Diesel locos
NCE PowerCab Consisting Breaking Speed Matching
Hey everyone I'm stumped and could use some extra input. I have two Athearn GP-60M locomotives DCC ready that have been upgraded to DCC with a Digitrax DH126 decoder in both. Other than the body of these locomotives everything is identical. I used JMRI to speed match them and they will run together nicely.
Anyone have ditch light problems w/Atlas HO GP38s?
Modeling the Iowa Interstate in my era, I needed a bunch of Atlas GP38s. I've been very happy with these models for the most part, but have noticed something odd since converting to Loksound and installing ditch lights in them a few years ago.
Bachmann GE 44 and 70 ton loco interiors
I'm considering buying a Bachmann GE 44-ton and/or 70-ton HO loco. The ones I have my eye on are non-DCC, because I plan to build my own radio-controlled dead-rail system. What I'm trying to determine in advance is how much space I can expect to find inside. I have one larger Bachmann loco (GP38? Not sure) which has a single powered 4-wheel truck, and unpowered 4-wheel truck, and lots of empty space inside.
Rock Island Maroon - Suggestions?
I looked in the MRH Acrylic Painting Guide for Rock Island maroon color mixing and found one for Rock Island red, but unsure as to its suitability for the maroon color of the older diesels. Was hoping some of the Rock's modellers might have suggestions.
This is what I found in the painting guide:
6pt Model Master 4633 - Gloss Stop Light Red
1pt Model Master 4609 - Flat British Crimson
7pt Vallejo-MicroLux 71.102 - Red
6pt Vallejo-MicroLux 71.103 - Grey Blue
Thanks in advance!
locomotive motor problems
i think i need a new motor for this old AHM Atlas ,by itself the motor runs, hook it up to the gear trucks it doesnt go, cleaned the gear cogs in the gear boxes, and cleaned the wheels still a no-go. the motor is humming, and wanting to turn but doesnt..
any suggestions???
Need help Identifying this locomotive
Hello To all, i need some Help identifying a Locomotive i have i bought this at a antique store
and there was no box, it seems to be a GP 30 ish design
Heavy Brass chasis , metal motor mounts ...nice model 
avoiding rubber band drives on used locos
In browsing internet sites I'm trying to find a level of used (DC only) equipment worth of detailing and painting for my new layout
I'm trying to get entry level prices but be able upgrade looks with small parts. I don't want to discover rubber band drives etc after buying
QGRY 2500 GP35E
Hi everyone,
First, I need to apologies to all of you who have been so supportive of my work. I have failed you all! I have finished this great project without sharing a single photo with you guys. I will try and make amend of my sins by posting them here, now and I hope you will be able to forgive me.
EMD 48" Radiator Fan Drawings/Pictures
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I'm in the process of super detailing a USA Trains GP30. Well, not very fast as I've now been working on and off for over 5 years. Now that I'm back trying to push this off the work bench, I'm trying to find more prototype information.
Shot in the dark. I need some detail photos or drawings of EMD of 48" fans, particularly the flared fans so I can replace the factory crap ones.
Worse case, I can use Cannon & Co fans, but would rather start with drawings or decent photos to create a CAD model for 3D printing.
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