HO 80s/90s CSX, NS, & Conrail layout resurrection.

[boatman]

OH GREAT PaulE nice to see this is back an you are carryin on as im enjoyin this railroad layout as there is so much to see great stuff keep it comin :thumb2: :thumb2: :thumb2: :thumb2: :thumb2: :nerd:
chris

[scottie3158]

Paul,
Just had a catch up some great work going on this is really looking good.

[minitnkr]

Thanks guys. Not much more boring than polishing wheel treads by hand, but will stay cleaner & roll better. Old HO scale rule of thumb was 36" wheels for tank cars, covered hoppers & else w/capy. of 100 tons or more, 28" for most well & spine cars & 33" for most others. Many older ready to run & shake the box car makers use 33" for most everything. Modern premium makers are much more accurate including knuckle couplers & appropriate size metal wheels. PaulE

[minitnkr]

While looking for rail wheels for Jeep, found 80s pics of layout taken just before breakdown to move to Atlanta. This was last time it ran fully wired, but w/o scenery at the 5 year mark, 5'x18'. Very little hobby time as I had been renovating this 3400 square foot 1870s home. Finished on Friday, married away my daughter on Saturday, opened gifts & packed on Sunday, moved to Atlanta on Monday.


I did find some wheels for the Jeep. 28" HO metal wheel set. Reversed body on frame for better fit. I may not use light as it might melt the body.

C&Cs encouraged. PaulE

[scottie3158]

That was a busy few days mate.

[minitnkr]

Ubetcha! Minor panic finishing up first floor bathroom Friday as anticipating 65 to 70 guests for the in-house wedding & reception Saturday. Thankfully the company paid for the packing up & move, so just supervising on Monday. PaulE

[minitnkr]

Working some trucks for MOW area. Some Hi-Railers.


Crane truck

Liquid transfer

Jeep Hi-Railer on test track

Does not run very well, like there's "crapinthegap", fits n starts.

[scottie3158]

Paul,
Lovely work on the vehicles.

[Mini Me]

How many years has it been sitting in a box?......might be the armature could use a good cleaning and sometimes they just need to be run in a bit........sure is a fuzzy little thing
Rick H.

[JR]

Like the trackside group Paul. Nice selection.

[minitnkr]

Around 35yrs. That's what I meant by "crapinthegap", but I haven't found a way to access the armature where the brushes rub. I have been trying to "run it in", but it gets hot & smelly which limits the effort. I'll try a chemical solution as a last resort. PaulE

[boatman]

Paulie try cleaning the brushes on the armitger with meths spirit that used to work for my probs
chris

[minitnkr]

I'm afraid to guess what "meths spirit" is. I was thinking of alcohol and/or ether. PaulE

[boatman]

I'm afraid to guess what "meths spirit" is. I was thinking of alcohol and/or ether. PaulE

ITS methalated spirirts PaulE AN ITS PURPLE in colour an i use its for cleaning anyrhing eletrical an it just fades a way after a few seconds of use

[Tim Marlow]

It’s called denatured alcohol in your neck of the woods Paul.
The heat could well be generated by tight bearings. I would actually recommend giving it a good squirt of electrical switch cleaner then re-oiling the bearings etc. Might also need to clean and regrease the worm gear. Failing that, your into the world of wander leads and acing the pick up wire adjustment one at a time.