Diesel locos
Athearn ALCO PA/PB rebuild x 5
Well, I'm at it again. My light build and 250T darrick is on hold waiting on parts, so on to the next.
I bought 3 Athearn Alco PA-1 locomotives and 2 PA B units so I can make a A-B-B-A with a reserve A unit. All are powered.
I started the project by disassembling all the parts and starting on the frames. I deburred the frame castings, rounded off edges and sand blasted with F100. I did the same with the trucks and each wheel - without hitting spindles.
Walthers GP35 DCC to DC
I have a Walthers Proto GP35 that has DCC/Sound. I want to convert it to DC and really cant find anything anywhere on what is needed to do this. I bought the engine to help out a friend and everything he owned had DCC/sound.
Thanks
Mi
Paragon-opinions?
Im curious to know what people think about Broadways Paragon decoders?
Would they consist with lok sound fairly well? I have to admit I dont know much about them.
-Scott
Atlas Kato RS-3
I inherited two Atlas Kato RS-3 locos recently. They were in great running shape but the shells needed some work. Stripping and repainting/decaling has them looking quite good. But I have a small problem - there are no handrails. I have searched the internet. On the Atlas and Kato websites they list the parts as SOLD OUT - nothing on Ebay or other sales sites.
Does anyone have a clue as to where i can find available handrails for this RS-3 model?
Glad for any help.
Joseph
Soundtraxx Tsunami2 TSU-KN1 Kit Install in N Scale Kato E8
I had seen the install of this decoder on the Soundtraxx YouTube channel in early 2021 and it looked like something that I could do. When I got the decoder, it was a pretty straightforward install similar to most drop in decoders for Kato engines. There was also plenty of room for the speaker immediately behind the decoder and forward of the high portion of the rear chassis. Because of this, I bought two more decoder kits for installation into an N-Scale E8 A/B set. This is the story of that install in three videos.
What's on Your Workbench - May 2021
We move into the month of May ready for your progress reports. Let's see the latest from your workbench and layout!
Eric
Eric Hansmann
Contributing Editor, Model Railroad Hobbyist
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http://designbuildop.hansmanns.org/
Question about Walthers Mainline SW7
I am interested in pre-ordering a HO Walthers Mainline Union Pacific SW7 with DCC. They have two proposed numbers 1807 & 1821. The only prototype picture I have found is for 1807 and the exhaust stacks are very different and very noticeable. I could live with minor differences but this is VERY noticeable. If I get one I'll probably add some more grab irons on the side as per the photos.
VIA Rail Operations at Trenton Junction
Testing my VIA engines today on my layout, the Trenton Subdivision in N Scale, in anticipation of the arrival of the new Canadian 10 coach set by Rapido Trains Inc.
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