Walthers O Scale EMC Diesel Switcher Kit

[Chris Webster]

I think this listing is the first time I've seen one of these still in kit form:
feeBay #304330222327: Walthers O Scale EMC Diesel Switcher Kit, Partially Assembled

(Now I know where all those oddly proportioned switchers came from!)

[ScaleCraft]

I had parts of a WWII vintage one. Wood blocks and cardstock. No real brass. Same wood floor and motor.
Motor mount ring looked like a piece of tailpipe with mounting tabs. I think parts of it are in my Gas-Electric, even with the hand reverse.
I suppose if you really, really wanted a (horrible) period piece, that would be it.

Open frame, vertical, field wound motor with extra wire nuts.

I dunno.....$51 reserve plus shipping, I'd pass. Prolly Carey will buy it.

[Dennis Holler]

Yeah, we were talking about these a couple of years ago as well. Carey has one lol. I've had one, got rid of it, and have parts for another. They are kind of neat I guess it all depends on your senses lol
I'll just paste the link so as not to fight the picture posting thing.

I think they would look a bit better if the steps were about half as wide and if the platforms were not so extended. I might have a go at finishing out that ugly UP shell I am showing at the end of that thread just for fun.

https://ogrforum.ogaugerr.com/topic/wal ... 6238586788

[ScaleCraft]

Interesting that the builder of yours would put a Lionel E-Unit in it, instead of a multi-plate selenium rectumfrier...especially since the long hood is effectively empty. Good full-wave bridge would do it today.

[Chris Webster]

Sold for $52 (a whole dollar more than the opening bid.)

[Dennis Holler]

I was tempted, but like I said, I have had one before and have most of one now lol Plus I keep buying junk cars and stuff......