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#1
Large / Re: Overheating little big hau...
Last post by wraujr - Today at 11:27:41 AM
What/Whose power supply are you using??
#2
Large / Re: Overheating little big hau...
Last post by the Bach-man - May 28, 2024, 11:52:55 PM
Dear RKC,
Please give the service department a call tomorrow.
They'll be happy to help you resolve the situation.
Good luck!
the Bach-man
#3
Large / Overheating little big hauler ...
Last post by rkc - May 28, 2024, 11:47:47 PM
Our son's little big hauler motor gets extremely hot after running for only about ten minutes. I mean REALLY HOT. Then it stops.  Give it a few minutes to cool and you can get another ten minutes. I've taken it out of the chassis, removed the rods, and have it sitting free on a table with clips to the motor leads. Same result. Gears and wheels have been cleaned, greased, oiled. Help. A dad's image is at stake. 
#4
HO / Re: Steam engine boiler materi...
Last post by Yard Master - May 28, 2024, 04:30:59 PM
Hi trainman,

Both of these locomotives have plastic boilers.
#5
HO / Steam engine boiler material a...
Last post by trainman203 - May 28, 2024, 11:52:14 AM
Plastic or die cast?

1.  Consolidate
2.  Mogul
#6
General Discussion / Re: Live trains in Houston
Last post by trainman203 - May 27, 2024, 03:55:47 PM
The KCS Southern Belle inspired paint scheme is beautiful and about to be lost, so much better than solid red.  Count it among the other lost ones like the warbonnet and the black widow.
#7
General Discussion / Re: Live trains in Houston
Last post by trainman203 - May 27, 2024, 03:49:33 PM
If the view is looking west and slightly north, with downtown in the distance, this is probably the old T&NO (SP) crossing the old I-GN (MP).  I crossed those diamonds many a time on SP No. 2 and No. 5.  That was 60 years ago more, so nothing looks familiar anymore.
#8
General Discussion / Re: Live trains in Houston
Last post by Len - May 27, 2024, 03:14:47 PM
For a holiday, it seems to be a lot going on at almost all of the sites today.

Len
#9
General Discussion / Re: Live trains in Houston
Last post by Terry Toenges - May 27, 2024, 01:39:46 PM
I had seen other live ones. 26 looked like it would be busiest with the double track crossings. I hadn't seen that particular site though.
#10
General Discussion / Re: Live trains in Houston
Last post by Len - May 27, 2024, 01:16:18 PM
There are actually a number of "Live train Houston" cameras. They can be accessed here:

https://www.livetrains.com/locations/houston/

Use the arrow to the right of the small screens to scroll through the complete list.

Len