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BCR751

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MU Hoses....The Big Pink Ones
« on: January 08, 2013, 06:40:56 PM »
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What are the large pinkish MU hoses used between two locos called and where can I get somoe in N-Scale?

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Re: MU Hoses....The Big Pink Ones
« Reply #1 on: January 08, 2013, 06:53:07 PM »
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27-pin MU cable. Sunrise used to make them. Atlas dash-8s had them. Maybe the parts store?
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Re: MU Hoses....The Big Pink Ones
« Reply #2 on: January 08, 2013, 08:50:26 PM »
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Yes - I have ordered those from Atlas before.  I have some in a small bag from Atlas and there is the number #487356 written on the outside.  Two parts to a sprue.

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Re: MU Hoses....The Big Pink Ones
« Reply #3 on: January 08, 2013, 09:32:25 PM »
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I've faked them before with wire. It's a pretty simple part to make.
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Re: MU Hoses....The Big Pink Ones
« Reply #4 on: January 08, 2013, 10:19:07 PM »
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Yep, those are the electrical control connection cables for the M.U.
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Re: MU Hoses....The Big Pink Ones
« Reply #5 on: January 08, 2013, 10:31:34 PM »
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I must admit that I was hesitant to click on this "Big Pink Hose" thread. 
« Last Edit: January 08, 2013, 10:37:14 PM by chicken45 »
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Re: MU Hoses....The Big Pink Ones
« Reply #6 on: January 08, 2013, 10:52:24 PM »
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Yeah, I was kind of wondering who has pink ones! Have seen them in red, yellow and "filth". Never pink! But, as they say, it's your railroad...
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Re: MU Hoses....The Big Pink Ones
« Reply #7 on: January 09, 2013, 01:50:23 AM »
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A red cable that has faded?
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Re: MU Hoses....The Big Pink Ones
« Reply #8 on: January 09, 2013, 02:52:26 AM »
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I use the Atlas parts and buy them in bulk.  At .50 cents a pair, it's worth it to me to not have to mess with wire, which also saves time.  I've added them to just about all of my engines.  Simple addition that adds a lot to the look of an engine.    After weathering, they almost look pink...  :trollface:

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Re: MU Hoses....The Big Pink Ones
« Reply #9 on: January 09, 2013, 12:01:45 PM »
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The ones I see most often are on CN locos and everything they own is faded.  And, I do admit after re-reading the title of that post I'd be a bit skeptical about opening it as well<g>.  I'll check out the Atlas offering.  May be quicker than making my own.

Thanks for the info.

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Re: MU Hoses....The Big Pink Ones
« Reply #10 on: January 09, 2013, 04:23:19 PM »
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The Atlas catalog site is down at the moment.  I'll check later.  I hope they still have these parts.

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Re: MU Hoses....The Big Pink Ones
« Reply #11 on: January 09, 2013, 04:34:21 PM »
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Quote from: BCR751 on January 09, 2013, 04:23:19 PM
The Atlas catalog site is down at the moment.  I'll check later.  I hope they still have these parts.

Doug

They do.  I've been ordering them since at least 2008 and just did an order in early December.  Atlas is still doing their 100% inventory, so it might be another week before the online parts catalog is up again.

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Re: MU Hoses....The Big Pink Ones
« Reply #12 on: January 09, 2013, 10:30:41 PM »
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Not shure if anyone else has noticed but the new EMD units have light blue cables.
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Re: MU Hoses....The Big Pink Ones
« Reply #13 on: January 09, 2013, 11:37:31 PM »
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Quote from: OHCR 4218 on January 09, 2013, 10:30:41 PM
Not shure if anyone else has noticed but the new EMD units have light blue cables.

Bummer! It just doesn't have the same ring to it....LOL!
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