Recent content by segraves1

Resurrecting an old post but I’m planning DCC in the near future. Someone mentioned the inrush current issue possibly tripping the decoder’s circuit breaker. An alternative idea that I had thought of some time ago (can’t see why it wouldn’t work) would be to build a separate “power...

So basically, it sounds like: sloppy/factory equipment = tight turns true-scale/close tolerance equipment = wide turns

Interesting. I wouldn't have thought the extra 0.125" would have made any real difference in turning radius. I had planned to use 24"-36" curves on any layout I would build (36" on mains/24" on sidings). Any reason I couldn't get an On3 K37 to run on that (I know I said I don't ever PLAN to...

Thanks for the advice. Turns out Southwest Narrow Gauge only sells assembled locos/rollingstock (at least that's what the guy said on the phone...just called him). He referred me to Coronado Scale Models (also in Phoenix) and they have the sideframes in stock (the axles are on order and should...

I'm about to regauge my Bachmann On30 2-6-0 to On3 (I have decided to go all out). In doing so, I will be replacing the axles on the drivers and pilot truck (will be purchasing On3 trucks for the tender). I measured the "factory" driver axles to be 3mm. After searching on McMaster, I can...

I'm about to regauge my Bachmann On30 2-6-0 to On3 (I have decided to go all out). In doing so, I will be replacing the axles on the drivers and pilot truck (will be purchasing On3 trucks for the tender). I measured the "factory" axles to be 3mm. After searching on McMaster, I can get 3mm...

Nope, I have never hand laid track before. I've been reading on it for probably the past 10 years but am always looking for more pointers (I'll be checking the logging area).

Thanks for the info!

Hmm..... Well that is certainly something to keep in mind (the dual gauge track point). I hadn't thought about it but knowing that the On30 would look really stupid IF I ever wanted to do dual gauge pushes me more towards the On3 side. Thanks for bringing that up. Where would I find an On3...

Hello everyone. I'm new to the forum but have been in model railroading all my life (literally). In electric trains I've done LGB/G-scale, HO, HOn3, N. In steam I have a 7-1/2" gauge, 2.5" scale live steam 0-4-2. I've even spent a good bit of time on full scale steam in both seats. I now...