Locos - Rolling stock (general)
MRH News: Blackstone Models announces the release of UTLX Narrow Frame and Frameless Tank Cars in HOn3
Durango, CO - Blackstone Modelstm has announced the release of their ready to run HOn3 versions of the UTLX Narrow Frame and Frameless Tank Cars. Available in both painted and unlettered as well as multiple road numbers, the cars are representative of those on the D&RGW between 1900 and the 1960s. The models are also available both non-weathered and weathered.
New Haven Power on the Bourbon River Sub (pictures repaired)
New Haven power often shows up on the Penn Lake Railway...
My latest project is New Haven RS11 #1402. This isn't a completely accurate job, as I used an EMD steam generator set, I had on hand, instead of an Alco set. The funky Hancock air horns sold me on the project. I may do something different with the black bell as it currently disappears.
Question regarding my Walthers "Chief" pasenger cars.
I have several of the older passenger cars that represent the Chief. I have noticed that they seem to have trouble rolling free. What is the best way to deal with the problem?
Symtoms include.... Squeeking, tightness in the bearings... actually that is about it.
Just thought I would pose the problem to the experts.
Jim
Animation
Thought some of you might enjoy these animations. How people came up with these ideas amazes me.
Marc Fournier, Quebec
New SD40 for the LVN
Built from a Kato SD40. It was originaly painted for CN. Added scratch built sunshades and snow shields as well as detail parts such as horns, winterizaton hatch, rerailer, radio antennas, ditch lights. The decals came from S scale and G scale CDS letters for Central Vermont Box cars.
Progress report on Genesis DDA40X (with photos)
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Here is an early look at preliminary test samples of the new HO scale EMD DDA40X under development by Athearn. The toolmakers still have some final work to do on this monster (more than 14-inches long) but the final version promises to be an impressive and powerful model.
Dick Bronsons DCC uncoupler
I am experimenting with Dick Bronsons DCC uncoupler that he describes on the website at rr-cirkits.com
Its a really good design and I will share my thoughts on it here. First off I made a video of my progress so far.
Bachmann steam engine (ho) fireman side crank
The fireman side valve gear crank leans towards the cab, when it should lean to the front when the rods are down. Has any one been able to fix this? These engines look and run great, but this detail ruins a great loco.
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