Talltim Posted September 22, 2011 Share Posted September 22, 2011 A couple of years ago there seemed to be plenty of H0 Guilford GP7s and 40s on eBay, but I didn't buy any. Now there seems to be none (excepting the new Atlas GP40-2(W)) and unless my Google-fu is lacking I can't find anyone else selling any either. So this isn't a wanted request per se, but if anyone spots any for sale in passing, online or in their LHS could they let me know? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shortliner Posted September 22, 2011 Share Posted September 22, 2011 a quick check on dot com throws up two - but not the versions you particularly want http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p5197.m570.l1313&_nkw=HO+guilford+locos&_sacat=See-All-Categories Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prof Klyzlr Posted September 22, 2011 Share Posted September 22, 2011 A couple of years ago there seemed to be plenty of H0 Guilford GP7s and 40s on eBay, but I didn't buy any. Now there seems to be none (excepting the new Atlas GP40-2(W)) and unless my Google-fu is lacking I can't find anyone else selling any either. So this isn't a wanted request per se, but if anyone spots any for sale in passing, online or in their LHS could they let me know? Dear Tim, They are not GPs, but if you're looking for "anything guilford" and are open to eBay U23Bs (GE's answer to the GPs?) http://www.ebay.com/itm/10000817-Atlas-Diesel-U23B-Standard-DC-Guilford-281-/130497393210?pt=Model_RR_Trains&hash=item1e6240323a http://www.ebay.com/itm/10000847-Atlas-Diesel-U23B-LN-Guilford-285-DCC-w-Sound-/130513415680?pt=Model_RR_Trains&hash=item1e6334ae00 http://www.ebay.com/itm/HO-ATLAS-U23B-LOW-NOSE-LOCO-GUILFORD-281-DCC-READY-/320753665888?pt=Model_RR_Trains&hash=item4aae688760 http://www.ebay.com/itm/Atlas-Silver-Series-Guilford-Rail-System-U23B-/290609653000?pt=Model_RR_Trains&hash=item43a9af6508 U30Cs http://www.ebay.com/itm/Atlas-HO-10000906-Guilford-663-U30C-Ph-3-Locomotive-/270812203992?pt=Model_RR_Trains&hash=item3f0daa4bd8 GP40-2(W) http://www.ebay.com/itm/Atlas-10-000-736-HO-GP40-2-W-Guilford-519-/300559403250?pt=Model_RR_Trains&hash=item45fabc88f2 http://www.ebay.com/itm/10000736-Atlas-Diesel-GP40-2-W-Guilford-519-/360367648186?pt=Model_RR_Trains&hash=item53e795edba http://www.ebay.com/itm/Atlas-Master-Guilford-Rail-System-MEC-GP40-2-Road-512-/160589206551?pt=Model_RR_Trains&hash=item2563dcd417 http://www.ebay.com/itm/Atlas-10-000-734-HO-GP40-2W-Guilford-510-/300562461777?pt=Model_RR_Trains&hash=item45faeb3451 SD26 http://www.ebay.com/itm/Atlas-7962-HO-SD26-ST-Guilford-623-w-NMRA-8-Pin-Plug-/350489773809?pt=Model_RR_Trains&hash=item519ad186f1 http://www.ebay.com/itm/Atlas-7962-HO-SD26-ST-Guilford-623-w-NMRA-8-Pin-Plug-/350489773809?pt=Model_RR_Trains&hash=item519ad186f1 Now, for those of us who maybe aren't 100% accross our Guilford history, I take it that the "Guilford System" was some form of amalgamation of a load of Eastern railroads? Happy Modelling, Aim to Improve, Prof Klyzlr Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Moxy Posted September 22, 2011 RMweb Premium Share Posted September 22, 2011 Now, for those of us who maybe aren't 100% accross our Guilford history, I take it that the "Guilford System" was some form of amalgamation of a load of Eastern railroads? Dear Prof Not loads, basically it's what was Boston & Maine and Maine Central (plus the Delaware & Hudson for a few years - since sold on to Canadian Pacific). Regards Paul Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talltim Posted September 22, 2011 Author Share Posted September 22, 2011 Don't forget the Springfield Terminal. A very important road to Guilford was the ST Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Moxy Posted September 22, 2011 RMweb Premium Share Posted September 22, 2011 Don't forget the Springfield Terminal. A very important road to Guilford was the ST Hi Tim Yes, I had forgotten the Springfield Terminal, thanks for the reminder. Paul Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shortliner Posted September 22, 2011 Share Posted September 22, 2011 A couple in the list included by the good Prof, ARE Springfield Terminal B) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talltim Posted September 22, 2011 Author Share Posted September 22, 2011 I appreciate the help folks, but it specifically the Geeps I'm looking for. By the period I'm modelling Guilford was an exclusively EMD road and six axle power is too big for the branches Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Gwinnett Posted September 22, 2011 Share Posted September 22, 2011 Tim, you have a PM Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Scottish Modeller Posted September 22, 2011 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 22, 2011 I appreciate the help folks, but it specifically the Geeps I'm looking for. By the period I'm modelling Guilford was an exclusively EMD road and six axle power is too big for the branches Hi Tim, You are not alone in looking for Geep's.... How bad is it? I decided to buy other road names at cheap prices and do a repaint. Paint from Poly Scale - Decal sheet from Microscale is 87-951 and you have everything you need! Tip if painting stock Guilford Grey! Use it over a black primer as it looks wrong on both grey and red primer. You can guess how I found out..... Now get out onto eBay and find the right loco as the start point. Thanks Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talltim Posted September 22, 2011 Author Share Posted September 22, 2011 I did think of you Phil! Well, if anyone sees any GP7s let Phil know as Jon has kindly sorted me out. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talltim Posted September 23, 2011 Author Share Posted September 23, 2011 Tempted by this one http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Sunset-Models-Brass-HO-scale-EMD-1500-H-P-Road-Switcher-GP-7-Korea-/190579529797?pt=Model_RR_Trains&hash=item2c5f6cd845 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prof Klyzlr Posted September 24, 2011 Share Posted September 24, 2011 Tempted by this one http://www.ebay.co.u...=item2c5f6cd845 Dear Tim, tempted sure, but the Sunset mechs were never the smoothest or quietest runners, and their motors tended to suck some significant amperage... Figure on a motor-replacement and possible geartrain replacement? Happy Modelling, Aim to Improve, Prof Klyzlr Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Gwinnett Posted September 24, 2011 Share Posted September 24, 2011 Might sound daft, but even a cheap modern mechanism - like the Bachmann geeps, might be an improvement at modest cost, and somebody might buy the junked shell. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xerces Fobe2 Posted September 24, 2011 Share Posted September 24, 2011 Here are a couple of links Model Junction Slough http://www.modeljunc...ilford&x=26&y=9 Acton Model Railway Center In Mass I have bought a Geep from them a couple of years ago - worth an email enquiry http://www.actonmode...roadcenter.com/ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talltim Posted September 24, 2011 Author Share Posted September 24, 2011 Dear Tim, tempted sure, but the Sunset mechs were never the smoothest or quietest runners, and their motors tended to suck some significant amperage... Figure on a motor-replacement and possible geartrain replacement? Happy Modelling, Aim to Improve, Prof Klyzlr Its OK, I only got as far as being tempted! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
squeaky Posted October 5, 2011 Share Posted October 5, 2011 Are these any good? http://www.americanrailroadcentre.com/Atlas_HO_Emd_GP7,Springfield_Terminal_No_14/p277359_4411799.aspx http://www.americanrailroadcentre.com/Atlas_HO_Emd_GP40-2W,Guilford_Rail_System_516/p277359_4411745.aspx No connection with this shop, just a previous customer Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talltim Posted October 5, 2011 Author Share Posted October 5, 2011 The GP7 would have been, had Jon not kindly sorted me out with one. The GP40 2w is currently freely available, although I do need to save up to get one before they disappear! Thanks for the links tho, I'd not come across that shop before and they look quite useful Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alcanman Posted October 5, 2011 Share Posted October 5, 2011 Hi, I've found another Guilford Geep for you although this GP9 appears to be steam powered! Check it out regards, Mal Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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