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OK Jerry, as promised, here it is.....

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OK Jerry, as promised, here it is.....
Posted by Big_Boy_4005 on Tuesday, August 23, 2005 4:49 PM
As many of you know, our young friend Jerrylovestrains wants to start his own repair business. I wasn't very keen on this idea for a number of reasons, and came down rather hard on him. Some people criticized me for my comments, but some found at least some merit, though they may not have agreed with my tone.

Here is a link to the original topic.

http://www.trains.com/community/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=43450

In my second post, I defended my my position, but lightened up considerably, and in the process, made Jerry an offer. So here it is, a complete 2035 with a whistle tender. All of the parts appear to be serviceable, though I haven't tested it. It was one of the locomotives that was used at enterTRAINment, which is why it was gutted. We ran it on DC, forward only, no smoke or whistle.

I never said it was pretty. It is about one step up from junk status, but could be given a new lease on life with some TLC.



It needs to be cleaned, rewired, and reassembled. This project is something of a puzzle and a test, and should be able to be done with the tools Jerry listed, no press or wheel puller required.

So Jerry, as long as your parents approve, it's your's to keep. I still have your address from the last care package. I'm also including a second item. A very common piece, that will need a couple of parts to be complete. This will be a much more difficult task (at least I think so). Under normal circumstances, it does require a press, though with a little creativity, you may be able to fix it using other tools.

Jerry, let me know, either by email or by posting back here.[:)]


By the way, it is actually a no-no to use the forum for advertising. However in most cases it slides because nobody alerts Bergie or Bob. I certainly wouldn't do that to Jerry, or anyone else for that matter, unless it became totally obnoxious. Unfortunately, this past weekend, it did happen over on the Garden Railways forum. I think I saw what they are talking about, but I wasn't among those who complained. I ignored it as usual.

http://www.trains.com/community/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=43625

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Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, August 23, 2005 5:10 PM
Good going BigBoy. Sorry about being critical of you in my post about Jerry.[;)]
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Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, August 23, 2005 5:26 PM
Thanks much Elliot.

That looks like a rather easy fix, at least to me. All the major componets are there. Im betting some minor parts will be missing. I will post pictures when it is assmbled and rejuvinated!
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Posted by Big_Boy_4005 on Tuesday, August 23, 2005 5:46 PM
I think the only thing missing is a single screw, but it's a common one. All of the side rods and shoulder and unusual screws are there. I had to find my repair manual, just to make sure I was giving you the right pieces, as parts from a dozen engines were all mixed together, including at least three 2035's.

Same address as before Jerry? I'll try to get it packed and sent this week, maybe as early as tomorrow.

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Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, August 23, 2005 5:56 PM
Yes, same address.
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Posted by Frank53 on Wednesday, August 24, 2005 1:12 AM
QUOTE: Originally posted by Big_Boy_4005

By the way, it is actually a no-no to use the forum for advertising. However in most cases it slides because nobody alerts Bergie or Bob. I certainly wouldn't do that to Jerry, or anyone else for that matter, unless it became totally obnoxious.


you're sure trying your darndest to bring it to every one's attention.

QUOTE: I wasn't among those who complained. I ignored it as usual.


which is why you keep bringing it up??
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Posted by Jumijo on Wednesday, August 24, 2005 6:16 AM
Very generous of you BigBoy4005. I'll bet Jerry has it running (and looking) like new in the near future.

One thing I'd like to say is that all repair guys, no matter how accomplished or how well known they are, were once just getting started like Jerry is now. And many of them were Jerry's age or even younger when they began. I'd encourage Jerry to keep on plugging and learning, and not to be dicouraged by some of the remarks written previously. Each new repair brings new lessons learned. He already knows a heck of a lot more than I do about this sort of thing, and I'm a lot older!

Congratulations on your new 2035, Jerry. I can't wait to see how it comes out!

Jim

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Posted by daan on Wednesday, August 24, 2005 8:03 AM
QUOTE: Originally posted by jaabat

Very generous of you BigBoy4005. I'll bet Jerry has it running (and looking) like new in the near future.

One thing I'd like to say is that all repair guys, no matter how accomplished or how well known they are, were once just getting started like Jerry is now. And many of them were Jerry's age or even younger when they began. I'd encourage Jerry to keep on plugging and learning, and not to be dicouraged by some of the remarks written previously. Each new repair brings new lessons learned. He already knows a heck of a lot more than I do about this sort of thing, and I'm a lot older!

Congratulations on your new 2035, Jerry. I can't wait to see how it comes out!

Jim


Even Mike "MTH" started that way, and now he runs a business of his own..[:D]

Bigboy, I must say that it really amazes me how you make your "appologies". It's a very kind and good way, something I've never seen before on any forum or club. It is something you'll have my respect for in any way and I hope you'll be an example for other ones. These actions keep the Forum a nice place to come!! Good work.
(and jerry: Show them what you're worth! Make a nice engine out of it!)
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Posted by cnw1995 on Wednesday, August 24, 2005 8:52 AM
What a cool idea, BigBoy!

Doug Murphy 'We few, we happy few, we band of brothers...' Henry V.

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Posted by Jumijo on Wednesday, August 24, 2005 11:31 AM
Hey Jerry,

Why don't you contact the guy who posted this thread (below)? He has a 2343 that won't run.

http://www.trains.com/community/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=43762

Jim

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Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, August 24, 2005 1:25 PM
Jim, that is a modern Lionel PWC set with TMCC. I don't know yet how to fix these modern locomotives yet. I in fact hav't even seen the guts of a modern locomotives yet! I would like to help him though.
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Posted by Big_Boy_4005 on Wednesday, August 24, 2005 7:28 PM
Jerry, it's on it's way. The postman said 2 days, so maybe Friday, Monday for sure. I didn't get to the post office until after 4. By the way, it ain't cheap sending trains through the mail.[;)] But as before, it's my pleasure.

Daan, this isn't so much an apology as it is an attempt to steer Jerry in a slightly different direction. I want him to get experience, and have fun without the pressure of the expectations of customers hanging over him. It was only a little more than a year ago that he came to the forum asking questions. That strikes me as an awfully short time to have learned enough to work for others.

I must say that it does make me feel good to take a train with little financial value, and send it off to further what I consider a most worthy cause, the education of a young train enthusiast.

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