Diesel locos
Paint, DCC and Sound in an older Walthers SW-1
I have acquired an older Walthers SW-1 (Undecorated) in which I want to put a sound decoder. I have done a couple of other sound decoder installations. In this case I'm hoping to get some advice from others who have already attempted this installation.
The loco runs smooth and quiet on DC.
What colors for D&RGW Heritage 1989?
I'm looking for the "right" colors for the Rio Grande Heritage loco, and can't seem to match anything up yet. I'd rather not custom-mix, although that avenue is not off the list. Has anyone found the correct Orange and Grey to use for these? Thanks in advance......
Noisy Bachmann diesel
My Bachmann "newer DCC on board" is noisy both forward and reverse. Any suggestions on how to make it run quietly? Thanks for any help. Art
Noisy bachmann diesel
I need info regarding my Bachmann Diesel engine that has a slight CLUNKING noise both forward and reverse. The engine is a fairly new with "DCC on board". How do I make it run quietly . All suggestions are appreciated. Art
On30 Scartch Build Projects
Since we have a few (how many ?) On30 modelers on here I thought I'd post a few pics of two projects I started several years ago but never finished because I decided I needed to stick with one gauge.
The first three are of a 2 truck diesel critter using an old Bachman two motor drive.
Indian Creek RS11 Ex SP 5858 question
http://www.rrpicturearchives.net/locoPicture.aspx?id=95460 Heres a link to the loco it's ex SP 5858 ,where are the sand fillers on these SP 5xxx series alcos? This appears to be an SP mod rather than home grown.Also does anyone know where the cable,which runs from the socket housing above the rear truck, goes to .Finally the box above the intercooler is another SP quirk anyone point me in the direction of a good roof detail shot or is it just a simple box?
LED Headlites for straight DC
Over the years I have equipped many of my diesels with constant lighting kits.....my layout is straight DC......some 0f the 1.5 bulbs have burned out....since I will have to disassemble engines to replace bulbs, I've been wondering what it would take to change to LED lighting....Any comments...Thanks...Larry
Building my shelf layout(s)
It is time for me to update this introduction. In fact it is way past time! (today is November 10, 2020) I am now starting on my third shelf layout. The first was meant to be a "chainsaw" layout. A place to experiment and learn but not last long. It was around for nine years. Before The end of that time I started another layout. This time it was more of a prototype layout. It was based on the Santa Fe McPherson (Kansas) branch. The four 6'x18" sections of that layout will hopefully be incorporated into a new bedroom sized layout.
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