I have an old Athearn bluebox engine kit for a GP-38 that came with the wrong handrail set. It was in a box labled GP-35 with instructions for a GP-35, and wouldn't you know they are too short along the length. This was a while ago, and I repurposed the stanchions so I can't just bend new handrails from wire.
I contacted Athearn and they don't stock the metal handrail sets anymore. They tried to sell me a plastic handrail set but I want the metal ones.
Anyone know a store that carries old Athearn parts? I looked at recent train shows but didn't see anything suitable, even junked Athearn GP-38s.
Thanks.
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I visit lots of hobby shops, and none come to mind that have any old stock of Athearn metal handrail sets.
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There were companied that made better metal handrail sets, and you might have better luck searching on ebay for one of them instead of genuine Athearn.
-Kevin
Living the dream.
The Athearn stanchions were, at least at one time, available as parts. I have a fairly good supply of them. The handrails aren't all that difficult to bend from .020" piano wire, and properly assembled, they make for a very durable set of handrails. After ensuring that they're properly positioned, I add ca to both the base of each stanchion where it enters the sill, and to the interface between the stanchion and the handrail.
Wayne
Benjamin Maggi....Anyone know a store that carries old Athearn parts?....
If you're comfortable bending new handrails, and know the height and number of the various stanchions needed, I could check the ones which I have, and send them to you. If you're interested, contact me via PM.
Thank you, but I am going to hold out for an actual set.
When did Athearn metal handrails and BB locos go away?
Henry
COB Potomac & Northern
Shenandoah Valley
Benjamin MaggiAnyone know a store that carries old Athearn parts? I looked at recent train shows but didn't see anything suitable, even junked Athearn GP-38s.
Keep watching Ebay. Usually there are a few on there.
Also check out Smokey Valley. https://www.smokeyvalley.com/
I think it was the late 90's when BB locos were replaced with the RTR, I'll have to check that out.
Mike.
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