After re-reading the thread about the diesel O scale P:48 conversion, I got to thinking about my own Red Caboose GP9, and thought I'd give it some running time, as it had been a while.
It ran less than "great", so I gave it a good cleaning and re-lube: it was at this time I discovered that (2) of the axle gears had split; a not uncommon occurrence with this models, which was an Atlas/Roco hybrid.
I have fixed this problem in some of my '70s-vintage Atlas F9s with drop-in replacements from NWSL, but since they are closing up shop, I wasn't sure they would be an option. I emailed them, and within an hour or so Dave got back to me, saying the sets are still available, so I ordered one, and got an email confirmation. So for the time being, it seems he can still come through for us...just passing that on.
For fun, here is a picture from Ed's thread:
...and here's mine.
I just wanted to post a similar "comparison" shot.
Of course, his turned out to be a fabulous work of art:
Ed, I hope you don't mind my posting a couple of your photos...
Mark in Oregon
