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    Drive Works - (Thank God!)

    We got all of our test samples except for the heat sink which also acts as the mounting point to the side-frame. They are polishing the mould now, will be just a few more days before we can show some video of the pre-production product.
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    Atlas' GP40-2w pics are up...

    Guys, Here is some fuel to the fire... Seems like some embers are glowing. The Atlas cab lacks a number of details. One of the more notable on the roof is the prominant rain gutter above the windows on the front edge of the cab. Here is a GP38-2W modified with our parts...
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    Railflyer GP38-2W/GP40-2W

    Yes. The axles float. CJH
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    Railflyer GP38-2W/GP40-2W

    Samples for the heat sink that form the rear of the traction motor and its mounting point with the side-frame are a week away from initial tooling samples. When we get them, we're going some running kits. http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_profilepage&v=20xvbhLseQg This video...
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    Railflyer GP38-2W/GP40-2W

    Guys, Our pre-orders are discounted 15%. Here are the Canadian units, US versions are being worked on as well. http://www.railflyermodel.com/collections/model-kit-combinations Thanks, Christopher Howard Railflyer Model Prototypes Inc. www.railflyermodel.com
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    Railflyer GP38-2W/GP40-2W

    The truck POM which consists of the journals is pretty rough but you get the idea.
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    Railflyer GP38-2W/GP40-2W

    HTC Side-frame HTC Side-frame Blomberg B/M Side-frame & 34' Bolster Frame Blomberg B/M Side-frame & 34' Bolster Frame Blomberg B/M Side-frame & 34' Bolster Frame Blomberg B/M Side-frame & 34' Bolster Frame Blomberg B/M Side-frame & 34'...
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    Railflyer GP38-2W/GP40-2W

    Josh, I just confirmed with Dan that we will be attending the St. Louis RPM meet in August. We just got word on Sunday night that our Blomberg/HTC side-frames are done and samples are inbound. We also have our plastic traction motor casings in the same shipment. Our other supplier sent...
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    Railflyer GP38-2W/GP40-2W

    The frame has two mounting points that will connect to the hood weight to secure the hood. The cab is glued to the clean air room. There will also be two clips in the truck area that are in the cab area and rear hood to apply some downward pressure. This hood and cab are just placed without...
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    Railflyer GP38-2W/GP40-2W

    The concept we're using is that this is a running model kit. You pick and chose your unit number and we provide the exact parts to match. You then just build a locomotive as opposed to buying an RTR unit, hacking it apart and rebuilding it to get it done right. We've spent a lot of time...
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    Railflyer GP38-2W/GP40-2W

    Guys, I cobbled this together with some parts and tape. The fans are just placed by hand with no cement or adhesive. I just wanted to get a pick me up and see what the big picture looks like. Next week we'll have some killer trucks under this. The frame is one of Stan's MILW GP38-2...
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    Drive Works - (Thank God!)

    Guys, Some more corrections are in progress before we get sent T1 samples this weekend from our side-frame and traction motor casing supplier but they look very good so far. We really need your support over the next two weeks to get this done quickly and out into your hands. We've done a...
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    Drive Works - (Thank God!)

    Guys, Normally this stuff is kept to ourselves while we fix mould flow issues but the images are too cool not to show. We're going to make the holes in question here not go through all the way to improve mould flow just in case you are wondering. HTC...
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    Drive Works - (Thank God!)

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=20xvbhLseQg This has our production motors installed and is run at slow speed to show the speed range. Its designed to be have a top end speed of 70 scale mile per hour. CJH
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    Drive Works - (Thank God!)

    We have another batch of pre-production hardware that will be done this week and then its just a matter of when the T1 samples are corrected and shipped to us. Then, we can put together two running models. A blomberg and htc based unit. I'll say 2 - 3 weeks from now this will be done...
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    Drive Works - (Thank God!)

    the test jig had a bit of slop because the through holes in the jig where slightly larger than specification. we're using a POM injection moulded bushing to hold the motor and axles so things will be very tight. regardless with the slop the gears still worked perfectly, they are designed to...
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    Drive Works - (Thank God!)

    This is what the traction motors are going inside of... Guys, First test shot, lots of issues to correct but this in progress. The first release will be the Blomberg B/M, HTC with Hyatt, Timken, roller bearings, and Triple Clasp Brakes. We have a POM mould that goes with these ABS side...
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    Traction Motor T1 Samples Are Done

    Guys, Some T1 sample images of our traction motor casings sent by my supplier. Once we get the samples we can begin the quality control process. More deposits are due when we get the samples, please support the T1 sale. T1 gets you 15% off your entire order. Thanks, Christopher...
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    Drive Works - (Thank God!)

    A guy who built a powered truck out of this concept, using same motor pulled 17 coaches using one bogie with two motors. http://homepage.ntlworld.com/gray.hickson/traction-motor.html We'll have 4 motors on a GP based unit and 6 on a SD version. We will be doing testing on a local layout...
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    Drive Works - (Thank God!)

    Here you go, its not all that bad for noise. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cXH8oaOQKj0




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