alright, i just purchased a (used) Atlas FA-1 from 1978, oldest thing i now own lol
and im not having issues with it really, shes a good runner for her age, but im looking on how to convert the couplers.
is there any one here that has done this?
1978 Atlas/Roco Fa-1 help
ATLAS/ROCO
I tried it and yes, it
I tried it and yes, it worked for me. Try http://www.micro-trains.com/ home then click on the conversions column.
Tom
Works for me as well but
Works for me as well but finding the Conversions link is a little tricky! On the page linked to above, click the Home link (at the top left) then click the Conversions option and then the N Scale option. Whew!
found it took one heck of a
found it took one heck of a long time..... lol
anyways i want to get of topic real quick, it is still about the FA.
did you know the Atlas Fa-1 was the first N locomotive to have a flywheel?
also for such an old engine (no pun intended, im only 18) 1978, its slow speed is excellent!.....even though the starting voltage is somewhere around 5 volts!
if you run across this ancient beauty, dont be afraid to buy it, itd be worth your money....as long as its under $30 lol (mine was $10 ;) )
and thats all i have to say
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