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MR-150 posted:

I enjoy the modifications you are doing.I have the MTH NYC  C-Liner and that coupler sticks out like a sore thumb and wish a scale front was around for that locomotive.

Have you tried MTH to see if they have a 2-rail pilot available?  Another option is try and adapting an Atlas Erie-Built 2R pilot. 

Sounds like a great project. 

thanks!

-Mario

CentralFan1976 posted:
MR-150 posted:

I enjoy the modifications you are doing.I have the MTH NYC  C-Liner and that coupler sticks out like a sore thumb and wish a scale front was around for that locomotive.

Have you tried MTH to see if they have a 2-rail pilot available?  Another option is try and adapting an Atlas Erie-Built 2R pilot. 

Sounds like a great project. 

thanks!

-Mario

MTH only makes parts available for replacement, not for modifications or upgrades.  IOW you have to call and ask for parts, not just order them.  And if the person on the phone thinks you are looking for parts for modification they will just tell you they are not available.

I did a series in OGR in 2015 showing how to scratch build the PA pilot from brass. If you can solder,  use a file and some hand tools you can do it.

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I wanted scale pilots that had the correct height over the rails. Also, fabricated the radio antenna these ATSF units had along with other detail.

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Ron H posted:

I did a series in OGR in 2015 showing how to scratch build the PA pilot from brass. If you can solder,  use a file and some hand tools you can do it.

alco 1alco 2

I wanted scale pilots that had the correct height over the rails. Also, fabricated the radio antenna these ATSF units had along with other detail.

Your pilots set the bar... the best!

Thanks,

- Mario

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