Converting a bi-level into a power cab, (N scale version of METRA)

[AntonioFP45]

Mr. LMD,

Forgive me if this info is not helpful, but here’s a try…

1. If you want to power one of the cars, you can do it with a Bull Ant truck-motor from Hollywood Foundry:

http://www.hollywoodfoundry.com/BullAnt%20Intro.htm

To add pantographs, you can add use one of these units that comes closest to the prototypes appearance:

http://www.walthers.com/exec/search?quick=pantograph

[Mr_LMD]

LMD,

Just what are you trying to model???

Out over in Elgin, Big Timber & Chrystal Lake ways, I have only seen true Locomotive powered inits with Remote Control rear cab cars,

Are you talking of modelling the “Electrified Line” that has units like the one in this link??

http://www.rrpicturearchives.net/showPicture.aspx?id=2072207

Sorry, I was not sure what you were trying to accomplish, sometimes I need more details.

Please fill me in! Thanks, & good luck!

I am trying to model the Metra electric line from chicag to University park,

[richhotrain]

Mr. LMD,

Forgive me if this info is not helpful, but here’s a try…

1. If you want to power one of the cars, you can do it with a Bull Ant truck-motor from Hollywood Foundry:

http://www.hollywoodfoundry.com/BullAnt%20Intro.htm

To add pantographs, you can add use one of these units that comes closest to the prototypes appearance:

http://www.walthers.com/exec/search?quick=pantograph

Pantograph ! That’s the word that I was looking for - - - LOL

Rich

[Mr_LMD]

AntonioFP45:

Mr. LMD,

Forgive me if this info is not helpful, but here’s a try…

1. If you want to power one of the cars, you can do it with a Bull Ant truck-motor from Hollywood Foundry:

http://www.hollywoodfoundry.com/BullAnt%20Intro.htm

To add pantographs, you can add use one of these units that comes closest to the prototypes appearance:

http://www.walthers.com/exec/search?quick=pantograph

Pantograph ! That’s the word that I was looking for - - - LOL

Rich

i know its bold and seem crazy, but there are crazy things being built in model railroading.

[Mr_LMD]

Mr. LMD,

Forgive me if this info is not helpful, but here’s a try…

1. If you want to power one of the cars, you can do it with a Bull Ant truck-motor from Hollywood Foundry:

http://www.hollywoodfoundry.com/BullAnt%20Intro.htm

To add pantographs, you can add use one of these units that comes closest to the prototypes appearance:

http://www.walthers.com/exec/search?quick=pantograph

Thank you but im modeling N scale and I do not know if those two links would help me.

Once again, thank you.

[ChadLRyan]

Glad we got on the same page, I realized later that you were thinking of the Electric lines…

Here is a link to some of the BC Rail 5000 HP EMD GFC6C units, they went electric to be able to go through all the long tunnels & not have to vent the long ones due to exhaust & emission issues. These were used in coal unit trains. This is just a taste, more out there!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JVJzB-lm2Q4

[AntonioFP45]

OK,

Here’s an N-scale pantograph selection.

http://tee-usa.com/store/sommerfeldt-catalog-n-pantographs.html

[Mr_LMD]

OK,

Here’s an N-scale pantograph selection.

http://tee-usa.com/store/sommerfeldt-catalog-n-pantographs.html

Thank you for the link

[richhotrain]

So, Mr. LMD, are you going to do it?

Rich

[Mr_LMD]

So, Mr. LMD, are you going to do it?

Rich

Yes. I have to correct my error. I do want several commuter trains, but not in the METRA colors, logo, or name. I want my trains to look like the METRA electric line, but with my railroad color scheme and logo.

But yes I will make several trains using the wheels of time bi-level undecorates. I will also add a third rail for underground stations.

[Mr_LMD]

I will also buy at least 2-3 Pikestuff diamond shops to make a warehouse to service and hold the freight cars.

Buy 2-3 Pikestuff, the shops, to service and houses for the commuter trains.

And 2 Pikestuff the shops for my diesel locomotives.