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U30-C

Posted by dukebasketballer`

on Mon, May 22 2006 6:29 PM

Hey Guys,
I want to build a U30-C this summer in g-scale out of my existing aristo u25b. Does any one know where I might be able to find info on the real life dimensions of these locos?
Thanks fo the info,
David
Let's Go Clippers!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

David Wenrich

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Posted by trainboyH16-44

on Mon, May 22 2006 7:37 PM

A U30C from a U25B? Sounds a bit tough, especially looking at the difference in length between the two, as shown in these drawings..
http://paintshop.railfan.net/images/lytle/u25b.html
http://paintshop.railfan.net/images/eby/u30c_ph1-g.html
Even with the difference in scale, it's easy to see it would be quite a challange to bash a U25B into a U30C...
Sorry that I couldn't give you dimensions..
I would reccomend asking this question again on the garden railways forum, http://www.trains.com/community/forum/forum.asp?FORUM_ID=91

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