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Re: Upgraded Bowser N5c
« Reply #15 on: October 15, 2015, 04:19:52 AM »
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It says "PRR Caboose Trucks"...
Where would those be coming from?  Does somebody already make such a thing?

Bowser makes them. Then they put FVM wheel sets in them.  According to this price list you can buy them separately:

http://www.bowser-trains.com/docs/Prices/Bowser%20HO%20N%20Prices.htm
Bowser   33002   $4.95      N PRR CABOOSE  TRUCKS- PAIR


Hmmm. The list is dated 1/5/2015 so it may be out of date. 
« Last Edit: October 15, 2015, 04:28:14 AM by reinhardtjh »
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Re: Upgraded Bowser N5c
« Reply #16 on: October 15, 2015, 09:43:26 AM »
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@reinhardtjh, The trucks Bowser sells separately DO NOT come with FVM wheelsets- they come with plastic ones.  Also the Bowser truck frames are spaced wither than MT, so the longer FVM axle work better in them, I forget which length right now...

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Re: Upgraded Bowser N5c
« Reply #17 on: October 15, 2015, 09:56:52 AM »
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Ahhhh, SPFs!!! They get what they want (K4), and now they want more (N8 caboose). It never stops! It goes on and on, wanting more and more stuff while we Southern Railway fans get nothing! When will it end? When? When...?


Hmm... Ah, Kiz and his
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Re: Upgraded Bowser N5c
« Reply #18 on: October 15, 2015, 10:50:59 AM »
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Ahhhh, SPFs!!! They get what they want (K4), and now they want more (N8 caboose). It never stops! It goes on and on, wanting more and more stuff while we Southern Railway fans get nothing! When will it end? When? When...?


Hmm... Ah, Kiz and his
histrionics...



when the ICG grey and orange scheme gets some proper love . . . . .  :o
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Re: Upgraded Bowser N5c
« Reply #19 on: October 15, 2015, 10:54:21 AM »
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Ahhhh, SPFs!!! They get what they want (K4), and now they want more (N8 caboose). It never stops! It goes on and on, wanting more and more stuff while we Southern Railway fans get nothing! When will it end? When? When...?


Hmm... Ah, Kiz and his
histrionics...



I noticed someone have you a thumbs-down negative vote for this post (clearly missing the humor).  I voted with a positive vote, nullifying the negative.  I was afraid that enabling  this thread voting thing would end up with this type of results.
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Re: Upgraded Bowser N5c
« Reply #20 on: October 15, 2015, 11:09:25 AM »
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Thanks @dougnelson ! Murphy strikes again!

Yep, I guess we need to encourage Doug to start kitbashing an N8.  ;)
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Re: Upgraded Bowser N5c
« Reply #21 on: October 15, 2015, 11:12:02 AM »
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I noticed someone have you a thumbs-down negative vote for this post (clearly missing the humor).  I voted with a positive vote, nullifying the negative.  I was afraid that enabling  this thread voting thing would end up with this type of results.

Thank you! Suffering from bipolar disorder (manic depression), I had to develop a strong sense of humor. [Read my new signature - I think it's funny].


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Re: Upgraded Bowser N5c
« Reply #22 on: October 15, 2015, 02:38:26 PM »
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@reinhardtjh, The trucks Bowser sells separately DO NOT come with FVM wheelsets- they come with plastic ones.  Also the Bowser truck frames are spaced wither than MT, so the longer FVM axle work better in them, I forget which length right now...

Yeah, I kinda knew that. I wrote it badly.  They have been doing it for the newer rolling stock releases. I have a feeling the separate trucks are left over from previous times and you just get their normal, old plastic wheelsets.  Maybe not, but they don't put the FVM set in them.  It would be a great deal for $4.95 if they did.
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Re: Upgraded Bowser N5c
« Reply #23 on: October 15, 2015, 03:27:21 PM »
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Ahhhh, SPFs!!! They get what they want (K4), and now they want more (N8 caboose). It never stops! It goes on and on, wanting more and more stuff while we Southern Railway fans get nothing! When will it end? When? When...?


Hmm... Ah, Kiz and his
histrionics...



Its not just SPFs who want an N8. I would love to see them in Conrail.
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Re: Upgraded Bowser N5c
« Reply #24 on: October 15, 2015, 04:34:59 PM »
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I noticed someone have you a thumbs-down negative vote for this post (clearly missing the humor).  I voted with a positive vote, nullifying the negative.  I was afraid that enabling  this thread voting thing would end up with this type of results.

It's at +2 now, and look at you Mr. +47ski!
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Re: Upgraded Bowser N5c
« Reply #25 on: October 15, 2015, 06:13:29 PM »
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Ahhhh, SPFs!!! They get what they want (K4), and now they want more (N8 caboose). It never stops! It goes on and on, wanting more and more stuff while we Southern Railway fans get nothing! When will it end? When? When...?


Hmm... Ah, Kiz and his
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  Couldn't resist ,LOL !

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Re: Upgraded Bowser N5c
« Reply #26 on: October 15, 2015, 06:46:34 PM »
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It's at +2 now, and look at you Mr. +47ski!

It pays to post detailed technical review threads.   8)  This is all part of my evil scheme:  I need to accumulate respect points now to nullify all the negative hits for the snarky remarks I will be making later.  :D I'm sure my respect rating will take a nose-dive.
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Re: Upgraded Bowser N5c
« Reply #27 on: October 15, 2015, 09:08:20 PM »
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N8 would be nice but my budget is shot for awhile and besides, I already have a brass one which I need to put couplers on.

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Re: Upgraded Bowser N5c
« Reply #28 on: October 16, 2015, 11:31:55 AM »
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Ahhhh, SPFs!!! They get what they want (K4), and now they want more (N8 caboose). It never stops! It goes on and on, wanting more and more stuff while we Southern Railway fans get nothing! When will it end? When? When...?


Hmm... Ah, Kiz and his
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Jealousy will get you nowhere Kiz! :trollface: :D