I used to belong to one of the oldest modeling clubs in the country, the New Y... moreLong time ago in a land far away....
I used to belong to one of the oldest modeling clubs in the country, the New York Society of Model Engineers. We ran two layouts, and HO layout, and a true 17/64 0 scale. Most of the 0 scale stuff the older modelers ran was scratch built. Most of the drivers were brass castings, lathe trued. The tires were almost always a cast iron tire turned from a cast iron pipe fitting. The tires were fit to the center with an insulating strip of a paper material (originally used as insulation in motors and transformers). The process as I remember it (50 or so years ago) was to secure the center on a flat table. The insulation material was cut slightly wider than the thickness of the center and tire, slightly shorter than the circumference of the center, and secured to the center with an adhesive of the time. The tire was heated in an over to around 350 degrees to expand it. In a quick well practiced action the tread was then dropped over the insulating material and pressed o... less
What a neat little electric locomotive. You could always say that she is running on the "virtual" third rail.... moreJohn;
What a neat little electric locomotive. You could always say that she is running on the "virtual" third rail. The real New Haven Railroad used both catenary and third rail over its lines. I think the third rail was used mainly around metropolitan New York.
That's a great deal. I sold a couple Dash-9's last year on E Bay and got over $800.00 for them. One of them didn't even ru... more That's a great deal. I sold a couple Dash-9's last year on E Bay and got over $800.00 for them. One of them didn't even run after a couple of minuites.
That's a beautiful locomotive you got there Shane . These things take time . The two cars i'm building now are testament ... more That's a beautiful locomotive you got there Shane . These things take time . The two cars i'm building now are testament to that. It seems one thing leads to another to make it take longer than expected . I always liked the SD-40 type locomotives with the big "porches" on each end. I first took notice of them back in the 80's when I was modeling the Union Pacific in HO scale . Back then they were teamed up alot with the DDA40X's and most had the "snoot" short hood . They were used in high speed service. I still have the Union Pacific motive power roster from back then and this will make me dig it out again . Again , great job ! less
I Talked to Star Hobby today. There will not be a Show Car this year. The t shirt will "have tracks running through it, it's rea... moreI Talked to Star Hobby today. There will not be a Show Car this year. The t shirt will "have tracks running through it, it's really neat!"
I might get more info on the shirt, the Greenberg Show is local tomorrow.
Devon Sinsley said:
Sean McGillicuddy said:
Interesting ...you're good @ cutting them up .. and not bad @ making them ... you st... moreDevon Sinsley said:
Sean McGillicuddy said:
Interesting ...you're good @ cutting them up .. and not bad @ making them ... you still need to plant some live ones so you can harvest some more ..
You obviously do not pay attention very well
Planted during construction of the layout. Growing well I might add.
Your build was such a blur .... It must of got missed in the fogg ...
Pete Thornton said:
GAP said:
Rick Marty said:
Anyone have pictures/diagrams/information on building a simple and reliable sprin... morePete Thornton said:
GAP said:
Rick Marty said:
Anyone have pictures/diagrams/information on building a simple and reliable spring switch?
Does this help?
https://www.thesprucecrafts.com/spring-switch-2382559
Might be for a smaller scale but the concept is transferrable to G.
Jim S has a couple of spring switches using that principle (a long springy wire held in the middle by a spike.) While the heavy steam engines generally get through, I've seen them derail rolling stock.
Looks like a good method but I'm sure it would take some time to get the wire size and fulcrum location correct for good operation. less
Eric Mueller said:
GAP,
Thanks again! Not only are our trains gone, but industrial sugar production recently followed the ... moreEric Mueller said:
GAP,
Thanks again! Not only are our trains gone, but industrial sugar production recently followed the "ka'a ahi" (fire coaches) into history, with the last plantation closing shop on Maui a few years back. I look forward to drawing from your experience!
We have similar "paddle pop" sticks locally, and it is nice to know that they are at least reasonably to scale! My professional obligation got cancelled, so my archfiend, the "Saw," and I may do battle this weekend for a the basic frame. We're off to the railroad this weekend, too, so I can get another look at that car.
Eric
Eric,
I volunteer at a Sugar Cane Railway museum locally and can draw on that experience as well if you need help.
We have 2 operating and 2 under restoration steam locos as well as a diesel powered one, the museum runs train rides on cane cars converted to take passengers.
Personally I would just buy the Pasidump kits and use them as the basis for a bash. They come ... less
Thanks Shane ! I've been playing around with paintbrush on my computer and i'm gonna try that next to show what and where.... more Thanks Shane ! I've been playing around with paintbrush on my computer and i'm gonna try that next to show what and where. Gonna keep the arrows though , maybe i'll have a set .
Jim, every time I see the loader I see more details that make me go ........ WOW. This has been a fun and educational buil... moreJim, every time I see the loader I see more details that make me go ........ WOW. This has been a fun and educational build to follow.
Congratulations to all the participants for all your hard work, you guys, girls and Kidzilla made voting for a favorit... moreCongratulations to all the participants for all your hard work, you guys, girls and Kidzilla made voting for a favorite very difficult,I tossed many coins before I answered the voting thread. Looking forward to jumping back into the game next year! And now..
THE Countdown begins!
319 DAYS
Until MIK 2021. tick tock start hoarding stuff less
It's a long shot, but looking for an Aristocraft Union Pacific Heavyweight Observation car. Also an Aristocraft Union Pacific Mi... moreIt's a long shot, but looking for an Aristocraft Union Pacific Heavyweight Observation car. Also an Aristocraft Union Pacific Mikado
Any Help would be greatly appreciated.
Fred Mills. said:
Dave Goodson, might be a person to contact...he is out there on the West Coast; if Bachmann hasn't any to off... moreFred Mills. said:
Dave Goodson, might be a person to contact...he is out there on the West Coast; if Bachmann hasn't any to offer.
It might be time to consider hard wiring them to get rid of the need for the springs.
Fred Mills
Agree on both points. Dave has probably hard wired a bunch of them. Perhaps he saved the original parts. I have a NIB Climax that is about 4 or 5 notches down on the conversion list. It will get hard wired when converted to battery r/c. I'll save the parts, but I'm not going to tear it down for probably a year or more. less
Rooster ' said:
Devon Sinsley said:
This whole thread is making me rethink my On30 layout to see if I can squeeze in a loop.
You... moreRooster ' said:
Devon Sinsley said:
This whole thread is making me rethink my On30 layout to see if I can squeeze in a loop.
You could go Zn 30 and squeeze it ....
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That's comical. I have trouble seeing O scale details and my fat fingers have trouble hanging on to G scale details. Zn30 yeah right.
Joe Zullo said:
Ted,
What transmitter and receiver do you recommend to get to be compatible with the eBay seller's servo package... moreJoe Zullo said:
Ted,
What transmitter and receiver do you recommend to get to be compatible with the eBay seller's servo package?
I have little experience with this kind of R/C. I use the Revo system in my R/C battery powered locos.
Hi joe, I answered this but somehow it never posted. Sorry this answer has taken so long. With the systems available now, most all, even the cheap ones will offer good performance. I would recommend the Tactic 4 channel trans, a 4 channel receiver, and the switch harness with dry cell battery pack. Later on you could go with rechargeable batteries if you want. I don’t know of a trans made now that offers a right stick that isn’t self centering so the trans will have to be opened up, the centering spring removed, a friction spring installed, and I add a centering notch so the gimbal will stay in neutral until moved. Tower hobbies sells the Tactic systems and all the pieces should cost more than $50 or so. The servos offered on eBay with the Ruby mount will fit the Tactic s... less
