gunrunnerjohn posted:The only caveat I have on these is they use the K-Line cruise module, and a number of people have had to replace the cruise with the ERR cruise when it failed.
Any idea why the cruise fails and can it be prevented?
gunrunnerjohn posted:I bought the last one they had at York for $400. She did mention they had more back at the shop, so a call to Eastern Depot may yield a cheaper price than you get at Western Depot. I actually had asked WD if they'd consider less, and they said no.
Thank you for mentioning! Eastern Depot has a few left. I had a nice conversation with Esther!
wmcwood posted:gunrunnerjohn posted:The only caveat I have on these is they use the K-Line cruise module, and a number of people have had to replace the cruise with the ERR cruise when it failed.
Any idea why the cruise fails and can it be prevented?
Former Lionel CTO Jon Z explained this many moons ago. I doubt its still archieved and I don't recall the particulars but it may have to do with speed sensor circuitry failing over time??? Maybe someone with a better memory than mine or Jon Z will chime in.
Also early releases of these would loose chuff. This was rectified by placing a diode in the chuff input to the R2LC. Later ones may have had this done by the dealers. If your engine chuffs reliably then its OK.
Petek
My new one has the diode in a little jumper cable with connectors, obviously fabricated in bulk and added to all of them at a later time.
I do have some issues on how the smoke motor is handled, the big thing is when you stop the smoke unit stays on, but the motor doesn't run. If you sit for any time at all, it cooks the wick pretty bad.
Just ordered a Reading, the owner said their having trouble with the slow internet and to call directly if you want to order. I'll let you all know how it runs. Also said to let you know she has a lot of Tank engines, and K-line stuff.
After thinking about it, I’m am disappointed that Illinois Central never had this style of engine. I am gonna sell it if anyone is interested.
Really Windycitysaint, selling it? I just got mine from ED and love it. The detail is amazing and it runs great. Adjusted the chuff value down, but other then that it is running fine on the layout. It is a beautifully crafted engine.
I checked all my Illinois Central books and I can’t find a photo of the type of engine as a 4-6-6t arrangement.
windycitysaint posted:I checked all my Illinois Central books and I can’t find a photo of the type of engine as a 4-6-6t arrangement.
Probably because the IC never had any "commuter" locomotives in that wheel arrangement. Maybe you should have done more research, or asked here on the OGR Forums, prior to purchasing.
Yea you’re right. I’m gonna list it in the for sale section today. $350 plus shipping. Brand new. Never ran.
Hi All,
Here is a video of my new 14 year old Reading tank engine. The video was done on a cell phone, so it OK for a cell video. The detail on the engine is great, as with most K-lines. Engine ran well, and cruise performed without problems. As you can see the engine had no trouble with smoke, not bad for 12 years ago. Video was done at the LSHR club layout with other K-line items as you can see. The diode for chuffing smoke was installed by Eastern Depot before purchase. The sounds are standard for that time frame. Always wanted one of these, and I am not disappointed.
Nice layout! I like the engine you,
This engine is on my hit list, but I haven't pulled the trigger yet hoping that Lionel would do a Legacy version.
If they do, since they bought the K-line tooling molds for most of the engines, it will have a k-line connection. Can't imagine the will retool a mold from scratch.
I got my hands on the CNJ version a while back. It runs great though my layout has some bad-power spots that trip the engine up. It's my fault for wiring the table poorly not the train's fault. It's a good runner. I had to have the smoke unit replaced bc I burned it out but other than that its a good runner whether or not the smoke unit is going. I weathered it a few years ago and its one of my favorite engines to run. Nice and small and good for any size layout. Bought it for around 400.
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PR&NJRR, your engine looks good! The smoke units on these engines seem to run hot. I've replaced the wick on my B&A model twice in a year, but (fortunately) no burnouts.
Reading RR from the looks of the ceiling I think that layout was/is in a railroad car.
I've liked those tank engines since K-Line first made them but I'm radially challenged and they won't run on my layout.
Hi Coach Joe,
Yes, it is in a baggage car. If you want to see more go to our club link below.
coach joe posted:Reading RR from the looks of the ceiling I think that layout was/is in a railroad car.
I've liked those tank engines since K-Line first made them but I'm radially challenged and they won't run on my layout.
they seem to do OK on O-48 curves. Do you have a lot of O-36?
My B&A runs fine on O42, but it can't handle O31.
@BigS06 posted:Would you be interested in selling the NYC locomotive?
Shane
You do realize this thread is four years old, right?
If you don't really have to have the NYC livery check out Western Depot as they have all the other luveries.
Jan
