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Looking for Handrails for locos

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Looking for Handrails for locos
Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, February 22, 2004 9:04 PM
I don't know if this is the right spot to post this so...............
I'm looking for front and side handrails for a Tyco Alco Super 630, plastic or mettalic. If anyone can help out email or post a reply to this message.
Thanks alot!
Jonathan
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Posted by Anonymous on Monday, February 23, 2004 2:50 AM
I make my own using .025" piano wire and Athearn handrail stanchions. If the walkway on the loco is wide enough, I clip off the bottom bend and drill a hole straight down into the walkway for the stanchion. I use needlenose pliars and start my bends at the corners over the steps. I've replaced all the molded handrails on my engines.
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Posted by Anonymous on Monday, February 23, 2004 9:41 AM
Thanks! I'll try that out.
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Posted by nfmisso on Monday, February 23, 2004 12:08 PM
Use .012" or .015" brass and Smokey Valley staunchions. .025" is fine for O scale, but way over size for HO.

Or order them from Stewart http://www.stewarthobbies.com/ click on PARTS on the left side of the screen, and scroll down the Alco Century C630.
Nigel N&W in HO scale, 1950 - 1955 (..and some a bit newer too) Now in San Jose, California
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Posted by Jetrock on Monday, February 23, 2004 2:38 PM
I'm looking for handrails too--but in my case, for Athearn GP-7 handrails. No hobby shop seems to carry them and apparently they can't be ordered anymore...
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Posted by dragenrider on Tuesday, February 24, 2004 10:39 PM
Ironic, I'm looking for Athearn GP 7 handrails, also. I've taken to buying junker Athearn engines off eBay and salvaging parts for current and future repairs. With the uncertain future, I figure I'd better tune 'em up now.

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