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Alan Olson's 4.5t Mack Bash

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Alan Olson's 4.5t Mack Bash
Posted by J. D. Gallaway on Tuesday, April 17, 2007 7:19 PM

Does anyone know how to contact Alan Olson?

I want to ask a couple of questions regarding the bash he did featured in this month's GR

Thanx much!

-J.D.

--------------- U P D A T E -------------------

I just thought I'd show you all what my twisted imagination came up with.

The colored version represents an electric version used by the Freedom Central on the FCCorp.US subsidiary "Morrisville Road" in Morrisvile, PA.

The B&W version is the original diesel variant which has a single high-horsepower traction motor on one axle, with a diesel fuel tank 'well' in the space where the other two traction motors would have been. With only a single traction motor, the siderods were added to provide all-wheel traction.

Both versions utilize slug technology, although an electric slug is more accurately a booster since it doesn't draw its power from the mother's powerplant.

The US30-D9, or Universal Series - 30ton - DASH-9 based

 

The US30C-E, or Universal Series - 30ton - "C" 3-axles - Electric

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J.D. Gallaway -- http://me.fccorp.us

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Posted by kstrong on Wednesday, April 18, 2007 1:23 AM
I forwarded a link to this thread to Alan, so hopefully he'll get back to you.

In general, if you've got a question about something you've read in the magazine, send either Rene or Marc an e-mail. They'll forward it to the author.

Later,

K
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Posted by Rene Schweitzer on Wednesday, April 18, 2007 9:02 AM
Kevin's right on. Send me an email or paper letter, and I'll be happy to forward it to the author.

Rene Schweitzer

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Posted by vsmith on Wednesday, April 18, 2007 4:47 PM
 J. D. Gallaway wrote:

Does anyone know how to contact Alan Olson?

I want to ask a couple of questions regarding the bash he did featured in this month's GR

 

Thanx much!

-J.D.

FYI

Check out E-vilbay theres a seller whose been regularly offering individual drive blocks for the 45tonner that are exactly what were used for the kitbash. i beleive they are already wired for immediate operation. good luck.

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Posted by Sculpture844 on Wednesday, April 18, 2007 5:02 PM
J.D.,
What can I help you with?
Alan
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Posted by vsmith on Wednesday, April 18, 2007 5:13 PM

 Sculpture844 wrote:
J.D.,
What can I help you with?
Alan

Sign - Welcome [#welcome] to the forum Mr Olson,

Just an aside, I just bought your DVD on simple drive trains for G scale. Hope I too can ask questions here if need be.

Later Vic

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Posted by Ray Dunakin on Saturday, April 21, 2007 12:32 AM
Alan, my wife and I were both very impressed with your Mack, it looks great! We especially liked the paint and weathering on the side frames and rods. I think something like that would greatly improve the look of my Bachmann 45 tonner. Did you have to remove the side rods to paint them? Also, the gray paint, is that just automotive primer?
 Visit www.raydunakin.com to see pics of the rugged and rocky In-ko-pah Railroad!

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