I did a bit of weathering to simulate how it might look after some time out in the cane fields.
I went a bit overboard and toned... moreI did a bit of weathering to simulate how it might look after some time out in the cane fields.
I went a bit overboard and toned it down a few notches but it probably need some more toning down in places.
The grey things on the back buffer beam are "air con" units, they are made out of a couple of Bachmann big hauler oil lanterns with fly wire to simulate the fan grills a piece of balsa is used to highlight the fly wire/screen.
OK, this may be a replace-as-I-go thing I order as need and opportunity arises, sort of like that bag of railclamps I get with m... moreOK, this may be a replace-as-I-go thing I order as need and opportunity arises, sort of like that bag of railclamps I get with my episodic repair parts order from TrainLi.
Somebody got to open his presents today...
...which means Tonka Man (Diesel Dan's engineer) and I have a week to find the tech m... moreSomebody got to open his presents today...
...which means Tonka Man (Diesel Dan's engineer) and I have a week to find the tech manual and plot a means to jam that circuit board into Diesel Dan:
I also broke out the bag-o-parts and showed it to Kid-zilla. The horn needs a new "business end," which I think we can craft. That will let us keep the spare PLAYMOBIL truck horn for something else. The signal bell and mount are fine, and most of the ladders seem to be in the bag and in good shape. I kept all the handrails so that I could have patterns for the shapes. I plan to replace them with wire, as I think that will stand up to life on Triple O much better.
We've cleared the picnic table of all other projects. Only routine incantations to resurrect our B'mann railtruck stand between Diesel Dan and his return to the rails!
HI Al,
Thanks for the info. The more I stare at the web picture I have your right, They are tool boxes just made of metal with a... moreHI Al,
Thanks for the info. The more I stare at the web picture I have your right, They are tool boxes just made of metal with a round top. The angle on the picture made it look like two different things. I'm almost done and when I'm finished I try and post some pics. Bachmann was allot closer in the On30 model than the F scale one. I know it was originally a 30 in gauge so maybe they chose to make the tender wider and no smoke box extension to make it a little different in large scale.
Bill
Thanks. I am giving MR a year to see what happens. I value a hard copy of something, as it is the only... moreCliff,
Thanks. I am giving MR a year to see what happens. I value a hard copy of something, as it is the only routine, tangible connection to the hobby I have. I would agree it remains small scale oriented, but at least a couple articles have been scale agnostic. The prototype references are useful enough to me at this stage of my participation in the hobby to at least serve as a point of orientation. If MR does not pick up some more large scale stuff, I will shift to Trains. I heard via some FaceBook forum or whatever rumblings that White River Productions may pick up where GR left off, but perhaps that was a reference to the annual.
Todd's GRNews is wonderful (Yes, I print it out. Holding the paper is important to me!). Seeing the advertisers starting to trickle over is especially good news, as it adds to the project's momentum, helps those providers, and clues folks like me to what's out there beyond LGB and PIKO! They do a really good job pi... less
I bought one of the climax locos during trainworlds $199 special. I run track power and soldered in a Phoenix sound system to th... moreI bought one of the climax locos during trainworlds $199 special. I run track power and soldered in a Phoenix sound system to the board shown. I have the plug in board with the wires that I’ll probably never use.
Craig Townsend said:
Bruce Chandler said:
Todd Brody said:
Thanks for putting this together Bob.... moreCraig Townsend said:
Bruce Chandler said:
Todd Brody said:
Thanks for putting this together Bob.
BTW, some of you guys is gettin' old.
And the REST are getting younger? (Hehe...YOU know who YOU are!!! )
I think I was the only one without 25% min grey hair.... ;)
Note, that I didn't say zero grey hair, or balding.
I don't have that much grey on the top of my head. The beard is another story
Eric Mueller said:
Craig, I honestly thought you had deliberately gone for a "peeling chrome" look! I said something to my... moreEric Mueller said:
Craig, I honestly thought you had deliberately gone for a "peeling chrome" look! I said something to myself, like, "How did he little flakes of metal like that?"
Eric
Sorry no, just sloppy soldering job. I suppose the solder does look a bit like chrome. I will say, I have the chrome coating that comes with the kits. You have to file it off to remove the sprue marks anyway and then it doesn't glue. I did find some cheap craft paint that looks "Chrome ish". It looks like dirty chrome, which is fine for preweathering. less
Hi Stanley,
I do have a Connie axle you are welcome to. If you still need it, I can just send it to you in the mail.
Thanks for ... moreHi Stanley,
I do have a Connie axle you are welcome to. If you still need it, I can just send it to you in the mail.
Thanks for the great advice concerning my Connie!
Phil Nymark
Andy Clarke said:
Korm, she does real well understanding what's in my head...
Edited to add: ""If you talk to folks... moreAndy Clarke said:
Korm, she does real well understanding what's in my head...
Edited to add: ""If you talk to folks that know me, they can tell
you that understanding what's in my head is a feat in itself...""
I'm amazed at all the small details that she gets into the paintings...
Although, she also does the wall paintings for her husbands
HO scale layout, among other jobs...
Truly amazing work! You found a gem.
Bob McCown said:
I will be posting the meeting link and meeting code in this thread, and on the event, a few days before the mee... moreBob McCown said:
I will be posting the meeting link and meeting code in this thread, and on the event, a few days before the meeting.
As far as prerequisites, if you havent already, go to https://zoom.us/download, and download, install, and test the software. You want to grab "Zoom Client for Meetings", I believe. Its pretty easy to use.
I'm sure I saw that information here earlier, but now I'm not able to locate it!!!! I don't see it in the event.
EDIT: Never mind - I found it in the Event off the home page. less
have electrically insulated wheels
I believe the 2-cyl Shay has them too. It has rims that are installed with an epoxy insulator... morehave electrically insulated wheels
I believe the 2-cyl Shay has them too. It has rims that are installed with an epoxy insulator - I suspect your Ruby is the same. Be aware the Shay has been known to overheat the wheels and then the rims fall off.
Regner Easy Line locos have insulation in the wheel hubs and (most?) are outside-framed so they are insulated. As long as you don't tighten the set screws that hold the wheels in gauge too far, and break the screws through the insulation.
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I have a pair of 9.6 volt NiMH batteries and a charger that someone had given me and had been sitting in the drawer for more yea... moreI have a pair of 9.6 volt NiMH batteries and a charger that someone had given me and had been sitting in the drawer for more years than I can remember. The other day I tried to charge them up for use with the new track cleaner, and BION, they charged up fine and held voltage. I was very impressed and started looking for more online. But NiMH seems to be a dying technology and these are now hard to find relative to lithium ion.
For reed switches I have used the round ones like what Phoenix sound supplies and I also found some flat ones from digi-key that... moreFor reed switches I have used the round ones like what Phoenix sound supplies and I also found some flat ones from digi-key that have 2 slots (oblong holes) for securing in place with screws or even computer mother board standoffs. I also used these standoffs to repair USA trains broken posts.
No, simple DC track power. The layout is wired as 21 blocks (IIRC) and each block is addressable by any of three "Cabs" (t... moreNo, simple DC track power. The layout is wired as 21 blocks (IIRC) and each block is addressable by any of three "Cabs" (three Train Engineer wireless, track power units) with a common ground that is also common to the lighting, turn-outs (21), and accessories. The common ground is connected to the track in seven places, so there are 28 track feeds (14 gauge malibu) over the ~600 feet of track. Also, the control panel has a built in reversing unit for each of the three Cabs and all sidings have diode protection. There are also various places along the mainlines that have diode protection and this lets me run point-to-point between any two opposing sidings or those spots along the main line.
For example, if you watch the video, the green railbus runs from the siding at the lake to a point along the mainline where it picks up passengers. As long as I have a particular switch on the panel engaged, the railbus will not proceed beyond this location where it picks up passengers to ... less
Craig, mine for the most part are in locations which are not visible. If I ever add them to the caboose, they will be on the sid... moreCraig, mine for the most part are in locations which are not visible. If I ever add them to the caboose, they will be on the sides, so I'd have to be a little more creative.
I can see where this can be a misunderstand when I say G Scale, My railroad is LGB 1:22.5 with both LGB rolling stock and the ol... moreI can see where this can be a misunderstand when I say G Scale, My railroad is LGB 1:22.5 with both LGB rolling stock and the older style USA Trains rolling stock which matches up with the LGB American rolling stock (the old wood side cars). I have no 1:20.3, or 1:29 stuff as the scale will be out of size for the 1:22.5 LGB. I know many of you mix the different scales and I have no problem with that, it's your railroad so do what works for you. I've looked at all the switch stand lanterns and I believe I will go with the Ozark Miniature's, they offer the closest style I want and they have the targets that circle the lantern lenses. The Aristo Craft ones would work, but there size is too big for my liking, I don't measure everything that goes on my railroad with a scale ruler, but I do have a good eye for perspective and how it relates to things in general.
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Rick Marty said:
Bruce Chandler said:
Somewhere there's somebody else that has ridden on Amtrak.
We did - I have stated th... moreRick Marty said:
Bruce Chandler said:
Somewhere there's somebody else that has ridden on Amtrak.
We did - I have stated that it was a "once in a lifetime" experience. But, I bought a round trip ticket and had to do it twice. NEVER again.
Yes indeed. We rode Amtrak from Northern California to Seattle, WA. and back, as you stated, never again!!!
Though the food and service were very good the ride was ROUGH, damn near throw you not only out of bed but almost out of the room
That was my feeling as well - we took the Crescent from DC to New Orleans... it was a very rough ride, but they made up for it by being VERY late. Sheesh. less
Bob Cope said:
Norman, posting pictures is NOT Rocket Science. Step One - Upload your pictures to a public storage site li... moreBob Cope said:
Norman, posting pictures is NOT Rocket Science. Step One - Upload your pictures to a public storage site like Flickr or such, or upload them to the Freight Shed here. YOU CAN NOT POST PICTURES DIRECTLY FROM YOUR HOME COMPUTER. Next step is to go to the picture and get it displayed in your browser. Right click in the picture and click "Copy Image Location" (or similar depending on your browser of choice.
Copy the image location to your clipboard. Next click on theInsert/edit Image button above.
When the Source Dialog Box pops up, paste the image location in the source field.
Image Description and size are not necessarily required. When you click 'OK' the image should appear where your cursor is on the post.
Similar process for Freight Shed. Click on the picture in your Freight Shed to display the picture, right click on picture, get image location and same from there on.
Did I mention YOU CAN NOT POST PICTURES DIRECTLY FROM YOUR HOME COMPUTER
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Todd Brody said:
David Marconi,FOGCH said:
wouldn't drilling a hole through the tube into the axle and pinning them work? ... moreTodd Brody said:
David Marconi,FOGCH said:
wouldn't drilling a hole through the tube into the axle and pinning them work? secure the pin with jb weld or ca if it's not a press fit.
Way too tiny for that. The motor shaft (to drill though) is only 2MM in diameter. The pins would have to be tiny.
I've reset it using Loctite Ultra and we'll see how that goes. Already feels like it will work better. It is a thinner mixture (more watery) so better saturated the surfaces. I applied it both to the shaft and within the tube (as opposed to just the shaft as before), and felt like it was bonding better.
It was setting up harder. The excess that pushes forward was bonding the shaft to the motor casing stronger and I had to turn the motor by hand to break this bond before it set up. Then I had to keep turning the shaft, from the other side, for a while while the CA set so the shaft didn't bond to the case.
Bob Cope said:
A fool and his money are soon parted......
True, but you can say, I got one, you don't, for whatever that's worth... moreBob Cope said:
A fool and his money are soon parted......
True, but you can say, I got one, you don't, for whatever that's worth.
Driver screwed up, he should have been able to hear the bells , and backed up or just got across the intersection before the tra... moreDriver screwed up, he should have been able to hear the bells , and backed up or just got across the intersection before the train came through, I would have. Thought the driver would have seen it an made a path somewhere, straight or left hand turn, get off the tracks and figure it out afterwards. Talking from 44 years experience I have had to change my direction at corners before , or not turn, go straight and figure it out after because Imid something blocking the way or tracks to steep to get over safely. Stopped on side of freeway once because the sign said I was too tall to fit under bridge, a cop came and showed me around the overpass. less
