I am about to take on the task of replacing the dynamic brake fan and radiator fans on a couple of Bachmann Spectrum GP30's. Replacing them with Cannon and Co. fans and Plano hatches. Thus correcting the "fan mistake". Thus creating an area to emit sound for when the sound decoders go in.

My question being, is the 36" fan available? Is it the same one for a GP35 made by Cannon & Co?

And has anyone ever attempted this upgrade? I have some info on the web about correcting the fan mistake, but not a complete blow by blow how to. I guess opting for the Proto2000 GP30 (fan mistake was corrected with they're release) is a possibility but I have had these Spectrums for a while and want to breathe some new life into them and do what the wallet allows.


Thx,

Any info is appreciated,

Mark

I must be going senile! I saw a good deal on some stock cars and just about got through the order when I realized they were "N scale". I will go and check myself in now.
Has anyone ever ordered the wrong scale?????

WPMA-17 makes a pickup at Agway.

Bruce

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New York bound commuter train wrecks inside Hoboken terminal, smashes through buffer and stops just short of waiting room wall.

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Mother of an 18 month old dead, more then 100 injured. All ferries and trains (subway and light rail included) shutdown to and from station during the morning rush. When rail service will be restored is unknown. Do you think NJT will finally get a move on with the PTC install?

Has anyone made those spill containment bins for tank car spurs? I know Walthers has a few in the Modern Loading Rack kit but was curious if anyone has made their own or have seen any made.

Now just behind the trees, the ECI Special rolls on onto the countryside past the main yards of the ECI where a number of projects are underway. A caboose may be seen slightly off center and numerous cars and a twin hopper are in the foreground. The ECI still makes use of a caboose on a number of switching locals. And, yes, there are two steamers parked back by the diesel house.

I dug through the many things that have been packed up for over a year now and found my air brush compressor. I've used it a few times and it's a nice little unit. I've seen the same one on sale on the Internet for $89.99, not that I think someone would get that since you can buy a new one for that price, but I am willing to sell mine for $35.00 to any Big Blue member that can use it. I did not find my air brushes though or I'd offer those for sale as well. As you can see, this compressor has a regulator and a filter.

Shipping weight will be no more than 10 pounds. It will fit into a 12 x 12 x 5 1/2 Priority Mail box, 2-day delivery for $18.75.

Again, I'm offering this at Big Blue first, so let me know if you want it. Price is: $35.00 plus shipping.

   

   

A shot from back when Conrail used a RS3m for switching.

Bruce

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Hi all.. just wanted to ask you to take a moment to sign this petition to help save a section of the PRR in a historic neighborhood in Jersey city .

Thanks for your help.

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WPMA-40 makes a pickup at Pier 34.

Bruce

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