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Post by Randy Earle on Jun 29, 2012 8:48:52 GMT -5
Just wondering how many of you have the Rivorossi/Lima ALCO C-420s. I have three of them painted in River Run. They always ran pretty good for me, but sometimes they would spark or hesitate on a Peco switch frog. These have a full metal frame/walkway, and are good pullers.   |
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Post by redneckwes on Jun 29, 2012 11:29:13 GMT -5
Nic e looking Alco's!
I have wanted one pained in NKP, I've never run across one for the right price at the right time.
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Post by dmfoamer on Jun 29, 2012 16:58:00 GMT -5
I've got two (2) of them one in GB&W and the other was gonna be Detroit & Mackinac but, need to convert a high hood to a chop nose job.
Frank
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Post by Mark R. on Jun 29, 2012 18:02:30 GMT -5
Here's two of my three that I painted up for D&H about ten years ago ! Only upgrade was a set of NWSL nickel silver wheels and DCC, and they are still turning revenue miles. Mark. Attachments:
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Post by simulatortrain on Jun 30, 2012 22:08:51 GMT -5
Looks great Randy and Mark!
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Post by Randy Earle on Jul 1, 2012 22:21:52 GMT -5
I bet that took a bunch of grinding, that's some strong metal.
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Post by MONONC420 on Jul 18, 2012 20:00:01 GMT -5
Both of the Rivarossi units never seemed to run worth a poop.
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Post by Randy Earle on Jul 18, 2012 22:17:21 GMT -5
Both of the Rivarossi units never seemed to run worth a poop. Maybe you got poopy ones.  |
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Post by Mark R. on Jul 18, 2012 22:55:27 GMT -5
My three Rivarossi / MRC units run really well. Not quite as well with the original brass wheels though - the NWSL nickel silver replacements made a big difference.
Mark.
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Post by danielsokyrail on Jul 18, 2012 23:00:09 GMT -5
I had one of the MRC/Lima locomotives, it ran like a champ. However it got traded for a old Rivorossie N&W Y6.
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Post by Randy Earle on Jul 19, 2012 11:36:42 GMT -5
When I had my big club layout, I always treated the rails with Wahl Hair Clipper Oil, so I never had the problems many people mention.
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Post by Mark R. on Jul 20, 2012 16:19:44 GMT -5
Not to vere off topic .... I burnished all my track six years ago and haven't touched it since !
Mark.
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Post by alcocentury on Dec 1, 2012 19:35:21 GMT -5
redneckwes; If your still looking for a Rivorossi/lima NKP C-420,my buddy has one he'll let go for a good price,give me a shout
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Post by Jack Napier on Jan 23, 2013 0:42:19 GMT -5
The herald on the nose kinda' reminds me of the L&HR.
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Post by Randy Earle on Feb 1, 2013 12:31:34 GMT -5
Thanks Jackrabbit. I did that on purpose. I took Santa Fe boxcar logos and cut them into 4 pieces, then put RRC&S letters inside.
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Post by edwin87 on Jan 25, 2014 17:16:42 GMT -5
Here's two of my three that I painted up for D&H about ten years ago ! Only upgrade was a set of NWSL nickel silver wheels and DCC, and they are still turning revenue miles. Mark. Do you happen to remember the part number of the NWSL wheel sets? |
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Post by Mark R. on Jan 26, 2014 1:21:39 GMT -5
Here's two of my three that I painted up for D&H about ten years ago ! Only upgrade was a set of NWSL nickel silver wheels and DCC, and they are still turning revenue miles. Mark. Do you happen to remember the part number of the NWSL wheel sets? As a matter of fact I still have a package hanging on the wall ! .... Part number 2554-6 Mark. |
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Post by edwin87 on Jan 26, 2014 8:58:10 GMT -5
Thanks Mark. Now I need to find somebody who stocks and sells them.
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Post by Mark R. on Jan 26, 2014 12:09:04 GMT -5
Thanks Mark. Now I need to find somebody who stocks and sells them. I ordered mine directly from NWSL. Mark. |
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