Discussion related to everything about model railroading, from layout design and planning, to reviews of related model tools and equipment. Discussion includes O, S, HO, N and Z, as well as narrow gauge topics. Also includes discussion of traditional "toy train" and "collector" topics such as Lionel, American Flyer, Marx, and others. Also includes discussion of outdoor garden railways and live steamers.
Discussion related to everything about model railroading, from layout design and planning, to reviews of related model tools and equipment. Discussion includes O, S, HO, N and Z, as well as narrow gauge topics. Also includes discussion of traditional "toy train" and "collector" topics such as Lionel, American Flyer, Marx, and others. Also includes discussion of outdoor garden railways and live steamers.
What are you asking specifically, Phil? The photo you link to should answer many of your questions right there. Use this photo to decide what details to add and remove from your stock FA model. Decals are available for this model from Microscale, and the paints you'll have to match yourself.
How do you relocate the door to the back of the FA like 605?
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AmtrakPhill629
by astrosa
Use a razor saw to cut out the side door and to cut a space for it at the rear of the unit. Then you'll need to patch the hole where the door used to be, which is best done by cutting a matching piece from a scrap shell. Looks like you'll also need to use a similar process to get rid of the upper side grilles.
Or you could save yourself the headache and just choose to model #610 instead.
