... Hi Ron. If it's any help, I have number of Rivarossi spare tenders (2-truck type) with and without trucks, and 4 Rivarossi 2-10-2 locos with Vanderbuilt...
I'm glad to hear that others are also having these sound problems, and that the problem is the decoder. I will contact MTH today and see if I can get a...
Thanks for the info Alan. I emailed them yesterday but haven't heard back yet. I'd settle for either a new one or a rebuild, or parts and I'll rebuild it. The...
Based upon your experience, I called MTH and suggested it was a defective decoder. They suggested I try a full reset one more time. In the process of moving...
If you go to HOSEEKER website under bachmann steam engine diagrams you will find the 2-10-4 with 10 wheel tender exploded view so you can see what the parts...
OK, Went to it and found what I'm sure is my engine and tender. It's a HO Texas 2-10-4 item No. 41-0560. Found a drawing with all the parts and numbers I need...
That's exactly right. Until you add the decoder, it is good old DC. Â I'm just a click away. Google or other search: jsgeare JSGeare Makin' Tracks! 3418...
Is anyone using a Circuitron Tortoise switch machine with either Peco or Micro Engineering turnouts? These turnouts have an over center spring. The Circuitron...
The purpose of the built in spring is to keep the point rails locked into whatever position you threw. But the Tortoise Motor does the same thing, and does it...
I have a full set of 8 IHC passenger cars. I have the interiors and I have added weight to bring them up to NMRA standard. HOWEVER, I have regular derailment...
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Eugene
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May 10, 2013 2:43 pm
24 inch radius a little tight for passenger cars. Lot of thing cause these cars to derail. Ends of cars pinching on curves diaphragms touching obstructions...
Replace the wheels and trucks with quality metal components; also change the couplers from truck-mounted to body-mounted. Rick From: HOtrains@yahoogroups.com...
Oops. Let's be clear. A DCC "ready" loco has no decoder and will NOT run under DCC until it has one. It will run on DC. It has a plug to receive a decoder when...
I would love to own the Walther NYC central set. However I prefer the Athean Blue box kits because the scale is so off that they can handle 18 inch radius and...
Didn't catch that JS is right. It will only run on DC until you add the decoder. Right now it is a DC engine that needs no work other than adding the decoder....
I used Kadee #508 truck mounted coupler conversions kits, 1 car per package. I also use 33 inch kadee wheels, add a drop of medium oil at the ends of each axle...
I understand changing the trucks, but wouldn't truck-mounted couplers make it easier for long cars to negotiate tight curves? I have the same derailment...
my father used the Jay-Bee body mounted coupler conversions, and has had no problems, and he also backs them up inside a yard siding ... [Non-text portions of...
The talgo trucks will allow a better trailing effect moving forward, but they introduce problems when pushing backwards, sort of a zig-zag force between the...
its the fact that the cars are light weight, and the fact that the couplers are truck mounted. my cars run great forward, but not backwards. ... [Non-text...
Any recommendations for websites or stores for low cost purchases of wire, cable and 3M suitcase connectors? I plan to use stranded 14 gauge for the buss and...
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Eugene
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May 15, 2013 10:32 pm
Harbor freight for the suitcase connectors 1/3 price of any where else Gf Sent from my iPhone...
