restoring a union pacific 4-6-2

[Anonymous]

Here's the parts you need.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=19137&item=5916910802&rd=1

[orsonroy]

QUOTE: Originally posted by Ray Marinaccio

I have one that I restored and another in the process.
I may upgrade this one with a better motor and a Cary boiler.

The Alliance Helix Humper remotor kits for Mantua engines (available through Bowser) make a WORLD of difference in Mantua engines! They'll actually have slow speed controls and a slower top speed, and they don't sacrifice any pulling power. I've got two repowered Mantuas, and love 'em!

[Anonymous]

QUOTE: Originally posted by Tweet469

I'm also restoring the same loco, which I got for my 7th birthday. I just turned 40. My con tact for parts is-

MICHAEL SICURELLI
MODEL POWER/MANTUA
180 SMITH STREET
FARMINGDALE, NY 11735
800-628-2803 (Phone)
631-694-7133 (Fax)
www.modelpower.com <http://www.modelpower.com>

Great Response!
Seems monthly we get a modeler who needs Mantua help. I'll print this one out & save.
Matter of fact I also have the same steamer thanks to the picture posted by Ray.
Al metal tender, 18 oz cast metal loco.

[Anonymous]

I have one that I restored and another in the process.
I may upgrade this one with a better motor and a Cary boiler.

[Anonymous]

QUOTE: Originally posted by Ray Marinaccio

Does it look like this? http://web.theinter.com/~wolfy_is/engines/t462/t462f.jpg
If so it is a Mantua/Tyco.
Some parts are still floating around at trainshows or Ebay.

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[Anonymous]

I'm also restoring the same loco, which I got for my 7th birthday. I just turned 40. My con tact for parts is-

MICHAEL SICURELLI
MODEL POWER/MANTUA
180 SMITH STREET
FARMINGDALE, NY 11735
800-628-2803 (Phone)
631-694-7133 (Fax)
www.modelpower.com <http://www.modelpower.com>

They should have the cowcatcher/steps assembly in stock. My old parts diagram lists it as Part#3675 and $1.50, butthis price is from 1980. They will sent you an updated parts list/assembly instructions on request. I also ordered a replacement can motor from
ACCURATE LIGHING
84 Dundaff Street
Carbondale, PA
[phone]
It was $47.95 which includes a worm gear to match the spur gear on the middle driver and a flywheel. I'm DCC so I instlalled a decoder in the tender. A fresh coat of paint should finish up my restoration.

[Anonymous]

Does it look like this? http://web.theinter.com/~wolfy_is/engines/t462/t462f.jpg
If so it is a Mantua/Tyco.
Some parts are still floating around at trainshows or Ebay.

[orsonroy]

Bowser makes the largest selection of pilots: www.bowser-trains.com

Precision Scale makes many pilots as well, in plastic and brass: http://www.precisionscaleco.com/ (their website is pretty useless, and their catalogs are $18. I'd go with Bowser first)

[Anonymous]

I need help restoring my dad's HO Union Pacific 4-6-2 steam engine which is about 40 years old. I don't know what company makes it but it says mikado on the bottom of the tender. The front end is missing where the cow catcher would originally be and i either need a replacement part or a picture so i can scatch build it. any help would be much appreciated.