Locos - Rolling stock (general)
1900 models - Decker reefers, those with a roof lettering
Ready!
My Decker reefer have got a new life - rebuilt and backdated by a new wood frame and correct details.
Permission given by Jörg Hensel.
Description about rebuilding precess will follow in next posts.
Looking for SOUND recommendations
I have the following two silent engines. I am planning to convert to DCC and would like to know if anyone has suggestions for sound in the following.
1) NYC T-3
2) LIRR BB-3 box cab electrics
I have heard the generic sounds for these via three rail examples. Not being too impressed might there be better more appropriate sounds?
I have two rail O scale versions.
Thank you for any help or leads,
Sincerely, Transfer.
Reboxx Wheelsets out of square?
Has anybody experienced problems with Reboxx wheels being out of square?
I have a pack of 1.045" axle length 36" wheel sets and most of them seem to be out. One wheel is tipped in slightly.
Exaggerated view:
A Marion 4160 Shovel for the GE 85 Tonner
As part of the mine I need a shovel to move the ore. There are a lot of modern track hoes and other mining equipment out there, but none of that would be right for an early 1900's steeple cab locomotive. HBM&S, Bingham mine and some of the Missabe range mines had the 4160 series Marion Shovel. So here it is ready to dig ore in HO scale...sort of.
Cargos for open cars
The last few days I made some cargos for my open cars. All loads are removable within seconds, without even touching the car.
Gondolas with gravel:
Gondola with crushed rock:
Gondola filled with debris:
Playing in the locomotive shop!
Hello again finally,
Wow, another long lapse in a blog entry from me, but as you can see below, I've put a lot of that time to good use.
All three locomotives work
I've spent some time over the past few weeks with the QD electronics cleaner with limited success. I finally took today off and got out my Xacto knife and scraped a bit of carbon from the brushes area of the Bachmann GP50. It now runs pretty well, but I think I will order a new motor for it. That should fix it right up.
Isolating DC-71 Type Motors
I have 2 steam engines that I just revived from 4 junkers, that I want to convert to DCC. The question is how to isolate the DC-71 style motor.
Do I use
1. Nylon screws to secure the motor to the frame and further insulate between the motor and frame with electrical or kapton tape, or
2. Would just insulating the brush holder from the retaining spring on top of the motor work. Exactly as the brush on the opposite side of the motor, or
3. A combination of the two?
Am I over simplifying this or have I missed something?
ethanol train
I like that this website is easy to post pics and video's. I never had luck on others. A lot of good info and tips also. https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=0FGPSH8JWYE
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