Hi,
I have a number of F3's from different road names. Now, I'm going to try to narrow things down and have more pure B&O layout. So do anyone know if there are any F3 or F7 shells available for the B&O that would fit on to a PCM F3?
Magnus
Lillen wrote: Hi, I have a number of F3's from different road names. Now, I'm going to try to narrow things down and have more pure B&O layout. So do anyone know if there are any F3 or F7 shells available for the B&O that would fit on to a PCM F3?Magnus
Nad 25 Big Bpys work in how? I mean, the largest thign they ran was hardly articulated.
Athearn made, makes a bunch of B&O Fs, you may be able to get/request some from them.
-Morgan
Flashwave wrote: Lillen wrote: Hi, I have a number of F3's from different road names. Now, I'm going to try to narrow things down and have more pure B&O layout. So do anyone know if there are any F3 or F7 shells available for the B&O that would fit on to a PCM F3?MagnusNad 25 Big Bpys work in how? I mean, the largest thign they ran was hardly articulated. Athearn made, makes a bunch of B&O Fs, you may be able to get/request some from them.
Well I would have to say that the EM-1 was a fairly large engine!
But since you ask, here is what I'm going to do. I've ordered a Brass BB, so now I have one extra, I'm going to letter that for the B&O and say that the B&O got one as a test in 1944. So there you go. The rest will be as they are now on display.
I will check Athearn.
Lillen wrote: Flashwave wrote: Lillen wrote: Hi, I have a number of F3's from different road names. Now, I'm going to try to narrow things down and have more pure B&O layout. So do anyone know if there are any F3 or F7 shells available for the B&O that would fit on to a PCM F3?MagnusNad 25 Big Bpys work in how? I mean, the largest thign they ran was hardly articulated. Athearn made, makes a bunch of B&O Fs, you may be able to get/request some from them. Well I would have to say that the EM-1 was a fairly large engine! But since you ask, here is what I'm going to do. I've ordered a Brass BB, so now I have one extra, I'm going to letter that for the B&O and say that the B&O got one as a test in 1944. So there you go. The rest will be as they are now on display.I will check Athearn. Magnus
I stand corrected. What;s an EM-1?
EDIT: Oh, that's an EM-1. Looks like a Class A N&W. Still, what's that gonna do to the superfleet?
What do you mean by superfleet?
the big boys.
And anyway, we're getting off topic. Stwert Sells BO Fs too on LokSound chassis, the same af PCM, I think .
Flashwave wrote: the big boys. And anyway, we're getting off topic. Stwert Sells BO Fs too on LokSound chassis, the same af PCM, I think .
Do they sell them separately? I have e-mailed Athearn and will see what they answer.
I thought so. There's at least dummies, for you to stick the other shells on for static purposes
EDIT: Okayy.. I know there's a B unit. That's half your problem.
http://walthers.com/exec/productinfo/85-49508
Flashwave wrote: I thought so. There's at least dummies, for you to stick the other shells on for static purposesEDIT: Okayy.. I know there's a B unit. That's half your problem. http://walthers.com/exec/productinfo/85-49508
Now if we only could find some A shells. Thanks for the help, I appreciate it.
I don't know if they would fit, but you could try Intermountain F unit shells:
http://www.imrcmodels.com/ho/loco/holocrtr.htm
They also have shell kits:
http://www.imrcmodels.com/ho/loco/holockit.htm
The auction site has shell kits every now and then; I got a UP kit a while ago. I'm going to put it on a Proto 1K drive.
Gary
garya wrote: I don't know if they would fit, but you could try Intermountain F unit shells:http://www.imrcmodels.com/ho/loco/holocrtr.htmThey also have shell kits:http://www.imrcmodels.com/ho/loco/holockit.htmThe auction site has shell kits every now and then; I got a UP kit a while ago. I'm going to put it on a Proto 1K shell.
The auction site has shell kits every now and then; I got a UP kit a while ago. I'm going to put it on a Proto 1K shell.
Thanks for those links. To and Walthers do not seem to carry them. Do anyone know how well they fit on a PCM F3 chassi?
I found this, sold out, but since Intermountain says they are in stock wouldn't Walthers be able to get hold of them.
http://www.walthers.com/exec/productinfo/85-49008
On that picture those shells look great. Anyone got an opinion on them?
Walthers carries Intermountain, manufacturer #85. See http://www.walthers.com/exec/productinfo/85-44508 for an example.
As far as Stewart, here's a link: http://www.bowser-trains.com/Stewart/Stewart%20F%20Single%20Units.htm or http://www.walthers.com/exec/search?manu=691&split=30 for the product line.
garya wrote: Walthers carries Intermountain, manufacturer #85. See http://www.walthers.com/exec/productinfo/85-44508 for an example.
Yes, but they are out of stock. I did e-mail them though to see if they can get them.
Walthers can not get them. But I have e-mailed Intermountain directly about them. They look great.
I;m going to ask a stupid question: Is there a hobbysotre you can call that might bne able to get them? I know the US stores have a figurative network and can often turn up stuff that's "out of stock"
Flashwave wrote: I;m going to ask a stupid question: Is there a hobbysotre you can call that might bne able to get them? I know the US stores have a figurative network and can often turn up stuff that's "out of stock"
The closest hobby store is 500 km away and they do not have those kind of connections unfortunately. Good idea otherwise. I got an answer from Athearn, they did not have any painted shells available at all. Intermountain is out of stock and will not be produced again. So I'm down to Stewart, I will have to try them. I'll see what I can do.
Thanks for helping me out, I really apreciate it.
Well here is an update, Athearn had unpainted version of the F3 BB shells. So I will order some and play around with. They where cheap so if the paint comes out like crap there isn't a big deal anyway.
Lillen wrote: Well here is an update, Athearn had unpainted version of the F3 BB shells. So I will order some and play around with. They where cheap so if the paint comes out like crap there isn't a big deal anyway. Magnus
To simplify the paint job, you may consider to paint them in the Royal Blue w/ the black band (decal). This appeared about mid 50s around the B&O renumbering. Still a good looking F unit.
You should also check out this link for more B&O http://borhs.org/Shopping/Books.html Some of the books you're looking for may be available from the Historic Society.
Modeling B&O- Chessie Bob K. www.ssmrc.org
bogp40 wrote: Lillen wrote: Well here is an update, Athearn had unpainted version of the F3 BB shells. So I will order some and play around with. They where cheap so if the paint comes out like crap there isn't a big deal anyway. MagnusTo simplify the paint job, you may consider to paint them in the Royal Blue w/ the black band (decal). This appeared about mid 50s around the B&O renumbering. Still a good looking F unit.You should also check out this link for more B&O http://borhs.org/Shopping/Books.html Some of the books you're looking for may be available from the Historic Society.
That's a good idea. That's a MUCH easier paint scheme. I don't like at much but I had the idea that I could use these as some lowly freight engines. That would explain their less stellar paint job. Do you know of windows comes with the shells or if I have to order those separately?
Thanks for the link. I will look into it.
Not quite what you want, but Prot just announced these: http://www.walthers.com/exec/productinfo/920-47639
As you said, not quite what I'm looking for. But thanks anyways. I looked at those yesterday and as always I'm very tempted. It's great info since I might have missed it otherwise.
I got an E6 today from BLI, what a beauty, I loved it at first sight. It will be hauling passenger locals as soon as possible.