jeffrey-wimberly
Dr Frankendiesel
Maybe I'll get time today to install the decoder that will run this loco and it's B unit.
Weekend Photo Fun 22, 23, 24
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SigfanUSAF
Gunsmith
I got my NS SD38-2 just about done yesterday...........
SigfanUSAF
Gunsmith
As well as GRS (PanAm) 382.......
SigfanUSAF
Gunsmith
And I weathered my Bachmann D8-40C and it will soon be an NS patch job, 8301.......
rhoward
S.L.O.&W. Trainman
Hope it's OK to show some 1/1 stuff here this weekend.....
Last night I was at the Rochester Chapter NRHS meeting and photo shoot. Our largest event of the year is this weekend, Diesel Days. We were also checking everything out and getting ready for the weekend. Some photos from last night.
R&GV 80 tonner #1654 (ex US Army) rounds the curve into the yard at the Industry Depot:
#1654 pushes the Conrail Crummy up the grade to the transfer point (To trolley) while one of our younger members brings over the step so we can step down off the Erie Caboose.
The trolley car operator smiles for the camera:
A trolley poses in front of LV RS3 211 for the night photo shoot.
More photos of the meeting can seen here: http://s66.photobucket.com/albums/h259/slow_rr/August08Museum/
If you are nearby, come on over to Diesel Days, you will have a great time!
http://www.rgvrrm.org/
Last night I was at the Rochester Chapter NRHS meeting and photo shoot. Our largest event of the year is this weekend, Diesel Days. We were also checking everything out and getting ready for the weekend. Some photos from last night.
R&GV 80 tonner #1654 (ex US Army) rounds the curve into the yard at the Industry Depot:
#1654 pushes the Conrail Crummy up the grade to the transfer point (To trolley) while one of our younger members brings over the step so we can step down off the Erie Caboose.
The trolley car operator smiles for the camera:
A trolley poses in front of LV RS3 211 for the night photo shoot.
More photos of the meeting can seen here: http://s66.photobucket.com/albums/h259/slow_rr/August08Museum/
If you are nearby, come on over to Diesel Days, you will have a great time!
http://www.rgvrrm.org/
jeffrey-wimberly
Dr Frankendiesel
I've completed this weeks project. That was to install one decoder to run two locomotives. Here's an account (with photos) of how it was done.
First, the item on which this is all centered. The decoder to be used.
This is a standard Bachmann two function decoder. There's nothing special about it. Current capacity: 1 amp. Motor output: 1 amp. Function output: 100 mA.
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Next are the chassis to be used. Twin Proto 2000 FA chassis. Since they're both identical we'll focus on one. Here the pickup wires have been linked with their identical twins on the other chassis. Now I know somebody out there is going to notice that a red pickup wire is connected to a gray pickup wire. The answer to that is simple. Life-Like used a red wire for the right rail pickup (hot frame). Now here's where it gets interesting. Life-Like, in it's infinite wisdom, used a red wire on the rear truck for left rail pickup and a gray wire on the front truck for left rail pickup.
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Next, the wires for motor control have been added. Since the decoder will not be powering the headlight (that will be installed later and connected to track power so it's always on) I have elected to install it in the B unit. Here the wires in the A unit have been connected to the wires going to the B unit.
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In the next photo we see that the wires have been passed through the door windows of the shells. I drilled the windows out a little bigger to insure that the wires can move freely.
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For those who know that I have a past history of using masking tape here's a photo showing the wire connections wrapped in ELECTRICAL tape.
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Here we see the decoder taped in place in the rear of the B unit and the red and black wires connected to the pickup wires of both units. This insures good power pickup as the joined units will be collecting power with 16 wheels. The orange and gray wires of the decoder have been connected to the wires linking the motors of both units.
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Here the two chassis are coupled together as they will be in service. The decoder can be seen taped in place at the rear of the B unit chassis.
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The shells have been put back on the chassis and the locos have already made several trips around the layout pulling an Athearn F7-A unit and 15 cars through the entire gambit of a crawling slow start at near full stall all the way up to top speed and the decoder didn't even get warm.
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Here the wires can be seen passing between the two units. Being that they're close-coupled the gap is only a 1/4 of an inch.
First, the item on which this is all centered. The decoder to be used.
This is a standard Bachmann two function decoder. There's nothing special about it. Current capacity: 1 amp. Motor output: 1 amp. Function output: 100 mA.
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Next are the chassis to be used. Twin Proto 2000 FA chassis. Since they're both identical we'll focus on one. Here the pickup wires have been linked with their identical twins on the other chassis. Now I know somebody out there is going to notice that a red pickup wire is connected to a gray pickup wire. The answer to that is simple. Life-Like used a red wire for the right rail pickup (hot frame). Now here's where it gets interesting. Life-Like, in it's infinite wisdom, used a red wire on the rear truck for left rail pickup and a gray wire on the front truck for left rail pickup.
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Next, the wires for motor control have been added. Since the decoder will not be powering the headlight (that will be installed later and connected to track power so it's always on) I have elected to install it in the B unit. Here the wires in the A unit have been connected to the wires going to the B unit.
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In the next photo we see that the wires have been passed through the door windows of the shells. I drilled the windows out a little bigger to insure that the wires can move freely.
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For those who know that I have a past history of using masking tape here's a photo showing the wire connections wrapped in ELECTRICAL tape.
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Here we see the decoder taped in place in the rear of the B unit and the red and black wires connected to the pickup wires of both units. This insures good power pickup as the joined units will be collecting power with 16 wheels. The orange and gray wires of the decoder have been connected to the wires linking the motors of both units.
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Here the two chassis are coupled together as they will be in service. The decoder can be seen taped in place at the rear of the B unit chassis.
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The shells have been put back on the chassis and the locos have already made several trips around the layout pulling an Athearn F7-A unit and 15 cars through the entire gambit of a crawling slow start at near full stall all the way up to top speed and the decoder didn't even get warm.
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Here the wires can be seen passing between the two units. Being that they're close-coupled the gap is only a 1/4 of an inch.
GrampysTrains
Member
Hi all: Some great loco pics this week. Nice job on that decoder install, Jeffrey! I've been adding some foliage to some of my hills.
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jeffrey-wimberly
Dr Frankendiesel
Wow! That layout is looking good.
jeffrey-wimberly
Dr Frankendiesel
I thought of that, but I have an S curve on my main line. When the diaphrams move past each other they catch the wires between them and things get really fun then.
GrampysTrains
Member
Thanks Tom. I really like the weathering on your freight cars, esp. the dusty look at the sills. That 8611 is an Alco RSD-15. Behind it is an EMD SD-45.
jeffrey-wimberly
Dr Frankendiesel
Like the EZ-Command, very limited. They control speed, direction and lighting. 1 amp current rating with 1 amp motor output, function output (1) is 100 mA. They can be addressed from 1 to 9,999. Speed steps are 14, 27, 28, 128. The locos I'm controlling with it crawl very well but there's no BEMF function.
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Jeffery
Jeeze, this weekend is taking off in style. Love the rolling stock and loco work going on. I hope to get back to that soon. Ray, looks like you had a lot of fun...great photos. Gramps, outstanding scenery work.
Here is my entry, first in a long time. I have more of the updated work on the diesel house in another thread, if you want to take a look at it. Didn't think you would want the redundancy. http://www.modelrailroadforums.com/forum/showthread.php?t=9470
Jeeze, this weekend is taking off in style. Love the rolling stock and loco work going on. I hope to get back to that soon. Ray, looks like you had a lot of fun...great photos. Gramps, outstanding scenery work.
Here is my entry, first in a long time. I have more of the updated work on the diesel house in another thread, if you want to take a look at it. Didn't think you would want the redundancy. http://www.modelrailroadforums.com/forum/showthread.php?t=9470
Dave, nice job on those locomotives. I especially like the grimy look on the CR unit.
Mike, does that GP38-2 still have the crew frying light bulb or have they finally gone for LED's? That's the only thing I don't like about my GM&O RTR unit. If you want to add more detail, Athearn did a nice job putting the dimples in the right places for grabs and lift rings.
Jeffrey, very good pictures and explanation of what you did for your MU'd decoder. My only suggestion would be to get some heat shrink tube and use that to help hide the wires between the engines.
Gramps, great shots as usual. That RSD-15 with the high hood looks even bigger than the Santa Fe Alligators.
Tom, nice sequence and great weathering on the cars and locomotive.
Rex, that engine house with the ballast and ground cover is a real beauty. Dang, I'd love to have that but it would take up half my layout.
Got a few shots with my wifes new camera. Not as good as Ken's but better than my old Kodak.
The boys begin work digging up that water line again at dawn:
The CSX local heads past the cotton fields into town:
The 7256 rounds the curve towards the station:
As our tropical storm approaches in the distance, we still get a few rays of sunlight in this view looking toward the railroad overpass on Main St:
Mike, does that GP38-2 still have the crew frying light bulb or have they finally gone for LED's? That's the only thing I don't like about my GM&O RTR unit. If you want to add more detail, Athearn did a nice job putting the dimples in the right places for grabs and lift rings.
Jeffrey, very good pictures and explanation of what you did for your MU'd decoder. My only suggestion would be to get some heat shrink tube and use that to help hide the wires between the engines.
Gramps, great shots as usual. That RSD-15 with the high hood looks even bigger than the Santa Fe Alligators.
Tom, nice sequence and great weathering on the cars and locomotive.
Rex, that engine house with the ballast and ground cover is a real beauty. Dang, I'd love to have that but it would take up half my layout.
Got a few shots with my wifes new camera. Not as good as Ken's but better than my old Kodak.
The boys begin work digging up that water line again at dawn:
The CSX local heads past the cotton fields into town:
The 7256 rounds the curve towards the station:
As our tropical storm approaches in the distance, we still get a few rays of sunlight in this view looking toward the railroad overpass on Main St:
Selector
Well-Known Member
All I can say is...WOW!! You fellas amaze me! Jim's urban setting nicely rendered, Tom's nice consists and weathering, nobody does engine servicing like Rex. Jeff just gets better and better. Dave, you do incredible stuff with a shell. Enviable. And Grampy, by now you know how I feel about your modeling.
Here is a simple shot. Seneca Sub Yard with a NYC Niagara just coaled and about to pull out heading west.
Jim's urban setting nicely rendered, Tom's nice consists and weathering, nobody does engine servicing like Rex. Jeff just gets better and better. Dave, you do incredible stuff with a shell. Enviable. And Grampy, by now you know how I feel about your modeling.Here is a simple shot. Seneca Sub Yard with a NYC Niagara just coaled and about to pull out heading west.
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