tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1273693093047871778.post720044262788861835..comments2024-03-12T09:50:39.175-04:00Comments on New York Central Train Layout: Removing and Replacing a Bachmann F7A Prime MoverJohn R.http://www.blogger.com/profile/02124262563821939556noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1273693093047871778.post-68407785178446058932021-08-23T07:43:05.218-04:002021-08-23T07:43:05.218-04:00Hi PRR Guy,
Here is the info on the motors;
Bachm...Hi PRR Guy,<br />Here is the info on the motors;<br /><br />Bachmann has the original or old style F7A motors in stock has of this writing;<br />https://estore.bachmanntrains.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=5919<br /><br />Good luck with your project!John R.https://www.blogger.com/profile/02124262563821939556noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1273693093047871778.post-44993990377456368722021-08-22T18:14:35.153-04:002021-08-22T18:14:35.153-04:00Trying to find the motor you used, where did you m...Trying to find the motor you used, where did you manage to find one and where?PRR Guyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10528651362951168610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1273693093047871778.post-42350921858731913952015-11-08T07:14:28.264-05:002015-11-08T07:14:28.264-05:00Thanks for the compliments Ralph! This repair / re...Thanks for the compliments Ralph! This repair / re-motor project came out quite nicely and the engine is running beautifully. The flywheel couplings were a bit tricky but once I figured out a solution it was all downhill from there. Glad to pass on the helpful tips to my fellow modelers. We at the N.Y.C.T.L. have no doubt that the Kings Port Shops are up to these and many other tasks. Remember the N.Y.C.T.L. sent up the Breadbox / Clam Shell Coil Cars for repairs and modifications. The Engineer and Fireman are certainly dedicated employees!John R.https://www.blogger.com/profile/02124262563821939556noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1273693093047871778.post-16309731940505812052015-11-07T23:31:55.877-05:002015-11-07T23:31:55.877-05:00Nice job getting the dead unit back in service! ...Nice job getting the dead unit back in service! I always appreciate descriptive posts from modelers who do motor replacements like this; something I haven't done myself. The step by step photos and how-to will be very helpful to me if I find myself needing to refer a loco to the Kings Port shops! Yet another use for the black straws! "The Engineer and Fireman refused to leave their posts" Love it! PCRalphhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11580789893778607792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1273693093047871778.post-25749211559274671812015-11-07T17:51:54.441-05:002015-11-07T17:51:54.441-05:00Thanks for compliments and information John! A few...Thanks for compliments and information John! A few years back I bought a blue box Bachmann PRR F7A to add to a 90's era Bachmann Plus PRR F7A F7B consist. The new Bachmann, item# 63001, was much lighter and the motor was not flywheel equipped. It consisted OK with the older units but those older Plus units weighed a ton and are great pullers. The older coupler mounts (same on the 63001) were a pain and for DCC modelers I can see the advantage of the 8 pin DCC socket. <br />Aah to be in Marion in the mid to late 60s and catch these units in all their glory! John R.https://www.blogger.com/profile/02124262563821939556noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1273693093047871778.post-85510576779772547242015-11-07T10:40:23.275-05:002015-11-07T10:40:23.275-05:00Very nice. I have some Bachmann Plus F7s of the sa...Very nice. I have some Bachmann Plus F7s of the same 1990s vintage. One thing to point out is that you can find new Bachmann F7s DC only in the $45 range on the web. My Spectrums are GN, nice paint, and I have it in mind to swap out the GN bodies with new vintage chassis -- coupler mount is better on the new ones, and there's an 8 pin DCC socket, a big, big plus.<br /><br />But your ELs make me think I'm in Marion!John Brucehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04625895756906828468noreply@blogger.com