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#122
On30 / Micro-Mark HO Truck Tuner
December 01, 2017, 04:37:59 PM
Will the Micro-Mark HO Truck Tuner work with On30 trucks? I'm guessing it will but want to make sure. I lost the one I used to have and I'm ordering another one. I just never thought about whether the On30 axles were the same size as HO axles. I guess they would be. I have never seen any On30 truck tuners anywhere so I guess I'm answering my own question.
#123
General Discussion / Christmas layout
November 26, 2017, 05:02:59 PM
I just planned out my Christmas layout using AnyRail. I've never actually planned one out like this before. I usually just do it on the fly (or on the rail? 
)
With the discussions lately About figure 8's, I figured I'd go ahead and do one. It goes up on the right and down on the left. It's a 4% grade so I'll to see what loco works best.
This is a mixture of 15" and 18" radius. I got it to all fit together using the short fitter pieces in a couple of places. The tree will go in the middle of the oval on the right. I'm thinking my new On30 Porter with maybe a flat and caboose on the oval. The trolley will be on the lower point-to-point section. I have my new On30 Heisler to try out on the figure 8 or I might just do the 2-6-0 with Christmas cars on the 8.
)With the discussions lately About figure 8's, I figured I'd go ahead and do one. It goes up on the right and down on the left. It's a 4% grade so I'll to see what loco works best.
This is a mixture of 15" and 18" radius. I got it to all fit together using the short fitter pieces in a couple of places. The tree will go in the middle of the oval on the right. I'm thinking my new On30 Porter with maybe a flat and caboose on the oval. The trolley will be on the lower point-to-point section. I have my new On30 Heisler to try out on the figure 8 or I might just do the 2-6-0 with Christmas cars on the 8.
#124
General Discussion / E-Z Track quick reference list
November 12, 2017, 01:30:46 PM
6/4/2018 - I just modified this to include the "number of degrees of a circle" on the curve pieces.
In working with AnyRail, I found that I could use a list of all the E-Z track HO pieces and their product numbers without looking at them piece by piece since AnyRail just lists the product numbers on the side panel. I compiled this so it would be easier for me.
BACHMANN HO/On30 E-Z TRACK PIECES
Note: All Bachmann E-Z Track is Code 100 rail.
Bachmann EZ Track straight pieces
Nickel Silver with gray roadbed Ties are 1/4" on center
Part # Length inches Length millimeters Number of ties
44510......................9" rerail power...............228.6..................33 ties
44511......................9".................................228.6.................33 ties
44512......................3"...................................76.2.................10 ties
44513......................2 ¼................................57.15.................9 ties
44514......................4 ½".............................114.3.................18 ties
44528......................9" rerail no power...........228.6.................33 ties
44548......................9" auto-reverse..............228.6.................33 ties
44579......................2"...................................50.8...................8 ties
44581......................9" bulk 50 pieces............228.6.................33 ties
44584.....................36" bulk 25 pieces...........914.4
44591......................2 ¾" Hayes bumper........69.9...................9 ties
44592......................Assortment (592 1-5)
44592-1...................¾".................................19.05..................3 ties
44592-2...................1"..................................25.4....................4 ties
44592-3...................1 ¼"..............................31.75..................5 ties
44592-4...................1 ½"..............................38.1....................6 ties
44592-5...................2"..................................50.8....................8 ties
44597......................9" power insulated gap...228.6..................33 ties
Steel with black roadbed
Part # Length inches Length millimeters Number of ties
44410......................9" rerail power...............228.6.................33 ties
44411......................9"................................228.6.................33 ties
44412......................3"..................................76.2.................10 ties
44428......................9" rerail no power..........228.6.................33 ties
44481......................9" bulk 50 pieces...........228.6.................33 ties
44486.....................36" bulk 25 pieces..........914.4
44491......................2 ¾" Hayes bumper.......69.9...................9 ties
Bachmann EZ Track curved pieces
Nickel Silver with gray roadbed
Part # Radius inches Degree of circle Pieces per circle Track length Radius mm. No. of ties
44505......................15" .......30 deg........(12 pieces for circle).................7 27/32" track.........381..........31 ties
44501......................18" .......30 deg........(12 pieces for circle) ..............9 7/16" track...........457.2........34 ties
44580......................18" .......30 deg........bulk 50 pieces.................................................457.2.......34 ties
44549......................18" ........30 deg........auto-reverse...................................................457.2.......34 ties
44529......................18" ........30 deg........rerail no power................................................457.2........34 ties
44502......................18" .......30 deg........rerail power.....................................................457.2.......34 ties
44503......................22" ........22.5 deg...(16 pieces for circle)................8 5/8" track............558.8........30 ties
44583......................22" .......22.5 deg...bulk 50 pieces..................................................558.8........30 ties
44519......................26" .......18 deg......(20 pieces for circle).................8 5/32" track.........660.4........33 ties
44506......................28" .......18 deg.......(20 pieces for circle)................ 8 25/32" track........711.2.........35 ties
44509......................33.25"...12 deg........(30 pieces for circle)...............6 31/32" track........844.55......28 ties
44504......................33.25"...18 deg........(20 pieces for circle)...............10 7/16" track.........844.55.......42 ties
44508......................33.25"....6 deg.........(60 pieces for circle).............3 15/32" track........844.55......14 ties
44507......................35.50"...18 deg......(20 pieces for circle)..............11 5/32" track...........901.7........45ties
44532......................½ 22"....11.25 deg.(32 pieces for circle)..............4 5/16" track...........558.8........17 ties
44531......................½ 18" ..15 deg.......(24 pieces for circle)..............4 23/32" track.......457.2.........17 ties
44530......................1/3 18".10 deg......(36 pieces for circle)...............3 5/32" track.........457.2..........11 ties
Steel with black roadbed.
Part # Radius inches Degree of circle Pieces per circle Track length Radius mm. No. of ties
44401......................18" .......30 deg....... (12 pieces for circle) ................9 7/16" track..........457.2..........34 ties
44480......................18" .......30 deg .......bulk 50 pieces.................................................457.2........34 ties
44429......................18"........30 deg ........rerail no power................................................457.2.........34 ties
44402......................18"........30 deg ........rerail power....................................................457.2..........34 ties
44403......................22" .......22.5 deg ....(16 pieces for circle) ..............8 5/8" track...........558.8........30 ties
44483......................22" .......22.5 deg ....bulk 50 pieces................................................558.8.........30 ties
Bachmann EZ Track turnouts (switches)
Nickel Silver with gray roadbed
Numbered turnouts diverge one part per number in their name. A #4 turnout diverges 1 part for every 4 parts in run.
Part # Size ..........Straight Length Number of ties
44557......................left #4 with 2 ¼" str..................10" long.................. 41 ties str.
44558......................right #4 with 2 ¼" str..................10" long....................41 ties str.
44561......................left stndrd/w 18"rad cur.....30 deg....9" long....................33 ties str
44562......................right stndrd/w 18"rad cur..30 deg....9" long ...................33 ties str
44565......................left #5........................................11 1/2" long..............47 ties str. 46 ties div.
44566......................right #5......................................11 1/2" long..............47 ties str. 46 ties div.
44569......................wye #5 w 2 ¼" str........................11 3/8" long..............45 ties
44559......................left #6........................................15 1/2".....................62 ties
44560......................right #6......................................15 1/2".....................62 ties
*44575.....................left crossover #6.........................21 1/4" long .............85 ties
*44576.....................right crossover #6.......................21 1/4" long .............85 ties
44139......................left #4 DCC.................................10" long....................41 ties str.
44140......................right #4 DCC...............................10" long....................41 ties str.
44132......................left #5 DCC.................................11 1/2" long..............47 ties str. 46 ties div.
44133......................right #5 DCC...............................11 1/2" long..............47 ties str. 46 ties div.
44134......................wye #5 DCC................................11 3/8" long..............45 ties
44135......................left #6 DCC.................................15 1/2" long..............62 ties
44136......................right #6 DCC...............................15 1/2" long..............62 ties
*44137....................left crossover #6 DCC...................21 1/4" long..............85 ties
*44138....................right crossover #6 DCC...................21 1/4" long..............85 ties
*#6 Crossovers are 2 3/8" between track center lines.
Steel with black roadbed
Part # Size Number of ties
44461......................left stndrd/w 18"rad cur...30 deg ....9" long....................33 ties str
44462......................right stndrd/w 18"rad cur..30 deg...9" long ...................33 ties str
Bachmann EZ Track crossings
Nickel Silver with gray roadbed
Part # Size Length Number of ties
44540.........................30 deg. Crossing long...........11 59/64" long...........................41 ties
44543.........................45 deg. Crossing short............3" long......................................8 + 3 center.ties
*44542.......................60 deg. Crossing short............3" long....................................12 ties
*44542.......................60 deg. Crossing long (old)....................................................41 ties
*44541.......................90 deg. Crossing short .............2" long with 4p 2" straights...........8 ties
*44541.......................90 deg. Crossing long (old)....................................................23 ties (?)
*Long and short 60 and 90 crossings are both being sold under their same respective part numbers.
Steel with black roadbed
Part # Size Length Number of ties
44440........................30 deg. Crossing long............11 15/16" or 11 ¼"......................41 ties
44441........................90 deg. Crossing short.............2" with 4p 2" straights..................8 ties
Bachmann EZ Track special packs
Nickel Silver with gray roadbed
Part # Package Pieces
44596..........First Railroad Track Pack - World's Greatest Hobby
...............................................................Building Your First Model Railroad DVD
...............................................................9p 9" straights
...............................................................1p 9" rerailer power
...............................................................1p 9" rerailer no power
...............................................................20p 18" radius curves
...............................................................2p 3" straights
...............................................................2p standard turnout - left
...............................................................2p standard turnout - right
...............................................................2p Hayes bumpers
...............................................................4p switch wires (green)
...............................................................1p terminal wire (red)
44594..........Expander set
...............................................................4p 9" straight
...............................................................4p 18"radius curve
...............................................................1 left manual turnout
...............................................................1 right manual turnout
...............................................................2 Hayes bumpers
44547..........Reversing System
...............................................................4p 9" straight reversing
...............................................................4p 18"radius curve reversing
...............................................................2p 9" straight
...............................................................2 Hayes bumpers
...............................................................Power pack and variable speed controller
...............................................................Illustrated instructions
Steel with black roadbed
Part # Package Pieces
44487..........Figure 8 Track Pack - 76" x 39"
...............................................................21p 18"radius curve
...............................................................1p 18" curve rerailer
...............................................................30 degree crossing
44475..........Over-Under Fig 8 Track Pack - 78" x 36"
...............................................................19p 18"radius curve
...............................................................1p 18" curve rerailer
...............................................................4p 9" straight
...............................................................14p graduated pier set
...............................................................power wire
44494..........Expander set
...............................................................4p 9" straight
...............................................................4 18"radius curve
...............................................................1 left manual turnout
...............................................................1 right manual turnout
...............................................................2 Hayes bumpers
44597..........First Railroad Track Pack - World's Greatest Hobby
...............................................................Building Your First Model Railroad DVD
...............................................................9p 9" straights
...............................................................1p 9" rerailer power
...............................................................1p 9" rerailer no power
...............................................................20p 18" radius curves
...............................................................2p 3" straights
...............................................................2 standard turnout - left
...............................................................2 standard turnout - right
...............................................................2 Hayes bumpers
...............................................................4p switch wires (green)
...............................................................1p terminal wire (red)
In working with AnyRail, I found that I could use a list of all the E-Z track HO pieces and their product numbers without looking at them piece by piece since AnyRail just lists the product numbers on the side panel. I compiled this so it would be easier for me.
BACHMANN HO/On30 E-Z TRACK PIECES
Note: All Bachmann E-Z Track is Code 100 rail.
Bachmann EZ Track straight pieces
Nickel Silver with gray roadbed Ties are 1/4" on center
Part # Length inches Length millimeters Number of ties
44510......................9" rerail power...............228.6..................33 ties
44511......................9".................................228.6.................33 ties
44512......................3"...................................76.2.................10 ties
44513......................2 ¼................................57.15.................9 ties
44514......................4 ½".............................114.3.................18 ties
44528......................9" rerail no power...........228.6.................33 ties
44548......................9" auto-reverse..............228.6.................33 ties
44579......................2"...................................50.8...................8 ties
44581......................9" bulk 50 pieces............228.6.................33 ties
44584.....................36" bulk 25 pieces...........914.4
44591......................2 ¾" Hayes bumper........69.9...................9 ties
44592......................Assortment (592 1-5)
44592-1...................¾".................................19.05..................3 ties
44592-2...................1"..................................25.4....................4 ties
44592-3...................1 ¼"..............................31.75..................5 ties
44592-4...................1 ½"..............................38.1....................6 ties
44592-5...................2"..................................50.8....................8 ties
44597......................9" power insulated gap...228.6..................33 ties
Steel with black roadbed
Part # Length inches Length millimeters Number of ties
44410......................9" rerail power...............228.6.................33 ties
44411......................9"................................228.6.................33 ties
44412......................3"..................................76.2.................10 ties
44428......................9" rerail no power..........228.6.................33 ties
44481......................9" bulk 50 pieces...........228.6.................33 ties
44486.....................36" bulk 25 pieces..........914.4
44491......................2 ¾" Hayes bumper.......69.9...................9 ties
Bachmann EZ Track curved pieces
Nickel Silver with gray roadbed
Part # Radius inches Degree of circle Pieces per circle Track length Radius mm. No. of ties
44505......................15" .......30 deg........(12 pieces for circle).................7 27/32" track.........381..........31 ties
44501......................18" .......30 deg........(12 pieces for circle) ..............9 7/16" track...........457.2........34 ties
44580......................18" .......30 deg........bulk 50 pieces.................................................457.2.......34 ties
44549......................18" ........30 deg........auto-reverse...................................................457.2.......34 ties
44529......................18" ........30 deg........rerail no power................................................457.2........34 ties
44502......................18" .......30 deg........rerail power.....................................................457.2.......34 ties
44503......................22" ........22.5 deg...(16 pieces for circle)................8 5/8" track............558.8........30 ties
44583......................22" .......22.5 deg...bulk 50 pieces..................................................558.8........30 ties
44519......................26" .......18 deg......(20 pieces for circle).................8 5/32" track.........660.4........33 ties
44506......................28" .......18 deg.......(20 pieces for circle)................ 8 25/32" track........711.2.........35 ties
44509......................33.25"...12 deg........(30 pieces for circle)...............6 31/32" track........844.55......28 ties
44504......................33.25"...18 deg........(20 pieces for circle)...............10 7/16" track.........844.55.......42 ties
44508......................33.25"....6 deg.........(60 pieces for circle).............3 15/32" track........844.55......14 ties
44507......................35.50"...18 deg......(20 pieces for circle)..............11 5/32" track...........901.7........45ties
44532......................½ 22"....11.25 deg.(32 pieces for circle)..............4 5/16" track...........558.8........17 ties
44531......................½ 18" ..15 deg.......(24 pieces for circle)..............4 23/32" track.......457.2.........17 ties
44530......................1/3 18".10 deg......(36 pieces for circle)...............3 5/32" track.........457.2..........11 ties
Steel with black roadbed.
Part # Radius inches Degree of circle Pieces per circle Track length Radius mm. No. of ties
44401......................18" .......30 deg....... (12 pieces for circle) ................9 7/16" track..........457.2..........34 ties
44480......................18" .......30 deg .......bulk 50 pieces.................................................457.2........34 ties
44429......................18"........30 deg ........rerail no power................................................457.2.........34 ties
44402......................18"........30 deg ........rerail power....................................................457.2..........34 ties
44403......................22" .......22.5 deg ....(16 pieces for circle) ..............8 5/8" track...........558.8........30 ties
44483......................22" .......22.5 deg ....bulk 50 pieces................................................558.8.........30 ties
Bachmann EZ Track turnouts (switches)
Nickel Silver with gray roadbed
Numbered turnouts diverge one part per number in their name. A #4 turnout diverges 1 part for every 4 parts in run.
Part # Size ..........Straight Length Number of ties
44557......................left #4 with 2 ¼" str..................10" long.................. 41 ties str.
44558......................right #4 with 2 ¼" str..................10" long....................41 ties str.
44561......................left stndrd/w 18"rad cur.....30 deg....9" long....................33 ties str
44562......................right stndrd/w 18"rad cur..30 deg....9" long ...................33 ties str
44565......................left #5........................................11 1/2" long..............47 ties str. 46 ties div.
44566......................right #5......................................11 1/2" long..............47 ties str. 46 ties div.
44569......................wye #5 w 2 ¼" str........................11 3/8" long..............45 ties
44559......................left #6........................................15 1/2".....................62 ties
44560......................right #6......................................15 1/2".....................62 ties
*44575.....................left crossover #6.........................21 1/4" long .............85 ties
*44576.....................right crossover #6.......................21 1/4" long .............85 ties
44139......................left #4 DCC.................................10" long....................41 ties str.
44140......................right #4 DCC...............................10" long....................41 ties str.
44132......................left #5 DCC.................................11 1/2" long..............47 ties str. 46 ties div.
44133......................right #5 DCC...............................11 1/2" long..............47 ties str. 46 ties div.
44134......................wye #5 DCC................................11 3/8" long..............45 ties
44135......................left #6 DCC.................................15 1/2" long..............62 ties
44136......................right #6 DCC...............................15 1/2" long..............62 ties
*44137....................left crossover #6 DCC...................21 1/4" long..............85 ties
*44138....................right crossover #6 DCC...................21 1/4" long..............85 ties
*#6 Crossovers are 2 3/8" between track center lines.
Steel with black roadbed
Part # Size Number of ties
44461......................left stndrd/w 18"rad cur...30 deg ....9" long....................33 ties str
44462......................right stndrd/w 18"rad cur..30 deg...9" long ...................33 ties str
Bachmann EZ Track crossings
Nickel Silver with gray roadbed
Part # Size Length Number of ties
44540.........................30 deg. Crossing long...........11 59/64" long...........................41 ties
44543.........................45 deg. Crossing short............3" long......................................8 + 3 center.ties
*44542.......................60 deg. Crossing short............3" long....................................12 ties
*44542.......................60 deg. Crossing long (old)....................................................41 ties
*44541.......................90 deg. Crossing short .............2" long with 4p 2" straights...........8 ties
*44541.......................90 deg. Crossing long (old)....................................................23 ties (?)
*Long and short 60 and 90 crossings are both being sold under their same respective part numbers.
Steel with black roadbed
Part # Size Length Number of ties
44440........................30 deg. Crossing long............11 15/16" or 11 ¼"......................41 ties
44441........................90 deg. Crossing short.............2" with 4p 2" straights..................8 ties
Bachmann EZ Track special packs
Nickel Silver with gray roadbed
Part # Package Pieces
44596..........First Railroad Track Pack - World's Greatest Hobby
...............................................................Building Your First Model Railroad DVD
...............................................................9p 9" straights
...............................................................1p 9" rerailer power
...............................................................1p 9" rerailer no power
...............................................................20p 18" radius curves
...............................................................2p 3" straights
...............................................................2p standard turnout - left
...............................................................2p standard turnout - right
...............................................................2p Hayes bumpers
...............................................................4p switch wires (green)
...............................................................1p terminal wire (red)
44594..........Expander set
...............................................................4p 9" straight
...............................................................4p 18"radius curve
...............................................................1 left manual turnout
...............................................................1 right manual turnout
...............................................................2 Hayes bumpers
44547..........Reversing System
...............................................................4p 9" straight reversing
...............................................................4p 18"radius curve reversing
...............................................................2p 9" straight
...............................................................2 Hayes bumpers
...............................................................Power pack and variable speed controller
...............................................................Illustrated instructions
Steel with black roadbed
Part # Package Pieces
44487..........Figure 8 Track Pack - 76" x 39"
...............................................................21p 18"radius curve
...............................................................1p 18" curve rerailer
...............................................................30 degree crossing
44475..........Over-Under Fig 8 Track Pack - 78" x 36"
...............................................................19p 18"radius curve
...............................................................1p 18" curve rerailer
...............................................................4p 9" straight
...............................................................14p graduated pier set
...............................................................power wire
44494..........Expander set
...............................................................4p 9" straight
...............................................................4 18"radius curve
...............................................................1 left manual turnout
...............................................................1 right manual turnout
...............................................................2 Hayes bumpers
44597..........First Railroad Track Pack - World's Greatest Hobby
...............................................................Building Your First Model Railroad DVD
...............................................................9p 9" straights
...............................................................1p 9" rerailer power
...............................................................1p 9" rerailer no power
...............................................................20p 18" radius curves
...............................................................2p 3" straights
...............................................................2 standard turnout - left
...............................................................2 standard turnout - right
...............................................................2 Hayes bumpers
...............................................................4p switch wires (green)
...............................................................1p terminal wire (red)
#125
General Discussion / Photos that make you go "Hmm..."
November 05, 2017, 09:19:32 AM
A photo by James Belmont on the Railroad Fools Facebook page. Is this a "crossing in progress" or has the track with the siding been abandoned? http://www.bachmanntrains.com/home-usa/board/index.php?action=post;board=1.0
#126
General Discussion / Overton cars
October 03, 2017, 12:34:56 PM
What is the difference between an Overton passenger car and a Bachmann old time passenger car? The length? The way the clerestory is shaped?
I'm just curious because I don't know what makes an Overton an Overton. Was Overton a person who designed them or a company or a place where they were made?
A Wikipedia search on "Overton" doesn't yield much useful except for the Texas connection.
Overton, Texas was meant to be crossroads for two railroads. In 1875, the Henderson and Overton Branch Railroad was built and was later joined by the International-Great Northern.
I'm just curious because I don't know what makes an Overton an Overton. Was Overton a person who designed them or a company or a place where they were made?
A Wikipedia search on "Overton" doesn't yield much useful except for the Texas connection.
Overton, Texas was meant to be crossroads for two railroads. In 1875, the Henderson and Overton Branch Railroad was built and was later joined by the International-Great Northern.
#127
General Discussion / Creating textured surfaces
September 10, 2017, 02:17:23 PM
I happened upon this site while looking for something else. The guy does some really neat modeling in creating detailed surfaces like interior and exterior building walls and ground cover.
https://davidneat.wordpress.com/tag/sealing-and-coating-foam/
https://davidneat.wordpress.com/tag/sealing-and-coating-foam/
#128
General Discussion / Dinosaurland
August 13, 2017, 01:19:41 PM
I've got a side project I just started until I get started on the layout -Dinosaurland 2. My great granddaughter likes dinosaurs as did my two grand kids when they were little. I had built them one some 15 years ago or so but it has been passed around to other kids and was showing it's age. .
I have a lot of foam pieces leftover from previous railroads and I've learned from mistakes I made with the old one.
I'm pretty much just building a layout without the track.
I have a lot of foam pieces leftover from previous railroads and I've learned from mistakes I made with the old one.
I'm pretty much just building a layout without the track.
#129
General Discussion / Can someone identify where this is?
May 31, 2017, 10:40:32 AM
Maybe someone from around St. Louis can help on this. This was somewhere in the St. Louis area. I don't know where or when. I'm trying to figure out where it was. 60's or 70's? The negative is reversed. The loco is 400.
#130
General Discussion / Where am I?
May 10, 2017, 09:17:15 PM
Maybe one of the old timers can help me with this. Back in 1970, when I was stationed at Camp Pendleton, a buddy and I went to a place that had some locos outside. It would have been LA, San Diego, or somewhere in between. I didn't get up to Sacramento or close to there.
I looked at a couple of sites on the web but I couldn't find places whose locos had numbers that corresponded to the numbers I saw. Does anyone know where this was?
Here are the 4 pics I have.
I looked at a couple of sites on the web but I couldn't find places whose locos had numbers that corresponded to the numbers I saw. Does anyone know where this was?
Here are the 4 pics I have.
#131
General Discussion / Model railroad scale conversion charts
May 04, 2017, 04:35:20 PM
This has probably been posted at some point and I just don't recall seeing it.
I'm going to try to scratch build some things for my On30 layout and I needed dimensions for things.
With the HO dimensions, I can convert it to On30 with these charts.
http://www.urbaneagle.com/data/RRconvcharts.html
I'm going to try to scratch build some things for my On30 layout and I needed dimensions for things.
With the HO dimensions, I can convert it to On30 with these charts.
http://www.urbaneagle.com/data/RRconvcharts.html
#132
HO / screw and washer sizes for old time chassis
March 17, 2017, 04:34:48 PM
Here's the situation:
I used an old time HO chassis under my On30 trolley conversion to tourist car. I want to light it.
I bought Athearn Genesis 70 ton prewired trucks to make it easier for me. The hole in the trucks was too small for the Bachmann bolster. I reamed the hole in the trucks so they fit over the bolster. They sit too far down on the bolster and the wheels rub the truss rods.
I can put washers on the bolster to raise it off the truck. Does anyone know what size inside diameter washer I need? I have some Kadee gray washers (#209) and the holes are much too small. I think those holes are 1/8". I'm wondering if a 3/16" hole would be big enough. Does anyone know?
If I use washers, I might need longer screws. The Bachmann screws work with the new trucks but I can't screw them all the way in. I'm worried that they might not be long enough when I start adding washers. Does anyone know what size screws those are if I have to buy longer ones?
I looked at Bachmann's product diagrams and they only list part numbers for screws, not sizes.
I used an old time HO chassis under my On30 trolley conversion to tourist car. I want to light it.
I bought Athearn Genesis 70 ton prewired trucks to make it easier for me. The hole in the trucks was too small for the Bachmann bolster. I reamed the hole in the trucks so they fit over the bolster. They sit too far down on the bolster and the wheels rub the truss rods.
I can put washers on the bolster to raise it off the truck. Does anyone know what size inside diameter washer I need? I have some Kadee gray washers (#209) and the holes are much too small. I think those holes are 1/8". I'm wondering if a 3/16" hole would be big enough. Does anyone know?
If I use washers, I might need longer screws. The Bachmann screws work with the new trucks but I can't screw them all the way in. I'm worried that they might not be long enough when I start adding washers. Does anyone know what size screws those are if I have to buy longer ones?
I looked at Bachmann's product diagrams and they only list part numbers for screws, not sizes.
#133
On30 / O scale people
March 07, 2017, 03:49:24 PM
Does anyone know how Bachmann's O scale Seated Platform Passengers (33161) compare in size to Woodland Scenics' Seated People (#2731) or Model Power's O scale Sitting People with benches (#6052)?
I had the Woodland Scenics people and they fit in my trolley tourist car ok. I got the Model Power O scale people to put in the trolley, too, but they are much bigger than the WS ones and look too big in the car. I figured I could use the MP benches outside.
The Bachmann one's look a little more contemporary than I wanted but I'd buy a set of those if they are sized like WS and not too big like MP people.
I want to have more than 5 people in the car.
I had the Woodland Scenics people and they fit in my trolley tourist car ok. I got the Model Power O scale people to put in the trolley, too, but they are much bigger than the WS ones and look too big in the car. I figured I could use the MP benches outside.
The Bachmann one's look a little more contemporary than I wanted but I'd buy a set of those if they are sized like WS and not too big like MP people.
I want to have more than 5 people in the car.
#134
On30 / Heisler dimensions
February 08, 2017, 12:42:49 AM
Does anyone know the dimensions of the On30 Heisler?
I'm probably going to buy one for my new layout. I'm trying to work out the clearances I will need for bridges and tunnels.
I know the 2 truck Shay is 7L 1 7/8W 3H. The Climax is 7 1/8L 2W 3H. 8 wheel Bobber caboose is 5L 2W 3H.
I found those on an old site that was done before the Heisler came out.
I'm probably going to buy one for my new layout. I'm trying to work out the clearances I will need for bridges and tunnels.
I know the 2 truck Shay is 7L 1 7/8W 3H. The Climax is 7 1/8L 2W 3H. 8 wheel Bobber caboose is 5L 2W 3H.
I found those on an old site that was done before the Heisler came out.
#135
General Discussion / Going to try a new layout
January 29, 2017, 12:20:10 AM
Since I took the Christmas layout down, I'm going to try something different while I still have the board up.
I'm thinking of either the trolley going back and forth between buildings on the upper and lower levels or maybe some type of logging or mining. I'm thinking On30 but I'm not sure yet. I might do it in HO.
I'm glad my great granddaughter had her Legos over here that I could use for supports so I could get an idea of what I would do.
I'm thinking of either the trolley going back and forth between buildings on the upper and lower levels or maybe some type of logging or mining. I'm thinking On30 but I'm not sure yet. I might do it in HO.
I'm glad my great granddaughter had her Legos over here that I could use for supports so I could get an idea of what I would do.
#136
General Discussion / Extension wire
November 12, 2016, 12:26:04 PM
I need an extension wire for my Bachmann auto reverse controller between the track and controller.
Does Bachmann make these? I couldn't find any listed.
If not, any ideas besides cutting and splicing more wire into the existing wire coming from the terminal track section?
I cringe at the thought of trying to do that. There appear to be 4 wires within that black wire.
Does Bachmann make these? I couldn't find any listed.
If not, any ideas besides cutting and splicing more wire into the existing wire coming from the terminal track section?
I cringe at the thought of trying to do that. There appear to be 4 wires within that black wire.
#137
General Discussion / Christmas layouts
October 27, 2016, 12:07:43 PM
I'm starting out on my Christmas display now.
Since I have all these health issues now, I'm giving myself more time. I was doing Bachmann On30 and HO trains but the past few years I've kept it pretty simple with just an O27 loop. I'm going to get more elaborate this year with a Bachmann HO train and a couple of Bachmann trolleys and an O27 loop around it all.
I was able to get my displays online now. I've rounded up all the pics I could find. There are a few years missing and I can't remember if I had a train around the tree those years. My wife said there's a couple of years that I didn't.
http://www.sarget.com/xmasdex.html
Since I have all these health issues now, I'm giving myself more time. I was doing Bachmann On30 and HO trains but the past few years I've kept it pretty simple with just an O27 loop. I'm going to get more elaborate this year with a Bachmann HO train and a couple of Bachmann trolleys and an O27 loop around it all.
I was able to get my displays online now. I've rounded up all the pics I could find. There are a few years missing and I can't remember if I had a train around the tree those years. My wife said there's a couple of years that I didn't.
http://www.sarget.com/xmasdex.html
#138
On30 / On30 trolley DCC
September 01, 2016, 04:45:03 PM
Is there a company that will install a decoder in an On30 trolley? It seems like there was one a few years that would install decoders in non-DCC Bachmann products but I can't remember the name.
I want to use the reverse loop modules with an On30 trolley on my Christmas layout.
I already have the point to point reverse set for the brill trolley, but I'd like to do the On30 trolley with a loop on each end and one track connecting them.
I want to use the reverse loop modules with an On30 trolley on my Christmas layout.
I already have the point to point reverse set for the brill trolley, but I'd like to do the On30 trolley with a loop on each end and one track connecting them.
#139
HO / Bachmann HO Scale Train E-Z Track System Auto Reversing Complete System 44547
August 19, 2016, 12:29:20 AM
Well this sure bites the big one. I just received this in the mail today (brand new from The Favorite Spot) and set it up and it doesn't reverse. It reversed one time at the power pack end and wouldn't do it again. It never would reverse at the other end.
I've been messing with Bachmann track for a long time and used to have the set up with the barn so I know I have it all connected right.
I guess it's going to be "Call Bachmann" right?
I've been messing with Bachmann track for a long time and used to have the set up with the barn so I know I have it all connected right.
I guess it's going to be "Call Bachmann" right?
#140
General Discussion / Just stopped by to say "hi".
August 10, 2016, 12:56:46 PM
It looks like it's been over a year since I posted on here and haven't checked in here in a long time. I just wanted say "hi" to everyone. I've pretty much hung up my railroading spurs.
I did a Lionel set-up around the tree last year but that's it. I might try to do something Bachmann for Christmas this year to go with the Lionel. I'm thinking trolley. I don't know how much longer I can do Christmas set ups because it's real hard doing a lot of bending over now. I have some of my old time Bachmann stuff set up on a ledge around the dining room.
I'm sorry to see Lee Riley passed. I'm sure the Bachmann community in particular and model railroading in general is so much the poorer without him.
I'm not doing so good health wise. I'm on oxygen full time now with COPD so I can't be very active anymore. I did it to myself with all those years of smoking. I have to use a cane if I have walk any distance. I have degenerative disk disease. I have to wear hearing aids sometimes now. I wear reading glasses now. It's hell getting old.
I have two great grand kids now, one by each of my grand kids. (the new great grandson less than a month ago). I see my 2 year old great grand daughter often and she is a true pleasure in my life.
I did a Lionel set-up around the tree last year but that's it. I might try to do something Bachmann for Christmas this year to go with the Lionel. I'm thinking trolley. I don't know how much longer I can do Christmas set ups because it's real hard doing a lot of bending over now. I have some of my old time Bachmann stuff set up on a ledge around the dining room.
I'm sorry to see Lee Riley passed. I'm sure the Bachmann community in particular and model railroading in general is so much the poorer without him.
I'm not doing so good health wise. I'm on oxygen full time now with COPD so I can't be very active anymore. I did it to myself with all those years of smoking. I have to use a cane if I have walk any distance. I have degenerative disk disease. I have to wear hearing aids sometimes now. I wear reading glasses now. It's hell getting old.
I have two great grand kids now, one by each of my grand kids. (the new great grandson less than a month ago). I see my 2 year old great grand daughter often and she is a true pleasure in my life.