Ive got an MRA template which had all the measurements for track width on it, coupler height, wheel spacing, etc and most of the track is up to code. The problem with the model power is its crappy coupler set up. Its much lower then the Amfleet car it couples up to and the Model Power has that horrible mounted on the truck system so it moves as the truck moves while the Amfleet cars have their couplers mounted on the carbody so they dont move as the truck moves so it restricts the movement of the truck on the diner so it derails. The odd thing is though, I have other cars with couplers mounted on the truck that behave well with carbody mounted cars, some handle it some dont (in this case the diner doesn't)
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My first Heritage Diner was a Model Power. It was not prototypically scaled to 85', the trucks were shaky, and the couplers were not even the right type. Well that went out of service do to "mechinical" failure. I then got my wonderful Walthers Dining Car in Phase IV. Though the window arrangment is not protoypical to Amtrak's Heritage car, it's still a lot better than Model Power.
AMTRAK-P42, Walthers does have a Sperry Rail Service Car, though not of Amtrak heritage, it is/was used by many railroads to ckeck for defects in the tracks.
AMTRAK-P42, Walthers does have a Sperry Rail Service Car, though not of Amtrak heritage, it is/was used by many railroads to ckeck for defects in the tracks.
AMTRAK-P42
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YAY!!!. I have been looking for this for 4 months...Guess I probably should have thought to check there website, as I am usually on it every week :lol: , o well. Thanks.Amfleet said:AMTRAK-P42, Walthers does have a Sperry Rail Service Car, though not of Amtrak heritage, it is/was used by many railroads to ckeck for defects in the tracks.
Surpisingly, I have a matching Model Power 10&6 sleeper that tracks quite well and couples fairly well to other cars. It still is much more prone to derailing then other cars, but not as prone as the diner. I think Im gonna take your method Amfleet, take them out of service and put them behind the albany shops.
Viewliner
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Amtrak-P42, I reserved mine months ago through internet trains. One thing I'm not sure is whether it's #203 (says Walthers) or hopefully #204 (internet trains). Depending on where you go the same item (#) has a discrepency between the two.
AMTRAK-P42
Conductor
I noticed that as well. I went ahead and just went for a high-stripe version, thus 163, so I would not have to worry about it.Viewliner said:
Viewliner
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I hope its #204, as it was on my train when I took the Silver Star.AMTRAK-P42 said:
AMTRAK-P42
Conductor
Me as well. I have always prefered the thick blue band on the bottom with the extra logos. Blue also happens to be my fav. color.P40Power said:
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Hello There on what site can I find the Decals for the Ethan Allen Express Baggage Car?
Amfleet
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Check the Microscale site I linked to you before. However, I only think they carry decals for the Vermonter and Adirondack.Amtrak Railfan said:Hello There on what site can I find the Decals for the Ethan Allen Express Baggage Car?
Viewliner
Engineer
They're releasing #134 in that style.AMTRAK-P42 said:Me as well. I have always prefered the thick blue band on the bottom with the extra logos. Blue also happens to be my fav. color.P40Power said:
AMTRAK-P42
Conductor
Great, I will have to look for that one on the shelves this october.
Amfleet
Engineer
I'm surprised you guys like Phase Va better than Phase Vb. I think the Phase Va units do not go could with the passenger cars because the red safety stripe is not in line with the rest of the train.
AMTRAK-P42
Conductor
I would agree, but I really like the look of the blue on the phaseVa. I think it is really attractive. So whenever I wish for a consist :lol: , I always want #168, and #207 (My fav.).
Viewliner
Engineer
For those that don't know I did get my first of 2 Phase V P-42's (both in Vb) I really can't wait to get the other one, and really like the one I have now. In fact now my little brother wants one for his Amfleet Cafe now.
Just work out a favorable leasing arrangement. :lol:Viewliner said:
Viewliner
Engineer
But then I'd have to either run the Auto Train with 1 P40 till October, or with Electrics. :blink:AlanB said:Just work out a favorable leasing arrangement. :lol:Viewliner said:
Well the Autotrain is supposed to run with P40's, not P42's anyhow. So you are already in trouble with that one.Viewliner said:
Amfleet
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Viewliner said:
So do we have a second railfan in training in your family? Won't be loing before we have a Viewliner Jr. roaming the boards :lol:
Viewliner
Engineer
Well mine uses a P40 and a P42 (as the real one does on occasion), and the real one occasionally does use a P42 as well (mine will starting october)AlanB said:Well the Autotrain is supposed to run with P40's, not P42's anyhow. So you are already in trouble with that one.Viewliner said:
Viewliner
Engineer
Or a Viewliner II... :lol:Amfleet said:
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I'm planning on retiring my two P-40s (801 and 832). I will proably replace them with two P-42s in Phase V.P40Power said:Viewliner, we can work out some lease agreements and you can lease my P40 #803 for a while for your auto train!! 803 lugs my 15-18 car lake shore with ease!!
Viewliner
Engineer
As much as I'd love another P-40 (in Phase III, I have one), why would I lease 803 from you when it's already running my Auto Train with P-42 #184 (In Phase V) in the lead. What are you dimentions on your tables guys?P40Power said:Viewliner, we can work out some lease agreements and you can lease my P40 #803 for a while for your auto train!! 803 lugs my 15-18 car lake shore with ease!!
