Re: Diode Lighting circuit
Theoretically speaking.... if you put four diodes in each branch... albeit at a loss of loco speed.?? Ken g [email protected]> wrote:
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ken garber
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SwitchMaster turnout motors
Gents........ I have 90 of these motors for sale at a 50% discount from the current retail price.? ?Write me for details.?? SwitchMaster - Premium Switch Machines - from Builders In Scale I'd like
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Ed Loizeaux
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Re: Diode Lighting circuit
I was working on an answer and this got pretty well answered before I could post. Anyway, the voltage drop will be closer to 1.2 volts (approximately 0.6 volts per diode).? It is intended to be used
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Charles Kinzer
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Re: Diode Lighting circuit
Labelled photo [image: Diode lighting circuit.jpg] These appear to be 1 amp rectifiers (1N4001). SHOULD be okay for your engine. You might consider 3 amp if these one get really hot. Ken G
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ken garber
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Re: Diode Lighting circuit
This circuit goes "in series" with one of the leads coming from the track to the motor. For lighting, the common connection for the two lights is the junction at the right. Each lamp/LED will be
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ken garber
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Diode Lighting circuit
I'm sure I've asked this before--and kind souls have answered it¡ªbut I am finally ready to put my Alco RSD-4/5 back together and (electronic ignoramus that I am) I don't know where to connect the
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JGG KahnSr
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Re: S Helper 2-8-0 Consolidated DCC
The May 2017 NASG Dispatch has a complete article for replacing the drive gear on the SHS 2-8-0: https://nasg.org/Dispatch/BackIssues/NASG_DISPATCH_2017_05.pdf This issue is available for viewing by
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Rich Gajnak
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Re: Pennsy S Models Update
Thanks for the update Bill! Bill Philadelphia
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Bill Hawk
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Re: S Helper 2-8-0 Consolidated DCC
Here's the direct link: https://www.nasg.org/Gallery/ProductNotes/SHelperService2-8-0.php - Peter. -- Peter Vanvliet (info@...) owner, Fourth Ray Software Houston, Texas
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Peter Vanvliet
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Re: S Helper 2-8-0 Consolidated DCC
Hi Ted, II don't know the specifics of this engine, but most are driven using a small section of poly hose on the shafts between the motor and the gear tower. If you can turn it upside down in a
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Rick Naylor
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Re: Nimco wheels
Confirming the dimensions...which I guess translates into 80". Robert, Would you have 3 sets of the 72" you would be willing to part with? [email protected]> wrote:
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Austin Birkey <aftrainfun@...>
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Re: Nimco wheels
For reference, here is a Flyer chassis with 80" NIMCOs (the center driver is blind) -Robert Carter
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Robert Carter
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Re: Layout Progress
The grid is 12 inches. I'll have to take another look at the grades.Rob Fuhst?Grand Haven, MI?Sent from Samsung tablet
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robf06
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Re: S Helper 2-8-0 Consolidated DCC
Ted, This is a common problem with the SHS 280, most likely the gear on the rear driver is split!!!! There is a procedure on the NASG website on replacing this gear, Ed Sauers [email protected]>
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EdSauers
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Re: Downs Tankcar Parts
Rusti sold his Downs business (DMR) to Merlin Becker of Manheim Machine Tools (MMT).? When Merlin passed away, Greg Berndtson bought the business from Merlin's estate, creating Iron Rails Models.?
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Michael.McConnell
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S Helper 2-8-0 Consolidated DCC
Good Morning: In regard to the above, is there anyone out there that does service work?? It appears that the drive between motor and driver gears are not engaging.? It has been running fine up until
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Ted Milliken <mmtm1940@...>
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S Helper 2-8-0 Consolidated
Good Morning:
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Ted Milliken <mmtm1940@...>
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Re: Sandhouse
CPR bought the DM&E; around this time of year they run a Christmas train around the upper Midwest. I believe Huron, and its engine facilities, was the functional end of the "Alco Line." Jace Kahn
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JGG KahnSr
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Re: Layout Progress
I see what you mean. ?It looks there will have to be both at both bridges and even then the grades look to be steep. What is the dimension of a square of the graph paper grid? Ben Trousdale
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Ben
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Re: Sandhouse
Okay two suggestions basically indicating the same thing as I had thought!? So I had already chiseled out most of the sand.? Because it's very fine it's all over.? However under the white sand, I
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Bob Werre
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