Early HO locomotive help

[tomustang]

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

[Gary S]

Interesting little thing there! I've never seen anything like it before.

[FCIN]

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.

[e-paw]

I Have one of those that I Have bin meaning to redo. I original detailed and painted it when I was around 12.    

[Gary S]

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!

[tomustang]

Wow, thanks guys, now all I got to do is figure out what kind of paint job to give it

[shaygetz]

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 -->

[P5se Camelback]

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.

[Green_Elite_Cab]

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.