What happened at your workbench today?
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GAP
G Scale Model Trains, 1:1 Sugar Cane Trains
3D printed some knuckle couplers I found on the net.
Files are named "1-32 couplers" but on my 1:20.3 scale wagons they do not look out of place. The self centring spring action works quite well.
Also printed some bogies named "Bogies for LGB Wagons".
I am going to modify all my 1:20.3 rolling stock to use the new bogies and couplers, they will replace some homemade bogies with hook and loop couplers.
Coupler Parts
Internal View
Completed View
Test fit to check locking
Old Homemade Bogie
Test bogie; the rest will be black
Files are named "1-32 couplers" but on my 1:20.3 scale wagons they do not look out of place. The self centring spring action works quite well.
Also printed some bogies named "Bogies for LGB Wagons".
I am going to modify all my 1:20.3 rolling stock to use the new bogies and couplers, they will replace some homemade bogies with hook and loop couplers.
Coupler Parts
Internal View
Completed View
Test fit to check locking
Old Homemade Bogie
Test bogie; the rest will be black
Gérard Baudoin
Registered
| During a trip to the American parks, we passed through Durango: I park the car and we are greeted by the convoy that was leaving for Silverton. As soon as I saw this machine in front of me, I knew that I would want to model it ("her", as the ancient Anglo-Saxons say): all that remained was to start the research: photos, history, spare parts, historical or recent films. |  |
Why a k-27, for the freedom of detail it offers, given its service time and then because the images are numerous and that the Bachmann spare parts offer a choice of wheels and engine not found elsewhere.
For searches: Google and a map of k-27 #464.
"The 464 was the last active K-27 and used off and on until 1957. In retirement, it was used for spare parts on the Silverton K-28s and sat derelict in the Durango yards until 1973. I climbed on the engine in 1973 and can attest that all the fittings in the cab were gone, and the loco was in rough shape. Sold to Knott’s Berry Farm, the K-27 joined 2-8-0s D&RGW 340 and RGS 41 along with some ex-San Juan passenger cars. Restored and converted to burning oil, the 464 was used for no more than two seasons before management decided it was too big for the tight radius track in the park and sold it to the Huckleberry Railroad in Michigan in 1981. Restored to operation in 1989, it operated with a former White Pass & Yukon 4-6-0." »
GAP
G Scale Model Trains, 1:1 Sugar Cane Trains
I have 2 pieces of black PLA lying out on my layout for over 12 months with no visible deterioration.
The wagons are stored out of the sun and as the bogies are under the wagon sunlight should not be an issue. If it is I'll just print new ones.
DafyddElvy
1:22.5 & 15mm Scale Trams, , NG Steam Railways
and made sure I didn't plaster things too much 
Another little job appeared on the workbench today. The Tank seen behind the chassis was included in a bunch of battered LGB Toy Train wagons that I got from
funandtrains
many many moons ago even before I moved from Hemel back in 2012. Most have been sorted but this has been in the loft dumped on this former LGB Caboose chassis. The base of the tank a little short so it has been lengthened and plonked on some rocket sticks to raise the height to match the step-boards. Much more to do still.
funandtrains
many many moons ago even before I moved from Hemel back in 2012. Most have been sorted but this has been in the loft dumped on this former LGB Caboose chassis. The base of the tank a little short so it has been lengthened and plonked on some rocket sticks to raise the height to match the step-boards. Much more to do still.
Rhinochugger
Retired Oik
Have you ordered the SHALL transfers ?Another little job appeared on the workbench today. The Tank seen behind the chassis was included in a bunch of battered LGB Toy Train wagons that I got from
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No will be painted in gray to match my other dull East German Tank Cars. Other additions will be added to update the toy train look.Have you ordered the SHALL transfers ?
playmofire
Registered
Years ago, a friend of mine worked at the Fire Service College at Moreton-in-Marsh where they had ample space for setting up emergency scenarios. One of these involved a mockup spillage involving a bulk fuel tanker and the College had a tanker painted in BP livery for this. Thinking BP might like the idea for publicity purposes and might even come up with some money to support further training in this area or provide another tanker, the College wrote to BP enclosing photos of the tanker and training exercises using it. BP were horrified at the idea and the College quickly altered the BP to BB.Have you ordered the SHALL transfers ?
Surprised they did not demand money, UP would have.
Chris Vernell
Tortoise
Was this before or after BP filled the Gulf of Mexico with oil?
JimmyB
Now retired - trains and fishing
Today I started in earnest in converting my Bachmann Railtruck to battery:
I read this thread as part of my research:
www.gscalecentral.net
I have tried my ESC to both the track inputs to the board and direct to the motor, it would seem that as well as controlling the LED non-directional lights, there is some inertia or similar on the board electronics, as the motor is more responsive connected directly (is this a good or bad thing). Removing the board will give me more room for the ESC, and charging components, but as it will not house the battery, is there any real advantage.
I read this thread as part of my research:
Battery conversion Bachman railtruck/Goose I
Here, I hope, should be a fairly simple conversion. My plan is to remove the track pick ups but I would like to retain the circuit board so I do not have to mess around with the wiring that is there for the motors and LED's. Yes, I have had a look at George Scheyers pages, where there is a...
www.gscalecentral.net
I have tried my ESC to both the track inputs to the board and direct to the motor, it would seem that as well as controlling the LED non-directional lights, there is some inertia or similar on the board electronics, as the motor is more responsive connected directly (is this a good or bad thing). Removing the board will give me more room for the ESC, and charging components, but as it will not house the battery, is there any real advantage.
3 minutes of fame
3d printing, electronics and trams
Working on a 1/32 version of my Wisbech and Upwell coach. More robust and closer to scale than the MK1 version!
Technocrat
Mostly Retired?
3 minutes of fame
3d printing, electronics and trams
All my own work. I keep toying with the idea of releasing these commercially, but the day job and other activities keep getting in the way!!I
Is this a kit, or do you laser cut your wood?
Looking good either way.
Technocrat
Mostly Retired?
I understand. Since "retirement" I often wonder where I found the time for a full time job. (Which I do not miss)
Rhinochugger
Retired Oik
MMmmm - if I can't work out what the board does, I tend to remove it. I work on the simple basis that if I ever have to do any re-work / upgrade, if I know what things do, then I can sort itToday I started in earnest in converting my Bachmann Railtruck to battery:
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I read this thread as part of my research:
Battery conversion Bachman railtruck/Goose I
Here, I hope, should be a fairly simple conversion. My plan is to remove the track pick ups but I would like to retain the circuit board so I do not have to mess around with the wiring that is there for the motors and LED's. Yes, I have had a look at George Scheyers pages, where there is a...
I have tried my ESC to both the track inputs to the board and direct to the motor, it would seem that as well as controlling the LED non-directional lights, there is some inertia or similar on the board electronics, as the motor is more responsive connected directly (is this a good or bad thing). Removing the board will give me more room for the ESC, and charging components, but as it will not house the battery, is there any real advantage.
If there's some inertia, will it reduce running time to any great degree? Probably not, but it's worth asking the question
