Atlas O Scale F9 Diesel

I'd start here for the horn...

http://shop.atlasrr.com/p-1191-f-2-f-3-ph1-horn.aspx

I'd like to see a picture of the side frame (on and off the unit) before I can make a suggestion.

Thanks,

Mario

Thanks for your help.  When you say that you have 4 complete units, do you

mean complete locomotives, complete trucks with side frames attached, or

4 complete side frames?

Complete locomotives in orginal boxes.

Here's what I did to solve the problem hope this helps, all the parts are brass, with new pickups.     (cTr...Choose the Right)

Thanks very much for showing how you fixed the problem.

I will explore this further.  Audubon

Audubon       I used a piece of brass angle that tillers us as edging for bathrooms etc. I presume the same sort of thing is available in the US. I also believe the same can be had in aluminium, you could also find some plastic angle. The angle goes over the pickup and holds it firm, you make the hole thing to fit snugly in place.Theres no way the brass angle will break, like the original mounting, and now the truck side frame just slips onto the angle. The same goes for the pickup, it won't break like the original.       Stephen   (cTr...Choose the Right)

Stephen, Thanks for your reply.  Sounds like a good idea. 

To prrjim:  I bought my defective one on Ebay for $35, plus shipping.  I would

like to fix this one before investing any more money in Atlas F9s.  I would

probably buy another defective one just for parts, however.  Of course, it

never hurts to ask:  what F9 road names do you have, and what kind of prices

are you talking about?  Thanks, again.  Audubon