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    Railroad Stations

    Hi hust bowsing but lovethe "Doctor Recommended" add! (probably get 20 - life for doing that here in PC New Zealand!)
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    Stripping a Rivarossi 4 6 6 4?

    Hi any one stripped a AHM/Rivarossi Challenger 4 6 6 4? I am stuck at the front drive wheel assembly as I need to get the boiler off. I stripped a 2 8 8 2 no problems, but there seems to be a hiden catch somewhere wityh the challenger. Thanks mario
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    lima conversion to kadees?

    Hi Have a lot of Lima Ho rolling stock with European style hook couplers. Would like to convert to Kadees or similar. Anyone done this, are there any issues I should be aware of. Don't want to buy a whole lot of couplers to find out I can't use them. Any preference betwen kadee vs ez Mate...
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    Current Draw of Rivarossi 2 8 8 2?

    Its working Hi Wayne and thanks for the advice. I managed to get the whole thing working again and its drawing slightly less current Max 0.55 amps, and is not too noisy. The brushes may have been the problem. Also the voltage has increased to =10v, from a max of about 9v. One strange thing is...
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    Current Draw of Rivarossi 2 8 8 2?

    2 8 8 2 rivarossi motor Hi Wayne and thanks. I decide to disassemble the motor to check it out- and spent the next three hours trying to work out which ball bearings go where! Tiny little buggers - not advice I would recommend to anyone especially if your eyes are going to hell. Anyway, I...
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    Technical sheets or specifications for 2882?

    Hi anyone have technical sheets or specifications for the Rivarossi 2 8 8 2? I am looking for information on current draw by the motor. Thanks Mario
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    Current Draw of Rivarossi 2 8 8 2?

    Hi Just purchased a second hand Rivarossi 2 8 8 2. Runs well, but draws between 0.5 and 0.7 amps. Is that normal? If no, what's the potential issue, and does any one have service diagrams for this loco? (My lima locos draw less than 0.25 amps, so this just seems a little high) Thanks Mario
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    HO operation on a car battery.

    Hi My understanding is that car batteries can generate explosive hydrogen gas - which is why they recommend connecting car batteries in a certain way to avoid sparks which would ignite the gas and boom! The acid from the batteries is pretty corosive too. Just be careful would be the best advice.
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    Spare parts for Rivarossi Staem Loco

    Thanks Hi to all those who offered advice. Thanks, you've been most helpful. Mario
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    Spare parts for Rivarossi Staem Loco

    Hi I am looking for a "traction rubber" (if that's the correct term??) for the main driving wheels of a 4-6-2 Rivarossi loco. There does not seem to be a serial number or model number on the loco, other than the railroad number which is "2911". The wheel diameter is about 20mm or 3/4 inch. I...
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    A Little Disappointed Tonight.

    Thought it would work out. ebay seems OK with model trains. The whole feedback concept really helps in making buying/selling decisions, so post feedback!! Its another story with buying cameras, full of scams!!! Hope you enjoy the trains!!Don't know what it is but there's a certain thrill in...
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    A Little Disappointed Tonight.

    Hi Most railway dealings I've had on ebay have been pretty good - Check out his feedback score, and if they are mostly positive, its probably a genuine mistake. Give a bit of time, re -email and if still no luck, leave negative feedback. Most e-bayers hate negative feedback. Goodluck
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    new to the hobby and gauge

    Hi impressive use of available space. Like the mountains, but does anyone have any good reasons for not using foam the way it has been used here? Still very much new to this, (still trying to work out xtrkcad)! and trying to convince "she from Venus" that the garage is better utilised for...
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    00 vs Ho?

    Hi Bit new to the whole train scene here, but while browsing ebay for rolling stock I noticed someone differentaite between HO scale and OO. Any serious difference here. Also - how do the experts on this forum rate Hornby and Lima? Thanks mario
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    Using "other" powerpacks

    Hi, thanks for the replies Could I assume that if a paired set of Identical locos are running OK (same speed, power etc) on the same line (i.e pulling the same train) and that the power pack does not get hot, everything should be OK?
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