Ray,
Great to see you again. Your layout is really good, but it would have been very good with better track. That doesn't take away from the functionality and great scenery. It is a great operational layout.
Francine
Was not aware of these beautiful S scale locomotives Lionel produced earlier from 10-15 years ago. I bought the 4501 Southern mikado last summer as I was so impressed with the level of detail and I also have the MTH PS3 Premier version. They look good displayed together. (that's the O scale model below in the corner the photo)
These 1st two below are very impressive. Think I need to get some of that track if for nothing else a good display.
@laming posted:Toying with the idea of picking up a stick of .138" or .148" track and watching for a decent 0-8-0 to purchase to see what type of running qualities can be had.
@laming posted:AF's large knuckles are a bit of a turn off, but I guess I could convert to Kadee 802's. (802's are a bit large for true S scale, but far smaller than the AF knuckles.)
Andre, I have a 342DC 0-8-0 that I run along side my can motor converted Flyer engine. I can run it almost as slow as the others... slow enough for gentle coupling. Flyer Knuckles do not do gentle coupling, you really have to ram the cars together. That one of the reasons I prefer Flyer link and Kadee #5s.
Tom Stoltz
in Maine
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@Rayin"S" posted:<snip> ....Andre, you are at a place where many of us have been, maybe not this late in the game...<end snip>
Well, it's only exploration and knowledge seeking at this point.
I'm still very pleased with my HO layout that resides in a dedicated 16' x 20' out building with heat/AC.
At the risk of transgression, here's a picture of the small town of "Ozarka" snapped on my freelanced HO "Kansas City & Gulf: Ozark Subdivision" layout.
Ozarka plays host to a small engine house and a small three track yard. The Ozarka Switcher performs the following work at Ozarka: Switches the Ozarka customer car spots, builds/breaks down the "Sweetgum Turn" and "Piney Turn", as well as provides helper service as needed. Fairly busy place and fun to switch.
You're looking at the power for the Ozarka Switcher (the RS-3) and power for the Sweetgum Turn and Piney Turn. (The GP7's.)
I share the above so it can be better understood that as long as dexterity and eyesight permit, I'll will continue to model my KC&G theme in HO.
IF that changes, then I will seriously looking into S Hi-Rail via some test purchases.
Until then, the above it will be!
Andre
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I share the above so it can be better understood that as long as dexterity and eyesight permit, I'll will continue to model my KC&G theme in HO.
IF that changes, then I will seriously looking into S Hi-Rail via some test purchases.
Until then, the above it will be!
Andre
And that is as it should be, have fun.
Ray
I am really enjoying this thread.
As a kid, I had Lionel post-war trains. I loved them (and still do!). However, a friend in the neighborhood had an AF passenger set, and I had to admit that those AF trains looked even better than my Lionel trains. If there had been an AF dealer in my area in my teen years, I could definitely have seen myself switching over to AF.
@Joe Connor posted:I am really enjoying this thread.
As a kid, I had Lionel post-war trains. I loved them (and still do!). However, a friend in the neighborhood had an AF passenger set, and I had to admit that those AF trains looked even better than my Lionel trains. If there had been an AF dealer in my area in my teen years, I could definitely have seen myself switching over to AF.
It's not too late...
Tom Stoltz
in Maine
Howdy,
A friend came into possession of an AF 21160 locomotive. He reports that when he puts it on the track and applies power all he gets is a hum from the engine. He has cleaned wheels and track and is familiar with Lionel equipment. I'm not an AF guy. Is there a few tips we can give him?
Thanks for your time.
Jim K
The 21160 is a very basic engine. No headlight, no smoke, no reverse unit. There is a slide switch on the back of the cab to select forward or reverse. When the 21160 runs, it runs really well.
Since the motor hums that means there is electrical continuity from the track, through the tender, through the slide switch and through both the armature and field, That leaves two possibilities, worn brushes/bad springs, or binding. Try rotating the motor with your finger. If the armature rotates freely there is no binding. If the armature does not rotate look for the cause of binding. If no binding then it likely needs new brushes.
