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With my Little Thomas resurrection project nearly done, I had a deep think on this simmering issue because, quite frankly, ... moreAll,
With my Little Thomas resurrection project nearly done, I had a deep think on this simmering issue because, quite frankly, it irritates me that I cannot isolate the fault that keeps this beast on the shelf. Around the same time, my annual "strategic parts order" arrived from TrainLi with new idler gears, and I positively scored on the local used market and got a used LGB powered tender for about $20, so it was time to open Glitchy Gustav and see what we could do.
My plan was to replace the idler gears one more time and see what happened, but a quick look at their shredded remains disabused me of that idea. The next thought was to take out the motor so the old boy could freewheel as the new tender pushed it along the track. Fail...the tender could not push the locomotive, and it could barely pull it. Oldest Son and I then removed the weights from Glitchy Gustav (there are three screwed to the top of the boiler) one at a time to test the impact. We found if we remo... less
I'm following along and hope you continue posting here....if you're having trouble wi... more Hiya GAP,
I'm following along and hope you continue posting here....if you're having trouble with pictures or sizing them, send me a message and I'll call you, or you can call me, and I'll walk you through it, including resolution so the bigger pictures aren't blurry. It's easier to get it down pat that way.
Following with interest! And as a WVMGRS member, I can vouch that it would be very difficult for us to maintain a permanen... moreFollowing with interest! And as a WVMGRS member, I can vouch that it would be very difficult for us to maintain a permanent layout. Those of us that have home layouts spend enough time and effort and money on upkeep.
It would be neat to have a halfway close (1 hr. away) layout to see/run on from time to time. Although I am already very involved with the Woodland Railway.
Not to be a Debbie Downer, but I had heard somewhere that Marklin doesn't really see the U.S. as a legitimate market ( something... moreNot to be a Debbie Downer, but I had heard somewhere that Marklin doesn't really see the U.S. as a legitimate market ( something like 10-20% of their total market share). In fact, a well known and dedicated fromer LGB employee had a parting of ways over the issue because he believed the U.S. was worth more time and effort to sell to.
Only time will tell whether they produce any more Amtrak. However, bashing is the best way to get what you want. And Rooster, I must say, you've been doing a fantastic job with your models. Bashing also gives you unique one-of-a-kind models that NO ONE else has. less
Greg Elmassian said:
I did find a way to use small speakers hidden in a cab roof, and made up for their small size by using seve... moreGreg Elmassian said:
I did find a way to use small speakers hidden in a cab roof, and made up for their small size by using several in a styrene baffle:
I don't know what RR that would have been, but it does sound like it might of been true.
Many tails of conductors, ... moreI don't know what RR that would have been, but it does sound like it might of been true.
Many tails of conductors, and rear brake men, refusing to ride in the caboose on a heavy drag, when they wood add a big power loco behind them, they would abandon the caboose and ride in the rear engine with the crew.
Wooden frame caboose were outlawed from being pushed on from behind, cause to many were "toothpicked" with fatal results. Just picture a 3000 horsepower engine pushing full out against your 70 year old wood caboose...
Bill Barnwell said:
Thanks David, I knew that but for some reason that just didn't register with my brain, front or both?&n... moreBill Barnwell said:
Thanks David, I knew that but for some reason that just didn't register with my brain, front or both?
Many steam locomotive only had a front headlight. But where the locomotive usually runs in both directions, they will have a headlight on both ends.
I would call Accucraft on the phone, don't wait for email.
I second that. Ask for parts, and when you get Dave (?) send hi... moreI would call Accucraft on the phone, don't wait for email.
I second that. Ask for parts, and when you get Dave (?) send him a photo of what your gear looks like.
Coming along nicely, but it's a pain trying to get 10 lbs of you know what in a 5 lbs bag, maybe Santa will bring me a sound boa... moreComing along nicely, but it's a pain trying to get 10 lbs of you know what in a 5 lbs bag, maybe Santa will bring me a sound board and I can finish my Mason Bogie, Bill
Rooster ' said:
I thought the kids took your drivers license a few years ago?
They did, but then we hung around them so mu... moreRooster ' said:
I thought the kids took your drivers license a few years ago?
They did, but then we hung around them so much, they made sure we got it back.
Greg Elmassian said:
yep, and his display name here is Curmudgeon mcneely
... moreGreg Elmassian said:
yep, and his display name here is Curmudgeon mcneely
Thank you Greg I remember him now.
Just did a search on his posts at LSC and they are quite useful! However it appears the original poster has received what he needed on LSC.
Dave Meashey said:
Having initially cut my model railroading "teeth" on American Flyer S gauge trains (1:64 or 3/16 inch eq... moreDave Meashey said:
Having initially cut my model railroading "teeth" on American Flyer S gauge trains (1:64 or 3/16 inch equals a foot), I sometimes had to play a bit more loosely with scale than other folks. Bachmann Plasticville buildings were a compromise between O and S scale. At times I had to choose Lionel for a certain kind of bridge or other accessory, so I tended to be less straight-laced than some.
With the large scale I have been known to run 1:29, 1:24, and 1:22.5 in the same train, so long as the "look" of the combined equipment is not overly outrageous. That said, there are certain things I will modify because the original model is not "right." Steam locomotive boilers with only one safety valve are not "right." Even by the 1860s, most boilers were carrying over 120psi on the gage. That calls for two safety valves. Other things will prompt modification: A wood burning locomotive with a straight, capped stack (BIG No-No Gotta' ... less
Thanks for the insights Dan. Regarding the painting, the lightest color that JT has is gray, fwiw, so you might try that (vs. bl... moreThanks for the insights Dan. Regarding the painting, the lightest color that JT has is gray, fwiw, so you might try that (vs. black).
Let us know what you learn!
Mike Toney said:
try the video link again. I always forget how to attach them here
All you needed was the "S" after ... moreMike Toney said:
try the video link again. I always forget how to attach them here
All you needed was the "S" after http for a good link everyone can view.
To actually EMBED a video use these directions...
Video Embedding
1. Grab the embed code from the YouTube video (directly on the video) right click in OPERA (copy embed code); right click in FireFox (Copy embed code); right click in Chrome (get embed code);right click in IE (get embed code).2. In the reply window click on "insert/edit video" button in the top row (looks like a movie frame), and select "Embed".
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Change of plans on what I am going to do in live steam, So I am offering my nearly new Mamod Brunel MK3 Vertical boilered live s... moreChange of plans on what I am going to do in live steam, So I am offering my nearly new Mamod Brunel MK3 Vertical boilered live steamer for sale. Has optional canopy and boiler cladding. Cladding is installed and stained, Clevedon steam condisaate tank installed with seperate chimney up thru the canopy, Regner lanterns(non lighted) installed on both ends. Has LGB loop couplers on it now but will come with the original center buffers for chain link couplers. Vertical boiler has a ceramic gas burner that is silent in operation. Single cylinder with piston valve and slip eccentric valve gear. Original box, manual, extra oil and O rings all included, along with the boiler certificate. Asking $600 plus shipping.
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Not a problem, I wound up mounting a # 835 to a cross beam and securing to the flat tab that is just below the boiler, not using... moreNot a problem, I wound up mounting a # 835 to a cross beam and securing to the flat tab that is just below the boiler, not using the factory stack but I have a part of a loop coupler in the slot to prevent it from warping and the screw that holds it altogether coms from underneath and threads into a furniture fitting that is screwed into the lead weight. Old Joe now has a coupler, thanks, Bill
