More minor progress. Email sending has been tested and is working. One more thing checked off the list. There's real... moreMore minor progress. Email sending has been tested and is working. One more thing checked off the list. There's really only one more thing I can do before the changeover, so I think I'm as ready as we can ever be.
Ray you are my hero. There is no one better at modeling realistic buildings. The care and detail you put into the "little" thing... moreRay you are my hero. There is no one better at modeling realistic buildings. The care and detail you put into the "little" things is just over the top.
Well I was unaware until now of a voltage drop across the converter which does make sense. And if it is as much as 3V then there... moreWell I was unaware until now of a voltage drop across the converter which does make sense. And if it is as much as 3V then there would be little to no reason to use one with 14.8V Li Ion batteries as opposed to unregulated 11.1V Li Ion packs, essentially the same thing. The ONLY reason to stick with 14.8V Li Ion is because I have them. If I have to buy higher voltage Li Ion to get a good working voltage across a converter then I might as well switch chemistry and get closer to an unregulated pack at or near 14V.
The manufacturer has been really good at helping me work through this. He recommends NiMH AA size rechargables. he says 10 at 1.2V would have a peak voltage of around 14.5V. Now I am wondering really how true that would be 10 cells at 1.2 V is only a working voltage of 12V. But 11 would be 13.2V and as long as it stayed below 15V fully charged might work. This is just numbers I am using from him. I of course have not verified any of this. I am going to take one of my Li Ion packs and charge fully ... less
David Marconi,CHHN said:
Pete Lassen said:
the HORROR, where is a buffer car between tanks and the locomotives???
great vi... moreDavid Marconi,CHHN said:
Pete Lassen said:
the HORROR, where is a buffer car between tanks and the locomotives???
great video and as you said the inside artwork is amazing. nice job Matt
Apparently you didn't read the HazMat lable on the first car. which says Buffer Service Only on this Railroad
I think they misread that HazMat label - to read buffet service in the house!
Well RailPro called today and said the fuse was blown. So somehow something touched, I think an un assigned wire touched somethi... moreWell RailPro called today and said the fuse was blown. So somehow something touched, I think an un assigned wire touched something like a weight,( my guess) anyway $44.00 and it’s on its way back to me. while waiting I ordered some more lights so I may add ditch lights and use the 2 wires that are not used so far. So in about a week or 2 I should be making noise and rolling down the track. Looking forward to hearing it and seeing run in its own!!!
The dilithium crystals are gonna blow!!!
dammit Jim I’m a doctor but MR Scott sounds concerned!
Captian , it’s logic... moreThe dilithium crystals are gonna blow!!!
dammit Jim I’m a doctor but MR Scott sounds concerned!
Captian , it’s logical that MR Scott knows about your unlogical and complete disregard for safety , when it all our asses on the line, not just the random red shirt that dies every episode!
Rooster said:
We want pictures !
Soon. I am thinking i will get some bench time with it this weekend. And will update the progr... moreRooster said:
We want pictures !
Soon. I am thinking i will get some bench time with it this weekend. And will update the progress. I am dreading all the individual louvers I need to glue on. But a few uninterrupted hours at the bench and i should be able to have all the louvers in place as well as the hinge pins. That puts it very close to paint. I might even have enough Bolt washer details on hand to get that done. If I do then the shell should be ready for paint. Wouldn't that be cool.
Some more photo detail of that part I think would go a long way to reducing breakage of the crosshead guides.
In first photo the... moreSome more photo detail of that part I think would go a long way to reducing breakage of the crosshead guides.
In first photo the 1 inch grid on work mat will give idea of size of part.
In second photo, which was taken just a few minutes ago, note the as yet unpainted retaining tab parts on the Glenbrook Valley loco's crosshead guide support; they prevent guides from being pushed in and getting broken.
Maybe someday they will get painted, maybe not.
Put the top tab on before attaching support to loco, then glue lower tab in place with loco on its side on workbench.
Thanks Cliff,
Yes it is always nice to have train buddies to give a hand and offer encouragement, unfortunatly they are ki... moreThanks Cliff,
Yes it is always nice to have train buddies to give a hand and offer encouragement, unfortunatly they are kinda few and far between in this area. Having said that there is 1 or 2 that I can count on for
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Bill,
Glad to hear that you are getting back in the saddle. Interesting build you've got there. Bring in on down to our G gauge ... moreBill,
Glad to hear that you are getting back in the saddle. Interesting build you've got there. Bring in on down to our G gauge railroad in Palm Coast when you are up to it.
used a piece of blue tape to hold them in place
Tom, that is just the suggestion I was looking for. (Why didn't I think of it??)... moreused a piece of blue tape to hold them in place
Tom, that is just the suggestion I was looking for. (Why didn't I think of it??) Thank Heavan for the Forums
John Lenheiser said:
I live in Ft. Worth, Texas the home of RS and I don't believe there is one store left here.
trainman... moreJohn Lenheiser said:
I live in Ft. Worth, Texas the home of RS and I don't believe there is one store left here.
trainman
Been there many a time. I worked as a store manager for Radio Shack for over 10 years starting in the 80's. They would bring us to 1 Tandy Center for training. At one time they were a very innovative retailer, nearly entirely vertically integrated. Stockholders could not understand a retailer who was also a manufacturer, a distributor and a retail store outfitter. They sold off all but retail to satisfy the stockholders, but no longer in control of costs they began to loose money. Just a memory now in most places. less
Thomas White said:
Thanks, Gentlemen: Yes I did email Carrie at OnlyTrains.com asking for the correct size traction tires ... moreThomas White said:
Thanks, Gentlemen: Yes I did email Carrie at OnlyTrains.com asking for the correct size traction tires for the Hudson.......she handles most of the parts questions and orders for customers. I told her I do have the Mikado traction tires I previously ordered from them and whether they would fit the Hudson.
OnlyTrains.com tells me they don't stock that specific traction tire.
I'm sending my customer the 54mm traction tire to see if that will work. I think it should even if the Hudson wheel is a little bigger than the Mikado. less
Rooster, the technical term is traction tire which is installed onto a traction wheel. It's not called a rubber band altho... moreRooster, the technical term is traction tire which is installed onto a traction wheel. It's not called a rubber band although it looks like one.
I LOVE railfanning this bridge even though it's not proper operations going roundy round ....you should hav... more
I LOVE railfanning this bridge even though it's not proper operations going roundy round ....you should have seen the trains I have seen going over that bridge back in the day .
John and Eric, again to you both thanks and John the cars are already pretty dirty, got them at the Deland train show, 5 of them... moreJohn and Eric, again to you both thanks and John the cars are already pretty dirty, got them at the Deland train show, 5 of them and 2 home built log cars that were well built all for $5.00 they are not LGB but some off brand and I just couldn't pass them up, Bill
Thanks Matt, my cars have some missing stirrups and some other parts . Like you I believe in the 10 foot rule, and enjoy m... moreThanks Matt, my cars have some missing stirrups and some other parts . Like you I believe in the 10 foot rule, and enjoy my trains . Thanks for the answers! I did see some trailers and everything in between in the video
When I first started out with track power (Trackside TE) I was only able to run 1 train at a time. I soon installed block contro... moreWhen I first started out with track power (Trackside TE) I was only able to run 1 train at a time. I soon installed block controls on the track and power switches in my locos to allow me to bring multiple trains out on the layout together. Only one loco could be powered up at any given time. A few years later I converted to battery power by putting a TE and a battery in a trail car. Soon I upgraded to a system that allowed having two trains powered at once and I began building my fleet of locos with self contained battery & R/C. This got me closer to operating the way I want, but still had lots of limitations that I lived with for a long time.
Now that I have upgraded to RailPro, I can finally run my railroad the way I want: Multiple locos out on the layout powered up and idling; double headers, mid train helpers and/or push-pull service to conquer my steep grade as well as remote control of out-of reach switches. I know of numerous systems that will do what I am doing now, but... less
