todd whittier said:
Thanks for advice Dan. I have made several offers and have been rejected. I was hoping to find a little luck... moretodd whittier said:
Thanks for advice Dan. I have made several offers and have been rejected. I was hoping to find a little luck on LSC.
Sometime it works, sometimes not. There will be others.
Are you sure you were attacked, or did your browser just lock up?
Well, this bright red screen popped up with a yellow box WINDO... moreAre you sure you were attacked, or did your browser just lock up?
Well, this bright red screen popped up with a yellow box WINDOWS WARNING that someone was attempting to steal my logons and passwords, lots more bullshit and CALL MSN IMMEDIATELY. Yeah, right. It locked the whole browser - fortunately I know how to bypass the little red X.
[For those who don't know - right-click the taskbar, open the Task Manager, identify and highlight the offending application (e.g. Firefox) and then click "end task".] less
RE: Aristo #6 Turnout Inherent Problems
Illustrated below is a view of the Aristo #6 frog that suffered from wheel drop down.[im... moreRE: Aristo #6 Turnout Inherent Problems
Illustrated below is a view of the Aristo #6 frog that suffered from wheel drop down.[img]https://www.largescalecentral.com/FileSharing/user_6758/Ted_Doskaris_PIXs%20/AristoNo6turnoutWheelDropDownInFrogThroatWearComposite.jpg[/img]
I had a limited number of "Frog Legs" inserts made that Greg referred to because they were no longer available from their original suppliers. I commissioned Colin Camarillo to offer them for anyone interested via his web site link Greg already had shown. The insert is optimal for deep flange wheels (~0.120 inch flange depth) typical of loco wheels and car wheels from LGB and others.
As to the Aristo #6 turnout problems, the frog is only one issue to deal with. Aside from the guard rails being too far from the outside stock rails and having too abrupt "ramps", the turnout's plastic bedding was factory made such that the stock rails are too close together which results in under gauged rails. Where the point rail meets the ... less
I like using Ambroid Pro Weld Professional plastic welder when gluing plastic together. I have used it on a couple of scratch bu... moreI like using Ambroid Pro Weld Professional plastic welder when gluing plastic together. I have used it on a couple of scratch built freight cars and it does a good job.
Joe Zullo said:
Here is my question: How to properly test a live steamer on air?
Where to insert the air? Directly into the boil... moreJoe Zullo said:
Here is my question: How to properly test a live steamer on air?
Where to insert the air? Directly into the boiler where water would have been added?
Do you lubricate the cylinders? How?
What other procedures should be done?
And now back to your regularly scheduled program.
Joe, we just pressure the boiler with air, leaving the water out. Most engines can have an air line attached through the filler hole, though you may have to make an adapter to make the line fit the hole.
I use a portable tire pump that I keep in my car anyway. The air line doen't have to be a great fit - a rubber grommet or plug will give you enough time to open the throttle and see what happens. My pump has a variety of small adaptors for footballs, air matresses, etc, and I can usually persuade one to work in the hole. (Another pair of hands can be useful.) My last test was in the back of my small SUV which has a 12V outlet and a flat surface for the rollers. Ah yes - you may need rollers so the loco can sp... less
Paul,
I admit it. I just felt in love by seeing your SP SD40-2T #8303! Looks great with the SP-styled nose lights package and ca... morePaul,
I admit it. I just felt in love by seeing your SP SD40-2T #8303! Looks great with the SP-styled nose lights package and cab's roof-mounted devices.
This particular gambit works fine, and you can watch the indicator in the FireFox tab to see when it finishes loading, so swappi... moreThis particular gambit works fine, and you can watch the indicator in the FireFox tab to see when it finishes loading, so swapping between forums is easy and basically I am not waiting on the page loading.
A beautiful working model. Attention to details as they say. Having lived by an old windmill as a child I have alway... moreA beautiful working model. Attention to details as they say. Having lived by an old windmill as a child I have always been fascinated by any form of mill. I have a model mill on my railroad, but it is an Aldi supermarket one, but at least it is fine outdoors.
Great news that you can get a new cab, I would suggest following up on the old one and trying to bring it back to life, just so ... moreGreat news that you can get a new cab, I would suggest following up on the old one and trying to bring it back to life, just so you can say YEA, I did that.
Good luck guy
John Passaro said:
Rick, the construction is very good, and the sticks are convincing to me.
&nb... moreJohn Passaro said:
Rick, the construction is very good, and the sticks are convincing to me.
Do you have a model to imitate for your paint job? I don't know about the dark stain. Just my thoughts, but I found some success using an ink/watered-down black stain that darkens the wood to a nice grey and let's the warmth of the wood still show through. Then I paint, letting however much of the underpainting show through depending on what I'm after.
I'll go find a picture which may be useful depending on the look you're after, maybe not. Judging from your chimney you obviously know what you're doing.
Not knowing what I am doing has never stopped me from plowing ahead. I use a mixture of black leather dye and alcohol on almost everything I build. Your right about it bringing out the nice grey tones in the wood that will show through the thinned/washed paint. These "sticks" are a hardwood, probably Birch, so will not ... less
Been sorry to hear you are feeling iffy. Hope Mik is giving you a bit of a distraction. Really enjoying your build, despite my (... moreBeen sorry to hear you are feeling iffy. Hope Mik is giving you a bit of a distraction. Really enjoying your build, despite my (jesting) complaints :-).
Greg,
Thank you for offering to keep an eye out. I'm not looking for anything in particular, just so long as it is a Chessie eng... moreGreg,
Thank you for offering to keep an eye out. I'm not looking for anything in particular, just so long as it is a Chessie engine in good shape in my price range.
Watching all of the 2020 MIK threads but trying to stay out of them until voting. Bonus points for you John with hitting o... moreWatching all of the 2020 MIK threads but trying to stay out of them until voting. Bonus points for you John with hitting old pics on LSC and doing your research here !
I personally like Lemo or know as the J tower myself.
Real as opposed to light emitting, I suppose. They control direction of DC electrons. We used to point to radio shack, but now a... moreReal as opposed to light emitting, I suppose. They control direction of DC electrons. We used to point to radio shack, but now a daze it's electronic supply.
I've bought from these people;
https://www.mpja.com/search_results.asp?q=diode
Good afternoon everyone :
I'm hoping I can get some wiring help. I want to install motor units on my piko switches . I made my o... moreGood afternoon everyone :
I'm hoping I can get some wiring help. I want to install motor units on my piko switches . I made my own control panel with momentary toggle switches to control them. I found wiring diagrams that help me but I keep seeing references to "real diodes " . Can someone tell me what size I need and how to install them . I have a USA TRAINS train power 10 and I don't know if that makes a difference. Also, where I can get them. I'm new to the hobby and you guy's have already helped me twice and I'm hoping you will do it again. Another diagram would be really helpful too.
Thank's
Bob less
I'll tell him Timmy, talk to him several times each week.
His email address has not changed though, at least in the last 10 year... moreI'll tell him Timmy, talk to him several times each week.
His email address has not changed though, at least in the last 10 years.
