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where to order diesel locomotive detail parts?

Hello everyone

I am in need of some detail parts for my current GP15 build. You know detail associates details west, that kind of thing, I can order the parts off Ebay but I end up ordering from 6 or 7 different venders and it's just to hard to keep up with all of them. I would gladly go to my local hobby shop if there was one near me. do you know of a good "one stop shop" on the interwebs that I could go through?

Thank you so much, folks - Craig

Remember the Rail Pass / EPass ?

For those that never heard of them, The Pass was something modelers did for their layouts.  Started printed and eventually was also Electronic (Epass). It was a fun collecting thing one could say. I collected them myself, up into the early2000's. 

This bring us to now. On my Railroad Facebook group (Elsewhere Branch), I started something like the pass with a twist. Similar to baseball trading cards. The idea is a card representing the owners layout with basic information. My card is :

Shapeways

How does one go about seeing what is available in ho products from Shapeways? The web address I have doesn't work.

 

Thanks,

oldline1

 

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Weekly Photo Fun - Aug 8-14, 2021

It's another week . . . post 'em if you got 'em.  There were a few late-comers in last week's post.  Check them out, then come back here afterward.

A few more to figure out

The -8 is just parts, don’t know what real engine name, the smaller one is complete.

Kemtron locomotives

Hi everyone, I’m new here. I just bought these 2 locomotives from a thrift store for 35.00 out the door. I know they are kemtron, does anyone have any idea what the 2-8-2 is in make and model of the real thing? These are painted brass and need some work. I had a Lionel 027 as a kid and loved trains ever since.I am working on a Christmas tree train for my girlfriend.

Vendor Reliability

I am checking in to ask if anyone has done business with a web seller called Hobby Rails.com? They have a very nice website, nice presentation of items and decent prices. Looks legit to me. However, I placed an order to them on July 27 and I received an order confirmation with order number within 24 hours but have heard nothing since and have not received my order. I have sent two e-mails, checking on order status, and left a message on their phone but no response. Discover said they hit my card on the order date. Unfortunately there is no physical address provided on the website.

Memory aids.

I am in the process of producing another batch of covered hoppers.  Today I have a number of Bill Berlinger’s fine decals all cut out and a picture of one of the prototype cars lined out so that I can place the decals.  Humph…….  How the heck did I do the decals last time????

CP MP15AC to GMTX Prototype study to model.

This is going to be a long endeavor. I plan on taking an Athearn Genesis model from CP to GMTX as currently used by Vermont Railway.  I also want to change the decoder motherboard to a 21-pin model, add appropriate lights, upgrade the speakers and add appropriate details.

My first post will be pictures I've taken of the prototype.  The pictures might help you to see the detail of one MP15AC for one that you might be considering.. 


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