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Post by eddieg on May 11, 2023 0:30:12 GMT
Looking for someone to repair my 1663 prewar switcher. I believe the problem is with the e-unit.
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Post by curtis on May 11, 2023 22:32:24 GMT
East or West Coast? North or South? I use Just Trains of Delaware. Very Happy with whoever is doing his work. I know he sends repairs out.
Also someone recommended John's Train Shop. John Wieczoreck. By appointment only. In North NJ I have phone Number if you want it.
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Post by eddieg on May 12, 2023 13:39:15 GMT
I mailed it out today to Michael Mazzocco in Ct. I believe he is good at fixing pre and postwar trains. He is the one at the top of the forum page. Just Trains never got back to me.
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Post by ptc2 on May 12, 2023 17:46:11 GMT
Excellent choice, Eddie.
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Post by BobS2056 on May 13, 2023 1:09:58 GMT
Let us know how your repair turns out, and if you were correct being the e-unit.
Bob
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Post by atsda on May 13, 2023 6:05:03 GMT
Eddie, This info is late in coming; however, it may be of use to you or others at a later date. I have not had repairs done by the following; however, I have spoken with them for repair and equipment guidance, and I believe that they are reputable (for both pre- and post war). Jim Piekunka (Indiana), traintenderjim.com. Also, Dr. Tinker (the notable, Dave Laughridge, Massachusetts) at drtinkertrains.com. He is older now; however he may have an active staff who do repairs. I use a local Baltimore man, Brian Kirsch. He has done many and varied repairs reliably (including E-Units) for me. I can give you his phone number in the message area; although, if you call M. B. Kleine in Baltimore (modeltrainstuff.com), they will also give it to you. Here is a Baltimore Sun story about him from about 13 years ago. www.baltimoresun.com/maryland/bs-xpm-2010-12-24-bs-md-electric-train-repairs-20101222-story.html I found him by a web search when I needed repair assistance. Ironically, he lived only a few blocks from me; however he moved, so my wife has to drive me the 30 minutes to drop off and pick up items. Alfred |
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Post by curtis on May 13, 2023 15:25:54 GMT
Eddie
Sorry to hear Pete never got back to you.
In the thread titled Best new repairs or something like that on the main page is a guy listed.
Michael Mazzocco
MDM Service.Net
(860)620-3707
I know nothing about him but I believe PTC said he was in Connecticut. Is he the one you sent it to?
Let us know how it works out.
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Post by eddieg on May 14, 2023 0:29:59 GMT
I sent it out to him on Friday.
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Post by mopac on May 14, 2023 23:00:53 GMT
does your 1663 have magic electrol or teledyne coupling ?
The 1663 usually came in outfit #1061 1940/41 or #1136 1942 two train combination sets
If it has magic electrol you can run two trains on the same track
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Post by rtraincollector on May 15, 2023 1:19:13 GMT
I also can vouch for Brian Kirsch as I had used him extensively, With that said I have not needed his help in many years, I've been lucky lol.
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