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by jonnhrr
Courage is not the absence of fear; it is the determination that some things are more important than fear.
by BostonUrbEx
I'm considering possibly modeling an MBTA work train, and what could would it be if I didn't have the caboose? So, does anyone know what kind of caboose it is? I'm not really sure what I'm searching for when looking for it. It would help if I had a term to search for. I'd paint it myself, so no need to worry about that aspect.
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by jwhite07
It is formerly CP Rail #434618... according to Canadian Trackside Guide, it is part of a series of cabooses built by CP Rail's Angus Shops in 1977, but I believe them to closely mimick a National Steel Car design.
by B&M 1227
A few years ago I had decals made for the caboose and plows. I recently gave them to a friend, but I believe there were a lot of duplicates, so I can ask him for a set if he hasn't used them all yet. PM me for more details.
Did we ever hear a music sweeter than the one that thrills, as it floats along the Deerfield, as it echoes o'er the hills.-E. A. Fitch
How we watch that little engine as it stalks across the plain; was there ever music sweeter, was there ever sight completer, than the coming of the train?
by diburning
Rapido Trains' CP Angus Van (caboose) is an EXACT match for the MBA C-1. Unfortunately, you'll need to paint and decal one yourself.
by B&M 1227
Yes. It even has working Marker lights!
Did we ever hear a music sweeter than the one that thrills, as it floats along the Deerfield, as it echoes o'er the hills.-E. A. Fitch
How we watch that little engine as it stalks across the plain; was there ever music sweeter, was there ever sight completer, than the coming of the train?
by JBConn
Anyone have a suggested manufacturer & part number for replacement F40PH plow for a Walthers F40PH unit?
by JBConn
I found an old Walthers MBTA F40PH. It is a bit beat up, missing some parts, and needs the pink stripe repainted.
Can anyone recommend a good replacement for the plow on a Walthers F40PH?
Also 5-chime air horn all forward?
Thanks
Can anyone recommend a good replacement for the plow on a Walthers F40PH?
Also 5-chime air horn all forward?
Thanks
by diburning
Details West AH-252 for the K5LA. Not sure about the plow.
by ST214
Uhhh....what pink stripe?
Let me know if you can get it to run. Mine gets around the layout once and loses electrical capability. Cleaning the wheels is not fixing the issue, so I am thinking the contacts inside may need a cleaning.
Let me know if you can get it to run. Mine gets around the layout once and loses electrical capability. Cleaning the wheels is not fixing the issue, so I am thinking the contacts inside may need a cleaning.
JBConn wrote:I found an old Walthers MBTA F40PH. It is a bit beat up, missing some parts, and needs the pink stripe repainted.
Can anyone recommend a good replacement for the plow on a Walthers F40PH?
Also 5-chime air horn all forward?
Thanks
Hoping for a rebirth of the Screamer fleet.
by JBConn
ST214 wrote:Uhhh....what pink stripe?Small joke. Walthers stripe on MBTA models is the wrong color, a bit pinkish, rather than purple.
by octr202
Eh, just matches the faded units. If you don't want to repaint it, just weather it up heavily, it'll look right. 
Wondering if I'll see the Western Route double-tracking finished before I retire...
Photo: Melbourne W7 No. 1019 on Route 78, Bridge & Church Streets, Richmond, Victoria. 10/21/2010
Photo: Melbourne W7 No. 1019 on Route 78, Bridge & Church Streets, Richmond, Victoria. 10/21/2010
by diburning
The MBTA purple fades into lavender, not pink
by Steve Wagner
Bachmann's HO Spectrum series model of an MBTA has some faults, but its purple color is correct. I learned this by holding one up next to one of the real locomotives. Unfortunately the models were made some years ago and are probably hard to come by now.
MicroScale has the correct color in solid decal film. For paint that also matches, go to www.mgdecals.com and scroll to the listing of other manufacturers' products at the end.
MicroScale has the correct color in solid decal film. For paint that also matches, go to www.mgdecals.com and scroll to the listing of other manufacturers' products at the end.