Well I tried out some of my steam locos tonight and the grades are too steep for them. A five car train and the 4-8-4's began slipping. Also laboring like that can't be too good for the motors. To add to that, one 4-8-4 stopped halfway up the grade and the overload indicator on the throttle came on. With nothing on the track it would intermittently come on as the throttle was advanced. Checked out the throttles and locos, all worked fine. The wiring is just too complex for me now so I'll salvage what I can and start over with a more level mainline, and a bit of grade for the diesels (just for looks). The swing gate entry stays so I guess I'll start there and branch out to the extra room. Told dear wife the new one will be expanded into another room, she's happy with that so that's a 10' X 10' addition to work with. Now for a new concept and a plan to go with it
So I guess if can't run steam it aint any good I sure missed seeing those steamers running, and that was a lot of $$$ to leave laying in a drawer. So no more steep grades.
With the decision now made, I guess I can get back to model railroading very shortly.
Cheers
Willis
So I guess if can't run steam it aint any good I sure missed seeing those steamers running, and that was a lot of $$$ to leave laying in a drawer. So no more steep grades.
With the decision now made, I guess I can get back to model railroading very shortly.
Cheers
Willis