Hi, new to the site and I need help. I was recently given a Brass, what i think is a GP-7 and I need help finding parts and repairing it. It was suggested that I come to this site and ask about old issues of magazines or access to the material covered in the older magazines to help with this project. Im going to try and post pics of the engine here for those of you that can help.
Here is a link to the site where I have the pics posted :album.php?albumid=290
Fasha Hi, new to the site and I need help. I was recently given a Brass, what i think is a GP-7 and I need help finding parts and repairing it. It was suggested that I come to this site and ask about old issues of magazines or access to the material covered in the older magazines to help with this project. Im going to try and post pics of the engine here for those of you that can help. Here is a link to the site where I have the pics posted :album.php?albumid=290
Try this quesiton on the Model Railroad forum to reach model railroaders.
The model is an old Tenshodo made in the late fifties for PFM.
CZ
I think that piece is a parts engine. You're missing one truck according to the pictures. The gear towers are probably corroded and they weren 't any good when new. If you had the second truck you could consider NWSL Stanton Drive trucks ($85 per) but you would need to use the old side frames on the Stanton trucks. It would be a "labor of love" and not an "investment".
I agree, plus some good experience learning how they work. I may have just caught a break. Found a guy, through a guy and anther guy and another guy. Looks like he might have some of what Im looking for at an affordable price: (fingers crossed)
Hello, Fasha!
I am new too, and this is my first post, but ... i had to tell you - I just bought a cab for an HO GP-7 from Ebay.
It was however, plastic. If this would work, go there and put in " HO GP-7 cab" as a search term and see how it works. Ebay has everything. You could also try Amazon.com or Overstock.com.
Good luck !
On 3 July 2013, Mallard steam engine (class A4, 4-6-2) celebrates 75 years since achieving the officiated world speed record of 126 mph. However, the Milwaukee Road had the fastest scheduled steam-powered passenger trains in the world exceeding a required speed of 120mph.
Thanks for the reply Daylight and welcome to the site! I search eBay often, but never used that search term, I will add it to my list, Ty for that! Also great ideal on Overstock and Amazon!