Marx 1666

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imatt88

Discussion Starter · May 17, 2010 (Edited)

Hey all,

Just picked this up. Another trade

As you can see, it needs some TLC

The bottom shot. The first thing I noticed is that the plate and spring are missing, and the bottom plate of the motor is broken.
The rear trucks are also missing.

Other than that, another project

Keep you posted....

Cheers, Ian

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imatt88

Discussion Starter · #2 · May 17, 2010

Hey all,

I'm having trouble posting pics for this thread. Sometimes they show up, then the next time I look, they're not there.

Let me know if anyone else can see them

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imatt88

Discussion Starter · #4 · May 17, 2010

TJ,

Yes, and I have two more to get yet. Another 490 and another 1666

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imatt88

Discussion Starter · #5 · May 22, 2010

update

Hey all,

Got the 1666 pulled apart.

It has an e unit and a smoke unit(?)

It is really dirty, and I'm not looking forward to pulling the wheels off

Body work comencing....

Cheers, Ian

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imatt88

Discussion Starter · #7 · May 22, 2010

TJ,

No, its O27. It came with the Amtrak set I picked up a while back. Nice stuff.

Yup, I have to pull the wheels off to replace the broken bottom plate and give the motor a good cleaning

I don't have a puller, but T-Man suggested I pick one up, especially now with all the Marx locos I have.

It would probably pay for itself

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imatt88

Discussion Starter · #9 · May 22, 2010

Damn TJ, that is a REALLY good question.

I've tried to come up with a way to do that myself, and I've yet to come up with a workable solution

Maybe T-Man has a suggetion......

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imatt88

Discussion Starter · #11 · May 22, 2010

Yeah, that would work

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imatt88

Discussion Starter · #13 · Jun 5, 2010

update

Works been slow going with the weather getting nice and all, but its raining today...so,:laugh:

A couple of pics. Cosmetic work has been started

Not running yet, got some replacement/repair parts coming...keep you posted:thumbsup:

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