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Modeling th FL9 in HO

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Modeling th FL9 in HO
Posted by Supermicha on Sunday, August 31, 2003 9:49 AM
Hi.

Has anybody done this before? Which shell and frame can i use? i think the fl9 has the same length like the fp9, so can i use an fp9 shell?

thanks, micha
Michael Kreiser www.modelrailroadworks.de
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Modeling th FL9 in HO
Posted by Supermicha on Sunday, August 31, 2003 9:49 AM
Hi.

Has anybody done this before? Which shell and frame can i use? i think the fl9 has the same length like the fp9, so can i use an fp9 shell?

thanks, micha
Michael Kreiser www.modelrailroadworks.de
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Posted by wrobwrob on Sunday, August 31, 2003 11:15 AM
Look at a copy of the August 1961 issue of Model Railroader magazine. It contains plans and a construction article by Al Kamm on building a FL9 from 2 Athearn F7 bodies.

According to the plans, the FL9 is 59 feet long over the couplers. I do not know how this compares to the length of a F9.
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Posted by wrobwrob on Sunday, August 31, 2003 11:15 AM
Look at a copy of the August 1961 issue of Model Railroader magazine. It contains plans and a construction article by Al Kamm on building a FL9 from 2 Athearn F7 bodies.

According to the plans, the FL9 is 59 feet long over the couplers. I do not know how this compares to the length of a F9.
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Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, August 31, 2003 7:12 PM
According to the Kalmbach Diesel Referance, the FP7 and FP9's were 54'8'' long while the FL9's were 59'.
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Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, August 31, 2003 7:12 PM
According to the Kalmbach Diesel Referance, the FP7 and FP9's were 54'8'' long while the FL9's were 59'.

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