British Army Berlin Military Train

[Smudge617]

I sent them my photocopies and old images of the original, and they did the rest, pretty much what you showed in your post. They took all the work out.

If you are not happy with your results...

Dave

Hi Dave.

The problem with just sending old images and such is that it becomes time-consuming to the company that's doing the work to convert it to something they can use to print with, so most of the cost is just labour.

Once I've got an actual model in my hands I can size the images to fit (now my sister has helped me out with the whole background problem), and there's a member on a UK forum who has offered to print them for me.

I can print them on my inkjet printer the problem is I have to seal them with dull coat, which causes the whole decal to go fuzzy, I'd rather try with a laser jet first if that doesn't work I can make an appointment with Fox Transfers who are about an hour away and give all I have to them, As I've done all the artwork, sizing etc. they would (hopefully) just need to convert it to whatever program they use to print with.

 

[Smudge617]

Well getting away from the coaches for a while, the loco to pull them arrived this morning, it was going cheap as it has a couple of issues, one Buffer is missing and the lights only work in one direction, also it's not DCC or DCC ready.

ROCO DB RF 215

I was surprised at it weight for its size, and no traction tyres.

This might be why, it's a big got a big A£$$%d motor in it.

I've never converted one of these motors before, it has parts I've never seen, I'm assuming the two diode looking things on the left are some type of resister, the square capacitor on the right I know, but the spring looking thing, clueless ?

Ah well first things first, find some LEDs or probably SMDs the right size, I think I'll need to order those to replace the bulbs, while I wait, I'll crack on with the motor.

You can see on this photo from the scratch marks that someone has had a go at this before, but I can't work out what the tabs top and bottom are for, they don't seem to have any power and they don't go to ground either.

 

[shortwrench]

The diodes are probably are used to select lighting depending on direction of movement.
If this is the case, one of the diodes is bad or you have a defective bulb (or both), resulting
in lights working in one direction only.

I believe the spring looking thing (inductor) and square capacitor comprise a noise filter required on European
locos. I had to eliminate the inductor by soldering a wire across it and remove the capacitor by cutting it out
prior to installing dcc decoders on a couple of Bachmann locos.

The tabs are probably just insulated places to make soldered connections.

I believe this information is valid and if is not, someone please chime in and clarify.

 

[Smudge617]

The diodes are probably are used to select lighting depending on direction of movement.
If this is the case, one of the diodes is bad or you have a defective bulb (or both), resulting
in lights working in one direction only.

I believe the spring looking thing (inductor) and square capacitor comprise a noise filter required on European
locos. I had to eliminate the inductor by soldering a wire across it and remove the capacitor by cutting it out
prior to installing dcc decoders on a couple of Bachmann locos.

The tabs are probably just insulated places to make soldered connections.

I believe this information is valid and if is not, someone please chime in and clarify.

All makes sense, although I've never had a loco with a inductor before, as I'm replacing the bulbs with LED/SMDs and adding a decoder most of the electrics will be removed anyway but it's always good to learn about stuff you've never seen before. Thanks.

 

[Smudge617]

Seems the last of my decoders is toast, now I'm waiting for new ones and the coaches.

 

[Bruette]

Following this thread is enjoyable. The projects you share are always interesting.

Thank you!

 

[Smudge617]

Following this thread is enjoyable. The projects you share are always interesting.

Thank you!

Thanks, I kinda like going off and doing something different, imagine what I would do if I owned Athearn.

 

[migalyto]

imagine what I would do if I owned Athearn.

Make all the rolling stock on my wish-list!

 

[Smudge617]

Make all the rolling stock on my wish-list!

I could, but which football stadium do you intend to buy for your new layout ??

 

[Smudge617]

Decoder fitted, I'm just painting the back of the light bars as there is a significant light bleed, tomorrow I need to connect the LEDs and tidy the wiring up and it should be up and running.

And I'm still waiting on the DB coaches I bought to arrive.

 

[Colbert]

I could, but which football stadium do you intend to buy for your new layout ??

A new planet will do the trick.

 

[Smudge617]

This is just an early iteration of what, hopefully, it will look like, its only a paper copy.

 

[migalyto]

Going to look sharp!

 

[Rico]

It kind of reminds me of the American Orient Express!

 

[Smudge617]

Nice, and only £200, (minus the locos of course).

HO Scale Rivarossi 0824 American Orient Express Passenger Set w/Diesels

- Items Have Minor Wear From Styrofoam In Box, Box Has Some Damage Cosmetic Condition: C-7 Excellent Running Condition: Runs Well Wheel Wear: Very Little Material: Plastic Paint : Factory Painted Lighting Features : Headlight Couplers : Hook Horn/Knuckle Packaging : Origina

modeltrainmarket.com

 

[Bruette]

Nice, and only £200, (minus the locos of course).

HO Scale Rivarossi 0824 American Orient Express Passenger Set w/Diesels

- Items Have Minor Wear From Styrofoam In Box, Box Has Some Damage Cosmetic Condition: C-7 Excellent Running Condition: Runs Well Wheel Wear: Very Little Material: Plastic Paint : Factory Painted Lighting Features : Headlight Couplers : Hook Horn/Knuckle Packaging : Origina

modeltrainmarket.com

They look great!

I'm curious, what is the American Orient Express?

 

[Smudge617]

They look great!

I'm curious, what is the American Orient Express?

You're asking me !!!!!

American Orient Express (Train)

The American Orient Express was an ultra-luxurious private passenger train that operated from 1994 until 2008 in conjunction with Amtrak. It featured different routes for maximum scenic views; unfortunately, the 2007 recession forced its closure the following year.

www.american-rails.com

 

[migalyto]

You're asking me !!!!!

We expect you to have all the right answers!

 

[Smudge617]

We expect you to have all the right answers!

In that case, you will be bitterly disappointed, broke and single. Oh! and likely homeless and trainless too

 

[Rico]

In that case, you will be bitterly disappointed, broke and single. Oh! and likely homeless and trainless too

And all this time I thought having trains made you disappointed, broke, homeless and single?