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 Posted - April 21 2010 : 09:33:45 AM
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I was looking on ebay today and saw a real nice B&O 0-6-0 switcher number 31031.  Price is right, but, the main gear is gone!  I look at RFG Co's website and I find it, but have no idea if its the right one Any ideas?
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 Posted - April 21 2010 : 1:50:31 PM
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That is the number for a A C Gilbert ( American Flyier ) 0-6-0 Pennsy style ( B6s switcher ). It's tender is lettered for the B&O.
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Posted - April 22 2010 : 09:24:03 AM
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Ok, at least I now if I decide to buy it, the part is able to be replaced! Thanks toptrain!
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Posted - April 23 2010 : 01:59:06 AM
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Unless you know a parts source, axle gears aren't easy to come by, and $45 is high for a loco with that kind of damage. I watched and waited, and finally won a 31004 0-6-0 a few years ago in near mint condition for about $26 without shipping, so personally I would wait for another one to come along.
My AF Hudson has been in pieces for some time because I'm still waiting to locate an axle gear for it. Also, a driver has to be removed and the axle has to be driven out through the frame and gear, because these don't have a removable axle cover. It's not an easy job.
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Posted - April 23 2010 : 09:39:44 AM
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* Now this B&O Gilbert is the easy one to get. the other I think is 31019 is from a unlisted set and harder to find. A ruff one reflect a lot of use. and should be less.
* North West Short is a source for the gear. You will have to pull the old gear off and press a new one on, and requater the wheels but the cost will be bearable.
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Posted - April 23 2010 : 1:08:48 PM
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RFG Co. make the part and it cost only $5!
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Posted - April 24 2010 : 11:25:39 AM
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quote:RFG Co. make the part and it cost only $5!
Originally posted by Redneck Justin - April 23 2010 : 1:08:48 PM
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RFG Co. What is there address, are they online, How are they contacted.
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Posted - April 24 2010 : 11:31:24 AM
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here you go frank ken
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Posted - April 24 2010 : 5:06:19 PM
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Justin, I've searched that site before, and did so again... where are you finding the 0-6-0 axle gear? All I can find for HO is a gear axle for $4.50, which is the axle knurled for the gear, but not the gear itself.
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