Hey guys--Would anyone happen to have any junk parts from a Rivarossi(AHM Y6b 2-8-8-2. I'm in need of parts for one thats not in real bad of shape. Its out of the 1970's, and it runs but the front set of drivers turn to an extent but not like the rear set. I need a inner drive gear box. Finding one is the problem. I'd concider buying a junk locomotive for parts if any are around, and anyone willing to sell. E-mail me with anything concerning this. Keep on Railroading guys ~John.
Posted by Mike C (Member # 35) on :
Have you seen the new Rivrossi Y6b? It has smaller flanges and a bit more detail. I had one of the old ones a few years ago but burnt out the motor, they tend to be the week link in these locos. The newer ones have a much better motor and pull more. Personally I would just get the new model, but the old one has sentimental value? An evan better model would be the Lifelike Y3. It pulls very well and is very well detailed. Both cost about the same with the Lifelike being a bit more expensive....Mike Posted by EM-1 (Member # 472) on :
Mike, Thanks a million. Yes the old one has alot od sentimental value. It was given to me from my grandfather a few years ago and he passed away like 4 months latter. Do you still have the old Y6b? I'd be interested in buying it for parts. All I need is the gear transfer boxes to make it run, but a few minor details as well from being around and used it lost a few other things that I wouldn't mind replacing. If you have the old one and would concider selling it, I would be greatfull. Please e-mail me if you still have and want to part with it. My e-mail address is yellowstone10@hotmail.com Thanks and Best Regards -John.
Posted by Mike C (Member # 35) on :
Sorry I traded it in a couple years ago on one of the new ones. Then traded the new one in on a Lifelike Y3. Have you tried putting a wanted add in Model Railroader or Railroad Model Craftsman?....Mike Posted by EM-1 (Member # 472) on :
Mike, No I haven't that could be hectic in those depending where the reply comes from (what country) and or it could have numberous possibilities that would make me have a decission i'll try my luck here first. Then if all else fails I'll put an add in Model Railroader or Model Railroad Craftsman. But anyway thanks. I really appreciate the concern and your time... -John.
Posted by JMH (Member # 331) on :
Have you tried posting a classified on the for sale or wanted section in this web site?
You can also try ebay for some people selling collections. They are not always expensive, and sometimes theyare just a collection of odds and ends.
Posted by EM-1 (Member # 472) on :
JMH, I've been looking through ebay and I haven't had any lucks yet in their. I haven't put any adds in yahoo as of yet though, but it sure does sound like an idea. Thanks -John
