Looking for Handrails for locos

Model Railroader General Discussion (Model Railroader)
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I don’t know if this is the right spot to post this so…
I’m looking for front and side handrails for a Tyco Alco Super 630, plastic or mettalic. If anyone can help out email or post a reply to this message.
Thanks alot!
Jonathan

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I make my own using .025" piano wire and Athearn handrail stanchions. If the walkway on the loco is wide enough, I clip off the bottom bend and drill a hole straight down into the walkway for the stanchion. I use needlenose pliars and start my bends at the corners over the steps. I’ve replaced all the molded handrails on my engines.

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Thanks! I’ll try that out.

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Use .012" or .015" brass and Smokey Valley staunchions. .025" is fine for O scale, but way over size for HO.

Or order them from Stewart http://www.stewarthobbies.com/ click on PARTS on the left side of the screen, and scroll down the Alco Century C630.

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I’m looking for handrails too–but in my case, for Athearn GP-7 handrails. No hobby shop seems to carry them and apparently they can’t be ordered anymore…

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Ironic, I’m looking for Athearn GP 7 handrails, also. I’ve taken to buying junker Athearn engines off eBay and salvaging parts for current and future repairs. With the uncertain future, I figure I’d better tune 'em up now.