JTunnel
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« Reply #15 on: December 20, 2008, 11:02:55 PM » |
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While out of my era, they are sweet. Had two of them running at the HOTrack setup at the Cradle of Aviation today. Willis only had non-sound units left.
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John McCluskey
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alcoAL
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« Reply #16 on: December 23, 2008, 09:46:59 AM » |
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If you can't find one of these at Willis or Trainland, Dave's Custom Trains in Islip Terrace has them. Dave's a member of LIST-NRHS and had a bunch last week.
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fire5506
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« Reply #17 on: December 23, 2008, 06:49:00 PM » |
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I'm getting one with sound next week.  |
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Richard looking at MP 242 while working for the FEC Rwy.
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scopelliti
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« Reply #18 on: December 24, 2008, 01:04:21 PM » |
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If nothing else, look on eBay. There are a bunch and prices are not too bad. In fact, there are so many that my eBay search is almost worthless because it returns so many 420s (ho and N) that I can't see much else.
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lirrmike
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« Reply #19 on: December 25, 2008, 05:34:27 PM » |
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I've waited for some 25 years for these engines to be made affordable. And the wait was so worth it! Atlas did a great job on these. I have both a sound version and non sound version. The sounds are just fantastic, it’s like I’m standing on the platform in Babylon just admiring these magnificent machines.
I have one question though, (and I’m embarrassed to ask as I should know) which type of antenna is correct and where is it’s placement? Thanks.
Mike
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Mike the ALCOholic
Waiting trackside for one last ALCO.
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dedm30junk
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« Reply #20 on: December 25, 2008, 07:55:14 PM » |
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What size drill bit to use for the horn and smoke defectors on the C 420?
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lirrmike
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« Reply #21 on: December 25, 2008, 09:14:15 PM » |
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All of those holes are drilled already. All you need to do is test fit them before glueing the items in, might have some paint in them.
Mike
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Mike the ALCOholic
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Nova55
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« Reply #22 on: December 25, 2008, 09:25:28 PM » |
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Mike, Its time we find you a real Alco now!! |
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Get me Susquehanna 2-2-2-2
"i don't understand how EVERY person on the island with a semi interest in the railroad sucks at life"
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When Practicable
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« Reply #23 on: December 25, 2008, 09:25:33 PM » |
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On my C420, the holes aren't wide enough for the parts to fit into. They have to be reamed out just a bit to get the smoke deflector and horn into place.
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Dump The Air
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« Reply #24 on: December 26, 2008, 12:46:03 AM » |
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Thats standard fare for Atlas stuff lately, I had to take the reamer to my SD-35's if I ever wanted a hope of fitting the handrails on.
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lirrmike
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« Reply #25 on: December 26, 2008, 05:38:09 PM » |
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These will do for now!
That's why you have to test fit the parts.
Mike
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Mike the ALCOholic
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RRJS3
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« Reply #26 on: December 27, 2008, 04:00:18 PM » |
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Just bought the second to last model in the hobby store in Bay Shore. Love it so far, just gotta deal with the holes for the horn.
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RRJS3
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« Reply #27 on: December 27, 2008, 07:37:38 PM » |
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Oh, and someone asked for pictures. Here's a couple.   |
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RGlueck
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« Reply #28 on: December 27, 2008, 09:37:50 PM » |
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Those C-420's look great! What is that green thing next to it?
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Dump The Air
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« Reply #29 on: December 27, 2008, 10:20:30 PM » |
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You know, I'm not the biggest fan of that horn. Otherwise, these look great. Wake me up when theres some blue/white wave with Hi-ads  |
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