Lots of models have found homes, still loads of models, especially entry level locomotives that need new homes. Very reaso... moreLots of models have found homes, still loads of models, especially entry level locomotives that need new homes. Very reasonable prices, for the ones not listed, email Sam. Gonna be hard pressed to find better prices if you have fancied getting a live steamer to add to your stable. Some unique engines with upgrades by Norm S and Larry Herget. Here is the list updated as of this post.
Ok, here is a listing of some of the engines that are available. Most of these I have NOT tested for operation. Many are new in their boxes (mostly aristocraft and Bowande)The rest will be sold-as is-unless I can get to it to test. If you have any interest, please email me at sdimaggio at ameritech dot net.I will entertain reasonable offers. I have a range in mind for most so get there and the engine is yours plus shippping unless you take delivery at DH.Please help if you can. Peter left no will so your generous purchases directly helps her. I will try to accommodate any thoughtful off... less
All all the possible adventures in life, the one you are having is probably not real high on the "Most popular adventures" list.... moreAll all the possible adventures in life, the one you are having is probably not real high on the "Most popular adventures" list.
Glad you are still here and still doing.
Well done wooden planking is attractive. I'd paint the blade silver to contrast with both white snow, which it will appear darke... moreWell done wooden planking is attractive. I'd paint the blade silver to contrast with both white snow, which it will appear darker than, and the background of buildings and tree trunks, which it will often appear lighter than.
lot's of Lemax people on my indoor layout - witches, salesmen, old-time folks, kids, and others.
Most Lemax figures are C... morelot's of Lemax people on my indoor layout - witches, salesmen, old-time folks, kids, and others.
Most Lemax figures are Christmas/Holiday oriented, though there is the Halloween line, and small numbers dedicated to the 4th of July. Scale is fluid. Generally, the white (porcelain) figures are smaller.
If Taylor Tin is willing to share tin production methods to produce said sheet metal (or loan/lease/purchase equipment) T-D Feed... moreIf Taylor Tin is willing to share tin production methods to produce said sheet metal (or loan/lease/purchase equipment) T-D Feeds is willing to talk. At this point, the Feed Mill industry has limited funds available hence the need for free material. Something due to rapid expansion in the past years...
This feed mill expanded 3 times as a direct result of a merger between two independent mills; one specialized in wheat and the other specialized in corn. The mergers occurred 5 years, 4 years, and 8months ago. Each of these mergers took 9 months to complete. This latest merger like the other two produced great individual products, but have caused capital outlay products to be limited. less
way off I think, don't think Kader ever made the LGB stuff, and LGBoA was stepchild, but still did stuff under LGB, and was not ... moreway off I think, don't think Kader ever made the LGB stuff, and LGBoA was stepchild, but still did stuff under LGB, and was not big enough to do things on their own, like make new locos from different supplier.
Could be wrong about Kader, but doubt LGB/Marklin would let anyone else make their stuff under different retail name, and again, report is all molds were retrieved from China.
David Maynard said:
GAP, yup! That is why I use Firefox, IE and Edge drive me buggy....
I even went one further for one o... moreDavid Maynard said:
GAP, yup! That is why I use Firefox, IE and Edge drive me buggy....
I even went one further for one of my train computers and dumped Windows for Linux Mint with Firefox as the browser, the other still runs XP because some programs will only run on Windows but it never goes near the internet.
Seems like a great application for iphone speakers, now if more folks would gut their iphones for the speaker the world might be... moreSeems like a great application for iphone speakers, now if more folks would gut their iphones for the speaker the world might be a better place
Well, I stand corrected. While the Ring has some great music in it, and I'd love to hear your version, my oldest so... more Well, I stand corrected. While the Ring has some great music in it, and I'd love to hear your version, my oldest son tells me "The Sorcerer's Apprentice" music was adapted from a composition written by the Frenchman Paul Dukas! So there you have it. My bad!
Mike Toney said:
Barely into the 20's here today, got snow squalls this morning leaving a nice dusting over the railway. T... moreMike Toney said:
Barely into the 20's here today, got snow squalls this morning leaving a nice dusting over the railway. Time to move some holiday travelers over the line. My old Pearse Welshpool & Llanfair Earl is handling the duties today. Cold weather brings out the best in live steam. No power pick up issues from icing, he creates his own power and can warm your hands at the same time. Earl is RC controled with one of the palm/pocket size controlers from RCS, so while videoing the run, the controler was in my left hand and in my jacket pocket nice and warm. Merry Christmas! Mike
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last year I was at Yosemite & Sugar Pine Railroad to ride their 3 truck Shay, and that day after the morning excursion, were... morelast year I was at Yosemite & Sugar Pine Railroad to ride their 3 truck Shay, and that day after the morning excursion, were hosting a closed event with their 2 Shays double headed and with them stopping at several locations for pictures and video runby action. Wanted so bad to stay for it but was made to leave for the closed event.
A little more progress. The Doozie is quite old and very fragile - every time I pick it up something breaks off. Gue... moreA little more progress. The Doozie is quite old and very fragile - every time I pick it up something breaks off. Guess the plastic is brittle.
I tested the motor on the bench with the 6V pack and the PWM speed control and it works. A bit of oil didn't hurt.The motor with its pair of Bachmann wheels is back in the frame, and I managed to squeeze the battery box in by leaving off the top and snipping off a bit of the end at each side. A proper "axle-hung, nose-suspended" motor config which will need anchoring somewhere. I could put it in the hole where the motor used to be? But the truck now has a flat bed so I'd rather not.
Guess what? The Bachmann wheels are bigger than the Doozie wheels and are rubbing on the battery box. Something will have to be shaved.
I also tested the lights on the Doozie and nothing happened. I'm guessing, as they are just wired to gthe motor, that they are not LEDs so I may have to open them up and put some LEDs i... less
All,
With my Little Thomas resurrection project nearly done, I had a deep think on this simmering issue because, quite frankly, ... moreAll,
With my Little Thomas resurrection project nearly done, I had a deep think on this simmering issue because, quite frankly, it irritates me that I cannot isolate the fault that keeps this beast on the shelf. Around the same time, my annual "strategic parts order" arrived from TrainLi with new idler gears, and I positively scored on the local used market and got a used LGB powered tender for about $20, so it was time to open Glitchy Gustav and see what we could do.
My plan was to replace the idler gears one more time and see what happened, but a quick look at their shredded remains disabused me of that idea. The next thought was to take out the motor so the old boy could freewheel as the new tender pushed it along the track. Fail...the tender could not push the locomotive, and it could barely pull it. Oldest Son and I then removed the weights from Glitchy Gustav (there are three screwed to the top of the boiler) one at a time to test the impact. We found if we remo... less
Following with interest! And as a WVMGRS member, I can vouch that it would be very difficult for us to maintain a permanen... moreFollowing with interest! And as a WVMGRS member, I can vouch that it would be very difficult for us to maintain a permanent layout. Those of us that have home layouts spend enough time and effort and money on upkeep.
It would be neat to have a halfway close (1 hr. away) layout to see/run on from time to time. Although I am already very involved with the Woodland Railway.
Bill Barnwell said:
Thanks David, I knew that but for some reason that just didn't register with my brain, front or both?&n... moreBill Barnwell said:
Thanks David, I knew that but for some reason that just didn't register with my brain, front or both?
Many steam locomotive only had a front headlight. But where the locomotive usually runs in both directions, they will have a headlight on both ends.
I would call Accucraft on the phone, don't wait for email.
I second that. Ask for parts, and when you get Dave (?) send hi... moreI would call Accucraft on the phone, don't wait for email.
I second that. Ask for parts, and when you get Dave (?) send him a photo of what your gear looks like.
Coming along nicely, but it's a pain trying to get 10 lbs of you know what in a 5 lbs bag, maybe Santa will bring me a sound boa... moreComing along nicely, but it's a pain trying to get 10 lbs of you know what in a 5 lbs bag, maybe Santa will bring me a sound board and I can finish my Mason Bogie, Bill
Rooster ' said:
I thought the kids took your drivers license a few years ago?
They did, but then we hung around them so mu... moreRooster ' said:
I thought the kids took your drivers license a few years ago?
They did, but then we hung around them so much, they made sure we got it back.
Greg Elmassian said:
yep, and his display name here is Curmudgeon mcneely
... moreGreg Elmassian said:
yep, and his display name here is Curmudgeon mcneely
Thank you Greg I remember him now.
Just did a search on his posts at LSC and they are quite useful! However it appears the original poster has received what he needed on LSC.
Dave Meashey said:
Having initially cut my model railroading "teeth" on American Flyer S gauge trains (1:64 or 3/16 inch eq... moreDave Meashey said:
Having initially cut my model railroading "teeth" on American Flyer S gauge trains (1:64 or 3/16 inch equals a foot), I sometimes had to play a bit more loosely with scale than other folks. Bachmann Plasticville buildings were a compromise between O and S scale. At times I had to choose Lionel for a certain kind of bridge or other accessory, so I tended to be less straight-laced than some.
With the large scale I have been known to run 1:29, 1:24, and 1:22.5 in the same train, so long as the "look" of the combined equipment is not overly outrageous. That said, there are certain things I will modify because the original model is not "right." Steam locomotive boilers with only one safety valve are not "right." Even by the 1860s, most boilers were carrying over 120psi on the gage. That calls for two safety valves. Other things will prompt modification: A wood burning locomotive with a straight, capped stack (BIG No-No Gotta' ... less
