Thread: John Hotson RIP
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Old 28-08-22, 17:19
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Originally Posted by Alex van de Wetering View Post
Does anyone know the origin of the F60H body? Is it scratchbuilt....or is it a modified Diamond T 975 unit?
I am not sure Alex, but I think it fits the F60H well.

I see this is still for sale: http://www.mapleleafup.net/forums/sh...ad.php?t=33646. Note: I have no connection with Jack but I have had the pleasure of meeting John Hotson, the man who restored this F60H.

It is worth mentioning this is one of only a handful of F60H which are surviving, let alone in restored and running condition. John made some improvements to his trucks to improve drive ability. If you want a totally original trucks these improvements could be reversed, but if I were to buy it I would use it as is. Would be great if other collectors and the general public could see this rare type out and about.
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