John Wilda said:
http://trn.trains.com/railroads/2006/07/own-a-caboose I found this article a while back and found it very ... moreJohn Wilda said:
http://trn.trains.com/railroads/2006/07/own-a-caboose I found this article a while back and found it very interesting.
That was a good read. I don't want a caboose anymore.
I made a dripper for one of my wife's birdbaths and installed a faucet in one of her fountains, did some ... moreI'm trying Joe.
I made a dripper for one of my wife's birdbaths and installed a faucet in one of her fountains, did some weed mitigation, and put up the telephone pole and felt like I put in a 12 hour day. I reality it was about 2 hours worth of mild labor.
Brought home some more of my old equipment. And now that I have all the track home from my school’s train club, I can run ... moreBrought home some more of my old equipment. And now that I have all the track home from my school’s train club, I can run a larger L loop and a smaller circle loop in the lower portion of the flower bed.
But if you don’t fill in the xx’s with 2019, there will be noting to worry about and nothing to water as they will a... moreBut if you don’t fill in the xx’s with 2019, there will be noting to worry about and nothing to water as they will all be dead!!!! Get going water guy!!
Looks like a nice start to a fun layout. And yeah fill and refill. I am on the second year of mine and need to do a bunch of ref... moreLooks like a nice start to a fun layout. And yeah fill and refill. I am on the second year of mine and need to do a bunch of refilling. And I am sure this will continue for a few years. I did ladder track so at least when it settles the track stays put. Not sure what your plan is but may give it a consideration. My track is stay firmly in place which means the settling is really just cosmetic and does not require a lot of track re-work.
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John,
Any chance you know of someone with another of Rodney's gearboxes?I'm afraid to run my Bachmann K without one... more<snip>
John,
Any chance you know of someone with another of Rodney's gearboxes?I'm afraid to run my Bachmann K without one -- I've actually melted LGB track power wires from the amp draw involved with running the stock engine at slower speeds
Robbie,
Several months ago I managed to hunt a good phone number for Rodney and contacted him on the subject of making another run of those gear boxes. Politely, but he emphatically declined. Considering they were for the most part a made to order order gear box using special cut gears, even reverse engineering would present it's own set of difficulties without having one to dis-assemble and measure. I am sure not what you wanted to hear, but the most recent info avaiable as far as I know.
I may look into possibly generating the engineering to make a similar unit using commercial off the shelf parts. If I remember correctly the ratio of his box was something along he lines of 1.9:1. Maybe some time in the W.M. Berg or Stock Pro... less
Just heard back from Portlines, they don't have any code 172. But that's ok, 215 will sure look small! And with the odd display ... moreJust heard back from Portlines, they don't have any code 172. But that's ok, 215 will sure look small! And with the odd display design (with longish sections of unsupported rails), the extra sturdiness will probably be a good thing. Thanks for the tip though Craig.
Thomas White said:
Folks - www.OnlyTrains.com has a foam unit for sale about $22 for large scale which are made in Germany. ... moreThomas White said:
Folks - www.OnlyTrains.com has a foam unit for sale about $22 for large scale which are made in Germany. I have two which, if necessary, you can lay together for longer locos.
Tom
CL52010 Soft Foam Wedge for Engine Maintenance or Repairs.
Total approximate lengh 11.8 inches or 300mm
This Foam allows for safe and gentle positioning of locomotives during maintenence and repair work. The loco beds come packed in a box so they can be stored in a dust-free and UV protected place.
Also available in 23.62 or 600mm sections, please call/email for special order.
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I just came across a catalog by Champex-Linden that shows that CL52010 cradle plus a lot of other G-Scale parts
http://www.gbdb.info/details.php?image_id=9885 less
A little information on 1 to 1 bridge ties.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?... moreA little information on 1 to 1 bridge ties.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H4XwWCIhXtU
The auctioneer said that, if it is not sold as one lot, then they will sell everything as separate lots. I assume that would not... moreThe auctioneer said that, if it is not sold as one lot, then they will sell everything as separate lots. I assume that would not happen on the same day as everything would have to be catalogued and lot numbered.If anyone wants anything checked out the site is only ten minutes from my home and I could go up there when they are open late next week.
I'm guessing that they will get about 15-20% of list (ie about US$18,000) for it from someone who wants to make a business of selling it over eBay.
RegardsPeter LucasMyLocoSound less
LENZ made the first batch of 55020 decoders and they had the LENZ logo etched on the board. These decoders were very limit... moreLENZ made the first batch of 55020 decoders and they had the LENZ logo etched on the board. These decoders were very limited in what they could do. (no BEMF for one)
Then came Massoth:
55020 Still no BEMF), no logo on the board
55021 ( now you have BEMF ) 28 speed steps OK but 128 is dependent on decoder rev in CV 7
55027 Now you can get more function keys and not all did 128 speed steps, again version is in CV 7
On board with 4 4 pin connectors in the middle of the board, 2 for motors, one for switch panel, one (usually red ) for SUSI control of sound boards.
Small blue connector is track power for jack at fornt and rear of engines for car lights or sound cars.
Load of functions and voltages is in CV 106 (read only).
Special boards were made for the track cleaner, porters and FRR engines. less
Poly Scale D&RGW Yellow # 414257 is the closest I found at my LHS. The dome‘s are painted In the Poly Scale D&RGW yel... morePoly Scale D&RGW Yellow # 414257 is the closest I found at my LHS. The dome‘s are painted In the Poly Scale D&RGW yellow. The headlight is an Accucraft...came that color. And the rest of the yellow on the loco is Bachmann original.
Jason
Ric Golding said:
I see Aaron post a question like this and I wonder what's going on in his head. I bet it turns out good,... moreRic Golding said:
I see Aaron post a question like this and I wonder what's going on in his head. I bet it turns out good, whatever it is.
Be afraid, be very afraid hahaha. We'll see, I got a few parts laying around that may become something hehehe
