Model Train Journal

I have one that's been sitting here for way too many years. Built by KTM and imported by Max Gray. It actually was a display piece on Levon Kemalyan's desk. I was given the task of getting it running. I believe it was a display piece because it wouldn't run. Two drivers were way out of quarter but I...

Yeah, I had no idea it would pull that many cars. I wanted to add more weight. Now I'm glad I didn't.

Jay

Jim, Thanks for the video. Short story long. Dennis wanted to finish this model (early Sunset with Overland trucks) years ago with the intent of presenting it to his dad. There was a AT&SF right of way on their farm and Dennis, along with his father, really got a kick out of the big Alcos. Anywa...

Dan, I use both. Biggest reason, the pulleys come in IDs that aren't always easy to deal with. Sometimes you have to bore them out, other times you have to install bushings. Once bored, or bushed, to the right ID I have to turn down the flanges on the pulleys. This can be tricky and if I get to aggr...

Thanks Jim,

...and then there was the Abilene Flyer!

Jay

Trying to stick with the subject of Red Caboose/Atlas GPs. This is one I did for Nev (from Perth). No DCC straight DC.

https://photobucket.com/share/d27177de- ... 00efa35723

Experimented with rotating bearing caps too.

Bottom line, Nev, and his gang, loved it.

Jay

Butch, Only vague memory of that one. Of all the frames you show I much prefer the brass version that used to be available from Des Plaines Hobbies. As far as I know they are no longer stocked. Why do I prefer them? Because I can solder things to them. I have seen a few that were warped...and that's...

First thing I'd do is replace the pilot with one of Waller's.

After that probably new tires.

Having said that, I'll just stick with my USH ACs.

Jay

I'm confused.

Are you looking for a Lobaugh tender? Which one?

Jay

Rufus,

I've noticed, things located in the lower strata don't get as dusty.

Jay

Rufus,

Did you get two or three of these kits from me quite some time ago?

Jay

Bob, At least two of them are from Model Structures of Santa Cruz. The one on the left is their Country Station, with some modifications. Prior to his passing Si & I purchased Model Structures from Bill Pope's son, Danny. Since them it appears others have purchased it too. Oh well, at least Si i...

Butch,

They are plated. Not steel.

Jay

I have a good supply of the the NWSL wheels, including their 42" version. The newer wheels are a stainless steel alloy that's very easy to machine. The treads they do now are far superior to the older NWSL wheels. Sitting around here somewhere, are a bunch of 42" wheels from a Challenger t...

Hey Butch, I don't think I have any photos. I'll look around in my Photobucket account and see what I can find. I believe the last time I did this procedure was back when I was building some Kemtron Moguls and all the rods, cross heads, and cross head guides were cast in yellow brass. What I like is...