Re: American Models RS-3 wheels cleaning
With a fiberglass eraser. Paul <d7efsmith@...> wrote:
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Paul Vaughn <pev.sn3@...>
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#170902
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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
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Rich Gajnak
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#170901
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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 [email protected]> wrote:
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ken garber
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#170900
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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)
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Rich Gajnak
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#170899
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Re: American Models RS-3 wheels cleaning
Peco do a wheel cleaning brush and scrapper, it¡¯s a handy thing to have. Walthers probably stock it in the USA Colin Stewart
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colin stewart
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#170898
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Re: American Models RS-3 wheels cleaning
I used to lay a piece of paper towel on the track with track cleaner or whatever soaked in (not a lot though) And like Bill, run up the power and do one truck at a time. Ken G.
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ken garber
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#170897
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Re: American Models RS-3 wheels cleaning
I grab a coupler and jack the throttle for about 30 seconds. Thank You, Bill Lane Modeling the Mighty Pennsy, PRSL & Reading in 1957 in S Scale since 1987 See my finished models at:
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Bill Lane
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#170896
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Re: American Models RS-3 wheels cleaning
The easiest method I know is to dampen a rag with mineral spirits and place it under the rear truck, place the front truck on the track, hold the engine and power it up moving the engine back and
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Michael Lytle
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#170895
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American Models RS-3 wheels cleaning
How do I clean the wheels on this diesel?
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Joe McGee & Mary Bridge
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#170894
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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
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Ed Loizeaux
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#170893
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Re: utilizing On3 components
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
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Chris Fauxturkey
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#170892
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Re: utilizing On3 components
Hi Rich, The little green boiler I posted pictures of is a model for a NY elevated line. Mike Swederska
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Mike Swederska
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#170891
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Re: utilizing On3 components
Grand Trunk had 2-4-4T's in Montreal Suburban service till the coming of larger 4-6-4T engines. They found their way to the Thousand Islands Railway in Gananoque. CNR scrapped them the 40's.
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Daniel McConnachie
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#170890
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Re: utilizing On3 components
Well, the Illinois Central had 2-4-4T's (similar the the Bachmann On30 model, but bigger) and 2-4-6T's for suburban service.? Before electrification, transit elevated transit lines in Chicago, New
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Rich Gajnak
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#170889
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Re: utilizing On3 components
Well there's Forneys and then there's not Forneys. And yes they were available in all gauges. There was some suburban locomotives that looked a lot like Forneys but of course aren't and neither ware
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Talmadge C 'TC' Carr
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#170888
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Re: Pondering or just talking to myself
Well Jim, I do not aspire to reach the level of notoriety of that group, I am warming up to idea of making a public demonstration of destruction such as they did.? Thank you for the inspiration. Ken
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Ken Zieska
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#170887
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RDC-3 (with RPO & baggage)
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
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Ed Loizeaux
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#170886
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Ed's email.....
Loizeaux? // aht //? SBC? //? Global? /// daht? ?net With reference to the 4th of July car............Thanks.? Ed L.
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Ed Loizeaux
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#170885
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4th of July (Patriotic Car)
Gentlemen.......... With the 4th of July rapidly approaching, it might be interesting to celebrate things with a patriotic car like this.? Based on a real car, a splash of color would be appropriate
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Ed Loizeaux
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#170884
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Re: utilizing On3 components
Pretty interesting Dick. It just occurred to me this morning how similar certain industrial 4-4-0s were to Forneys. Like the Bachmann On30 specimens. I have to wonder if there were standard gauge
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Chris Fauxturkey
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#170883
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