Just remember in DC increase the throttle slowly till engine starts up. Then after start up sequence, increase throttle to move locomotive.
I have run it in DC, but it’s 100% better in DCC.
I posted this on another thread, but it could go here too…. Years ago while at the KC N scale convention, Scaletrains, a then new company, was...
Years ago while at the KC N scale convention, Scaletrains, a then new company, was displaying their new UP gas turbine locomotives. Looking at...
Here’s an engineers side look at Kato model. There was some comments about the blackened rods on steam locomotives in the BLI BigBoy thread. I...
Looking awesome!
4014 in the 50’s……rods blackened from use. And now….. shiny excursion service rods.[ATTACH][ATTACH]
I have helped rebuild and run many different steam locomotives since 1990 and the silver rods are done to highlight the rods for looks. I spent...
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This is my last HO model I’ve picked up. Brass ATSF 2–10-2 with upgraded can motor. Will eventually get DCC and sound.[ATTACH]
Last purchase was BLI Bigboy 4012, and it arrived today. Looks great! Cant wait to operate it:)
Yes, wagon wheel type antenna.(y)
I’ve got a few Black widows I’m doing for a good friend of mine. (y)[ATTACH][ATTACH]
Here’s the new fans…. [ATTACH]
Here’s a DD35 that got some upgrading. Changed plastic oversized handrails to metal railings, BLMA fans, weathering, and modified the trucks to...
Your correct the ConCor dimensions are not correct. The Kato is correct
Nice! Great job on fuel tank!
I would definitely buy an already deskirted Kato We can do 5yrs standing on our heads lol
About 5 more years and I’m calling it quits
Yes, removed skirts and used ConCor parts
