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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

Thanks to all for the comments, it's time to do some research or just mark as unknown. Thanks to all. 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 am using 18 inch radius.

Thanks, it seems that the steps are binding on the brake cylinder.

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...

Thanks for the info, i think i undertand the logic in the CN site now. Peter

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.

That was another kit i also got, it is an elevated tank. The tank sits horizontally. peter

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

Will alcohol work if i soak the whole motor in it. Then wash it with warm water. Peter

Hello all, I have been working on an old 44 ton unit, I got everthing working now the problem seems that the motor is overheating. When i run the unit sitting on a stand the motor gets hot and there is a little smoke, then the motor stops. After it cools down and apply power again the same...

Ray suggested the best way of removing paint with brake fluid. Make sure you wash it throughly, to get it clean. I use a wooden toothpick to get those hard to reach places. The toothbrush usually removes most of the paint. Peter

I recently picked up a used locomotive GP9, while i was taking it apart for service i found that the worm shaft covers had broken locks. Thes look somewhat like Athearn, but are different. If anyone has ever seen this sort of truck and has any information as to where i can get replacment parts...

I found a couple of old buildings, unfortinatly the evestroughs and down spouts are all broken or missing. Does anyone know where i can find material to make new ones all in HO scale. Thanks for any help. Pete

Hello all, I hope someone can help with my latest adventure. I just picked up a used Rivarossi 0-8-0 in HO, it looks real good but it sounds real noisy. I would like to replace the motor with a new can motor. My questions are; What type of motor do I use? What is involved, is it worth...