Diesel locos

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Good Alco PA Sound?

Mon, 2015-01-26 11:35 — railandsail

Is there any existing production HO scale model of the Alco PA's, or aftermarket sound product, that has sound (particularly horn) as good as the PA prototype loco in this video??
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m2j6rjavZOU

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Bachmann gp 35 engine truck problems

Sat, 2015-01-24 14:24 — pandwvrr

I bought 2 Bachmann GP 35 engines, One runs fine the other one jumps the track. The gage looks to be out a little. Does any one know how to take it apart to get to the truck wheels.I only bought them for the WM .This will be the last.

Thanks in advance,

Tom

Scratchbuilding an O scale Baldwin S-12

Wed, 2015-01-07 16:50 — MAGX

I love those old Baldwin Diesel switchers and I want one for my small switching layout. I have a few HO Stewart Baldwins, but nothing like that is available in O scale – only 3-rail engines with that horrible twin motors China drive and a few Brass models, but these are rare and you need a fat wallet. So I thought if I cannot buy an engine, how hard could it be to build one? Will I end up having a nice loco or if it will go directly to the scrap yard? Well, I will soon find out.

Kurt

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Motor and decoder selection (Athearn Alco PA1)

Sat, 2015-01-03 22:00 — Denshanski

What's the best motor to install in a Blue Box Athearn Alco PA1 which was purchased as a dummy? Also which sound decoder could be used? New to upgrading my old roster to DCC. Please help. 

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Blue Box SP Dash 9 Update (Almost Done!)

Sat, 2015-01-03 13:42 — stokesda

It's been a long time since I started this project, and a long time since I've posted an update. Turns out I don't have as much free time to devote to model railroading as I wish I did, LOL!

I was in the train room today doing some work and decided I needed to take some photos and post an update. More on that in a moment, but first, here are the links to the previous blog entries for reference:

#1: http://model-railroad-hobbyist.com/node/12190

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Update: VIA Rail Yard and Shops -Trenton Subdivision in N Scale

Thu, 2015-01-01 08:46 — Roger Litwiller

I have been working on the VIA Rail yard and shops lately.  Here are some preliminary photos of the area, taken with a cell phone to check for details.  Once complete I will photograph again with a better camera and a backdrop.

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RAPIDO VIA CANADA F40PH-2D

Mon, 2014-12-29 09:43 — LVN
I received a great Christmas present this year.  Rapido's True North Locomotives VIA CANADA F40PH-2D.  Took it out of the box and ran it through its features.  It was absolutely awesome.  This locomotive is prototypically correct and has amazing detail.  I have been waiting for this model for years.  Enjoy.  An AMTRAK version is in production from what I have heard. 
 

I love trains

Sun, 2014-12-21 08:36 — Edgar

Getting the shell off... - Resolved!

Fri, 2014-12-19 09:48 — Martin Larsen

.... a Bachmann Plus GP40 lcoc.

I am afraid to turn to brute force, as what few details the loco is born with should stay there...

I need her open for lubrication and decoder install...

Thank you for your time

 

Martin

Proto 2000 Gummy Gears

Thu, 2014-12-18 14:00 — brooksgary

I bought a new in box Proto 2000 FA2/FB2 set off of eBay.  Though the boxes had never been opened, I suspect that the units are several years old.  After removing the chassis from the box, I attempted to rotate the motor by pushing on the flywheels and noticed that the motor was very stiff, and that the front truck would shift back and forth when I changed directions on the flywheels.  I removed the cap that holds the worm gear to the truck and found that the bronze bearings were very stiff and gummy.  With the worm gear removed the wheels would turn freely.  What i


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