Looking for new engine...

[Anonymous]

I am looking for a new engine for my freelanced HO railroad.

price: under $80.00
about 40-60 foot.

Please give manufacturer and number.

[simon1966]

Diesel, steam, era, location? Be a bit more specific and I am sure suggetions will flow!

[Don Gibson]

SINCE your criteria is so specific...

BUY a Model Railroader Magazine, Go to the TRAINWORLD ad, and select an engine.

RE: 40 - 60 ft.:
'GP-7's 9's, 20,' & 30's, AMTRAK FP-40's and all 'F' units qualify. Modern engines may be too long

[Anonymous]

Any GP locomotive would do. For GE, any 4 axle, and Alco RS units, RSC, RSD, and FA's.

[Anonymous]

A Proto 2000 switcher should do nicely, even though the few they have are '50s and older, some can still be found running on industrial and short lines.

Alvie.

[darth9x9]

Altas Master Series undec GP38, part # 8960 (or you could choose any available roadname and repaint it). You should be able to find it as low as $45 but pay no more than $70 for it. Comes with a decoder already in it (if you choose to use it).
http://www.atlasrr.com/HOLoco/hogp38402.htm

[TrainFreak409]

I am not sure about this, but a Proto 1000 C-Liner might qualify. I don't know the length. I don't think it excedes 60 feet. It's only $19.99 from TrainWorld.

I think the Proto 1000 Erie Built is too long, but it's also $19.99 for an A unit. A/B sets for $49.95. Again, TrainWorld.

Or, you could get an Athearn CF-7. It is DCC ready, and is around $60.

Please, someone correct me if I am wrong.

[8]TrainFreak409[8]

[jwmurrayjr]

Now if you're talking steam (and what else is there?) an IHC 2-6-0 with tender is about 65' long and an MDC old-time 2-8-0 with tender is about 55' (more or less).

And you can get these for less than $80 pretty easy.[:)]

[Anonymous]

QUOTE: Originally posted by TrainFreak409

I am not sure about this, but a Proto 1000 C-Liner might qualify. I don't know the length. I don't think it excedes 60 feet. It's only $19.99 from TrainWorld.

I think the Proto 1000 Erie Built is too long, but it's also $19.99 for an A unit. A/B sets for $49.95. Again, TrainWorld.



[8]TrainFreak409[8]

The P1K F3s may also qualify and like Don said"Go to the Trainworld Ad" but after you select but before you buy come on back. You bot a round trip ticket on this forum so you will get experienced
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