My newest basketcase project

Mike SlaterOGR Forum Member

well I did it again, purchased a locomotive that was not cared for. I took it apart and after a alcohol bath I removed the factor paint. I will be painting this in Milwaukee Road Paint. One of the things that I needed to modify was the nose, Lionel had a wheel for the manual brake, I needed the ratchet, Looking at a K-line GP38-2 shell I had, it had the correct nose I was looking for, and it was a match. (on a side note a SD38-2 would not be to hard with both of these shell, a future project maybe)

Next thing is I need to order a few parts, all of the TMCC boards I have already includding the smoke unit.

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5/8/1311:25 PM

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PRR2818OGR Forum Member MEMORIALIZED MEMBER

Great Work! KEEP US POSTED ON YOUR PROGRESS...

5/9/134:46 AM

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Lee WillisOGR Forum Member

Sounds like a fun, and worthwhile project. You will have a blast, I'm sure!

5/9/136:53 AM

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prrhorseshoecurveOGR Forum Member DIGITAL SUBSCRIBER

PSC sells the Rachet Handbrake. NO need to Butcher a K-line nose when all you need is the Rachet HAndbrake park and a "C channel" from plastruct.

5/9/138:58 AM

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Mike SlaterOGR Forum Member

true, however I already had a k-line shell that I had removed parts from for other projects (got the shell off of ebay cheep)

5/9/139:01 AM

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pennsydaveOGR Forum Member DIGITAL SUBSCRIBER

I really enjoy these types of threads. Keep us posted with pictures of the progress. I 'file' all the info for the future when I may actually attempt such a rebuild.

5/9/139:05 AM

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Mike SlaterOGR Forum Member

I enjoy others projects also, thats why I am sharing. I picked up a couple of screws on the way home so I could mount the trucks. The trucks will need to be removed again when the gear clusters arive from Lionel. at least for now I have a rolling chassis. Side frames and fuel tank have also been painted black, Mother or main board installed along with smoke unit. Frame mounted bell will go away, and a bell will be installed onto the shell behind the cab on the conductors side.