Neighborhood Trolley

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IRB Souther Engineer

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September 2009
From: Sunny West Coast of Florida
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Posted by IRB Souther Engineer on Tuesday, January 25, 2011 2:35 PM

I would definitely add some weight. That trolley is pretty light. For more technical stuff look here: http://www.girr.org/girr/tips/tips9/trolly_tips.html

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Mik

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January 2009
From: Slippery Rock, PA
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Posted by Mik on Tuesday, January 25, 2011 9:54 AM

You COULD just use the brick and sideframes to power a wood Holgate one... probably less work.

http://www.holgatetoy.com/Products/Classic-Trolley--Wooden-Toy-Made-in-the-USA__HZ6161.aspx

Mik, CMO, gandy dancer, and all around flunky of the Allegheny Valley Garden Railroad - the outdoor, indoor, indoor, outdoor line http://www.the-ashpit.com/mik/layout.html

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dustyg

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January 2001
From: US
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Neighborhood Trolley

Posted by dustyg on Tuesday, January 25, 2011 9:13 AM

I am a longtime HO- and N-scale modeler who has recently made the switch to G scale, and I have a kitbashing project I'm needing to do: create a Mr. Rogers style "Neighborhood Trolley" out of a Bachmann Big Hauler Open Trolley. I know I need to disassemble the model, paint the body red, remove the power pole and add the big sign on the roof. Any other thoughts?

I would appreciate any tips, hints, cautions or suggestions that anyone might have.

Best regards,

Dusty