Hi Bob-?
I think I read a post, maybe over on the S-Trains io, that you can place a woooden shim in the old AF transformers to reduce the hum volume.? Not sure about adding a friable object to the inside of a transformer¡..but that¡¯s probably better that adding cloth insulation.
Also, Doug Peck has some ?modern breakers you can add into the circuit for not much money, and more peace of mind¡..?
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For many years I've used and acquired old AF
transformers to power switch motors and my homemade uncouplers.?
I have 4 areas where they are used.? I needed to replace one of
the basic tiny units.? With frequent use it started to get hot +
not to mention these are 60+ years old and it didn't have a
circuit breaker either!
So I was given the opportunity to upgrade to a
larger unit with a circuit breaker--progress, I tell you!?
However with any gift horse, I found that it buzzed rather
loudly.? So last night,? I decided to see what I can do to fix
the buzz!? First I exchanged it with another unit, so now it's
across the room--obviously that helped except to whomever might
be operating in that area.?
The new location had a wooden box once used for
some camera gear now re-purpsed for storage.? I found some thick
but very soft fabric that I glued/stapled to the inside walls.?
I think that effort has brought the buzz down to soft hum that I
can live with.? Maybe some further work can help even more.? If
that works you'll hear it here!
Bob Werre
Phototraxx
PS.? In one of my BBB announctments that our
little Orphan cat had delivered a litter that could be had.?
Well of the five, we lost two but the rest seem to be thriving
with a little help from "grandma"!
Anybody?
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JP That is very fine work and if you are a friend of Philippe Coquet, you are in fine company.? I had the pleasure of visiting Philippe in Paris several years ago. Please say "Hi" to him for me the next time you see him.
However, on this list we like people to post their full names so we know who we are corresponding with.? Please share your name with us. We look forward to seeing more of your work.
Cheers Jim Martin
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Welcome to the group and must say you do wonderful work!?
Jeff J
Michigan
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For many years I've used and acquired old AF
transformers to power switch motors and my homemade uncouplers.?
I have 4 areas where they are used.? I needed to replace one of
the basic tiny units.? With frequent use it started to get hot +
not to mention these are 60+ years old and it didn't have a
circuit breaker either!
So I was given the opportunity to upgrade to a
larger unit with a circuit breaker--progress, I tell you!?
However with any gift horse, I found that it buzzed rather
loudly.? So last night,? I decided to see what I can do to fix
the buzz!? First I exchanged it with another unit, so now it's
across the room--obviously that helped except to whomever might
be operating in that area.?
The new location had a wooden box once used for
some camera gear now re-purpsed for storage.? I found some thick
but very soft fabric that I glued/stapled to the inside walls.?
I think that effort has brought the buzz down to soft hum that I
can live with.? Maybe some further work can help even more.? If
that works you'll hear it here!
Bob Werre
Phototraxx
PS.? In one of my BBB announctments that our
little Orphan cat had delivered a litter that could be had.?
Well of the five, we lost two but the rest seem to be thriving
with a little help from "grandma"!
Anybody?
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I French man who pratice S scale with my friend Philippe Coquet, Philippe Cousyn and other in France.
We are a little band of S Scalers
JP
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Re: Diesels on the way out..............in California
Well I'm glad I model 1980. Nobody cared about the environment back then?
Gents.......All S scale "modern modelers" now have a new opportunity to be more realistic.? Looks like any diesel manufactured prior to 2006 will be banished from the rails in just five years.? Time now to start planning for the transition.? I suppose this ban would include all Overland diesels, most American Models diesels and a fair share of SHS diesels.? I don't think steam contributes to global warming and so, perhaps, Hudsons, Mohawks and Niagaras will make a return.? Fingers crossed.........Ed L. From today's newspaper: California¡¯s climate planners aren¡¯t trying merely to extend their electric-vehicle mandate nationwide. Now they¡¯re moving to banish diesel locomotives across all 50 states.? The U.S. House last week held a hearing on the California Air Resources Board¡¯s (CARB) plan that would ban locomotives that are 23 years or older from running in the state after 2029, pending approval from the Environmental Protection Agency. Passenger trains would also have to operate in a ¡°zero emission¡± configuration by 2030 and long-distance freight trains by 2035.
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Los Altos, CA
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Diesels on the way out..............in California
Gents.......All S scale "modern modelers" now have a new opportunity to be more realistic.? Looks like any diesel manufactured prior to 2006 will be banished from the rails in just five years.? Time now to start planning for the transition.? I suppose this ban would include all Overland diesels, most American Models diesels and a fair share of SHS diesels.? I don't think steam contributes to global warming and so, perhaps, Hudsons, Mohawks and Niagaras will make a return.? Fingers crossed.........Ed L. From today's newspaper: California¡¯s climate planners aren¡¯t trying merely to extend their electric-vehicle mandate nationwide. Now they¡¯re moving to banish diesel locomotives across all 50 states.? The U.S. House last week held a hearing on the California Air Resources Board¡¯s (CARB) plan that would ban locomotives that are 23 years or older from running in the state after 2029, pending approval from the Environmental Protection Agency. Passenger trains would also have to operate in a ¡°zero emission¡± configuration by 2030 and long-distance freight trains by 2035. -- Ed Loizeaux Los Altos, CA
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Hi, i'm looking for a Brass GE44 ton.
I live in France.
Thank you for sending a message if you sell one.
Best regards
JP
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Re: Two Cranes for the price of........??
Hello
Not the cranes
Cast metal trucks that need a lot of cleaning
Maybe the right person is not getting my email?
These emails seem to get mixed up
Confusing who I am responding to??
I was hoping the right person would see it
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On Jun 18, 2024, at 6:46?PM, Roger Haag <s_scale_man@...> wrote:
? Hello?
I responded about offering $20 for the vintage cast Metal trucks.
Haven¡¯t heard anything back so far?!
Roger Haag
On Jun 18, 2024, at 10:01?AM, Ed Loizeaux <Loizeaux@...> wrote:
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Gents........
Here are two brass cranes of unknown (to me) origin.? I suspect Overland Models, but really do not know.? Yes, the hopper car is an S scale model.? Following my unorthodox pricing methodology, offer me your best reasonable
price for both and see if it makes me happy.? With happiness, the cranes are yours.? Without happiness, the cranes remain in California.??
Email preferred.? Phone works.? ? Loizeaux //? aht? // SBC? // Global? daht? net? ? ? ? ? ? 1-650-962-1577
"S"incerely..........Ed Loizeaux
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Los Altos, CA
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Re: RDC-3 (with RPO & baggage)
Probably not even in the ballpark, but I could do $300 each.
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Gents........
Digging into the bottomless box of S stuff, I found two RDCs with DCC decoder, crew, seats, passengers, window shades, headlight, taillight (auto-reversing), decals, mild weathering and couplers.? Built by Samhongsa, imported
by Omnicon and test run only.? Send me your best reasonable offer and, if I like it, they can be yours.? Buy one or both.? Either way, I will be happy and you will too.??
Email preferred.? Phone works.? ? ?Loizeaux //? aht? //? SBC // Global // daht // net? ? ? ?1-650-962-1577
"S"incerely...........Ed Loizeaux
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Los Altos, CA
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Re: Two Cranes for the price of........??
Hello?
I responded about offering $20 for the vintage cast Metal trucks.
Haven¡¯t heard anything back so far?!
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On Jun 18, 2024, at 10:01?AM, Ed Loizeaux <Loizeaux@...> wrote:
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Gents........
Here are two brass cranes of unknown (to me) origin.? I suspect Overland Models, but really do not know.? Yes, the hopper car is an S scale model.? Following my unorthodox pricing methodology, offer me your best reasonable
price for both and see if it makes me happy.? With happiness, the cranes are yours.? Without happiness, the cranes remain in California.??
Email preferred.? Phone works.? ? Loizeaux //? aht? // SBC? // Global? daht? net? ? ? ? ? ? 1-650-962-1577
"S"incerely..........Ed Loizeaux
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Re: utilizing On3 components
I found a spanish language wikipedia page for this engine (but not exactly), with a nice drawimg. It's actually for a 4-6-0. Anyone know a source of plans for these diminutive US made narrow gauge locos (the majority of which ran in central and south america it seems). I used to have a book called Mexican Narrow Gauge, but I must have sold it or something, and it may not have had any plans.
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Re: American Models RS-3 wheels cleaning
Ken and group. I still do it this way. John Hagen ?
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Subject: Re: [S-Scale] American Models RS-3 wheels cleaning? Years ago, in my HO days, I would occasionally clean the really dirty wheels with a Dremel. Body off, and clip lead the engine leads to the track. Bring up the power a bit, and (most everyone will cringe) use a Dremel with wire brush attachment to buff down the wheel surfaces, one wheel at a time. ? With a fiberglass eraser. ? On Mon, Jun 17, 2024, 1:20 PM Joe McGee & Mary Bridge via <d7efsmith=[email protected]> wrote: How do I clean the wheels on this diesel?
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Two Cranes for the price of........??
Gents........
Here are two brass cranes of unknown (to me) origin.? I suspect Overland Models, but really do not know.? Yes, the hopper car is an S scale model.? Following my unorthodox pricing methodology, offer me your best reasonable price for both and see if it makes me happy.? With happiness, the cranes are yours.? Without happiness, the cranes remain in California.??
Email preferred.? Phone works.? ? Loizeaux //? aht? // SBC? // Global? daht? net? ? ? ? ? ? 1-650-962-1577
"S"incerely..........Ed Loizeaux
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"S"anding Tower for "S"ale......
Gents.......
As usual, name your price for this Overland brass imported sanding tower and it can be yours (if I like the offer).? It is new and in perfect condition.?
Email preferred.? Phone works.? ? Loizeaux // aht // SBC // Global? ?daht? net? ? ? ? ?1-650-962-1577
?Thanks......Ed Loizeaux
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Re: utilizing On3 components
That was never my intent. I said in so many words the forney frame seemed like it was a reasonable fit for the prototype represented by the 0-4-0. And not knowimg it's origin, I pondered whether there was a standard gauge equivalent, as so many ng/industrial type locos have. I hadn't realized it's closeness in appearance to the MGNG engine. They're probably too small to have standard gauge versions. Anyway I happen to love the look of that 4-4-0, syrait boiler, all spindly looking. Would love to perhaps build one for S, if it were practical.
I uses to have one of those 4-4-0 engine. Got it cheap on clearance, about 100$. And sold it, sorry I did. I had a 2-6-0 (set) many years ago, and although I still like the coaches, the engine I had no use for. I'm not a big proponent of that type of kitbashing anyway, imo not worth it. But a frame is just a frame, perhaps a good starting point.
On Monday, June 17, 2024 at 07:40:24 PM EDT, Bill Roberts <bill@...> wrote:
From:?Chris Fauxturkey
Date: Mon, 17 Jun 2024 11:56:52 PDT?
. . . I was curious if there was?a standard gauge version of the 4-4-0 made for On30 by Bachmann. . .
The NASG Dispatch magazine published Bob Stelmach's article on converting the Bachman?On30?2-6-0 to S Gauge that may serve your purpose. Here¡¯s the link to the issue:
<> --? Bill Roberts, Receiver San Antonio & Aransas Pass Railway Co.
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Re: utilizing On3 components
Still very confused by your question. Do you have an On30 narrow gauge model you are wanting to convert to an S scale standard gauge locomotive? Bachmann makes a Forney and also 2 different 4-4-0 locomotives, one inside frame and one outside frame. You posted a photo of the outside frame locomotive which is based on a Brazil prototype, the inside frame model may be close to the Mount Gretna loco.
Ian McKinley
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On 6/17/2024 1:56 PM, Chris Fauxturkey via groups.io wrote: I'm aware there were standard gauge Forneys. My messagebwas worded awkwardly. I was curious if there was a standard gauge version of the 4-4-0 made for On30 by Bachmann. The forney frame might need to be elongated. But seemingly was a good fit for such a loco (see attached).
I love the spindly look of the Bachmann. I had previously thought I hadn't seen such a loco.prior. But I suppose it isn't all that different fromnthe Mt. Gretna 4-4-0 (just more spindly).
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