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 Posted - February 11 2011 : 6:30:28 PM
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Hey Guys,
I just won an Old Tyco 4015 Santa Fe F-9 off Ebay (non- working and less than 10 bucks) Gonna see how the trucks are in condition (probably offer them up on here to someone who wants them)
then find a new Chassis to plug under her and get a decent running Locomotive in the fleet.
gonna do some custom work to the Cab (see if i can find an interior with engineer at the local train store), Wire up a 3 Bright White LED light kit for the nose and number boards, and see where it goes from there.
Rather do something like this to a old Tyco engine than that CNW i have sitting on my desk
Stay tuned for details and pics.
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Posted - February 11 2011 : 6:42:55 PM
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Here's the pic from Ebay
looks to be exicitng...
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Posted - February 11 2011 : 8:35:09 PM
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Sounds like fun. Keep us posted please.
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Posted - February 11 2011 : 9:52:57 PM
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HI,
If that was mine I would rebuild the old Tyco power torque and have a great running motor.Why do you guys have trouble with these old motors. I rebuild then or replace them with a Can motor I have never seen a power torque I could not get going .
Ken
FIDDLEHEAD RAILWAY CO.
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Posted - February 11 2011 : 10:59:10 PM
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| Well, the First two Tyco locomotives I've owned, died with rather short lives. So my santa fe and my chattanooga gp-20 went the way of the garbage can (this was well over 25 years ago mind you) My 30+ year old Life like FM C- liner powered CNW F-9 would probably still run if i put her to powered rail right now. The only Good luck (and multiple year life span) I got out of a Tyco Locomotive was my 4301 Virginian GP-35 (that thing was a beast- still may very well be if i can find the box the poor thing is in) from the mid 80's.
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