I knew better, but.....

[blvdbuzzard]

Did it any way. I went to one of the LHS's to get a book, and some detail parts for my Blue Box GP-35. Well this one did not have the detail parts but they did have a really nice RTR Athearn GP-35. I looked at it and then walked around, picked up a few packs of sectional track, went back to look at the GP-35 again, looked for a kit to build, back and forth, back and forth.

So now i have a new GP-35 and several packs of track. It was like a moth to a flame. It just drew me in and away I went.

So, any one know if a sound decoder will fit in the GP-35?

In comparing it to the old Blue Box, not even close. So much better detail, just a lot better product. Yet, it is 5 times what I paid for my old Blue Box.


Buzz.

[bnsf971]

Originally Posted by blvdbuzzard

So, any one know if a sound decoder will fit in the GP-35?

Tsunami 827119 TSU-1000 EMD 567D Turbo

[blvdbuzzard]

Thanks. Now I just need to figure out how to down size my fingers so I do not break things as I install it.

These have a way of multiplying when I least expect it.


Buzz.

[LoudMusic]

I can't go to hobby shops anymore. Can't keep my hands out of the cookie jar.

[Burlington Bob]

By blvdbuzzard:

So now i have a new GP-35 and several packs of track. It was like a moth to a flame. It just drew me in and away I went.

The allure of a new loco is almost as bad as a woman.

[tootnkumin]

Originally Posted by Burlington Bob

By blvdbuzzard:

The allure of a new loco is almost as bad as a woman.

A new loco is yours for as long as you want it, women are far more fickle (and more expensive)

And if only they needed a decoder so we could hear them.

[Burlington Bob]

By tootnkumin:

A new loco is yours for as long as you want it, women are far more fickle (and more expensive)

And if only they needed a decoder so we could hear them.

Very true!!!!

[railfan]

This was my most recent purchase I could not resist. An N scale intermountain FP-7. You just don't see these O.N. very often.......so when it appeared on M.B. Klein I snapped it up immediately. Not cheap at $89 plus shipping..(No decoder). So far my most expensive engine. Runs nice and quiet.

[tootnkumin]

I've got one of those Athearn RTR DCC ready GP35's. I put it's detail as being just 1 step down from the Genesis's. Put some wipers on it and you'd be there.

As far as paying more than you would like for a particular model. What's price if you know it's rare and you'll be lucky to find another.

1 buyer on US ebay just paid $311 and $265 to win 2 BLI Alco RSD-15's (SP) that had had decoders fitted (listed as new) As far as I'm aware BLI have only recently announced these as going to be available in Paragon 2. When I bought my 2 Blueline's with DC sound a couple of years or so ago I paid $US89+post. This buyer was obviously determined, but then so were his opponents.

[blvdbuzzard]

I had been shopping on line and most of the places were out of stock on these. They had other road names, but not the SP. So I saw they had one and only one. I could not resist the pull of the new loco!!!

Honest, it followed me home.

I am drawn to the SP GP-35's. Not sure why, I also really like the GP-38's. But I am not fond of the SD40 or 50's. I guess it is the 2 axle trucks.

I am still amazed at the level of detail over the old blue box engines. While the cabinet was open I was looking at a Union Pac Sd70 or something like that. It was the Genesis and was going for $279.99 with sound installed. It had nice wipers, air deflectors, and so much detail. It is a very nice looking engine.

I have 5 SP GP-35 Blue Boxes. I am going to pick up some detail parts and try my hand at up grading the looks. If I really screw it up, I am out $20.00.

Well I do agree women need some decoder and some really good CV codes.

So now I "HAVE TO" setup a test layout this weekend. I NEED to try out the new track and the new engine. Sound good to me right!!

Buzz.