Trying to identify train engine so I can get the right parts

[Juarnek]

I have a train engine that I can't identify.  I know it is a roco, but beyond that I have no idea.  Here are a few pictures.  Any help is greatly appreciated.

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[dragonriversteel]

Wasn't aware Roco at some point made Baldwin Sharknose locomotives. In any case it's a Baldwin Sharknose. BTW welcome to the forum.

 

[snjroy]

It looks like a Model Power model.

Simon

[ATLANTIC CENTRAL]

Yes, it looks like a Model Power Shark, made by ROCO for Model Power in the late 70's/early 80's. Not likely too many parts floating around any more.

Model Power has been sold, that exact model has not been offered for more than 3 decades.

What parts do you need?

Sheldon

[SeeYou190]

to the Model Railroader forum. Your first few posts are delayed by moderators, but that will end soon enough.

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I hate to rain on your parade, but that thing is really old, and it is very unlikely any parts will be available.

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Does it hold serious sentimental value?

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-Kevin

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[RR_Mel]

I agree it’s a 1970s Model Power.  I have some parts for Model Power diesels, what are you needing.  If it’s axle gears NWSL has replacements but very pricy, $10 each.

 

 

 

Mel

 

Modeling the early to mid 1950s SP in HO scale since 1951

 

 

My Model Railroad   

http://melvineperry.blogspot.com/

 

Bakersfield, California

 

I'm beginning to realize that aging is not for wimps.

 

[doctorwayne]

to the MR Forums, Juarnek!

Definitely Model Power, and while the frame and body are for a Shark, the motor, drive train, and trucks look the same as those on the Model Power FAs.  These were/are great-running locomotives, and extremely powerful...

...and a similar one, converted to represent an MLW FPA-4...

What parts do you need?

Wayne

[csxns]

I have one and a dummy it runs good wish it had a fly wheel.

[RR_Mel]

Here is the info on your locomotive.

 

http://www.hoseeker.net/modelpower/modelpowersharknosepg1.jpg

 

http://www.hoseeker.net/modelpower/modelpowersharknosepg2.jpg

 

 

 

Mel

 

Modeling the early to mid 1950s SP in HO scale since 1951

 

 

My Model Railroad   

http://melvineperry.blogspot.com/

 

Bakersfield, California

 

I'm beginning to realize that aging is not for wimps.

 

 

[BigDaddy]

RR_Mel

Here is the info on your locomotive. http://www.hoseeker.net/modelpower/modelpowersharknosepg1.jpg http://www.hoseeker.net/modelpower/modelpowersharknosepg2.jpg

Direct links never work to Hoseeker.  It's as if they have a front door which you have to go thru.

Go to the home page and poke around under literature.

 

[RR_Mel]

BigDaddy

 

 

RR_Mel

Here is the info on your locomotive. http://www.hoseeker.net/modelpower/modelpowersharknosepg1.jpg http://www.hoseeker.net/modelpower/modelpowersharknosepg2.jpg

 

 

Direct links never work to Hoseeker.  It's as if they have a front door which you have to go thru.

Go to the home page and poke around under literature.

 

 

They work for me Henry, maybe it’s because I posted it.

 

 

 

Mel

 

Modeling the early to mid 1950s SP in HO scale since 1951

 

 

My Model Railroad   

http://melvineperry.blogspot.com/

 

Bakersfield, California

 

I'm beginning to realize that aging is not for wimps.

 

[NVSRR]

Baldwin locomotive works is the prototypemanufacturer. The designation is RF16 shark nose.  Designed after baldwins T1 steam locomotive.  Had the same nose.  

So what is not working on the model?

[zstripe]

MRC took over Model Power and Mantua.....but I don't believe they sell any parts....not yet anyway!

http://www.modelrectifier.com/brands-modelpower-s/144.htm?searching=Y&sort=5&cat=144&show=20&page=2

Take Care! 

Frank

 

[Juarnek]

The couplings are broken off.  The front one looks like it is repairable, but the rear coupling is missing completely.

[dinwitty]

I have a Mantua Shark, now that goes back. I saw another one at a Kalamazoo show, but I didnt pick it up. It has some Rivarossi drive adapted into it. I'll probably swap it to Stantons. I picked up a model power or 2 at another show. But now I have BLI's sharks, 2 AB sets in NYC and 2 AB in EJ&E. So I am running over in sharks...and just for jollies, I found the brass Babyface version last fall.