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BLI M1a!!
« on: June 07, 2010, 06:41:50 PM »
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Just kidding.  I finished putting the decoder into Bob's Key Imports M1a.






Coal load is a modified Atlas hopper load. I think I'm going to glue some coal dust to it to make it look better.

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Re: BLI M1a!!
« Reply #1 on: June 07, 2010, 07:32:13 PM »
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Make me one...! ;D
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Re: BLI M1a!!
« Reply #2 on: June 07, 2010, 07:58:56 PM »
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Bing!



There!  Now David is an M1a!
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Re: BLI M1a!!
« Reply #3 on: June 07, 2010, 08:30:31 PM »
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That's gonna look nice pulling some period reefers.
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Re: BLI M1a!!
« Reply #4 on: June 07, 2010, 08:50:02 PM »
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Sweet!!!!!!!!!!!

Did you put in a sound decoder?

And Bob you better take some pics of that iron pulling those period reefers ;D ;D ;D


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Re: BLI M1a!!
« Reply #5 on: June 07, 2010, 09:42:47 PM »
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There's plenty of room for a sound board in the tender.  One would have to run at least one wire into the locomotive for power pick ups for the sound, though.  The DZ-125 I put in fits snuggly over the motor in that big arse Belpaire firebox.  As it is, the tender still only picks up on one side, which gives it a hiccup on dead frogs, but otherwise, it runs as smoothly as any steamer I'm familiar with.



Say, Bob... you want me to splash a little weather on her?  Or perhaps I should send it to Tom so he can make it look better than I ever could!

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Re: BLI M1a!!
« Reply #6 on: June 07, 2010, 10:02:38 PM »
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Light weathering is fine.  I can't afford Tom's work.
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Re: BLI M1a!!
« Reply #7 on: June 07, 2010, 10:06:43 PM »
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Neolube that running gear if nothing else...
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Re: BLI M1a!!
« Reply #8 on: June 07, 2010, 10:12:39 PM »
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That was a great find at Peach Creek Shops.  The price was downright great.  They had another one with a different number and was tempted to get it also.  I know someone who posts here asked me about it and I think they picked it up.  Was just good timing to find one so close.  EBay prices on these is ridiculous.
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Re: BLI M1a!!
« Reply #9 on: June 08, 2010, 12:09:26 AM »
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Neo Lube it is!  I'll make sure there's some in the next Chuck Pack...

I added the coal dust to the load, a vast improvement.  When it's dry in the morning, I'll post an updated picture.

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Re: BLI M1a!!
« Reply #10 on: June 08, 2010, 12:09:45 AM »
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Quote from: Bob Bufkin on June 07, 2010, 10:02:38 PM
Light weathering is fine.

Ohhhhhh My!  The Collectors are going to put a contract out on you Bob . . . No Convention for you!

Really nice loco Bob. That will be sweet once on the tracks.
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Re: BLI M1a!!
« Reply #11 on: June 08, 2010, 12:44:23 AM »
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It looks great, but it doesn't pull very much.  It has a traction tire, but there's not much weight over the drivers.  There's a nice lead weight in the front, which keeps the nose on the ground.  I might be able to pack a little more in there and see what it does.

In the meantime, I've been using my Bachmann Connie as a helper! ;D

Did I mention that I love DCC?

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Re: BLI M1a!!
« Reply #12 on: June 08, 2010, 05:17:52 AM »
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Quote from: Bob Bufkin on June 07, 2010, 10:12:39 PM
That was a great find at Peach Creek Shops.  The price was downright great.  They had another one with a different number and was tempted to get it also.  I know someone who posts here asked me about it and I think they picked it up.  Was just good timing to find one so close.  EBay prices on these is ridiculous.

That was me who picked up the other one thanks allot for the tip Bob it was greatly appreciated and the price was definitely right1


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Re: BMW M1!!
« Reply #13 on: June 08, 2010, 11:14:26 AM »
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oh, I misread the subject, I thought this was about the BMW M1!
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Re: BLI M1a!!
« Reply #14 on: June 09, 2010, 06:10:29 PM »
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I have a Key M1a also. For all intents and purposes, I traded an old Datsun for it!
Made a tender load from a Fine N Scale resin hopper load.
Running qualities are superb.
Craig
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