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 Posted - June 13 2010 : 5:24:46 PM
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Here is something that doesn't pop up too often. AHM Flatcar with 2 propeller Load.
I have one GN and Two Reading.  Carl
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Posted - June 13 2010 : 5:39:22 PM
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I have the red Great Northern one,nice car but very lightweight.
Have to run it toward the rear of any train.
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Posted - June 13 2010 : 7:52:23 PM
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| Well...that explains the little gold prop in one of my scrap box purchases...
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Posted - June 13 2010 : 8:05:13 PM
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Hi Carl T. . They should have used diecast props like Authenticast made, not the plastic props. This way it would have added some weight to the car. I know I have a few somewhere. Have to find them. Carl
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Posted - February 15 2012 : 8:50:35 PM
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I just got one of these and it has no added extra weight. Do any of yours have weights?
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Posted - February 15 2012 : 10:58:18 PM
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AHM stuff was usually light, but I would expect to see a thin steel weight inside.
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Posted - February 16 2012 : 05:01:45 AM
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find someone who would do a cast of them with pewter. No one says a good fix is incorrect.
Some AHM locomotives were not very heavy pullers. Their ALCO 628... more roar than bearing weight.
er, bigger bark than bite, I mean.
Check, please.
John
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Posted - February 16 2012 : 2:32:43 PM
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I have about 3 of these as well. One's missing a prop.  And mine are light, too, no extra weights, since they punched the prop holder through the base, I imagine it would have required a specially made weight, so they just didn't add it. Not that difficult to add weight though. I hope to acquire a few more boat flats to go with these, to make a sea-themed consist.
Jerry
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Posted - February 16 2012 : 5:42:45 PM
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I would just find the right sized crate, put weight in it and set it between the props so that you're not damaging the original model.
Jerry....I know where there's a prop...
Nice models, Carl...
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Posted - February 16 2012 : 9:16:18 PM
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quote:
Jerry....I know where there's a prop...
Originally posted by shaygetz - February 16 2012 : 5:42:45 PM
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Arrrrr, well, matey, what ye be askin' for the wee twirly? Lookin' for a trade or a swig from tha' bottle fer it?
Jerry
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Posted - February 16 2012 : 11:42:06 PM
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Aye...you'll just be another hapless victim on the hook to find me a pilot for my Athearn Heavy Pacific while in your travels...
Just PM me an address and I'll have it off to you...
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