Is there anyone, that can tell me of a good store, to get spare parts for proto 2000 locmotives? The problem is i am from Denmark, and there is no hobby shops in Denmark that carry proto 2000 or any other american rolling stock for that sake.
I have tried to order directly from Walthers, but they are out of stock. So i was wondering if anyone could tell me of a good store to in the US to get some parts. The parts i need are two new Snow ploughs, sun shades and lift rings for an SD45. My GP60 needs a new radio antenna, and a snow plough.
You’re in a similar situation that a number of us are in regarding Proto 2000 locomotive parts. The Chinese manufacturer(s) only produced so many parts. Once they ran out…that was it! I posted a thread earlier this year regarding the scarcity of Proto 1000 RDC parts as well as P2K E unit body parts.
My LHS, Happy Hobo Trains , in Tampa Florida, is famous for stocking thousands of detaling parts for HO locomotives. Even he has fewer Proto 2000 body parts than he did a few years ago. You can call Kevin Ptylak at: 813-908-5072.
If you can’t find the parts, just get the aftermarket ones from Details West or Details Associates. They work well and are to scale. You can order them from Kevin or directly from Walthers. Check these out below:
I guess I am a bit spoilt with the service departement from Fleischmann and Märklin. These locmotives however run better and are better detailed than a comparable Roco locomotive and they only cost half the money.
The locomotives are both Rio Grande, and Details West even makes a complete detailing kit for the Rio Grande GP60. So they should both be looking good again within a few weeks.
Your not restricted to buying Proto parts form Walthers or more specifically detail parts such as the items you’ve named. Here are a couple of links to sites that I have purchased detail parts form in the past. Some may say that their parts or other companies like them manufacture better parts then you can buy from the companies who made the locomotives in the first place. I’m sure if you do a Goole serach for HO detail locomotive parts you’ll come up with plenty of sources and the memebrs will also have some other good places to buy from as well.