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How long does it take to build a Boxcab?

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Posted by snjroy on Monday, October 3, 2022 10:24 AM

Excellent video, as usual. I learned how to adjust a diecast flywell, among other things. I applaud your efforts to work with the original mechanisms. For mine, I used a Bachmann 44 tonnner mechanism to replace the original. Way more quiet and much faster. But there is something to say about a model that works with its stock mechanism, especially when it comes to MDC! Noisy, but original.

Simon

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Posted by wvgca on Sunday, October 2, 2022 7:59 PM

i have the same boxcab [without the track cleaning] and find it's quite a bit quieter than yours is .. the interior mecanism is identical ...

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Posted by PC101 on Sunday, October 2, 2022 7:29 PM

That Boxcab track cleaner, Boxcab with out track cleaning mechanism and the Climax were fun builds in the past. So my answer is two hours, seventeen minutes and forty seconds. 

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Posted by hon30critter on Thursday, September 29, 2022 11:21 PM

Hi Darth,

Another interesting build! Thankyou.

I'm not sure if I could stand the noise from the original drivetrain for very long. Your suggestion of converting it to a belt drive is very good.

Cheers!!

Dave

I'm just a dude with a bad back having a lot of fun with model trains, and finally building a layout!

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Posted by philo426 on Thursday, September 29, 2022 8:46 PM

Like magic!

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Posted by gmpullman on Thursday, September 29, 2022 8:19 PM

Rumor has it there's no way to reply to this thread? So I'll try and maybe it will make the reply button reappear?

Good Luck, Ed

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How long does it take to build a Boxcab?
Posted by Darth Santa Fe on Thursday, September 29, 2022 2:32 PM

Answer:

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