are my friend's ever expanding fleet of F7's.
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Posted - April 25 2012 : 8:07:16 PM
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Mike:
Really like that weathered Chessie unit!
-Gareth
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Posted - April 26 2012 : 04:21:09 AM
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Here I go:
Tyco F-Units, 2 powered A's none dummy B and dummy A
Tyco F9 ($5 buy)
Tyco ICE train set with PC F9
Tyco CP F9 ($5 buy)
" Heck with counting 'em rivets, TRAINS ARE FOR FUN! Not called the Mad Scientist for nothing either!"
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Posted - April 26 2012 : 04:22:28 AM
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I'm also drooling over that ACL f-unit!
" Heck with counting 'em rivets, TRAINS ARE FOR FUN! Not called the Mad Scientist for nothing either!"
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Posted - April 26 2012 : 06:56:42 AM
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nice locos guys here`s my little selection,starting with a hobo ken
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Posted - April 26 2012 : 11:38:11 AM
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quote:Redneck Justin Posted - April 26 2012 : 04:22:28 AM
I'm also drooling over that ACL f-unit! |
You mean like these Justin?!
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Posted - April 26 2012 : 11:48:39 AM
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OH GOODNESSS! ACL engines and coaches.
" Heck with counting 'em rivets, TRAINS ARE FOR FUN! Not called the Mad Scientist for nothing either!"
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Posted - April 26 2012 : 11:49:28 AM
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I do have a undecorated redbox era F9 I wanna clone into a ACL F-Unit. They;re almost too hard to find anymore!
" Heck with counting 'em rivets, TRAINS ARE FOR FUN! Not called the Mad Scientist for nothing either!"
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Posted - April 26 2012 : 11:59:52 AM
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I promise to get a better pic of my RI one 
Here are 2
Tyco dummy Am I missing something on it?
Another Tyco SF I gotta get the weight rescrewed 
This is one of 10 I got from a friend He was going to scrap them!
Justin - Seriously jealous of that PennCentral set
Anyone have a Tyco UP F unit they want to sell?
Edited by - microbusss on April 26 2012 1:57:30 PM
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Posted - April 26 2012 : 12:34:44 PM
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The red/sliver unit is missing the wieght and tank. I have it somewhere! I know of an UP A-B set that has been put to the side for my future purchase once I get out of the red!
" Heck with counting 'em rivets, TRAINS ARE FOR FUN! Not called the Mad Scientist for nothing either!"
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Posted - April 27 2012 : 01:31:31 AM
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Those old Varnet F-3's, that are metal, I bet I have 4 SETS of them, ALL AB sets at that!
I'll have to get pictures of them at some point!
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Posted - May 07 2012 : 01:27:47 AM
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Need to add some F's as well
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 Posted - November 03 2020 : 3:40:58 PM
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Another thread for updates. Nice photos.
FA Mantua shell. Similar to the others here. Given to Jeff recently.
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Posted - November 03 2020 : 3:47:00 PM
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Here is a F7 unit. I think.
Bachmann N scale.
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