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#41
Large / Re: Dash 9 Cancellation
Last post by Greg Elmassian - April 25, 2024, 05:48:43 PM
Interesting, so that is a side effect of unsealed bearings?

I could see how pressurizing the gearbox could avoid this, but first report I have read of this... was the loco left outside for a long time? Basically all I can figure was heating and cooling allowed the cooling gearbox to draw moisture with attendant grit into the gearbox.

What are your theories?

Greg
#42
Thomas & Friends / Re: Future suggestions/predict...
Last post by Coaltronn - April 25, 2024, 05:13:41 PM
why don't they have the seasons 7-15 on amazon prime though?
#43
General Discussion / Re: Coupler Height Gauge
Last post by Ralph S - April 25, 2024, 04:48:32 PM
For those who are economically strapped, like myself, there is an alternative to purchasing the "Coupler height gauge".
If you are a user of the EZ track, the Bachmann Hayes Bumper (model 44791) from my experience, the actual bumper is a perfect way to determine if your car is at the correct height.  The Hayes Bumper stop should hit the coupler of the car in the center.  When it does that, you can be sure the car coupler height will be where it should be.
See gauge image in Topic (click for image)
or
use that Bachmann EZ track Hayes bumper.
 
#44
General Discussion / Re: Great vintage video
Last post by Terry Toenges - April 25, 2024, 01:28:46 PM
Thanks for the link. That was a cool video. I had never seen a real water spout in operation up close nor a coal chute. I imagine that a lot of these procedures weren't always followed by doing them the safe way.
#45
Large / Re: Dash 9 Cancellation
Last post by Mark Oles - April 25, 2024, 01:04:49 PM
The ball bearing races around at least one of the axles on my mikado which effectively created a path for dirt to work in to to the gearbox.
#46
General Discussion / Re: Great vintage video
Last post by Ralph S - April 25, 2024, 12:54:26 PM
I'll say it again.  Thank goodness the Diesel engine has taken over; two-way radios are the norm, and three points of contact has been emphasized in the safety of personnel.
It's interesting noting the changes in safety of personnel from that time period to today, but we're still fighting today the risks people take in performing work.

Interesting video though.
#47
General Discussion / Re: EZ Track Feeder
Last post by Ralph S - April 25, 2024, 12:09:36 PM
The quick answer to your question is: Yes, you can daisy chain feeder tracks back to the original power source.

First Question to actually ask is, Do you really need the extra feeders?  If your EZ track is new, and the track connections are quite tight, then you may not need the extra feeders (This is based on how far the oval section is from the power source).  If you are experiencing locomotive slowing down, lights dimming when at the farthest from the power source, then adding a feeder at that far end is needed. (This also means that the track connection resistance is high). 

So, if extra feeders are needed that is easy to do with the rerailer (model 44502).  You may have to use the straight rerailer (model 44510) just before the curve track if you are using curved EZ track other than the 18-inch curve.

For these connections (simple diagram):

                          Track                                Track                                 Track
  Power }  ------- | |--------------------------- | |--------------------------- | |---------------------- for
source }   ------- | |--------------------------- | |--------------------------- | |--------------------- additional
                          Rerailer                            Rerailer                             Rerailer                              Feeders

Also ensure that the connectors are the correct polarity, that is, positive to positive and negative to negative.  Understand that the EZ track rerailers have connections on both sides of the track (roadbed) as shown in the simple diagram above.

Hope this helps.
#48
Large / Re: Dash 9 Cancellation
Last post by Greg Elmassian - April 24, 2024, 11:30:27 PM
I doubt they will change the design, but the design needs a facelift, and a way to accurately index/quarter steam loco drivers.

The power pickup needs some help, but a simple change in the assembly process would do.

You want grease? Being sealed, they should virtually never need greasing. If you want to grease them, drill a hole and put in a rubber plug.

Greg
#49
HO / Re: Truck Assembly For 70 Tonn...
Last post by VTBob - April 24, 2024, 09:31:29 PM
Which version of the 70 Tonner do you have? They made a 2 motor & a 1 motor version over the years.

Rob
#50
Thomas & Friends / Re: The Everything Thomas Topi...
Last post by RailsByRick - April 24, 2024, 08:49:16 PM
On the topic of Sir Topham Hatt's car, what are everyone's thoughts of Bachmann doing more road vehicles? I'm very much looking forward to Bulgy, and I hope they'll continue doing more non-rail characters.
Personally I'd really like to see:

-Jack (the Bandai version is a nice substitute, but I prefer his CGI design).

-Alfie

-Oliver the Excavator

-Max and Monty (two uses out of one new tooling).

-Butch

-Kevin (absolutely necessary for when Bachmann get around to doing Victor).

Also, speaking of more than one use for a new tooling, hopefully Bachmann won't shy away from giving us a yellow version of Victor if/when they decide to do him (that would be THREE yellow engines in the NG line).