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Subject: Re: 4-4-2 H. O. Train Co. engine

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greg c

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Date Posted: 03:31:58 04/21/02 Sun
In reply to: Ray 's message, "4-4-2 H. O. Train Co. engine" on 11:09:38 04/12/02 Fri

>I was just given an old steam engine. It's a 4-4-2 H.
>O. Train Co. steam engine and tender. I know its
>pretty old, but dont know how old. Is there any way i
>can find out information on this engine? Also, I have
>yet to get it to run. The Tender has a little wire
>coming out of the front. I'm not sure where to attach
>it. Will the engine run without the tender? Can
>anyone please hlep me! THanks
>
>Ray
Ray the wire is most likly the south rail pick up wire. in most steam up until the last few years. the Loco picked up power from the north rail and the tender from the south rail, so you do need both to run. In Riverossi/ AHM's the tender connection bar is the electical connection between the loco and the tender, but most older ones it is a wire. I would say ou loco is from the 60'0 and it most likyly has a "Pittman" motor in it, good motor with lots of power
greg c

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