discussion Vintage HO Bachmann F3 Shell

[Lee Drennen]

Vintage HO Bachmann F3 Shell on New Bachmann Spectrum Chassis B&O Railroad Custom Painted/Decaled.​

Before I quit HO a few years back I acquired some Bachmann spectrum powered chassis and several old F unit 1970s shells. I would play around with them to see how many I could fit the Newer Powered Chassis. Apparently I could fit them all with some minor surgery to the shell. Here’s a F3 currently working on now that I painted and decaled. Still needs a lot more details added as I go along. The Paint Scheme I chosen is kinda rare one before they switch to the solid Blue with the yellow stripe in 1963. This is what I have so far. Hope you enjoy it.

 

[Jim R]

Hi Lee
Looks good. Seems the more modern power unit fitted well and hopefully works as it should.
Jim

 

[Lee Drennen]

Hi Lee
Looks good. Seems the more modern power unit fitted well and hopefully works as it should.
Jim

Yes it runs like a new one. I made a video of it I’ll post it later. Fixing these old 1970s shell up will save me a lot of money in the long run.

 

[Lee Drennen]

Here’s a test video of it.

 

[Mini Me]

Nice job on the F unit Lee, Should keep you busy with all the little details plus the lights.....will make a great addition to the layout.:thumb2: Rick H.

 

[Guest]

Here’s a test video of it.

Left you a message Lee .

 

[Lee Drennen]

Left you a message Lee .

Thanks John I appreciate it. I hope to have more updates soon on this.

 

[adt70hk]

Nicely done Lee!

 

[Jim R]

Hi Lee
That video is great. Very realistic looking from the low camera angle.
Jim

 

[Lee Drennen]

Nicely done Lee!

Thanks Andrew glad you like it.

 

[Lee Drennen]

Hi Lee
That video is great. Very realistic looking from the low camera angle.
Jim

Glad you liked it Jim I always enjoy making videos of my Trains and now even better that I get to share them now with you guys since I learned how to upload them from YouTube.