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
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Chris Fauxturkey
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#170912
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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
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Ian McKinley
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#170911
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Re: Vintage Trucks
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Andrew Parker
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#170910
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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
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Andrew Parker
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#170909
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Re: utilizing On3 components
Dick,? I love everything about your photos.
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Andrew Parker
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#170908
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Re: Vintage Trucks
Hello I like these! I can clean them up fast Diamond tool in drill press How about $20? Roger Haag
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Roger Haag
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#170907
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Re: utilizing On3 components
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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Bill Roberts
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#170906
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Re: utilizing On3 components
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 ________________________________ Sent: Monday, June 17,
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JGG KahnSr
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#170905
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Re: Vintage Trucks
Northeastern Jace Kahn ________________________________ 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
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JGG KahnSr
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#170904
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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
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ken garber
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#170903
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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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