Recent content by D.R.Rosser

Thanks You are correct, this should get me started. Thanks for the prompt reply and good pictures and explanations, Dave

Could anyone be so kind as to point me to some good information, especially with some clear pictures or illustrations, of a basic catenary system. It would not have to actually pass current to the loco, just looking like it was real would be fine. Any suggestions or leads on info sources would...

Thanks for the info, will d-load the file. I suspect the numbers may not really match actual PRR numbers. Athearn and other model manufacturers were not so fussy about accurate numbers and details that matched the prototype cars in the "good old days". Close enough was often OK. In any case it...

I am in the process of adding some PRR (Athearn)passenger cars to my layout. I will have a combine, number 4902, a coach, number 4903, and a dome passenger car, number 4905. Does anyone know if there is an existing model of a number 4904, and what specific kind of car it would be? Thanks, Dave

Thanks for the comment that backs up my hunch. As soon s I add one more correct car I will retire the Harriman set, probably to E-Bay. Dave

Thanks for the lead to all sorts of PRR info. It still seems that the cars I have are not accurate. The Harriman style does not seem to be real PRR. Also, the cars do not have any names on the sides below the windows; all the lists indicate named cars. My guess is still "not real PRR". Dave

I need some PRR expertise. I have a set of HO cars that are lettered and painted for PRR. They are not too long, have a curved roof with 8 small round ventilators in a row on each side. I believe that is typical of a Harriman style car. But, did the Pennsy own cars like that? I do not recall...

On my post of 6-27 I may have had the answer. I believe that I noted that another TM, used on another part of the layout had no problems. Let me explain. After being fully frustrated by the problem loco I parked it to work on other matters. One day I was moving a Baldwin switcher in the same...

Stix,,,You may be correct, but unlike my childhood hero, Superman, I do not have Xray vision, so when I put the shell back on............. I really have tried to figure this out, and the crazy thing is that I have another TM, seems identical, with NO problem. Will try again when I finish some...

I spoke too soon. After running the loco all over the layout, up and down and down and up the hill/curve, there was no problem. When I went to finish the test by running it into one of the stub sidings beyond the hill, it slowed down, stopped and the yard lights dimmed and quit as the circuit...

Ed, You are correct, an easier curve/grade would help, but it would require a MAJOR rebuild of a lot of track, and scenery that is wire mesh and plaster of paris, about 20 years old. I shudder at the thought! Also, there are at least 10, maybe more, locos that use that hill and curve on a...

Shorting TM I will try to remember how to post a picture ( I have problems with this in the past). But, I have sat at the bench and looked at the shell and just can't see a problem. I have another Athearn Trainmaster used on another part of the layout with no problem. The shell might (maybe)...

No Solution yet Sir: I tried your idea and found no contact spots that would cause a short. But, there is no problem if I run the loco without the plastic shell in place. I can go up and down the grade/curve, forward, reverse, with heavy cars attached, etc., etc., and there is no problem...

Maybe someone can help me with a frustrating problem. I have an old (10-15 years is my guess) Athearn Trainmaster that will run fine on straights, normal curves and grades. However, I have one spot that is a result of bad design on my part, where the track has a grade of about 6% and a curve...

PRR Antenae Ralph, Don't try to make Athearn railing bits work. CalScale makes complete sets of the exact/correct uprights for most dsl. locos used by the Pennsy I have then on every PRR dsl. on the layout ( around 12 I think), and on each caboose. Looks great on each one. Dave