ATLAS/ROCO Fix

[Randy Earle]

This one is for GT Dan and the other folks that need to improve the cab, nose, and battery boxes on the ATLAS/ROCO GP/SD shells. Take a razor saw and cut the whole cab/nose/battery box section off and replace it with Cannon Parts. It sure makes a difference. I also replace the long hood end with a Cannon part too.

[GTDan]

Thanks Randy!

I will check this out. I have a high hood NS just like the one in your post above. I just might try this out.

Thanks again,

GT Dan

[iomalley]

Anybody know where to get concor wheelsets to fit these old Atlas/Roco units? Concor's had properly RP25 profiled wheels, not the Atlas/Roco moondisks. I'd like to swap them out on my NW SD35...

[dtinut]

Sean,

I checked, and ConCor no longer has any parts in stock for these - well, none are listed on their website.
NWSL has replacements that are nickle silver - but aren't cheap @ 25 bucks for 4
2558-6 is 40" wheels with code 110 wheels and 14T gears
2559-6 is 40" wheels with code 88 wheels and 14T gears

Note - you'd need 2 sets for the 6 axle model.
Sometimes you can find these on Ebay for cheap... but I didn't go looking there.

Brian

PS - You coming to the DT&I meet this summer???

[iomalley]

No cando, getting married on the weekend of the 10th....

I gotta stop making excuses and get down to see you boys. I can't get Scott motivated either...

Maybe the Marion meet...

[dtinut]

Married? Well, my best to ya! Hope that goes well.
Yes - you should come to the Marion event - excellent models - and many, many trains to watch.
Some good clinics too.

- Yes - I suppose some extra persuasion might be required to get Mr. Heiden to come out of his hole.
I haven't seen him in a very long time.

Regards,
Brian

PS - Does Scott have email?