Railcar Repowering
more photos in Gallery 1 
look under "Odds and Engines"

Railcar 1

At one time I had this powered but it ran so bad I gutted it.
The body lifts off to reveal the empty Mantua power unit.

 

Railcar Front Truck

The front truck reveals that the electrical wiper has been removed.

 

Railcar Repowered

Photo after the new Mantua power truck is installed
(this came from a new Mantua E-7)
and a new pilot truck is mounted.
Pilot truck made from HO Kadee arch bar truck
and JayBee 42" HO wheels.

 

Railcar Repowered 2

Ready to roll!