Hi gang,
Does anyone know if there are replacement parts available for a Proto 1000 RDC?
I just bought one on eBay and it is in excellent condition but the passenger steps and the pilot are missing on one end. The coupler is also broken off so I suspect that the model has been dropped. I have asked the seller to see if he can find the part(s), but if he doesn't have them, are there Proto 1000 parts available?
I'm not too worried if the original parts are not available. I figure that I can fabricate the steps from .010 styrene, and I can modify a pilot to fit.
Thanks,
Dave
I'm just a dude with a bad back having a lot of fun with model trains, and finally building a layout!
I've got a spare you're welcome to have, Dave. It is a B&O RDC-2.
IMG_2927B&Ofix by Edmund, on Flickr
Cheers, Ed
Hi Ed,
That is very generous of you!
I'll send you a PM to get the details.
Sounds good. Pretty sure I still have your address
Glad to help you out AND make a generous donation to our Postal systems
Win = win Ed
For me, this thread is interesting timing!
I was just looking at a pair of LL P1K RDC's that I've had stored for a few years. Issue is the windows. In my efforts to disassemble the units (to paint strip and metalize them into the NH RR scheme) I broke some of the windows (yes, I was careful but not enough!). No one produces flush fitting glazing for them and due to their unique sizes, glazing from Rivarossi and Walthers units don't fit at all.
The Rapido units are beautiful and superior in every way, yet for the price and the time that they were produced, the LL P1K units are heavy, attractive smooth runners and were (still are) a big leap ahead of the Athearn BB units RDC's that were tooled back in the 70's.
I may have to take the Con Cor style approach and install clear plastic strips as glazing (which I would prefer not to).
This is a P1K RDC shell that I stripped and metalized a few years back:
This is what I'm targeting to model, although the 1960's version:
"I like my Pullman Standards & Budds in Stainless Steel flavors, thank you!"
AntonioFP45I was just looking at a pair of LL P1K RDC's that I've had stored for a few years. Issue is the windows. In my efforts to disassemble the units (to paint strip and metalize them into the NH RR scheme) I broke some of the windows (yes, I was careful but not enough!). No one produces flush fitting glazing for them and due to their unique sizes, glazing from Rivarossi and Walthers units don't fit at all.
Hi Antonio,
I may be able to help solve your problem, at least partially. I just sent you a PM.
Hello Dave,
Yes to your PM, Thank you!
But it is frustrating that I've tried replying to your PM and for some odd reason, it won't let me! I've refreshed the page and, still, it won't accept any of my key strokes.
I'm hoping that it is a temporary glitch with the forum's software.
I'll wait a few hours and try again.
hon30critter AntonioFP45 I was just looking at a pair of LL P1K RDC's that I've had stored for a few years. Issue is the windows. In my efforts to disassemble the units (to paint strip and metalize them into the NH RR scheme) I broke some of the windows (yes, I was careful but not enough!). No one produces flush fitting glazing for them and due to their unique sizes, glazing from Rivarossi and Walthers units don't fit at all. Hi Antonio, I may be able to help solve your problem, at least partially. I just sent you a PM. Dave
AntonioFP45 I was just looking at a pair of LL P1K RDC's that I've had stored for a few years. Issue is the windows. In my efforts to disassemble the units (to paint strip and metalize them into the NH RR scheme) I broke some of the windows (yes, I was careful but not enough!). No one produces flush fitting glazing for them and due to their unique sizes, glazing from Rivarossi and Walthers units don't fit at all.
Antonio, don't use Firefox to try to send a pm from the forum. Chrome works.
Henry
COB Potomac & Northern
Shenandoah Valley
Guys, thank you for the advice! One of the reasons why I still enjoy this forum.
Much appreciated.
High Greens
LastspikemikeDo they all do this right out of the box or is there a repair?
Mine have always been a little noisy, especially compared with the usual L-L/Proto diesels.
Northwest Short Line offers a regearing kit (mainly to increase speed) and at one time I was tempted to buy several but that was right about when Rapido had announced their RDC so I replaced the whole fleet.
Good Luck, Ed
Perhaps I'm one of the fortunate modelers in that both of the RDC's that I have run generally quiet. The sound that the motors make, imho, is just slightly higher than that of a Roco powered Atlas diesel of the 70's which had a rather pleasant "hum".
I'm wondering if, perhaps, the old "Athearn Blue Box" trick of applying tooth polish, or some semi-abrasive cream, to the gears and running the chassis for 30 minutes to an hour would help burnish the gears? With the BB units this method, in many cases, helped to quiet down the infamous "BB growl".
AntonioFP45I'm wondering if, perhaps, the old "Athearn Blue Box" trick of applying tooth polish, or some semi-abrasive cream, to the gears and running the chassis for 30 minutes to an hour would help burnish the gears? With the BB units this method, in many cases, helped to quiet down the infamous "BB growl".
Hi AntonioFP45,
As long as you do a thorough job of cleaning the gears afterwards, I don't think you have anything to lose.
Thanks Dave. I'll plan on examining the drives in both units since I'm taking the DCC route (and am considering sound) anyway. For anyone that's curious, the prototypes came with Detroit-110 series engines. Upon listening, they sounded incredibly similar to GMC transit buses, which were equipped with Detroit 6V-71 series power plants.
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One aspect that I appreciate about these units is that the paint comes off of them so easily after a soaking in either 91% alcohol or "Super Clean".
For metalizing, this is the basic appearance the I'm targeting. Well taken care of with light weathering.