Questions Re: #755 Mystic Station

Portlines can supply the cardboard "horn" and needles that will produce different volumes if memory serves me correctly. The horn may actually increase the volume by itself. It is advisable to change needles every so often as not doing so can eventually damage the record. The cam needs only some light grease on the lobes and a dab of light oil on its shaft. The cam can be adjusted with some patience to restart the locomotive at the proper time (when the whistle sounds on the recording) if it is starting too soon or too late.

Thanks Rich

The horn does make a difference.  I made one out of cardboard.

These needles look like sharpened nails.

I assume that they get dull and that is why you recommend changing them?

With very fine sandpaper/emery cloth, could they be sharpened?

Soo Line

Never try to re-machine the needle. It will destroy the record. Although the recommended replacement interval is low, I have one with about 30-40 plays on it I'm still using.