I have the MTH Boxcab that is disintegrating due to zinc pest. I missed the deadline to sign up for the MTH replacement shell, so it currently just turning to dust in the box.
Has anyone tried putting a GGD P5 Boxcab body on this MTH frame? I know I will lose some functions, but it will be MUed behind a MTH P5 Modified as was done by the Pennsy.
Any thoughts on this would be great.
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Can you get shells from Scott?
Pat
@harmonyards posted:Can you get shells from Scott?
Don't know. I guess I could ask, but the GGD P5 boxcab comes up at auction now and then for fairly cheap.
Have you considered putting the MTH Board into the GGD engine?
@Prr7688 posted:Have you considered putting the MTH Board into the GGD engine?
Another consideration. However, I want this to run paired with another MTH P5 and I am not sure the GGD engine is geared to do that. If they could run together, that is an option.
@CAPPilot posted:Don't know. I guess I could ask, but the GGD P5 boxcab comes up at auction now and then for fairly cheap.
I never paid them much attention, but to be sure it can be done …..I’d be game for that swap,….I’m guessing Scott’s shells are brass? …..
Pat
I have two of the GGD P5 locos, one box cab and one modified. Yes, the shells are brass. Beautiful models, just pre TMCC.
Well, then in my opinion, anytime you’re swapping die cast shells for brass, ….that is an upgrade, …..the sheet brass, the shells are constructed from would be far more representative of what the real locomotive’s cab walls would be made of,…the die cast shells are so very thick, they actually represent the walls of a tank turret, rather than a locomotive…….
Pat
What you’re asking for Ron, has become our new frontier in 3 rail model railroading!…..some of us don’t wait for a particular model to be made, …..we just build it ourselves,……in our world, there’s nothing nicer then a fine scale model up top, but utilizing the rugged construction of an earlier MTH or Lionel chassis,….it’s truly the best of both worlds,……this model below could arguably be the finest J1e Hudson to grace 3 rails,…..
Pat 
Sounds like an idea with a lot of potential. There is a reason Scott refers to the brass models as "Lifetime Brass". I like the 3rd Rail Pantographs much better too. I'd love to see how it turns out if you pursue this route.
Pat,
Are you saying you want to take on this project?
Added: Just sent Scott an email seeing if there is a chance he may have a shell left.
@CAPPilot posted:Pat,
Are you saying you want to take on this project?
Ron, …..yep,….this is my cup of tea!!…😉
Pat
Sounds like another great project to watch.
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