Replaced the smoke unit on this Lionel 681. I think I am going to have to install an exhaust fan in my basement, lol.
@DrSteveDC posted:Replaced the smoke unit on this Lionel 681. I think I am going to have to install an exhaust fan in my basement, lol.
No No.....................the smoke is relaxing and can be addictive..........LOL
Alex Excellent repair on Acela especially with parts not available! Great Job as usual Alex M
Alan
@Alex M posted:
Don't have the problem with zinc rot on my MTH items , but I really enjoyed your videos and photos Alex. 
Imagination , creativity and excellent craftmanship.........kudoos sir. 
Alex, that is some great ingenuity to identify other parts that can be used to get that Acela back running again!
Thank you all for the kind comments and input.
So far it's holding up and running well
Thanks, Alex
@gunrunnerjohn posted:I've been using these for years for grease. The hardest part is getting my Red-N-Tacky into the tube.
Red- N -Tacky over lithium John ?
I've seen where you use it mostly and I've read so many different articles with kudos for the white lithium..........is there better performance properties with the RNT ?
@Dallas Joseph posted:Red- N -Tacky over lithium John ?
I've seen where you use it mostly and I've read so many different articles with kudos for the white lithium..........is there better performance properties with the RNT ?
I've been using it for years and I've never had a problem, so I see no reason to change. After all, the big tube of Red-N-Tacky is a lifetime supply, so I plan on using it. 
Subject: New set up!
Moved in and set up in record time. Ready to rock n roll!
Had to scrap the 2 yard sections and lead in modules. Will add the two SIRT viaduct sections in the 3rd BR with the new layout. Track alignments between the curve modules will be done soon on the main, now garage layout.
What a journey!
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@gunrunnerjohn posted:I've been using it for years and I've never had a problem, so I see no reason to change. After all, the big tube of Red-N-Tacky is a lifetime supply, so I plan on using it.
There was an OGRF flurry, several years ago, stating that R-N-T had corrosive properties. I quit using it on the basis of that information. It seemed like great stuff. What say ye?
@SIRT posted:Subject: New set up!Moved in and set up in record time. Ready to rock n roll!Had to scrap the 2 yard sections and lead in modules. Will add the two SIRT viaduct sections in the 3rd BR with the new layout. Track alignments between the curve modules will be done soon on the main, now garage layout.What a journey!
The new set up looks great Steve.
Bob
@SIRT posted:Subject: New set up!Moved in and set up in record time. Ready to rock n roll!Had to scrap the 2 yard sections and lead in modules. Will add the two SIRT viaduct sections in the 3rd BR with the new layout. Track alignments between the curve modules will be done soon on the main, now garage layout.What a journey!
Great progress! Modules are certainly the way to go. God bless ya!
Looking forward to more great photos from New Dorp, Grasmere, De Jonges and St. George!
@Rapid Transit Holmes posted:There was an OGRF flurry, several years ago, stating that R-N-T had corrosive properties. I quit using it on the basis of that information. It seemed like great stuff. What say ye?
Never had a problem, so I haven't been scared off. 
@SIRT posted:Subject: New set up!Moved in and set up in record time.Wow Steve.What a neat organized looking area .
@Rapid Transit Holmes posted:There was an OGRF flurry, several years ago, stating that R-N-T had corrosive properties. I quit using it on the basis of that information. It seemed like great stuff. What say ye?
I have a Lucas rep that stops by here at my shop on a bi-monthly basis, although I’m not a fan of red-n-gummy, it certainly does not have any corrosive properties,……We tried the product out for a little while, but found we really didn’t have a use for it. That’s not a basis for the never ending grease & oil argument, if you like it, use it, me personally, I just think it’s too heavy a product. In the colder months, we had a **** of a time getting it to go through a gun, …..but that’s my personal preference, again, if y’all like it, have at it….
Pat
@harmonyards posted:I have a Lucas rep that stops by here at my shop on a bi-monthly basis, although I’m not a fan of red-n-gummy, it certainly does not have any corrosive properties,……We tried the product out for a little while, but found we really didn’t have a use for it. That’s not a basis for the never ending grease & oil argument, if you like it, use it, me personally, I just think it’s too heavy a product. In the colder months, we had a **** of a time getting it to go through a gun, …..but that’s my personal preference, again, if y’all like it, have at it….
Pat
Pat,
What do you use?
@coach joe posted:
Steve, similar but not the same!
Go Joe 
