Locos - Rolling stock (general)
Budd Business Passenger Cars in Passenger Consist
I have several Budd Business Passenger Cars and have researched their history and use. I am unable, however, to find any information of "where" they would normally be placed within a passenger train consist. Since they have an "observation" style back, I would think their placement would be in utilizing such as would have them be the last car of the consist. But what then about the standard observation car that is also part of the consist? Any insight and information will be very welcomed and appreciated.
Has Anyone used Bullfrog Plastic "SNOT" (i.e. Traction Tires)
It's hard to test whether my steam locomotives (especially the BLI Mike's) will handle a 30" helix without any helpers (since the helix will be hidden though accessable) without actually building it (and if things don't work well, that will be a tremendous amount of time and material wasted), so to ease my concerns, I was thinking of using a product I have seen online called Bullfrog "SNOT". Has anyone used this product. Does it work well? How difficult is it to use it. Is there any downside?
Thunder & Lighting Stripes - Detailing D&H Alcos (pictures repaired)
With my Penn Lake and Reading units completed, I've started detailing my Delaware & Hudson motive power. In the works are a pair of RS36s, a gaggle of RS11s (each one different) and a lone RS3.
Like all my units, they will get proper air horns, radio antenna, and bells, as well as, grab irons, speed recorders, and MU hoses.
Intermountain Wheels
It's time to purchase more 33" wheels, I'm completely out. I've used both Trueline and Proto so far, but a bulk purchase is needed. Has anyone used the Intermountain wheels and if so are you satisfied?
Thanks to all who reply.
Roy
Improving performance of Bachman 4/45 Tonners
Now that I've finally gotten some track laid I've been running my DCC equipped Bachman 44/45 tonners (new versions) as well as a Proto 2K H10-44. I realize the Bachmans are cheaper but I'm not very happy with the slow speed performance compared with the H10-44. The Bachmans are also very noisy at low speeds (and they dont have DCC sound :-).
Does anyone have any suggestions as to what I can do to improve their performance ? Is there a suggested breakin method for these little guys ? Better decoders ?
Thanks,
John
Kadee #5 coupler trip pin
I don't intend to uncouple (Kadee #5) using any magnatic means. Therefore, is there any need to keep the trip pin? If they are not adjusted accurately they tend to hang up on switches. And I would like to clip them off. Other than magnatic uncoupling are they of any use?
Cecil (My first blog-hope it meets the rules)
STOKES VALLEY NORTHERN R/R
Walthers 0-8-0 drivers
I have a new Walthers 0-8-0 that has 2 out of gauge drivers and am wondering if theres a "technique" to do this?
Amtrak 40th Anniversary sightings
On May 1st, the National Railroad Passenger Corp, or Amtrak celebrates its 40th anniversary! In honor of this occasion, Amtrak is repainting some locomotives and rolling stock in the older paint schemes.
There was a sighting of the first locomotive in Phase III paint this weekend:
Manufacturer and item number
I have many cars I purchased used. Though they might be kits most are assembled. My problem and my question is I do not know who made them and the product number. The great majority of them do not have the manufacturer on the car any where that I can find. Some do, much less than one percent. I think most of them are Athearn Blue Box but that is just a guess.
Is there a source?
UP Veranda with Tender
Hi Jack from Star, Idaho. I have been looking at the UP HO Veranda with tender. I have looked at the MTH with sound on board and the Athearn with DCC and Sound. I was wondering if anyone has purchased either one of these and how well they performed. I own both brands and like them both but I would like to choose the best one for the money.
Jack Strong
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