Locomotive Update

The Master Mechanic and machinists have been busy at the Bowling Green Backshop.

MBG&C #8001 & 8000

 

#8000 and #8001 are the second and third of three U-30C's picked up from a used locomotive dealer.  All three are ex Norfolk & Western units built in April of 1974.  The #8002 was in the best shape of the three so was quickly given a "dip" black paint job and placed in service.  (March 1 Construction Update).  These two were given a full rebuild and a coat of fresh MBG&C black and green paint.

#8000 and 8001 are both Atlas "Master Series" models.  They were purchased on ebay at a very resonable price (less than $50) but both required a bit of work.  The original N&W lettering was removed and the damaged or missing parts were repaired or replaced.  In addition they both received a new horn and firecracker antenna.  They were painted with a mix of Tru-Color and lettered with custom decals.  Both are equipped with Tsunami2 sound decoders, a TCS KA1 Current Keeper and Kadee #58 Scale Couplers

MBG&C #7786

 

#7786 is an ex Penn Central GP-38.  I've had this model for about 10 years.  It was reconditioned and given a fresh coat of paint along with the #8000 and #8001.

 

#7786 is another Atlas locomotive.  The Penn Central lettering was removed and the standard MBG&C 5-Chime horn and firecracker antenna were added.  In addition, it got a pair of spark arrestors and a stobe (working) on the cab roof.  It got MBG&C black and green paint, a Tsunami2 sound decoder, a TCS KA1 Current Keeper and Kadee #58 Scale Couplers.  I originally thought this model had a split gear in the front truck; it clicked and bumped as it went down the track.  I took it apart several times trying to identify the problem gear before discovering it had nothing more than a spot of "gunk" on one of the front wheels.  Kind of frustrating...