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645diesel

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Dang it, lost a horn!
« on: December 11, 2020, 04:14:08 PM »
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i opened the box of one of my C420's and it is missing the horn!  any idea where i can get a replacement?

thomasjmdavis

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Re: Dang it, lost a horn!
« Reply #1 on: December 11, 2020, 04:30:48 PM »
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Take it as a sign that you should upgrade to a horn by Miniatures by Eric....
https://www.miniaturesbyeric.com/collections/n-scale-parts-a-to-h?page=4

There is also one on page 3
https://www.miniaturesbyeric.com/collections/n-scale-parts-a-to-h?page=3
Tom D.

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craigolio1

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Re: Dang it, lost a horn!
« Reply #2 on: December 11, 2020, 11:53:52 PM »
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i opened the box of one of my C420's and it is missing the horn!  any idea where i can get a replacement?

What colour do you need? I’ll be upgrading mine to Miniatures by Eric parts. :)

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Re: Dang it, lost a horn!
« Reply #3 on: December 12, 2020, 10:50:10 AM »
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It is easy to lose horns.  This is one reason why I keep extras.  Several derail part manufacturers sell them.  Several hobby stores stock both the detail parts and the spare parts from the  major manufacturers.  In addition, there are vendors that have them at shows (when the shows resume, that is).  I always buy a few every time that either I order or if I see them at a hobby store or show.

The same goes for stirrups.  They have a habit of breaking.

Steam locomotive whistles seem to be the most difficult to find.  If you own Athearn or MDC 1880s power, you will know why you need steam whistles.

645diesel

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Re: Dang it, lost a horn!
« Reply #4 on: December 13, 2020, 05:30:04 PM »
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What colour do you need? I’ll be upgrading mine to Miniatures by Eric parts. :)

i think i'm going to go that route...  they look nice and more to scale.  thanks for the information everyone, not sure why i didn't think of a detail parts vendor.  the walls are closing in, ya know?

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Re: Dang it, lost a horn!
« Reply #5 on: December 13, 2020, 09:17:25 PM »
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i think i'm going to go that route...  they look nice and more to scale.  thanks for the information everyone, not sure why i didn't think of a detail parts vendor.  the walls are closing in, ya know?

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Re: Dang it, lost a horn!
« Reply #6 on: December 15, 2020, 11:42:19 PM »
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Call Atlas with a part #, or email Steve Millenbach there. He's been very helpful.
  Joe D