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    Need help. Metal truck and wheels shorting out.

    Yea! It worked. I put the metal wheels back on tonight and had all of the wheels that were isolated all on one side. The only place it sparks is when it crosses the diamond crossing in just one area. Other than that there is no shorting. Definitely not happy with the trucks and I think I...
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    Need help. Metal truck and wheels shorting out.

    Hi Every one, Thanks for the help and information. I just checked and it looks like one wheel is insulated and the other is not. When I get a chance tomorrow to put the metal wheels in, I'll make sure the insulated wheels are all on one side and see what happens. Yeah, not impressed with...
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    Need help. Metal truck and wheels shorting out.

    Hi All, I need some help/advice. I bought 3 used Athearn box cars that came with sprung metal trucks and wheel sets with plastic wheels and metal axles. I replaced the wheels with Intermountain metal wheels and they short out the track. I've put the original wheel sets back on and no short...
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    B&M Railroad (Ben & Me)

    Here are my GP 38-2 Bicentennial and my GP 40-2 BM. I picked up a BM caboose last year but I don't have a picture of it yet. Maybe tomorrow. This was a Christmas present from my 4 year old grandson (mommy and granny had something to do with it). Its wooden and is 16" x 36". I have it...
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    B&M Railroad (Ben & Me)

    Couldn't get the picture of the lead to upload for some reason. This is my first attempt at repairing a car. Part of the side of the box was broken/missing so I cut a piece of plastic tab from a loaf of bread and tried to glue it in place but it didn't work. I went to check on it about 4...
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    B&M Railroad (Ben & Me)

    Well, its been a while. Life has a way of keeping you busy but I finally got some time and some parts and am starting to work on the B&M again. I've collected several cars over time and got some parts to up grade them. I now have on hand some Intermountain metal wheel sets, a micro mark truck...
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    How do you use a Micro-Mark Tuner on a Talgo truck?

    LOL! Not to mention the learning curve. :D
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    How do you use a Micro-Mark Tuner on a Talgo truck?

    Hi Willie, Thanks for the tips. At some point I need to look at glues and figure out what I need. Walther's Goo is a good place to start. I picked up several kits that I want to do and will need some glue. I'm kicking myself now because I had several hundreds of pounds of sheet lead and...
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    How do you use a Micro-Mark Tuner on a Talgo truck?

    Hi Mark, Thanks. I think that's the way I'm going to go. I'm hoping to place an order next weekend for some Kadee couplers and when they come in I'll start cutting off the tongues, clean out the bearings, put new metal wheels on, and add draft boxes and couplers. Need to find some weights to...
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    Looking for advice on modifying Talgo trucks with Kadee couplers for correct height

    LOL! No worries. :D
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    Looking for advice on modifying Talgo trucks with Kadee couplers for correct height

    Hi Willie, thanks. I'll check it out. Good to know about the bulk packs.
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    Looking for advice on modifying Talgo trucks with Kadee couplers for correct height

    Hi Iron Horseman, Sorry about your post. That has happened to me before on other websites. Frustrating, you write a short story then have to do it over again. I've never played with couplers before so I'm not sure what to expect. I'm going to order some #14 and a bunch of #148. If shimming...
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    Looking for advice on modifying Talgo trucks with Kadee couplers for correct height

    Hi beiland, Thanks for that. I didn't know that about balancing the trucks. Does it matter which end is tight and which is loose? I'm thinking the front end being loose. The plan for now is to cut the tongue off and mount a draft box to the body. I'd like to plug the holes and tap it but...
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    Looking for advice on modifying Talgo trucks with Kadee couplers for correct height

    I think that's the way I'm going to go. I looked at the prices of new trucks and I'm not ready to go there yet (budget). I think what I might do though is to modify the talgo trucks that have the pin holding them in and replace it with a screw. Doesn't look like I can do that with the clip on...
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    Looking for advice on modifying Talgo trucks with Kadee couplers for correct height

    Hi Mark, Thanks. Sorry, I have HO, I probably should have mentioned that. Most of the cars I have are coming off of ebay and most of them have talgo trucks. I'm slowly collecting some B&M rolling stock and all of them so far have talgo trucks. Cutting off the tongue and adding a body mount...
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    Looking for advice on modifying Talgo trucks with Kadee couplers for correct height

    Hi Willie, Thanks, I appreciate the suggestions and recommendations. I haven't used styrene yet but it looks like it gets a lot of use in this hobby. I like the idea of using those bread ties, cheap and I already have some on hand! Just need to get some glue. :D
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    How do you use a Micro-Mark Tuner on a Talgo truck?

    Hi Iron Horseman, Thanks. I'll take a look at them. Probably should order a few of both when I order the rest just to make sure I have them on hand if I need them.
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    Looking for advice on modifying Talgo trucks with Kadee couplers for correct height

    Hi All, I'm looking for advice on modifying talgo trucks and using Kadee couplers mounted to the bed. I've seen several youtube videos on how to do it but my concern is getting the couplers to the correct height. Some of the box cars may be close but I have several open hoppers and the...
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    How do you use a Micro-Mark Tuner on a Talgo truck?

    Hi Andy, thanks. I was wondering if I was going to have to do that. I was just looking at and researching how to cut off the Talgo connector and replace it with some Kadee couplers and boxes but still be able to use the truck. After studying it for a while it occurred to me that if I did...
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    The Union Pacific Soggy Bottoms Subdivision (HO scale)

    Looking good!




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