There is a upcoming Train Show @ AG Hall in Allentown PA "SPRING THAW SHOW" I do believe the dates are  FEB 21-22 SAT & SUN... I was wondering if anyone is going to this show.... I live in Bethlehem & planning on attending "I missed last years show" So I cleared my agenda that week to attend this years show....

Quote from: jbrock27 on February 05, 2015, 12:12:18 PM
tmb, what make was said Old PA-1?
Thnx.

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Did you check your Motor Mounts where the motor sits into the Loco's chassis...
Check all Wiring make sure nothing is wired wrong...
Is the Motor & power trucks properly Lubed...
Check for any "RUBBING" issues IE Flywheels rubbing against body...

I had a problem last year with an OLD PA-1 Loco I have I thought is was the motor... But turned out "under close inspection of all the loco's parts" My Power Trucks needed to be swapped out for a new pair... SLOVED the Problem right away....

So you will have to look @ everything... Hope this helps you...

Have you thought about using FLEX TRACK in your layout plans.... FLEX Track might help you with your issues

Quote from: hoddy4 on January 17, 2015, 04:38:05 PM
Might be the case, do you know how to remove the shell?

I have an Acela set... NO there are NO on-off switches on the cars the lights get there power from the wheels & transmit the current to the light bulbs inside the car... On my layout the passenger cars are Fairly Lit "but this is with my accent lighting on the layout on" If I run my Acela with my overhead 4ft work lights on you will not see the Lights inside the Car's "however I only use my Work lights when doing scenery or maintance" Also I find the LOCO's Headlights to be on the Low Lit Quality side... I am searching for better lighting bulbs for inside the car's & Locos headlights... I already replaced the Headlight Bulbs once already with a new headlight & wire harness.... It's in the Bachmann Store if wondering.... Any other questions feel free to contact me... Hope this helps you out...

Are you sure the Speaker is fitting in the body correctly.... Maybe its not sitting in the shell of the Loco right... I know Dumb question... That might have something to do with it....

Quote from: rogertra on January 12, 2015, 05:01:33 PM
You can also use steam generator equipped RS-2s and RS-3s on passenger service.  The D&H, for example, used RS-2s or RS-3s on the "Montrealer" before they acquired the PAs.

Cheers

Roger T.

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Quote from: Len on January 12, 2015, 10:10:00 AM
The ALCO long nose cab unit designed for passenger service was the PA. There two basic models, the PA-1 with 2,000hp and the PA-2 with 2,250hp.

The shorter nose ALCO cab unit designed for freight service was the FA. Again ther were two basic models, the FA-1 and FA-2. Some later model FA-2's were lengthed so a steam generator could be added, and were redesignated as FPA-2's.

Both the PA and FA had a square grill around the headlight, which is the easiest way to tell an ALCO from an EMD cab unit.

Len

Thanks Len I need the PA-1 AlCO for my Passenger train.... Going to run the ALCO RS-3 & F-7 A for my Freight...

Thanks for the help FOUND the 1 LOCO I was looking for it's a Alco RS-3.... Now what's the loco that looks like a F-7A but has a longer nose but made like a F-7's A's

Quote from: plint on January 10, 2015, 02:27:59 PM
I got a Bachmann CN RS3 and a NYC GP7 both withh DCC and I'm wondering how many cars they can pull on a level surface.   I'm pulling about 10 each now and was just curious what they are rated at.  tnx

You should be able to pull 25-30 cars NO PROBLEM with those 2 Locos on the level.....

Hi Can anyone help me... I was looking in the Bachmann store for a Loco....
I think its a ALCO I am looking for....
The Loco has a FAN on top of the front of the Loco & like a half round shape cab I believe they call these Alco's
I am looking for it in Lehigh Valley I model Pennnsy & Lehigh Valley on my layout.... I did my homework & the LV ran a lot of Alcos & F-7's & there was another Loco the LV ran too looks like an F-7 but with a longer front nose cant recall what type of loco this is...

Can anyone help me with the names I am trying to model my layout with all ERA correct rolling stock & Locos....

Thanks any help would be helpful so I can get them ordered

Quote from: billgiannelli on January 08, 2015, 05:07:33 AM
the square footage i am getting to devote to model trains keeps getting smaller!
I need a fellow modeler as a mediator!

Any Smaller you wont be able to build a layout....

I WOULD NOT RECOMEND STORING IN A SHED AT ALL.... NOT A GOOD IDIEA....

@ jim I don't think you will have luck finding your part I looked on the Part's page as well as len did & found nothing of sort... I would say you might be forced to buy a hole new crossing setup... Might be your only option...

Quote from: billgiannelli on January 05, 2015, 06:23:22 AM
Hi Len,
Thanks for the explanation!
I can't do around the wall as there is a window and 2 closets we need access to.
So I want to center the table in the middle of the room.
thanks
Bill

Just a question Can you use your basement or attic for a layout... If space in a room with limited space already is present a basement or attic can afford more room & allow you to build a bigger layout instead of just a 4x8 sheet of plywood.... I used my the entire Back Wall of my Basement "IE I had to stop 4 foot short & leave space for my Heating Unit or I would of went the extra 4ft to build my Layout.... My layout is 17ft long x 6ft wide 2 Track Main / With 3 Track Interchange & with a small Passenger siding Track with terminal / & a 9 Track Yard is my layout & in the middle of 2 1/2 Build on my Layout so far Looking to be complete with it by Feb or March of this year... Good Luck with your Build