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Re: N Scale Hi Rail - Retro Hollow Core Door Layout
« Reply #990 on: July 22, 2020, 12:13:25 AM »
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Nice job on the Shark and C-Liner! They look much better there than taking up space here. Also, only just noticed the yard office!
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Re: N Scale Hi Rail - Retro Hollow Core Door Layout
« Reply #991 on: July 22, 2020, 02:26:25 AM »
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Quote from: ChristianJDavis1 on July 22, 2020, 12:13:25 AM
Also, only just noticed the yard office!

OMG! So, that's where it went...
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Re: N Scale Hi Rail - Retro Hollow Core Door Layout
« Reply #992 on: July 28, 2020, 10:30:14 PM »
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Yes, it's here!  And try not to spend it all in one place!

Meanwhile, it looks like the drought might be over...




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Re: N Scale Hi Rail - Retro Hollow Core Door Layout
« Reply #993 on: August 03, 2020, 03:48:38 PM »
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Re: N Scale Hi Rail - Retro Hollow Core Door Layout
« Reply #994 on: August 03, 2020, 04:03:35 PM »
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Re: N Scale Hi Rail - Retro Hollow Core Door Layout
« Reply #995 on: August 03, 2020, 07:37:32 PM »
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How cool is that!  Thanks for making need to hunt down one in Amtrak colors!  Dammit!

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Re: N Scale Hi Rail - Retro Hollow Core Door Layout
« Reply #996 on: August 03, 2020, 07:46:22 PM »
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You mean this?



(That PDF link don't work from here)
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Re: N Scale Hi Rail - Retro Hollow Core Door Layout
« Reply #997 on: August 03, 2020, 07:49:39 PM »
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My Penn Central Turbo will look good sharing space with my Metroliner.  But if I can find a junk set in Amtrak cheap, I can work on building something from nothing...

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Re: N Scale Hi Rail - Retro Hollow Core Door Layout
« Reply #998 on: August 03, 2020, 07:50:39 PM »
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Quote from: wm3798 on August 03, 2020, 07:49:39 PM
My Penn Central Turbo will look good sharing space with my Metroliner.  But if I can find a junk set in Amtrak cheap, I can work on building something from nothing...

I don't think B'mann ever released this train in Amtrak colors. But Rapido...
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Re: N Scale Hi Rail - Retro Hollow Core Door Layout
« Reply #999 on: August 03, 2020, 07:57:58 PM »
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Near as I can tell, Bachmann only ever released the blue scheme that you already have (I have two, but only one works).  It's my favorite scheme for these trains, followed by the UA all-silver test scheme.

Near as I can tell, Rapido did ALL the schemes for this train.  I have the Amtrak white w/wide strip scheme and it's a beauty.  The Bachmann is a toy - in both a good and bad way.

It's also fragile, and nearly impossible to repair if the single-axle truck mounts break (each car is glued together into a solid piece), to take good care of it!

<edit>  Doh!  :facepalm:  I totally forgot the CN version (see below)</edit>
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Re: N Scale Hi Rail - Retro Hollow Core Door Layout
« Reply #1000 on: August 03, 2020, 08:00:23 PM »
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Quote from: nickelplate759 on August 03, 2020, 07:57:58 PM
Near as I can tell, Bachmann only ever released the blue scheme that you already have...

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Re: N Scale Hi Rail - Retro Hollow Core Door Layout
« Reply #1001 on: August 03, 2020, 08:10:53 PM »
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The earliest releases were in Penn Central, I believe, but I have foggy memories of seeing them in Amtrak and Canadian National during my many hours of pressing my nose against the display window at Kleins in the early and mid 70s. 
I'm pretty jazzed, because I think I got an original release, complete with the green plastic case, track, connecting wires, instruction manual and, the coup de tat, the original corrugated board backing box (with the gold label!!) as well as the printed cardboard sleeve.  It's all in wonderful condition.  The only bit that's awol is the original Bachmann power pack.

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Re: N Scale Hi Rail - Retro Hollow Core Door Layout
« Reply #1002 on: August 03, 2020, 08:16:50 PM »
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In the past month, there was another complete set that tempted me mightily at $229.  At one point the seller offered it at $209, which was still a bit rich for my budget.  A short time later, another set came up, offered initially at $18 with an apologetic description about its condition, and not in the original box.  The bidding roared past my budget again, and it sold for $179.

This one popped up on Thursday morning with a Buy It Now of $99.  I blinked back the tears as I pulled the trigger, but dammit, I'm glad I did!

I really don't for the life of me need a Bachmann power pack of that vintage (I'm sure I just gave one away in the last 6 months) but now I will be on a mission to get one.  Pretty sure the original would have a blue or white metal case with the Bachmann "globe" logo on it.

It's fun to finally put this in the bucket.  I've literally wanted one since I was 10.

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Re: N Scale Hi Rail - Retro Hollow Core Door Layout
« Reply #1003 on: August 03, 2020, 09:00:52 PM »
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Quote from: wm3798 on August 03, 2020, 07:49:39 PM
But if I can find a junk set in Amtrak cheap, I can work on building something from nothing...

Lee
I don't recall ever seeing the Bachmann Turbotrain available in the Amtrak paint schemes.
If you're planning to do a repaint, it might be easier to start with a CN version, if you can find one.

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Re: N Scale Hi Rail - Retro Hollow Core Door Layout
« Reply #1004 on: August 03, 2020, 09:05:56 PM »
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Quote from: DKS on August 03, 2020, 07:46:22 PM
(That PDF link don't work from here)
See if you can download it from this page: https://history.amtrak.com/archives/i-potomac-turbo-i-brochure-1972
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