Jantrix Posted September 17, 2016 Share Posted September 17, 2016 We have a huge cottage industry for this hobby. What about model railroad? Is anyone creating refurb kits for older railroad pieces? I have this engine with HUGE sentimental value that I'd love to restore from what my childhood did to it. It needs handrails and a horn. Anyone got any ideas? It's an AHM piece. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plastic-mechanic Posted September 17, 2016 Share Posted September 17, 2016 https://www.walthers.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldnslow Posted September 17, 2016 Share Posted September 17, 2016 That particular engine is available very reasonably at most trains shows I've been to. A brand new one can be had for around $20. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace-Garageguy Posted September 18, 2016 Share Posted September 18, 2016 (edited) It's an Alco RS-2 series road switcher. After AHM died, it reappeared under the Model Power name. You can buy a complete one for parts for under $10, one in good condition for around $15-$25, around $50 for excellent in the box. Ebay. The Walthers catalog Spike mentioned is a good start for upgrade parts. There's a fair bit of aftermarket detail available, from scale-correct handrails, grab-irons, steps and stanchions to horns, cab interiors, photo-etched grilles and cab window awnings, and air cylinders, brake parts and working couplers. Also Precision Scale. http://www.precisionscaleco.com/detail.htm Try a Google search for "Alco RS HO detail parts" too. Also try Cal-Scale, Detail Associates, Bowser-trains.com, caboosehobbies.com, hobbylinc, toytrainheaven.com, ebay for complete used locomotives and parts. Edited September 18, 2016 by Ace-Garageguy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CometMan Posted September 18, 2016 Share Posted September 18, 2016 There are quite a few places that deal with restoration parts for trains. The best place to start would be the ads or classified section of any model railroad magazine that can be found next to the model car magazines at any book or hobby store. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SSNJim Posted September 18, 2016 Share Posted September 18, 2016 Here's a website for you to check out: http://dieseldetailer.proboards.com/ . Lots of information on detailing diesel locomotives and parts. I would imagine that someone on there would have the parts you are looking for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjordan2 Posted September 18, 2016 Share Posted September 18, 2016 (edited) Add Grandt Line to your list of parts suppliers. Edited September 18, 2016 by sjordan2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jantrix Posted September 18, 2016 Author Share Posted September 18, 2016 Thanks very much everyone. I really appreciate it. This was a gift from my grandfather who worked and retired from Erie Lackawanna. I'm not going to restore it, because anything old should have a little wear, but I would like to replace the broken/missing parts. I'll look into all these leads. You guys rock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace-Garageguy Posted September 18, 2016 Share Posted September 18, 2016 (edited) Thanks very much everyone. I really appreciate it. This was a gift from my grandfather who worked and retired from Erie Lackawanna. I'm not going to restore it, because anything old should have a little wear, but I would like to replace the broken/missing parts. I'll look into all these leads. You guys rock. Rob...here's a set of handrails. http://www.ebay.com/itm/HO-AHM-RS-2-diesel-switcher-parts-walkways-railings-window-material-excellent-/162189772531?hash=item25c34386f3:m:mqQiE2l0R0E0joeI8pRYYog Edited September 18, 2016 by Ace-Garageguy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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