macjet
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Nothing speaks like experience. I appreciate you sharing your's with me.
I have located several MRR clubs in the D/FW area. I'm going to take him to a run session during a visitor day. If he comes out grinning ear to ear then we'll start work on one 2' x 6' section and proceed from there.
I did go to the LHS (took some research to understand that acronym) yesterday. I bought four sections of Atlas nickel-siver code 83, terminal joiners, joiners, and a track/wheel cleaning block. I set up a test track on my work bench. I actually found my old MRC Tech II Railmaster 2400 power pack! The U28B is working like a champ (somewhat). One GP9 is a boat anchor and the other is receiving power but not running. I later discovered that after removing, cleaning, and reinstalling the wheels that I had them out of gauge. I need to do more work on the other two 9's and the 28 as it runs well but requires 40% power before it will start to run. This will have to wait. I plan on buying two new GP-38-2's for test and run locomotives. I don't want to be troubleshooting track with iffy motive power. Power suggestions? Kato, Bachman, Athearn??
This layout will be a brachline theme. The 18" radius won't allow the big stuff. Four axle units pulling covered hopper, box, and maybe short tankers. I've always wanted to model the GP9 and 10's on the Farmrail line. Maybe in a few years.
I guess it's time to start thinking benchwork in case (as if there is a doubt) the MRR club visit goes well.
I have located several MRR clubs in the D/FW area. I'm going to take him to a run session during a visitor day. If he comes out grinning ear to ear then we'll start work on one 2' x 6' section and proceed from there.
I did go to the LHS (took some research to understand that acronym) yesterday. I bought four sections of Atlas nickel-siver code 83, terminal joiners, joiners, and a track/wheel cleaning block. I set up a test track on my work bench. I actually found my old MRC Tech II Railmaster 2400 power pack! The U28B is working like a champ (somewhat). One GP9 is a boat anchor and the other is receiving power but not running. I later discovered that after removing, cleaning, and reinstalling the wheels that I had them out of gauge. I need to do more work on the other two 9's and the 28 as it runs well but requires 40% power before it will start to run. This will have to wait. I plan on buying two new GP-38-2's for test and run locomotives. I don't want to be troubleshooting track with iffy motive power. Power suggestions? Kato, Bachman, Athearn??
This layout will be a brachline theme. The 18" radius won't allow the big stuff. Four axle units pulling covered hopper, box, and maybe short tankers. I've always wanted to model the GP9 and 10's on the Farmrail line. Maybe in a few years.
I guess it's time to start thinking benchwork in case (as if there is a doubt) the MRR club visit goes well.