Seeking RMC or MR article Atlas F9 to E8 conversion | O Gauge Railroading On Line Forum

CN6167OGR Forum Member

Either RMC or MR had an article in the 80s, I believe, about a fella who converted 2 F9s to an E-8 (in Erie-Lackawanna paint). Anyone know which issue?

2/10/196:49 PM

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SteinzeitOGR Forum Member

I certainly remember that article [ or was it a 2 parter ]; it was in RMC, authored by Preston Cook, as I recall. Sorry I can't provide more info at this time.

Best regards, SZ

2/12/1910:20 PM

New Haven JoeOGR Forum Member SUPPORTING MEMBERDIGITAL SUBSCRIBER

It sounds like a difficult project. I would just look for an E8 that is already constructed.

NH Joe

2/12/1911:27 PM

RRDOCOGR Forum Member DIGITAL SUBSCRIBER

Trains.com magazine search came up with October 1983 RMC p. 74

Bob

2/12/1911:38 PM

Simon WinterOGR Forum Member

How to make a nice E8 from an old Atlas F9:

1. Take a 5lb. hammer and smash the F9.

2. Look at Sunset/3rd Rails website E8s are on sale.

Option 2:

Call in Mandrake!

Simon

Bob ComerfordOGR Forum Member

Hi ( no name supplied), my conversion to a NSWGR 42 class might give you some assistance in making an E8.

It can be seen starting on this RMWeb page.

https://www.rmweb.co.uk/commun...utdoors/&page=11

NWSL wheels instead of Slaters would be a good idea for running on NMRA track.

cheers

Bob Comerford

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