1. caseyboy94@aol.com

    caseyboy94@aol.com TrainBoard Member

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    does anybody know if a gp20 mechanism will work or fit a gp18 shell?
     
  2. Gats

    Gats TrainBoard Member

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    Yes, Casey, it's a slip fit. Pop the 20's shell off and pop the 18's on - a simpler swap can't be had.
    It does sit a fraction high and the tank is wrong for a GP18 but, if this doesn't worry you, you are off and running.

    Gary.
     
  3. Steve Zink

    Steve Zink TrainBoard Member

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    I've had good luck putting the GP-18 on an atlas gp-7/9 frame with very little work.The fuel tank will be correct and it will run with the rest of your high hoods....If you do want the GP-20 to run faster,put atlas four axle trucks in place of the LL ones.They only cost $2.50 each so it's a good cheap modification.

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  4. caseyboy94@aol.com

    caseyboy94@aol.com TrainBoard Member

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    thank you for info---it helps
     
  5. BC Rail King

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    Maybe I have a use for my GP18 shell now. IF i didn't see this post it would have been scrapped!

    Thank you,

    Dane Nicholson

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    for information, contact Dane N. at TAMR2860@Canada.com
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