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Re: Fox Valley GP60M's
« Reply #90 on: September 29, 2013, 01:35:46 PM »
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Don't forget for the "what-if" models - that Conrail had originally ordered 30 GP60M's  - but the order ended up being changed to the SD80MACs.

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Re: Fox Valley GP60M's
« Reply #91 on: September 29, 2013, 07:21:54 PM »
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Wasn't it 28 GP60Ms and 4 each SD70MACs and AC4400CWs? Would be a cool foob anyway.
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Re: Fox Valley GP60M's
« Reply #92 on: September 30, 2013, 09:59:29 AM »
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Quote from: Leggy on September 29, 2013, 07:21:54 PM
Wasn't it 28 GP60Ms and 4 each SD70MACs and AC4400CWs? Would be a cool foob anyway.


You're right...   There supposedly was a discussion about a GP70MAC (which of course never appeared)....
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Re: Fox Valley GP60M's
« Reply #93 on: September 30, 2013, 09:11:01 PM »
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Quote from: fifer on September 29, 2013, 10:36:50 AM
PS when you remove the shell BE SURE to give them a quick lube on the motor ends as well as worm gear ends.

Mike,

Because I'm not familiar with FVM locomotives (this is my first), can you, or someone, show me (with a picture) exactly where I should lube the motor ends and worm gear ends?  My GP60M is not nearly as quiet as I expected, and it sounds like it could use some lubrication, since the "growling" comes and goes.  But, I have never lubed a brand-new locomotive, because, generally, new locos are more likely over-lubed.  So, I don't want to overdo it.

Otherwise, I love this locomotive.  It was, by far, the easiest DCC decoder installation that I have ever done.

Thanks,
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Re: Fox Valley GP60M's
« Reply #94 on: September 30, 2013, 09:32:46 PM »
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Re: MOVING THE FUEL TANK.

It turns out that although Matt apparently designed the fuel tank to be assembled in two different positions for the M and B units, this didn't happen at the factory.  Any way the result is that it's not that hard to move the tank.   Well, that is, if you have the scars to prove your skill with an Xacto chisel blade. 

Anyway, I described how I did it over at Trainboard where it's easier to post pictures.

http://www.trainboard.com/grapevine/showthread.php?146990-Fox-Valley-GP60M&p=945121#post945121
http://www.trainboard.com/grapevine/showthread.php?146990-Fox-Valley-GP60M&p=945410#post945410

I should add... In my opinion the models are still awesome without doing this 'fix'.  But if this was the only thing holding you back from buying, well... it shouldn't. 
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Re: Fox Valley GP60M's
« Reply #95 on: September 30, 2013, 10:07:04 PM »
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Quote from: davefoxx on September 30, 2013, 09:11:01 PM
Mike,

Because I'm not familiar with FVM locomotives (this is my first), can you, or someone, show me (with a picture) exactly where I should lube the motor ends and worm gear ends?  My GP60M is not nearly as quiet as I expected, and it sounds like it could use some lubrication, since the "growling" comes and goes.  But, I have never lubed a brand-new locomotive, because, generally, new locos are more likely over-lubed.  So, I don't want to overdo it.

Otherwise, I love this locomotive.  It was, by far, the easiest DCC decoder installation that I have ever done.

Thanks,
Dave Foxx

Here you go . I hope this helps. I would use Labelle 108 or similar.

Mike
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Re: Fox Valley GP60M's
« Reply #96 on: September 30, 2013, 10:22:47 PM »
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Thanks, Mike.  That helps a lot.  I wanted to make sure what I added was in the right place, so I didn't overdo it.  Did you notice any improvement in running characteristics or the noise level of the mechanism?

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Re: Fox Valley GP60M's
« Reply #97 on: October 01, 2013, 12:13:35 AM »
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Quote from: davefoxx on September 30, 2013, 10:22:47 PM
Thanks, Mike.  That helps a lot.  I wanted to make sure what I added was in the right place, so I didn't overdo it.  Did you notice any improvement in running characteristics or the noise level of the mechanism?

DFF
Oh yes. They do growl a little more than a Kato but they sound cool.
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Re: Fox Valley GP60M's
« Reply #98 on: October 01, 2013, 09:55:24 AM »
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They do sound cool.  I made a quick video with my iPhone and they sound like the real thing on the video :)
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Re: Fox Valley GP60M's
« Reply #99 on: October 01, 2013, 11:38:21 AM »
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Quote from: dave n on October 01, 2013, 09:55:24 AM
They do sound cool.  I made a quick video with my iPhone and they sound like the real thing on the video :)

Yeah , I kind like the growl as well and it was the first thing my grandson asked me was "do they have sound?".

Mike
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Re: Fox Valley GP60M's
« Reply #100 on: October 01, 2013, 12:45:03 PM »
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Sort of a mechanical sound system?  8)
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Re: Fox Valley GP60M's
« Reply #101 on: October 01, 2013, 01:14:37 PM »
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My ABBA set arrives tomorrow... but a question in the pre-planning of bench time: can they safely be put back in the nests with the details applied? I'm mostly concerned about the sunshades.

Since their first outing is going to be an NTrak event, they'll need to be packed for the trip, so there's some trepidation about packing for safe transport.
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Re: Fox Valley GP60M's
« Reply #102 on: October 01, 2013, 03:27:06 PM »
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Quote from: C855B on October 01, 2013, 01:14:37 PM
My ABBA set arrives tomorrow... but a question in the pre-planning of bench time: can they safely be put back in the nests with the details applied? I'm mostly concerned about the sunshades.

Since their first outing is going to be an NTrak event, they'll need to be packed for the trip, so there's some trepidation about packing for safe transport.

I've always felt that the sunshades provided (in the ES series anyway) were to flimsy for the type of packing you're looking at doing.  I prefer to use the Gold Medal Models shades as they are a lot more solid and hold up better with constant packing and even shipment via mail services.  Only trick is matching the paint. 

The rest of the details should be fine, but not having these particlar engine sets yet, not sure if you'd have to trim some of the foam away from the nose and rear area.  I've had to do this with Kato, FVM, and Atlas cradles before.

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Re: Fox Valley GP60M's
« Reply #103 on: October 01, 2013, 03:36:27 PM »
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Quote from: sdodge on October 01, 2013, 12:45:03 PM
Sort of a mechanical sound system?  8)

Yep.
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Re: Fox Valley GP60M's
« Reply #104 on: October 01, 2013, 03:37:17 PM »
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Quote from: C855B on October 01, 2013, 01:14:37 PM
My ABBA set arrives tomorrow... but a question in the pre-planning of bench time: can they safely be put back in the nests with the details applied? I'm mostly concerned about the sunshades.

Since their first outing is going to be an NTrak event, they'll need to be packed for the trip, so there's some trepidation about packing for safe transport.

Nope, they sit flat in the box.
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