IMRC F-7b unit problems

[Lenny53]

...I don't mean to hijack this thread, but the art of modeling a physical layout, I believe, will be replaced by modeling a virtual layout...  ...I envision the day when someone can host their layout on a server and invite others to operate it collectively in real time... a virtual op session! I'm not promoting, but I see it coming.

You have better eyes than I do

A virtual layout isn't my idea of fun. Isn't N scale small enough without having to squint at a monitor to see what's rolling by. Besides, there won't be the panoramic sweep of a well-built layout in all its REAL glory to marvel at!

Just think, you could use your mouse to click back and forth between the virtual layout and various forums in browser tabs........ :

[up1950s]

You could back up a train at 80 SMPH and it would be virtually derailment free . ;D

They would never get dusty .

They would charge per vertual car and loco , and what do you get , virtually nothing in return . >

[Zox]

MARC did run some Ex-BN E units in patched BN paint.

I believe they are stored in Brunswick .. or were a few years ago ..

MARC 66, ex BN/METRA 9906, ex BN 9972, nee CB&Q 9972, E8/9 at St Louis Museum of Transportation:

This one's at the Illinois Railway Museum (http://www.irm.org/) in Union, IL:

[wm3798]

Word on the A-board is that IM is getting ready to announce a shell swap.  Maybe I'll go ahead and buy a B unit or two afterall.

By the way, the correct WM road numbers for Ph. 1 B units is 401 to 405.  Hopefully they'll take a moment and get that much right on the re-run.

Lee

[John]

By the way, the correct WM road numbers for Ph. 1 B units is 401 to 405.  Hopefully they'll take a moment and get that much right on the re-run.

Lee

Lee .. if you want to make sure it is correct, I advise you to email them with the information, and also provide references / pictures ...

[wm3798]

I sent them the link to the WM roster site.

Lee

[gudrandidi]

Word on the A-board is that IM is getting ready to announce a shell swap.  Maybe I'll go ahead and buy a B unit or two afterall.

By the way, the correct WM road numbers for Ph. 1 B units is 401 to 405.  Hopefully they'll take a moment and get that much right on the re-run.

Lee

It appears the A board is down right now.  Overburdened with F unit flames maybe.

[up1950s]

Here is the UNOFFICIAL notification to chew on . DON"T take this as the OFFICIAL NOTIFICATION . Just as an intent to show the current leanings . This is a reply I got today from IMRC.

"Richie

 

It has come to our attention that there are some configuration problems with the N scale Northern Pacific F7-A locomotive and the production on our early N scale F7-B locomotives. It is our intention to rerun these locomotives, correcting any deficiencies they may have. Please monitor our website for information on replacing these shells. Notification will be forthcoming within the next two weeks after we have reviewed our production schedule"

[Mark5]

Intermountain F7B "recall" details are now up: ;D

http://www.imrcmodels.com/newsNf7problem.htm

[John]

Thanks .. here is the release in whole ..

October 18, 2006

N SCALE F7B LOCOMOTIVES

 

It has come to our attention that the early N scale F7B locomotive bodies were molded incorrectly.  All of the runs that have been released prior to October 1, 2006 will be rerun to correct this problem.  All of the projects delivered after October 1 will be correct.  To most modelers the existing bodies look very good, and only a few people will be able to detect the error.  Some modelers, however, will want these units to be replaced.  For those of you who want replacement units, we will be accepting requests through the end of November.  At that time we will schedule production of the replacements.  When forwarding your requests to us, please be sure to include the road name and road number.  It will take a few months to complete this task, so enjoy running the originals until the replacements arrive!!  There will be no charge for this service and in most cases we will not ask that you return the old shells.  When you receive the new shells you will just pop off the old one and replace it.  We will post instructions on the web site for replacement of the shells in case any of you have a question as to how to do it.

[Mark5]

Heh, I'm still waiting on the WM F7B replacement shell.

Sent them an email a few weeks ago, they let me know they're still several months away.

[Bob Bufkin]

I've got a couple PRR ones which came out after their goof.  Are these correct or do I have to ask for new shells?

[Mark5]

I've got a couple PRR ones which came out after their goof.  Are these correct or do I have to ask for new shells?

They are supposed to be correct. If you followed the link above you'd see that this only affects models released prior to 10/1/2006. ;D