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I acquired my AHM Plymouth diesel as part of a Minitrains set way back in the 60s and never used it, so it is in mint condition. I really wanted to have a well-used "critter" loco, though, and took Al Sandrini's advice to buy a F&C Plymouth body. It fits the AHM chassis/mechanism perfectly. I also consulted with Peter Bartlett about how best to add MicroTrains couplers to it. My decision was to make the two chassis and body pieces totally interchangable; giving me four possible configurations: 1. Stock AHM body and chassis (loop and hook couplers) 2. AHM body on F&C chassis with MT couplers 3. F&C body on F&C chassis with MT couplers 4. F&C body on AHM chassis with loop and hook couplers Below are some pix of the work in progress: |
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The F&C body gets handrails |
| The F&C chassis on the AHM mechanism with MT couplers
If you have questions about the coupler installation, click here |
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The F&C body and chassis (many details to be added yet) |
| The AHM body on the F&C chassis. |  |
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12/05/03 Safety Tread on the running boards. I know it is hard to see in this picture; but it is there... |
| Sun shades on the side windows and a roof hatch with open cover cut in the roof. |  |
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3/18/04 A coat of Monte Sano RR Green and now it is time for window glazing and the details, horn, air intake, and exhaust pipe - but I really have to let the paint dry first. |
| 3/19/04 Windows glazed, horns, intake and exhaust added, and radiator guard installed - let's call it done! |  |
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3/22/04 Here is a box of tools to sit on the running board. I am doing a similar one for the Egger Bahn. |
