My Latest 0 Scale Project...

[strummer]

I have wanted one of these since I first saw a photo in the May 1969 "Model Railroader", and finally was able to "score" one off eBay this past December. It is a Rivarossi "V160". it came with 2 long (23") passenger cars, it did not run, and was missing its buffers:

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I had a couple of motors and geared axle sets left over from an AHM Fairbanks Morse "C Liner", which turned out to be drop in replacements. I wired both motors together in series, so they help each other pick up current. It runs very well; as smooth and quiet as any of my Pittman-powered Weaver locos.

I figured I would never be able to find any other parts I might need, and as it turned out, roofing nails (with a little filing) worked as buffers.

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Have been trying to update some details, such as hand grabs, lift rings, lights, etc. The die work is ok, it's just a very "sparse" (1970s vintage) model.

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Still have a long way to go, but it's been a fun project so far...

Mark in Oregon

[milw12]

Very cool, looking forward to this, especially since I'm a sucker for O and European 

[strummer]

Thanks...

I've since blackened the wheels and "upgraded" the home made coupler hooks...

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Mark in Oregon

[milw12]

Very nice! Why Europe stuck with links and pins will forever be a mystery to me. Are you going to do a consist? I see those green and blue coaches in the first post.

[strummer]

Maybe...

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I appreciate your interest: judging by the over-all lack of same, it appears you and I are the only ones who are drawn towards this type of modeling in 0 scale...


Mark in Oregon