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Early HO locomotive help - tomustang - 08-30-2010 I got this older Tyco (mantua also) engine, have no clue what it was suppose to be? Maybe some of you guys might remember it Re: Early HO locomotive help - Gary S - 08-30-2010 Interesting little thing there! I've never seen anything like it before. Re: Early HO locomotive help - FCIN - 08-30-2010 This is a model of a Plymouth (Fate-Root-Heath) 60 Ton Model CR-4. Here are a couple of links to photos of a prototype. http://www.northeast.railfan.net/images/lbr3b.jpg http://www.northeast.railfan.net/images/lbr3a.jpg Hope this helps. 60 tons on two axles is about the maximum for US rails. Re: Early HO locomotive help - e-paw - 08-30-2010 I Have one of those that I Have bin meaning to redo. I original detailed and painted it when I was around 12.     Re: Early HO locomotive help - Gary S - 08-30-2010 Nice model and nice photo, E-Paw! Love the little loco and the paint job is sweet! Photo is crisp and clean. Thanks for sharing that! Re: Early HO locomotive help - tomustang - 08-30-2010 Wow, thanks guys, now all I got to do is figure out what kind of paint job to give it Re: Early HO locomotive help - shaygetz - 08-30-2010 Cool...TYCO Industrial Diesel, from the 60s Red Box era... <!-- m --><a class="postlink" href="http://www.ho-scaletrains.net/locomotives/id1.html">http://www.ho-scaletrains.net/locomotives/id1.html</a><!-- m --> Re: Early HO locomotive help - P5se Camelback - 08-30-2010 Tom ... Do you have access to the March '62 Issue of Model Railroader? If you would like a copy of the review, PM me. I recently acquired the 1962 year of Model Railroader and I could probably be convinced to make a copy and send it to you if you need it. Re: Early HO locomotive help - Green_Elite_Cab - 08-31-2010 there are motor trucks out there with can motors that are DCC ready that you can repower this with, though they cost, and i know you like to keep things frugal.