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#81
HO / Re: Making Your Own Wheel Pull...
Last post by russ daley - March 20, 2024, 04:49:54 PM
I was advised several times about the use of the quarterer tool...It's one learning step at a time. Next step after pulling the wheel is to get the gear off and the new one correctly installed? It's all new to me...Any advice on that part?

Thanks...   
#82
General Discussion / Re: When to add more power
Last post by Terry Toenges - March 20, 2024, 02:56:21 PM
Whatever system you decide to use, adding more feeders is always a good idea for what you are planning.
#83
General Discussion / When to add more power
Last post by jdeilus - March 20, 2024, 11:00:39 AM
As stated in an earlier post I asked about adding more power.  So what I'm really looking for is with a EZ command controller Plus, how much track and how many turn outs can I use?  I believe the EZ command provided only one amp.  I have a 6X10 set up with four turn outs, two Double Cross Overs, outer main loop and an inner loop with a rail yard.    It doesn't seem the cross overs are getting enough power.  They are in the rear farthest away from the terminal track.  one switches and the other seem to only switch halfway. seems like it's starving for more power.
The EZ command power five amp booster is very expensive and I'm considering switching to the Digitrax Zephyr DCC Controller.  It has 3 amps and allows for a jumper controller that my grandson can use.  The EZ command Controller Plus did away with that option.  Is the Zephyr a good choice? I know this is a Bachmann site, but I'm sure people use other devices other than Bachmann.
#84
HO / Re: My Latest Spectrums
Last post by 686 Shooter - March 19, 2024, 09:11:19 PM
#85
General Discussion / Re: Adding More Power
Last post by Terry Toenges - March 19, 2024, 06:28:15 PM
I would try that first.
If you are going run a lot of locos and turnouts, you might consider Bachmann's E-Z Command booster which would give you 5 amps compared to the 1 amp E-Z Command unit.
#86
General Discussion / Adding More Power
Last post by jdeilus - March 19, 2024, 06:04:30 PM
I am building a 6x10 layout with multiple turn outs and a lot of track.  I have one terminal track.  How do I know if I have enough power to energize the Whole track?   I bought a left and right cross over that I put in the back and they are not operating properly.  I was wondering if they don't have enough power.  Can I add another terminal in the back and run a wire from the front terminal to the back?   I sort of new, so I'm not that smart yet.  I am using EZ track and a EZ track DCC plus controller.   
#87
HO / Re: Making Your Own Wheel Pull...
Last post by jward - March 19, 2024, 05:58:18 PM
I am fortunate to have a friend with a quarterer to get the rods correct on my steam locomotives. Without that, I wouldn't attempt to replace a gear on a steam locomotive. If the drivers are out of quarter when you put it back together it'll never run right because the rods will bind up.
#88
Thomas & Friends / Re: BoCo or Diesel 10
Last post by Awesometrain77 - March 19, 2024, 03:58:39 PM
If they put pinchy over the window and had pinchy a bit under the arm rather then in the middle and made the top of the arm poseable to make it a small as possible diesel 10 could 100 percent happen he would be a great seller for the range I would 100 percent buy him. 
#89
Thomas & Friends / Re: Future suggestions/predict...
Last post by Awesometrain77 - March 19, 2024, 03:46:49 PM
Thinking about diesel 10 if they put pinchy in found of his windows he could fit under  tunnels .

I think he could be perfect for 2025

2025 catalogue ideas
Diesel 10
Blue Annie and clarabel
Work unit coach
M 4 plank wagon
FFQ 4 plank wagon
SCC 4 plank wagon
#90
HO / Re: Making Your Own Wheel Pull...
Last post by Len - March 19, 2024, 01:54:20 AM
Looks like that "Faucet Handle Puller" will work. You may have to shorten the 'hands' that slide under the driver just a bit. And possibly thin them down just enough to get between the driver and chassis.

That's a problem I had with my NWSL "The Puller", even on O-gauge trains. I had to thin the bottom on a belt sander to get it between wheels and the chassis.

Len