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  1. MikeGTW

    Ballast Options

    I used pool filter sand it's the correct size for HO scale and it's cheap I just died it to the color I wanted now have way too much
  2. MikeGTW

    Loco Brand Performance

    I had at one time over 300 diesel engines down to about 130 now the only engine I had a problem with derailing was a Athearn SD45 One truck was warped just a little bit enough that curves or switches it would derail This was one of the old metal sideframe ones replaced the truck no...
  3. MikeGTW

    M.B.Klein sold

    Who is Hutton's ? It was Hatton's that bought out MBK and Hatton's is permanently closed no business what so ever Now Rails of Sheffield has bought the Hatton's name none of the business part So just curious just who are you dealing with https://www.hattons.co.uk/
  4. MikeGTW

    P2k gear issue. No not that one, completely different

    OK that's definitely a Life Like Proto so something is not going together right in the truck Closest I have is some GP18's but they have a different truck so no help Here's diagram for that engine and the gears do look to be thin hope this can help a little...
  5. MikeGTW

    M.B.Klein sold

    Not sure if any one has seen these https://www.trains.com/mrr/news-reviews/news/model-train-stuff-to-reopen-under-factory-direct-hobbies-family/ https://www.facebook.com/MBKModelTrainStuff/posts/pfbid02jNf5mh9haThG375Vtoq9zRWNqJwRYMraNohu2DPKeCUhVhg7vsEKhivV2j6N85SDl
  6. MikeGTW

    P2k gear issue. No not that one, completely different

    Those do look like atlas trucks can you take a couple photos maybe not so close And one or two of the entire drive train Also looks like the side frame is not tight so it allows the axle to shift Atlas made GP 38-2 so it could be one without some picts of the drive train and the shell...
  7. MikeGTW

    WeHonest Railroad Crossing Servo Problems

    Don't know if you will see this but what power supply are you using ? If it's a switching power (smps) you will get results like you are getting when using more then one servo SMPS units have a tendency to go nuts if you ask for too much current all at once Get and use a Linear power supply...
  8. MikeGTW

    Tangent 86’ boxcar

    So what would you do with this one
  9. MikeGTW

    Tangent 86’ boxcar

    That is just hmm no words justify it Just perfect you are a true artist
  10. MikeGTW

    Running Bear's March 2024 Coffee Shop

    So what you are saying is it learns from all the different users how to make an image So I can't really design my own ? Now I see why it's AI it decides for you
  11. MikeGTW

    Running Bear's March 2024 Coffee Shop

    Interesting I''ll have to have a go at it I have Adobe Ill and Photoshop have used Corel forever used to be a beta tester for Corel then somehow Adobe found out and would send me a copy of Illustrator each year tying to convert me I still like Corel better But this new stuff AI is...
  12. MikeGTW

    Running Bear's March 2024 Coffee Shop

    Troyphoto I really like your AI images for your books Could you tell me how long does it take you to make one and if possible what software do you use I would like to give it a try I used to create vector images but those are totally different Thanks Mike
  13. MikeGTW

    Just need some info

    Sherrel Do you happen to have a DVD player I have a few DVD's I think you might like They are VHS tapes right now but I'm converting them to DVD
  14. MikeGTW

    Running Bear's February 2024 Coffee Shop

    Had one just a couple weeks ago Ordered a new video card $$$ one day delivery showed it out for delivery within an hour of arriving Then poof gone got on amazon chat and the person there tracked it and told me either lost or stolen Told them they know who the driver is maybe have...
  15. MikeGTW

    Will WD-40 prevent rust?

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  16. MikeGTW

    Will WD-40 prevent rust?

    For your purpose either one would work Since you are using it indoors it will last a long time I use the wd 40 and some of the CRC brand Never used the Deoxit brand but it looks to be good here's a list of different ones since you want clean and good electrical
  17. MikeGTW

    Running Bear's February 2024 Coffee Shop

    I don't think Athearn ever changed very much on the blue box stuff maybe the trucks anyway all four of mine open the kind of snap open or closed
  18. MikeGTW

    Running Bear's February 2024 Coffee Shop

    That car looked so familiar just different trucks still metal just plain old sprung trucks
  19. MikeGTW

    Running Bear's February 2024 Coffee Shop

    Nice car that's a Athearn blue box 40 ft Quad hopper Part number 1753 road numbers 532000 and 532018 The trucks you are correct Central Valley T-51 Fox trucks go for $20 a pair I believe they are metal
  20. MikeGTW

    Running Bear's February 2024 Coffee Shop

    Chris Like Willie says athearn GP60 made in 1995 the trucks and running gear fit other athearn models the truck #46011 athearn still sells new $30 for the pair and yes plastic body like all athearn engines But look at the handrails and stanchions they are metal the stanchions are...




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