I recently got a few proto frames which are dummys. I want to convert then to powered but i can not find what gears to use in the trucks or what size. It looked like i could use Atheran gears but they do not work. I have done this on many athearn units with great sucess.
Does anyone have any...
I have built a transfer box which has a seperate motor to drive 2 scrub pads which clean the track. So when the drive motor is moving it along, the brushers spin fast.
Have a question,
I am building my own track cleaner car and am using an old tyco drive.
The motor runs too fast for what i am looking for.
Has anyone found a way of reducing the voltage to the motor while the throttle is at
full speed.
I want the motor to run at 6 to 8 volts while the track...
Thanks Russ,
Your probablly right, it should bo no big deal on who the manufacturer is. Road name and number is no problem. Car type, i am trying to find that information on the Internet, What do you mean by reporting marks?
Peter
Hello to all.
I have put together quite a collection of rolling stock. Now i want to put them all on a spreadsheet so that i know what i have, the problem that i am facing is that for some of the cars i have no idea who the manufacturer is. I can very easly tell an Athearn, but i am stumped...
I just recently completed 2 of my Athearn F7 A & B units. I completed the truck sideframes with all the brake gear and steps. Now that they are installed they hit the ladder on the cab. This makes it impossible to go around any bend. Am i missing something, or is there a trick. Has any one...
I am currently in the process of repainting and renumbering some HO Steam and Diesel locomotives. Does anyone have information on Canadian National's numbering system
Steam engines are 0-6-0, 0-4-0
Diesel some are RS3
Any information will be appreciated.
I picked up this little kit for $1.00. I have taken it all apart and am repainting everything.
It is looking real good, but what is it. The stamping on the bottom is REVELL 1960.
I uploaded 2 pictures of how i found it, I will repost when complete
Peter
I need some help,
I need to try and find someone who still has parts for a Front Range Products drive truck.
I have a GP9 and both drive truck caps have broken off.
Does anyone know who carries parts or can steer me in the right direction.
Thanks
Peter