[CBQ] Re: Castings on Nickle Plate Products M4 2-10-4...

["jt23_chitown" <onequiknova@comcast.net>]

--- In CBQ@yahoogroups.com, "atsf90" <atsf3460@...> wrote:
>
> I have one of the 1975 models put out by Nickle Plate and have a question 
> about the castings used.  It seems like some of them are showing signs that 
> they are made out of pot metal.  The cylinders and tender trucks are also 
> showing signs of "whitening" that is similiar to when pot metal starts to 
> age. Is this what I'm seeing or is it just effects of improper storage by the 
> previous owner?  I haven't ever seen one of the 1975 models stripped down all 
> the way.  I think some of the castings on the model are from Cal-Scale but 
> others I'm not so sure. The tender trucks, trailing truck, and the 
> lubricators are in particularly bad shape.  Thanks for any help!
> 
> Mike Martin / Mahomet, IL
>

 I have striped down and redetailed one of these and every casting is made of 
brass. The frame and cylinders had some type of black plating on them, but 
other than thatthey have typical brass construction.

 
 I would like to hear more about these Challenger parts Mount Vernon Shops has. 
Is this the same guy who listed a few complete M4A detailing kit on this list a 
few years ago?

 John.



------------------------------------

Yahoo! Groups Links

<*> To visit your group on the web, go to:
    http://groups.yahoo.com/group/CBQ/

<*> Your email settings:
    Individual Email | Traditional

<*> To change settings online go to:
    http://groups.yahoo.com/group/CBQ/join
    (Yahoo! ID required)

<*> To change settings via email:
    mailto:CBQ-digest@yahoogroups.com 
    mailto:CBQ-fullfeatured@yahoogroups.com

<*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to:
    CBQ-unsubscribe@yahoogroups.com

<*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to:
    http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/