Ted, sounds like a fascinating prospect to plate your own rail. I'm brain dead on the topic, but admire the gumption and look fo... moreTed, sounds like a fascinating prospect to plate your own rail. I'm brain dead on the topic, but admire the gumption and look forward to see your procedure.
You might contact Train Li for a piece of Nipl rail to compare against your test results, in regards to flaking, bending, banging, etc. Or PM me, and I'll send you a couple of ~6" scraps.
Good points all.
It's really up to the buyer to demand close-up detail photos to be sure of what they are buying. I've not... moreGood points all.
It's really up to the buyer to demand close-up detail photos to be sure of what they are buying. I've not had as good results as some with the Facebook group. Not usually the fault of the seller, but rather mine for not asking the right questions or requesting more pictures. My latest purchase of mis-represented caboose trucks from that group has left me quite cynical. Since it was a swap, rather than cash deal I just decided to let it go rather than fight. After I notified him of screw-up the seller claimed (weeks ago) my un-tracked package never arrived. less
There were 2 that were giving me trouble. One on the Wye and the one over in Hesperus that we were having a problem with. I pull... moreThere were 2 that were giving me trouble. One on the Wye and the one over in Hesperus that we were having a problem with. I pulled them both up and re-did them. But they'll be a couple more that cause problems before the weekend is out.................
Thanks all. I’m not ready to take on building a cab from scratch because I have too many other projects going right now! I... moreThanks all. I’m not ready to take on building a cab from scratch because I have too many other projects going right now! I really like the idea of a wood cab simply because the doors don’t open on the brass one. And I’d be hesitant to hack that up.
Eric said - "So when are the Twins coming to O'ahu? Nice, nice work!"
Yes, the build is very nice. Right now they are in r... moreEric said - "So when are the Twins coming to O'ahu? Nice, nice work!"
Yes, the build is very nice. Right now they are in route back to our home base for the next level of work. Power control and graphics are waiting to be installed. There have been sightings of there travels.
As far as making a trip to Paradise - Been there, done that, got the t-shirt, wore it out. I've heard the bridge as not been built, yet. And our days of hurling across the sky in a steel tube are behind us. ;-) less
We just got the issue today! The boys were so excited, they immediately took to the lanai to crack on some projects! ... moreWe just got the issue today! The boys were so excited, they immediately took to the lanai to crack on some projects! We are taking this as a "coming of age moment." I will see if I can find an old photo of what that corner used to look like!
Bill Barnwell said:
Are bachmann knuckle couplers compatible with Aristo ones?
Yes with no issues that I have found over the yea... moreBill Barnwell said:
Are bachmann knuckle couplers compatible with Aristo ones?
Yes with no issues that I have found over the years.
Cliff, I'm still working on the lower left chunk. I need to dig out the flower bed, and remove the posts attached to the side of... moreCliff, I'm still working on the lower left chunk. I need to dig out the flower bed, and remove the posts attached to the side of the deck and then replace the front board. Then I'll lay a few boards across the top. The double upper main will run along the lower deck, and under the overhang when ( IF ) complete.
I'm also trying to complete my SD40-2w before the summer is over, and have started work on my priority winter project - a pair of SD75I's.
Here's a teaser. ( I bet most people have never noticed that the nose lights on the SD70/75's are not centered. )
Similar scenario many years ago. I was running a web site on my cable service using a Linux machine as my router. Took a lightni... moreSimilar scenario many years ago. I was running a web site on my cable service using a Linux machine as my router. Took a lightning strike on a Sweet Gum tree on the southwest corner of the house. Took out the AC contacter on the northeast end of the house (near 100 feet away), the DVD and VCR (about half way between) but not the TV, the garage door opener (closest to the strike), and the inside network card going to the hub. The network card to the cable modem and the cable modem were fine. Never could figure that one out. less
two Zimo 696s in the Forney and older Mogul. 699lv in the Mikado.
Its almost as if there is an intermittent sh... moretwo Zimo 696s in the Forney and older Mogul. 699lv in the Mikado.
Its almost as if there is an intermittent short in this engine. The engine slows down when it enters the block, then sometimes it seems as if it is getting a full track power signal for a second, overriding the ABC. Other times, it slows down but does not stop. Rarely it comes to a complete stop as it is supposed to.
I would suspect the diode array but the other 3 engines NEVER have an issue. Plus, it does this on both blocks which each have their own diode array.
I will take it apart one last time and triple check my wiring and add yet another layer of liquid tape to all the connections. If that doesn't work, I will send the board back to be tested and reprogrammed.
it is supposed to rain all week so maybe I will be able to get to it. less
That might be the best course - a short dock that butts up against the track, with rounded sections to either side. Those ... moreThat might be the best course - a short dock that butts up against the track, with rounded sections to either side. Those section wouldn't be part of the loading dock, rather, they'd be used to funnel material into/out of the plants interior. (Which would mean a lot of guys working very fast on a small loading dock.)
Younger Daughter declared here project pau (done). Kid-zilla says he has more to do, but has yet to e... moreUpdate:
Younger Daughter declared here project pau (done). Kid-zilla says he has more to do, but has yet to enunciate his plans. The other two forged ahead (photo from yesterday's session):
Oldest Son cotinued tinkering on his power plant for the wagon. The original travois was made from composite scraps from last year's bridge project. He found now as I did then, the material loses strength below 1/2" x 1/2", so he build the following from wood:
Some testing with batteries showed him what he'll need to order, and he had to figure out how much weight he will need to counterbalance the motor. He also found the axel spins inside the hollow wheel sets! He pried them apart, dropped in some CA glue, and, by golly, it work. Barely. Of course, it need only advance at the pace of a maniple marching in battle formation, so slow is OK. I told him he doesn't have to have it operating, as I need to order the batt... less
Bill Barnwell said:
Nick, perhaps he ment
gonkulator
[common; from the 1960s Hogan's Heroes TV series] A pretentious piece... moreBill Barnwell said:
Nick, perhaps he ment
gonkulator
[common; from the 1960s Hogan's Heroes TV series] A pretentious piece of equipment that actually serves no useful purpose. Usually used to describe one's least favorite piece of computer hardware. See gonk. have used it many times in conversations to describe a piece of junk, funny, if it is spelled correctly with an L I have no ides the meaning, BB
Wow, I guess I can't take any credit for Glonkulator then. I DID watch Hogan's Heroes way back when there were only 3 channels, so perhaps I picked it up from that. Whatever, it is nothing really. less
You would think with all the old barn/farm sets made years ago that there would be at least some 1/24 samples around. I haven&rs... moreYou would think with all the old barn/farm sets made years ago that there would be at least some 1/24 samples around. I haven’t started looking but do notice anytime a presier set come up on eBay they sell for a small fortune. I need to talk to an RC buddy who has a printer about at least making full sides of dressed beef for me. I can cut them at the 10th or 12th rib then hang them the way I want. Seems like I’m going to need to havE him make me up some angus and herefords too.
[Edit] I was asked about an old pic of my gas filler rig, and found all the photos in this had disappeared when I accidentally d... more[Edit] I was asked about an old pic of my gas filler rig, and found all the photos in this had disappeared when I accidentally deleted my 2017 directory. I put most of them back.I added this to finish off the story
I should point out that using the hose 'as is' doesn't work too well. I cut off the end and now use it with the Accucraft gas filler tube.
https://www.accucraftestore.com/product-page/ap-29204-gas-adapter-of-fuel-extender
I found the tube inside the metal casing was ordinary plastic, and I use a motorbike fuel pipe clamp to hold the Accucraft tube in place. less
I bought mine years ago direct from Disney. There was a major mess up and multiple trips to a Disney store to exchange and... moreI bought mine years ago direct from Disney. There was a major mess up and multiple trips to a Disney store to exchange and they gave some credit for the issues but I don’t remember the price. But as I recall, it was $800 to 1000. Honestly don’t remember. But I have seen several sell for the $1000 to $1200 on eBay Over the past couple years.
it’s not crazy detail but the paint detail is really nice. I have only run it a few times for fear of scratching the paint. But love to look at it. less
Looks nice Bill. Have you thought about joining the Lakeshore Garden railroad Club?. Looks like your layout is inside. Wha... moreLooks nice Bill. Have you thought about joining the Lakeshore Garden railroad Club?. Looks like your layout is inside. What scale are your vehicles and where did you get them.
Thanks, Fred from Woodhaven
