jim pastorius posted:I have several early Scouts and I think they are under appreciated. That was my first O gauge loco and typically I ran as many cars as it would pull until the motor gave out. Lasted 8 years though. Good job Mitch.
Thankee!
Dan Padova posted:Mitch, how do you pick up motors on Facebook. I didn't realize they had a section for selling things.
I got 'em here:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1391318207789068
brwebster posted:That's the bakelite encased motor, right? A real curiosity with an ingenious reverse mechanism. The Scout boiler probably helps it haul better than the plastic 246 boiler mine came with.
Correct on all counts! ;-)
Steamer posted:don't count those Scouts out. Dad's 6110 runs and smokes great.
That's the one with a vent in the front for the smoke? Had one of those, then donated it to a hospice for kids. Far as I know, it's still delighting 'em to this day... ;-)
Mitch