"Have you ever been up to the Saline Valley Salt Tram?"
Thanks! Yes, I've been there a few times, even shot some dro... more"Have you ever been up to the Saline Valley Salt Tram?"
Thanks! Yes, I've been there a few times, even shot some drone video of it during this trip. (Just the Saline Valley end, by the salt flats.)
BTW, there was a major screw up when they ordered the tram. They told the company it would be hauling salt, so the company calculated the weight of salt to determine how much the tram could carry. But the mine wasn't using it to transport dry salt, they were using it to haul wet, brine salt. As a result the tram could only carry have the volume it was intended to, and that hurt the mine's profitability. less
I've never been too interested in the small switchers, but have gotten the bug to re-due some LGB switchers, the 2063 is one of ... moreI've never been too interested in the small switchers, but have gotten the bug to re-due some LGB switchers, the 2063 is one of them I plan to do in the near future. I will say here that your engine turned out very nice and all the work that you put into it shows. I like challenging myself and I see you do the same, once again great job.
Picked up this loco off of Facebook Market places couple days ago and today it was delivered. I realize it’s not true to a... morePicked up this loco off of Facebook Market places couple days ago and today it was delivered. I realize it’s not true to any prototype but I thought it would make a nice American typeloco for moving my home made flat cars full of lumber from the mill to the town lumber dealer rather than using one of my Stainz locos. It has sound, smoke, directional lighting, with track magnet activated bell and whistle. The previous owner said that it ran good but the tender headlamp didn’t work and the smoke unit was untested. When I opened the box I was surprised at the physical size of the loco and tender. The drivers appear the same size as the moguls so it is actually quite large for a 2-4-0. The proportions seem off some and possibly toy like but running on the interior mainly of my layout it should look fine. i noticed there was no knob to adjust the sound so I removed the the tender top to find the sound board out of place and just laying inside the body. Possibly it got jarred loose in shipping but by desig... less
John Caughey said:
Larry Otis said:
John,
As I explained it is not mine. As I stated in my original post the person who owned it... moreJohn Caughey said:
Larry Otis said:
John,
As I explained it is not mine. As I stated in my original post the person who owned it had passed and I am selling it for the family.
Richard, I have photos that I can send to you showing it.
LAO
I was asking Mickey what he paid, not the eBay dream he mentioned..
Not really a dream.
Here is a ebay link for one that sold in July for $1550. https://www.ebay.com/itm/Hartland-Locomotive-Works-The-Americans-Disney-Lilly-Belle-G-Scale-/392875435889?hash=item5b79336771%3Ag%3A70cAAOSw7zFfEJaN&nma=true&si=xgE%252BUUrZ9R7hclH2zyaaSMd1Osw%253D&orig_cvip=true&nordt=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557
and one on May for $1200. https://www.ebay.com/itm/BRAND-NEW-RARE-Hartland-G-Scale-4-4-0-DISNEY-LILLY-BELLE/283885859532?hash=item4218ea72cc:g:ArQAAOSwFkdevAmh less
The Silhouette can also import DXF files, however they can be problematic and physically change the geometry. you c... moreNeal,
The Silhouette can also import DXF files, however they can be problematic and physically change the geometry. you can also use all the Microsoft and any other fonts you have downloaded to your machine. results will vary with the font. I generally will run at the slowest speeds when cutting, especially with smaller size characters. sometimes you need to stop and remove pieces that have come loose from the backing. I have had the best results making masks, as the cut letters often come loose from the backing.
Pete Thornton said:
Almost done. I got my L&B decals out and found a GUARD and some numbers. I also found my gold extra-fine pai... morePete Thornton said:
Almost done. I got my L&B decals out and found a GUARD and some numbers. I also found my gold extra-fine paint pen and gave it a pinstripe - probably need to do it again. The door handles and grabs need a touch of paint.
The paint is definitely a problem. One side is decent (above) but the other is strange. It isn't as obvious from a distance, but this is certainly turning in to a 10' model. And those ducketts didn't come out very well, despite using the same paint. I am presuming that the white resin underneath with very thin paint is the reason for the mismatch.
Pete, I had a similar issue a couple years ago. I don't know if this is what affected you, but I spray painted a model outdoors on a high humidity day, just a little coat of clear coat. The stuff hazed up though, and subsequent coats didn't help. From conversation here, it seems that it was the humidity that did it.
So, question, did you paint the two sides on different days, or times ... less
Almost done. Time to add the combine steps and windows, which would have got in the way until now. The nails (bolts) in the step... moreAlmost done. Time to add the combine steps and windows, which would have got in the way until now. The nails (bolts) in the step stick right through - sigh - so they'll have to be trimmed. The white tissue is the bathroom window shade waiting for the glue to dry.
Ray,
You have been robbed as someone stole the bronze rooster!
What else can you say other than golly gee wiz ....I personally have been thinking about finishing the interior of the 1/24 model house I built. Perhaps I should ....very inspirational!
Thanks Vic, you must of read my mind,I was wondering about the F7's as well. Looks like they will look just fine running along s... moreThanks Vic, you must of read my mind,I was wondering about the F7's as well. Looks like they will look just fine running along side my USA stuff.
Thanks again,
Mike
Jim Stapleton has a complete stair walk-over at the exit of his steam-up bay, not too different from the one above posted by Dav... moreJim Stapleton has a complete stair walk-over at the exit of his steam-up bay, not too different from the one above posted by David. He had another into the center of the track but that was recently rebuilt with ramps to be wheelchair compatible.
The smoke is programmed to the above parameters that you suggested. They work fine. I can definitely see a difference in s... moreThe smoke is programmed to the above parameters that you suggested. They work fine. I can definitely see a difference in smoke volume, especially at idle vs acceleration. It is more difficult to tell when the engine is going full speed as the wind is blowing it. But it looks good. I believe the values set are 75. 100 and 130 respectively.
I can see that possibly the smoke is causing a too high current draw with the 10v, though my other engines have no issues. But I cant believe that one light bulb would cause such a fuss. less
I have to say, Knock on Wood, that all my eBay purchases have been what I purchased and in a few cases I got more them I expecte... moreI have to say, Knock on Wood, that all my eBay purchases have been what I purchased and in a few cases I got more them I expected. I did have on bad experience with some BMW decals that I ordered from England, they got the address wrong and the decals came all the way to my post office and then were returned because of address mixup. After talking with eBay the sell decided it was easier to return my money them re-ship. I have decided to sell some of my LGB on eBay that is just setting in my closet for some 30 years, I guess I will see what happens.
Roofing material on hand... I also added some foam strips to the shed's interior to give that impression th... moreUpdate:
Roofing material on hand... I also added some foam strips to the shed's interior to give that impression that can cars pass over something. I think I will plank that whole areas to improve that illusion. I am still on the fence in terms of cutting out the hole where the conveyor would take the grain into the mill. From a more practical standpoint I am wondering what glue would I use to affix styrene to foam? I think the structure is to big to cover the foam in latex before gluing on the siding. The remains of an old mill a ways over was at least partly stone, and I am wondering if we might be better off trying to emulate that, covering the foam in stucco then carving in rocks as it sets. Each step brings more questions.
This little beast turned up today, from Peter K's estate. It's essentially a flywheel car that makes a live steam loco work hard... moreThis little beast turned up today, from Peter K's estate. It's essentially a flywheel car that makes a live steam loco work harder to accelerate or slow down, thus simulating the interia of a real train.
Those look like solid steel flywheels and the ends of the 'box' are solid cast iron. The thing weighs a ton - intentionally to make sure the wheels grip and it doesn't just get dragged. One flywheel was disconnected (the gear was moved on the shaft so it didn't get driven.) That may be a way of making it work with only 1/2 the inertia!
I have no idea who made it but it is a nice job. I will be taking it to Jerry's SC&M to see if (a) his track can handle the weight and (b) whether it works. I have a little english train of Thomas stuff with a 'Countess' to pull it. If it works, I'll have to find a Thomas box van to hide the internals. less
I know this is an old post, but I have the same set lettered M of W so can go with any railroad. I only have the 10 car set, no ... moreI know this is an old post, but I have the same set lettered M of W so can go with any railroad. I only have the 10 car set, no rotary. These cars are all new in the box, I say that because, I don't think I have every run them, that I can recall and I've owned them since USA Trains introduced them. If you have never seen these cars in person they are done very nice, just like there reefers, etc. are done. I guess model railroaders just don't care for M & W work trains as I don't see many if any on garden railroads. I would sell my 10 cars for $350, which new I gave around $650 for all 10, shipping would have to be determined because of box size and weight.
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Looking to purchase or trade for a LGB 2062, this can be any of the versions that LGB produced, would prefer the U S railroads o... moreLooking to purchase or trade for a LGB 2062, this can be any of the versions that LGB produced, would prefer the U S railroads over the foreign, but since I will be redoing the engine for my logging railroad really doesn't matter. I already have a LGB 2063 in D&RGW so looking for the 6 wheeled model. I'm also willing to trade an LGB 2018D that I purchased back in 1985 from Watts Trains, I think it's only been run twice for a short time, so it's pretty much new. Willing to make an even trade for an engine of the same quality, just need to move this mogul on as I already have two others.
Pete, Fred, Al, Dan,
Thanks for all your help!
Here are photos of both locomotives finally completed with, Friends Of The East B... morePete, Fred, Al, Dan,
Thanks for all your help!
Here are photos of both locomotives finally completed with, Friends Of The East Broad Top number 12 number plate, ready for kids to run at events.
Ken
Thanks, everyone! Bill, I forgot you had mentioned that screw size. Dan, that TrainLi package probably makes a sensi... moreThanks, everyone! Bill, I forgot you had mentioned that screw size. Dan, that TrainLi package probably makes a sensical buy out here on the far end of the supply line! I'll add it to my fall "strategic parts purchase."
As for LEDs, once Bill got me over my fear of DIY and a few good natured pokes from others got me to take on Soldering Iron (an ally of the dreaded Jig Saw), I really got to appreciate these things. I've had no luck with solar lights, but these LEDs and that copper tape offer some intriguing possibilities! In the meantime, here are the results of what the boys and I put together yesterday:
It is really cool as the train passes Lake Inferior. The video doesn't do it justice, but you can just make out the lights reflecting off the water;
Video: Crummy Attempt to Capture Light from Coach Windows Reflecting off the Water
Now to find those screws!
Eric
P.S. John, I have a hundred pack of these LEDs to get through! I am loo... less
