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This is acustom made narrow gauge engine with DCC with sound. D&RGW #137. It is a used ConCor shell and AthearnSW7 mechanism that has been modified and re-gauged to run on HOn3 track withcustom installed Kadee HOn3 couplers.
This is agood running engine with a stock flywheel Athearn motor. This engine runs smoothly with good throttle response and good slow speed on DCC. LED reversing headlights are installed. I used a Digitrax DH126 for DCC motor control [#03] with an add on XL Systems sound module. The sound is loud and sounds great.
The D&RGW ran several diesel narrow gauge engines for testing and operational experience, so you have a prefect excuse to run a diesel on your layout!
Some adjustment of the your layout scenery may be required for clearance.
This engine doesn\'t care about dusty track. It\'s heavy enough to still make electrical contact unlike the light little narrow gauge steam engines. It doesn\'t care about pulling up grades because it\'s heavier and pulls better. So if you have dodgy, dusty, grades and delicate little steam engines that don\'t run well with dirty wheels, you\'ll love this engine for its ability to add much needed reliability to your road!
Wear out your layout without wearing out your expensive brass loco\'s and have some fun at the same time!
New message from:k****4(173)
I bought one of these a couple months ago [several years ago now]. I amusing it to pull my cleaning consistof an
eraser car followed by a converted liquid track cleaning car.
It has really relieved frustration of cleaning my narrow gauge track.
I can do projects and let this thing run.
When I\'m ready to run my overpriced locomotives,
the tracks are ready and clean.
Great idea
Thanks
Dear jeepcaptain,Note to anyone who\'s not sure if they want this (or a custom engine he\'ll buildfor you) I can say that I\'ve bought 3 of these engines over the years and theyare hands down the best deal if you\'re looking for affordable motive power. Ifyou model in HOn3 (I model the East Broad Top) you just can\'t go wrong withthese engines.Craig
New message from:c*****n(375)Thanks I am thrilled to have another one of your engines. They perform so well they are my everyday motive power
Message from JxxxU,
The package arrived in only three days. The locomotive is heavy and
runs well even on dirty track. I wanted a good narrow gauge loco
that would run right out of the box without hours of tinkering and
this is just as it is described. Highly recommended.
Please email with any questions before offerding.
