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Re: Two Cranes for the price of........??

 

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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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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.


Re: American Models RS-3 wheels cleaning

 

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Ken and group.

I still do it this way.

John Hagen

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From: [email protected] <[email protected]> On Behalf Of ken garber
Sent: Monday, June 17, 2024 5:37 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Re: [S-Scale] American Models RS-3 wheels cleaning

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Years ago, in my HO days, I would occasionally clean the really dirty wheels with a Dremel.

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Body off, and clip lead the engine leads to the track.

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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.

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:)

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Ken G.

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On Mon, Jun 17, 2024 at 6:27?PM Paul Vaughn via <pev.sn3=[email protected]> wrote:

With a fiberglass eraser.

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Paul?

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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?


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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Ed Loizeaux
Los Altos, CA


"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:

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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

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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Re: Vintage Trucks

 



On Monday, June 17, 2024 at 06:29:22 PM PDT, Andrew Parker via groups.io <andriaart1@...> wrote:


Hi Ed,? ?Andrew here....? ?I love the curation of cars you sent to me.? ?I am not afraid of a modelling challenge and my layout is coal centric..??
I was with Bill Lane last weekend and we ran his RS 11 with the one you sold to me.??
I know that you two do not have the best opinions of each other.? He and I have NYC RS 11s that were owned by the same R. Bruce Tibbitts.? We ran them together and had a great operating session.? Bill took a wonderful photo of the two together with your cars behind.? I hope you saw it.
In the near future I want to install sound on "our" RS 11".? ?
Do you know how the model was modified?? ?Bill's loco and ours had clear differences in the undercarriages.

Many thanks.? Most sincerely'

Andrew Parker


On Monday, June 17, 2024 at 12:23:13 PM PDT, Ed Loizeaux <loizeaux@...> wrote:


Folks......

In the goode old daze, I bought my first S scale kit in 1965.? The advertisement said, "Trucks included".? When the box arrived, I got my first taste of S scale.? The trucks were kits themselves and the parts had a lot of flash.? With enthusiasm, I got out my trusty file, removed the flash and built the kit.? And the memory lingers on.

Shown in the photo are some castings of the day.? I believe they were called Kinsman trucks, or Northeastern trucks, or Sandusky trucks or Culp Brother's trucks or who knows what back then.? But the castings were all the same regardless of the name du jour.

If this sort of history appeals to you, the price is almost right.? Make your best reasonable offer for six pair of castings and see what happens.? If nothing else, they could be used as loads in gondola cars or scattered around the yard area as scenic details.

Email preferred.? Phone works.? ? Loizeaux? ?aht? SBC? //? Global? daht? net? ? ? ?1-650-962-1577??

"S"incerely..........Ed Loizeaux

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Re: Vintage Trucks

 

Hi Ed,? ?Andrew here....? ?I love the curation of cars you sent to me.? ?I am not afraid of a modelling challenge and my layout is coal centric..??
I was with Bill Lane last weekend and we ran his RS 11 with the one you sold to me.??
I know that you two do not have the best opinions of each other.? He and I have NYC RS 11s that were owned by the same R. Bruce Tibbitts.? We ran them together and had a great operating session.? Bill took a wonderful photo of the two together with your cars behind.? I hope you saw it.
In the near future I want to install sound on "our" RS 11".? ?
Do you know how the model was modified?? ?Bill's loco and ours had clear differences in the undercarriages.

Many thanks.? Most sincerely'

Andrew Parker


On Monday, June 17, 2024 at 12:23:13 PM PDT, Ed Loizeaux <loizeaux@...> wrote:


Folks......

In the goode old daze, I bought my first S scale kit in 1965.? The advertisement said, "Trucks included".? When the box arrived, I got my first taste of S scale.? The trucks were kits themselves and the parts had a lot of flash.? With enthusiasm, I got out my trusty file, removed the flash and built the kit.? And the memory lingers on.

Shown in the photo are some castings of the day.? I believe they were called Kinsman trucks, or Northeastern trucks, or Sandusky trucks or Culp Brother's trucks or who knows what back then.? But the castings were all the same regardless of the name du jour.

If this sort of history appeals to you, the price is almost right.? Make your best reasonable offer for six pair of castings and see what happens.? If nothing else, they could be used as loads in gondola cars or scattered around the yard area as scenic details.

Email preferred.? Phone works.? ? Loizeaux? ?aht? SBC? //? Global? daht? net? ? ? ?1-650-962-1577??

"S"incerely..........Ed Loizeaux

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Ed Loizeaux
Los Altos, CA


Re: utilizing On3 components

 

Dick,? I love everything about your photos.??

On Sunday, June 16, 2024 at 11:20:37 AM PDT, Dick Karnes, MMR via groups.io <rnk2202@...> wrote:


On Sunday, June 16, 2024 at 10:58:00 AM PDT, Chris Fauxturkey via groups.io <skogkatt007@...> wrote:

In general. Thoughts?

What about these (Forney frame). 4 driving wheels leaves something to be desired. About 5" long, nearly 1" wheelbase. The frame could be cut down obviously. Any possibility beyond a 0-4-0t/2-4-0/0-4-2t switcher or such?
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Here's what I did with the Forney On3 frames...? Two AF Reading cabooses too...

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Re: Vintage Trucks

 

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Hello
I like these!
I can clean them up fast
Diamond tool in drill press
How about $20?
Roger Haag

On Jun 17, 2024, at 4:23?PM, JGG KahnSr <jacekahn@...> wrote:

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Northeastern

Jace Kahn



From: [email protected] <[email protected]> on behalf of Ed Loizeaux <Loizeaux@...>
Sent: Monday, June 17, 2024 3:23 PM
To: S-Scale <[email protected]>
Subject: [S-Scale] Vintage Trucks
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Folks......

In the goode old daze, I bought my first S scale kit in 1965.? The advertisement said, "Trucks included".? When the box arrived, I got my first taste of S scale.? The trucks were kits themselves and the parts had a lot of flash.? With enthusiasm, I got out my trusty file, removed the flash and built the kit.? And the memory lingers on.

Shown in the photo are some castings of the day.? I believe they were called Kinsman trucks, or Northeastern trucks, or Sandusky trucks or Culp Brother's trucks or who knows what back then.? But the castings were all the same regardless of the name du jour.

If this sort of history appeals to you, the price is almost right.? Make your best reasonable offer for six pair of castings and see what happens.? If nothing else, they could be used as loads in gondola cars or scattered around the yard area as scenic details.

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


Re: utilizing On3 components

 

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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.

* * * Notice to travelers * * *

Passengers destined for Bandera, Fredericksburg, Junction City or Brownsville connect with stages at Boerne, Comfort, Kerrville or Alice, respectively.





Re: utilizing On3 components

 

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Very doubtful; the Bachmann On30 4-4-0 was based on the two-foot Mt Gretna locomotives, far too small for any standard gage prototype.

Jace Kahn



From: [email protected] <[email protected]> on behalf of Chris Fauxturkey via groups.io <skogkatt007@...>
Sent: Monday, June 17, 2024 2:56 PM
To: [email protected] <[email protected]>
Subject: Re: [S-Scale] utilizing On3 components
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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).






Re: Vintage Trucks

 

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Northeastern

Jace Kahn



From: [email protected] <[email protected]> on behalf of Ed Loizeaux <Loizeaux@...>
Sent: Monday, June 17, 2024 3:23 PM
To: S-Scale <[email protected]>
Subject: [S-Scale] Vintage Trucks
?
Folks......

In the goode old daze, I bought my first S scale kit in 1965.? The advertisement said, "Trucks included".? When the box arrived, I got my first taste of S scale.? The trucks were kits themselves and the parts had a lot of flash.? With enthusiasm, I got out my trusty file, removed the flash and built the kit.? And the memory lingers on.

Shown in the photo are some castings of the day.? I believe they were called Kinsman trucks, or Northeastern trucks, or Sandusky trucks or Culp Brother's trucks or who knows what back then.? But the castings were all the same regardless of the name du jour.

If this sort of history appeals to you, the price is almost right.? Make your best reasonable offer for six pair of castings and see what happens.? If nothing else, they could be used as loads in gondola cars or scattered around the yard area as scenic details.

Email preferred.? Phone works.? ? Loizeaux? ?aht? SBC? //? Global? daht? net? ? ? ?1-650-962-1577??

"S"incerely..........Ed Loizeaux

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Ed Loizeaux
Los Altos, CA


Re: 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.

:)

Ken G.

On Mon, Jun 17, 2024 at 6:27?PM Paul Vaughn via <pev.sn3=[email protected]> wrote:
With a fiberglass eraser.

Paul?

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?


Re: American Models RS-3 wheels cleaning

Paul Vaughn
 

With a fiberglass eraser.

Paul?

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?


Re: American Models RS-3 wheels cleaning

 

I would go with the paper towel method.? I used the Kadee wheel cleaner during my HO days and don't think it's that effective.?

Plus, with the paper towel you see how much gook is coming off the wheels.

Rich G(ajnak)


Re: American Models RS-3 wheels cleaning

 

Kadee has a wheel cleaner that is spec'd to do HOn to O.

Walthers shows it online.

Ken G



On Mon, Jun 17, 2024 at 4:37?PM colin stewart via <soo4513=[email protected]> wrote:
Peco do a wheel cleaning brush and scrapper, it’s a handy thing to have. Walthers probably stock it in the USA

Colin Stewart?


On 17 Jun 2024, at 21:20, Joe McGee & Mary Bridge <d7efsmith@...> wrote:

?How do I clean the wheels on this diesel?


Re: utilizing On3 components

 

Actually, it's the inside frame Bachmann On30 4-4-0's are pretty close to the Mt. Gretna locos.

Rich G(ajnak)


Re: American Models RS-3 wheels cleaning

 

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Peco do a wheel cleaning brush and scrapper, it’s a handy thing to have. Walthers probably stock it in the USA

Colin Stewart?


On 17 Jun 2024, at 21:20, Joe McGee & Mary Bridge <d7efsmith@...> wrote:

?How do I clean the wheels on this diesel?