On Sat, Mar 22, 2025 at 05:29 PM, Tom Lennon wrote:
For locomotive applications the use of two Black Beetles is recommended."
Is this info available for the Stantons?
If you want to use two Stantons on one diesel engine, there is no reason to avoid that arrangement.? Pulling power is doubled.? Stress and strain on each Stanton is halved.? No reason to avoid that arrangement except for financial considerations.? Ed L.
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Ed Loizeaux
Los Altos, CA
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I haven't seen comparable data on Stantons but it's aussie cousin Black Beetle states "The weight on the centre pivot should not exceed about 100g (~3.5oz.). For locomotive applications the use of two Black Beetles is recommended."
Is this info available for the Stantons?
Tommy?
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I would like to thank Jim King for the time and input he gave me by phone the other day Re: my 44 Tonner Stanton drives. The drives kept freezing up and the Tsunami 2200 decoder would flash an overload error code. This kept happening even though I cleaned the gears and lubricated them. I sent both drives out to NWSL this past Thursday so I’ll keep the group updated. Thanks again Jim for your help.
Tony Salvate
Greenwich, CT
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Re: Many thanks for your input...
And, unrelated to train stuff, what is most likely to change is everything except you (and your wife)—and there you can reasonably expect you are not going to get stronger, more vigorous, smarter, or younger.? I have heard too many stories about retirees who
wanted to be close to their children, only to have those children need to move again owing to things like jobs.? For any number of reasons, the older one gets, the fewer moves one has left in him, even apart from the expense involved.
When I was getting ready to retire fully, I was thinking it would be nice to be closer than the four hours from the grandchildren where I had been, but even though my daughter showed me possible places, she pointed out that the grandchildren had so many activities
that their grandmother (my first wife), who lived in the same metroplex, saw them only once or twice a month.? So long as transportation is good, you can still live away from extended family.
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I'd like to thank everyone who responded to my "where should a train person retire" question. I have been gone all week without computer access and am still catching up on messages. I have gained valuable insights from everyone. Perhaps the most important
is, "Things change." Reasons that folks moved here or there may no longer be in play. And while my question was not "S"pecific, it was model and prototype railroading focused. Many of you included that information in your responses, and again I thank you.
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Phil Scandura
Flagstaff AZ
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Many thanks for your input...
I'd like to thank everyone who responded to my "where should a train person retire" question. I have been gone all week without computer access and am still catching up on messages. I have gained valuable insights from everyone. Perhaps the most important is, "Things change." Reasons that folks moved here or there may no longer be in play. And while my question was not "S"pecific, it was model and prototype railroading focused. Many of you included that information in your responses, and again I thank you.
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Phil Scandura
Flagstaff AZ
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Central Georgia RPM 2025 - Macon, GA - Next Weekend!
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Brass diesel side frames for sale
Whatever the three axle truck is it has sprung journals. $25.00 includes USPS Advantage Mail shipping
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Rusty
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It's been great weather the last few days, but
rather than becoming a urban sharecropper I decided to tackle a
really old issue.? I think most of us have owned a series of
VHS, Beta-Max, or the more modern devices to play back old
Pentrax/Green Frog or other video's plus what we shot on our
own.? Any train-show usually had a group of guys selling video
products.? I've only bought a few, but was given some, but
they've gathered under the layout or in closets for some years
only to be brought back out then finding the player is not
working or the connecting cords no longer work.
I started culling some of my VHS and DVD's last
night as my grand daughter was trying to find the film of her
youth so we piggybacked our efforts!? With updating the
connecting cords we finally got one to come back on line!?
I had to just toss a bunch of them as the
playback wasn't at all good!?
I unearthed one cassette that was shot by Paul
Riley from the Bristol bunch--he and his wife always attended
each convention.? I don't know if he's still active, but he
reminded me of some of the 'greats' in our scale from both the
Eastern states combined with the era of the 70's and 80's.? This seems to still be able for a decent playback.?
I've also got some footage that was presented at
the First Sacramento convention with some other vintage things
including some Canadian scenes, but I sort of doubt it
surviving.? I also shot some stuff on my layout that I'll cross
my fingers for!? Later I hope!
Bob Werre
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Shane,? can you please update me on the GP35?? ?
Andrew Parker
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On 3/20/2025 3:35 PM, Bill Lane via groups.io wrote:
> A known long time S Scaler left the group. Sometimes they announce why,
> sometimes they do not. We have been way off topic for a while. That
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> Let’s pull it back to be on track.
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> Thank You,
> Bill Lane
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Mike if I understand you correctly,
this is what we called a cab extension window?? If so, River
Raisin included them in the extra parts for the SD-7/9 maybe
others too.? In an earlier era, one of our true brass craftsman?
guys built one for me to fit the Milwaukee Alco Road switchers.? I
asked for one that the Milwaukee cobbled together.? After seeing a
couple of photos, he didn't say anything till a later meeting, he
showed it to me.? Wonderful craftsmanship.? He cut it from a
single piece of sheet brass then folded, soldered it together.?
Only one problem, was he made it fit the cab window if it was
being used on the opposite side or short hood forward--(two panes
vs three).? So I've carried it in my parts stash for 25 years.?
His name was Fred Little a former tool
designer of sorts for Howard Hughes, but mainly an 0 guy but I
guess he liked our people better!? He also created masters for the
Franklin Mint's collection of classic cars,? our local S pewter
detail parts plus he and his son originated the Black/Decker
Workmate bench. ?
Bob Werre
Phototraxx
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Does anyone make a all weather cab window in S? Or do I need
to make my own?
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Mike Swederska
Meramec Valley Lines
Modeling Mopac equipment in 3/16
Don't let perfection get in the way of good enough! Keep model
railroading fun!
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Mike,?
I bought some from Ben T. at the St. Louis S Fest. He came down with the Minnesota contingency.? I believe they stopped by your house.
Keith Erhart
On Saturday, March 22, 2025 at 12:25:15 PM CDT, Mike Swederska via groups.io <mikesscale@...> wrote:
Does anyone make a all weather cab window in S? Or do I need to make my own?
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Mike Swederska
Meramec Valley Lines
Modeling Mopac equipment in 3/16
https://www.youtube.com/@mikesscale3149
Don't let perfection get in the way of good enough! Keep model railroading fun!
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Does anyone make a all weather cab window in S? Or do I need to make my own?
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Mike Swederska
Meramec Valley Lines
Modeling Mopac equipment in 3/16
https://www.youtube.com/@mikesscale3149
Don't let perfection get in the way of good enough! Keep model railroading fun!
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Re: S Scale Outside Clasp 70t CBC / B&LE Truckframes, 1 Pair — Bonsall Scale Carshops
I’ve gotten these in the past from Corey Bonsall, a good guy to deal with. The first trucks were a little brittle and had a tendency to break by the bolster. Sometime later, Corey sent me a sample of a new more flexible truck which was a huge improvement so I ordered more. I wanted them for B&LE 3 bay AF hoppers.? ? ? ? They also are correct for the recent Helium car kits by Beaver Models. ? ? ? ?Bu$ Rindfleisch
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Yea, Joe is whom I talked to when I ordered and my paperwork had Karen's card with it.?
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Wow! I had no idea there were so many of you all enjoying this model.?
Guys, I am not going to deal with the truck issue. This model runs like its on a magic carpet. The reason I purchased it was to bring the benefits of a diesel to my yard switching and when I found pictures of a? MP S 12. I realized this was my answer. I already had picked up an S 12 from Ebay maybe close to 20 yrs ago but really never used it since it is for the Rio Grande and I have a lot of yard steam. I did contemplate coloring it for the MP but I am also and DRGW fan and just could not bring my self to remove the paint scheme. I will stay on the layout in its present switching duties.?
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But as I started to move into switch list I wanted more power in other locations on the layout and out came the DRGW S12. No modifications just a Baldwin Tsunami and good LEDS. Even the handrailing was broken and missing on one end. I did not care because it runs so good, switching with out issue and I fell in love with the gurgling of the Baldwin sound. It is so different from the EMD sounds I am use to. Every time I hear the sound I think of the RGS Galloping Goose sound from back in my narrow days. That is what made me do some FAs. I wanted a different sound on the layout and those Alco diesels give that to me on the main line.?
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So, in short, I plan to do some small details on the shell such as all weather cab windows, hand railing down the long hood, long grabs at the cab end, bell, windshield wipers, lift rings, coupler lift bars and maybe air hoses. The air hoses are a maybe since all the other rolling stock that I switch usually wind up loosing them due to using my magnet stick or pick from the side of the coupler. All the details depend on what I may have in my inventory and just how far I feel I need to go to be happy while switching with the new motive power.?
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Mike Swederska
Meramec Valley Lines
Modeling Mopac equipment in 3/16
https://www.youtube.com/@mikesscale3149
Don't let perfection get in the way of good enough! Keep model railroading fun!
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I have some SHS (AF) Freight/Diesel couplers available for TRADE .
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I will trade all the AF couplers seen in the first photo for TWO PAIR of SHS 70 Ton Friction Bearing Trucks (as seen in the second photo) with or without wheels.
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If all attempts to trade fail, I will SELL the couplers outright for $20 + $8 for postage cost.
Contact me privately to arrange a deal.
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Joe, Karen and the rest of the AM crew do nice work! and they've been helpful to our Southeast Michigan club.
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Mark Charles
Ann Arbor, Mich. USA
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S Scale Outside Clasp 70t CBC / B&LE Truckframes, 1 Pair — Bonsall Scale Carshops
S Scale Outside Clasp 70t CBC / B&LE Truckframes, 1 Pair — Bonsall Scale Carshops
-- Ted Larson trainweb.org/mhrr/??????? --------??????? NASG.org??????? --------??????? GN in 1965
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D&RGW M-67 Tender Doghouse (Multiple Scales) — Bonsall Scale Carshops
D&RGW M-67 Tender Doghouse (Multiple Scales) — Bonsall Scale Carshops
-- Ted Larson trainweb.org/mhrr/??????? --------??????? NASG.org??????? --------??????? GN in 1965
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I'm using the AM S-12 pretty much as is.? I only added the hood railing and a bell.? Fortunately, I'm freelancing, so I can always say the railroad specified AAR Type B trucks.? I used the cast brass railings AM currently supplies.? They're a tad bulky and needed a little straightening, but at least they're not fragile.
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Interestingly enough, plastic handrails were also included, molded in clear plastic.
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Rich G(ajnak)
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I had these on my eBay watch truly for years. I finally just bought them. They are nice. ? ? Thank You,
Bill Lane
Modeling the Mighty Pennsy, PRSL & Reading in 1957 in S Scale since 1987
See my finished models at:
Look at what has been made in PRR in S Scale! ? See my layout progress at:
Join the Pennsylvania Reading Seashore Lines Historical Society
It's FREE to join!??
Preserving The Memory Of The PRSL
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Tom Lennon
pscandura
John Degnan
Bob Werre
Ted Larson
Bill Lane