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TPK wrote: Wed Nov 25, 2020 9:40 pm
WillyCamaro wrote: Wed Nov 25, 2020 9:05 pm
TPK wrote: Wed Nov 25, 2020 5:48 am Bought a new N scale locaomotive to go with my "Western Maryland" / "Cumberland Junction" theme. Thanks for looking friends! ::handshake:: :D
May I presume Tom, that it is made by Bachman?
Their new loco's are quite decent, not the best by any means, but very good (especially on the wallet). I would advise staying away from any of their old engines/sets, all they were, were old tyco's, rebranded after Bachman took them over, basically toy grade, with cheap internals. They are more then fine to collect, but not as operators.
If you do want to buy old/used engines, look at anything from Kato/Lionel/Walthers/Atlas/ect. You can find tons of great, used engines, on the secondary market, like you know :) .
As for rolling stock, well, you have an unlimited amount of options out there. Basically, if it rolls, it's good to go. Biggest thing that you have to watch out for, is the trucks, because modern ones are not cross compatible with the ole' blockies. You can definitely upgrade them, or have a couple of adaptor cars, with a different unit on each end. Not a biggie, just thought you'd like that little tidbit, I learned back then :) .
Anyway,
I do like that scheme, was torn between it, and Sante Fe, decided on SF instead back then.
All-in-all, bringing back a lot of memories Tom, I do love railroading too!
::tu::
I have a KATO M2 20-851-1 analog set. Will a digitale locaomotive run on an analog track set? ::shrug::
Just curious. ::hmm::
I'm pretty sure it will Tom, if I can remember correctly, all digital means, is there is an computer (motherboard) on the loco, and it talks to the controller. Please don't quote me on this un', I am NOT sure.
Best for both of us, to do some quick research, we don't want to damage anything ::uc:: .
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There we go, for once in a looooong time, I was actually partly correct :D .
Basically it's DDC vs DC, Computer controlled vs direct currant, operate many engines on the same track (separately), or they all run exactly the same time, on said direct voltage.
So if we want to run many different loco's at the same time, without insulating sections of track (mobile layout comes to mind), and only want to use 1 controller, then digital is the way to go. Basically the computer code, is in-coded in the currant/signal itself :shock: .
Man, I forgot this amazing part of MRR, simply wonderful how they come up with this stuff, the way they do.
Also, looks like you CANNOT run a plain DC loco, on with a digital controller, without what's called a decoder, otherwise, you'll probably burn your motor out ::doh:: .
But it looks like it tis fine to run a digital loco, on an analog track. You may have some monkeying to do, but should work.
Here's the articles i'm referring too (just so I don't sound like a smart a** ::tounge::).
https://www.world-of-railways.co.uk/tec ... or-digital
http://cs.trains.com/mrr/f/744/t/253092.aspx
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WillyCamaro wrote: Wed Nov 25, 2020 10:33 pm There we go, for once in a looooong time, I was actually partly correct :D .
Basically it's DDC vs DC, Computer controlled vs direct currant, operate many engines on the same track (separately), or they all run exactly the same time, on said direct voltage.
So if we want to run many different loco's at the same time, without insulating sections of track (mobile layout comes to mind), and only want to use 1 controller, then digital is the way to go. Basically the computer code, is in-coded in the currant/signal itself :shock: .
Man, I forgot this amazing part of MRR, simply wonderful how they come up with this stuff, the way they do.
Also, looks like you CANNOT run a plain DC loco, on with a digital controller, without what's called a decoder, otherwise, you'll probably burn your motor out ::doh:: .
But it looks like it tis fine to run a digital loco, on an analog track. You may have some monkeying to do, but should work.
Here's the articles i'm referring too (just so I don't sound like a smart a** ::tounge::).
https://www.world-of-railways.co.uk/tec ... or-digital
http://cs.trains.com/mrr/f/744/t/253092.aspx
Well thanks for the research & links Buddy! ::handshake:: ::super_happy:: I do think I will start a Trains Thread on here in the next couple of weeks. ::nod:: So I can stop derailing other threads. ::tu::
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No problem bro Tom, instead of starting another thread, let's keep all the diecast hobbying under one roof. That's why I started the "Diecast Collecting" thread for, and trains fit right on in there ::tu:: .
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WillyCamaro wrote: Fri Nov 27, 2020 1:35 am No problem bro Tom, instead of starting another thread, let's keep all the diecast hobbying under one roof. That's why I started the "Diecast Collecting" thread for, and trains fit right on in there ::tu:: .
Ok Willy. Not much metal left in modern trains but if you say so. ::tu:: ::handshake::
Just bought a "Glass Box" / "Glaskasten" ::shrug:: Pictures are bad though. Chimney is broken off but that's not hard to fix. Thanks for looking friends! ::handshake::
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If anybody wants to look for better pictures you can search for Minitrix 12015. ::tu:: ::handshake::
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Great collections, Tom, Willy. I used to collect Nascar die cast...mostly Earnhardt Sr. / Jr stuff. They're all packed away somewhere in the attic. All of mine were from the 90's era...and I'll never even break even on them if I tried to sell them. Some are even autographed 1:24th by both of them. Good memories of the 90's nascar days, though.
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TPK wrote: Sat Nov 28, 2020 8:52 pm
WillyCamaro wrote: Fri Nov 27, 2020 1:35 am No problem bro Tom, instead of starting another thread, let's keep all the diecast hobbying under one roof. That's why I started the "Diecast Collecting" thread for, and trains fit right on in there ::tu:: .
Ok Willy. Not much metal left in modern trains but if you say so. ::tu:: ::handshake::
Just bought a "Glass Box" / "Glaskasten" ::shrug:: Pictures are bad though. Chimney is broken off but that's not hard to fix. Thanks for looking friends! ::handshake::
I did the search, and found these things are pricey--saw a used one that sold for 80EUR. Yikes, that's like $100! "Needs work" however, is just what I live for. As long as it isn't a massive overhaul, I can typically replace brushes, belts, pickup shoes, traction tires, and that sort of stuff. As long as I don't make a mess with the glue (which I almost always do), reattaching small trim parts isn't' that hard. And, even after I've bought the parts, typically, as long as it isn't half the parts in the thing, I usually save quite a bit.

It's got a metal drivetrain and chassis. Definitely looks like a quality piece! Back when I was just "looking into" Marklin, I became aware of Trix in HO and N. They do some nice stuff.
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cody6268 wrote: Sat Nov 28, 2020 10:59 pm
TPK wrote: Sat Nov 28, 2020 8:52 pm
WillyCamaro wrote: Fri Nov 27, 2020 1:35 am No problem bro Tom, instead of starting another thread, let's keep all the diecast hobbying under one roof. That's why I started the "Diecast Collecting" thread for, and trains fit right on in there ::tu:: .
Ok Willy. Not much metal left in modern trains but if you say so. ::tu:: ::handshake::
Just bought a "Glass Box" / "Glaskasten" ::shrug:: Pictures are bad though. Chimney is broken off but that's not hard to fix. Thanks for looking friends! ::handshake::
I did the search, and found these things are pricey--saw a used one that sold for 80EUR. Yikes, that's like $100! "Needs work" however, is just what I live for. As long as it isn't a massive overhaul, I can typically replace brushes, belts, pickup shoes, traction tires, and that sort of stuff. As long as I don't make a mess with the glue (which I almost always do), reattaching small trim parts isn't' that hard. And, even after I've bought the parts, typically, as long as it isn't half the parts in the thing, I usually save quite a bit.

It's got a metal drivetrain and chassis. Definitely looks like a quality piece! Back when I was just "looking into" Marklin, I became aware of Trix in HO and N. They do some nice stuff.
Yes they are pricey. ::nod:: The lady who sold me mine was asking 60€ or best offer. I wrote to her and asked her what offer she would consider as fair. She said 45€ shipped so I grabed it. Most of them sell for much more or they are defective. I think I did ok. ::nod::

Next one on my wish list is the Wismarer Schienenbus Schweineschnauzer / Wismar Track-Bus "Pig nose"
Looks like this.

What can I say, I like things that are not so run of the mill. ::super_happy::
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TPK wrote: Sat Nov 28, 2020 8:52 pm
WillyCamaro wrote: Fri Nov 27, 2020 1:35 am No problem bro Tom, instead of starting another thread, let's keep all the diecast hobbying under one roof. That's why I started the "Diecast Collecting" thread for, and trains fit right on in there ::tu:: .
Ok Willy. Not much metal left in modern trains but if you say so. ::tu:: ::handshake::
Just bought a "Glass Box" / "Glaskasten" ::shrug:: Pictures are bad though. Chimney is broken off but that's not hard to fix. Thanks for looking friends! ::handshake::
If it has a metal base, metal wheels, metal parts, then it is "diecast".
::huff::
Snort, and a toot toot, for you ::woot:: .

:lol:

I do like that engine a lot Tom, looks very quaint and happy, should work fine in a switching yard/industrial setting.
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I was just thinking about NC earlier Ken, sure is a shame where it's all headed... Guess in this case, the saying holds true, "Nothing like the good ole days, boys".
When driving cars became political, that's the day they lost me (and half the guys in NA). Bring me back too when; men were men, cars were cars, competition was real, and politics stayed where it belonged.
::shrug::
Still am a big fan of the good ole days, as with most sports.
And I bet Mr. Dale would say the exact same thing, God rest his soul.
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WillyCamaro wrote: Sun Nov 29, 2020 12:49 am
TPK wrote: Sat Nov 28, 2020 8:52 pm
WillyCamaro wrote: Fri Nov 27, 2020 1:35 am No problem bro Tom, instead of starting another thread, let's keep all the diecast hobbying under one roof. That's why I started the "Diecast Collecting" thread for, and trains fit right on in there ::tu:: .
Ok Willy. Not much metal left in modern trains but if you say so. ::tu:: ::handshake::
Just bought a "Glass Box" / "Glaskasten" ::shrug:: Pictures are bad though. Chimney is broken off but that's not hard to fix. Thanks for looking friends! ::handshake::
If it has a metal base, metal wheels, metal parts, then it is "diecast".
::huff::
Snort, and a toot toot, for you ::woot:: .

:lol:

I do like that engine a lot Tom, looks very quaint and happy, should work fine in a switching yard/industrial setting.
::tu::
The Western Maryland / Cumberland Maryland train I have is in the switching yard / industrial theme. ::tu::

I believe this new German "Glass-Box" locomotive was mostly used for pulling small numbers of smaller passenger cars. I have been looking for the right passenger cars to go along with it. Maybe I can score some today. ::shrug::

And the "Pig Nose" I posted pictures of above has been on my wish list for many (about 10) years. I just never had the money to get one or was never willing to spend the money to get one. They normally sell from 80€ on up, & may sell for well over 100€, depending on the condition. ::doh:: Now that I have a lot of practice searching for deals on eBay, I will try to find one in good condition at a fair price. Like I did with the "Glass-Box" locomotive. ::tu:: I actually just stumbled across those "Glass-Boxes" while searching for a "Pig-Nose". I'd like to find one of those P-N's for under 50€ if I can but that will be a pretty hard task. ::hmm::

These are all just trains for use under the Christmas tree and will be in storage 95% of the time so I think they should be more than enough for the Holiday Season. I may put just the locomotives inside my knife showcase if I can find enough space for them in there. ::hmm:: I'm working on a couple of things right now like a drawer for my EDC's and some additional shelves for the showcases. Maybe those two things will help me free up enough space for the locomotives. At least for one year. We will see how that turns out. ::hmm::
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::nod:: ::facepalm:: Celebrating 500 years of Postal Service. To pull behind the "Glass Box". ::doh:: :lol:
Now, if someone can tell me which end goes towards the locomotive and which end goes away from the locomotive I'd be smarter than I am right now. :mrgreen:
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Ariat. I have a pair of their Western work boots.
Very comfortable. Figured I'd get something a bit dressier.
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Steve Warden wrote: Mon Jan 04, 2021 10:20 pm Ariat. I have a pair of their Western work boots.
Very comfortable. Figured I'd get something a bit dressier.
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I think within equestrian circles, Ariat makes some of the best stuff; at least among English. I've heard Tony Llama is a good name in Western boots; and I do have a pair, except that they're about a half-size too small (Size 9), and run small (I can wear a size 9 Bates combat boot; which I hike in). I got them as a gift, and they were slightly too small then, and are really too small now. My current Ariat boots are 9.5EE.


I rode English when I was 10-11. Ariat was the brand my instructor recommended--she still regularly wore a similar boot she'd bought several years prior when in a collegiate equestrian team. I really should've rode Western, though. It's a more "working horse" discipline; while I view English more as a show discipline. We were required to wear some sort of black shoe as a part of the uniform of the Christian school I went to. So, I wore the Ariats. They gave me more ankle support, AND I didn't have to change out when I took my lessons. Plus, at the time, I couldn't tie my shoes; so the zipper worked out. I currently wear the Sierra, which is a waterproof Western-style workboot. I can do an entire Walmart run in the things and have no trouble, yet my New Balance sneakers cause fatigue. And, polished up, under a pants leg, no one can tell you're wearing work boots. Same as the old ones. The ATS insole and 4LR technology make them very comfortable. I had a spare pair of ATS insoles (out of a pair of Terrains that fell apart) that I stuck in a cheap pair of Dunlop rubber boots, and it made them so much more comfortable, compared to the thin cardstock-thick insole that was in the boots when I bought them.

I will say, however, I was disappointed by the Terrain trail rider/hiking boot. They fell apart (heel area messed up) after less than a year. Compare that to the paddock boots I got five years out of, and the Sierra that are now almost four.
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Yup, Ariat boots are excellent, expensive, but excellent.
They are a bit outa my price range, and for the same quality, I go with Canada West.
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cody6268 wrote: Tue Jan 05, 2021 3:34 am
Steve Warden wrote: Mon Jan 04, 2021 10:20 pm Ariat. I have a pair of their Western work boots.
Very comfortable. Figured I'd get something a bit dressier.
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I think within equestrian circles, Ariat makes some of the best stuff; at least among English. I've heard Tony Llama is a good name in Western boots; and I do have a pair, except that they're about a half-size too small (Size 9), and run small (I can wear a size 9 Bates combat boot; which I hike in). I got them as a gift, and they were slightly too small then, and are really too small now. My current Ariat boots are 9.5EE.


I rode English when I was 10-11. Ariat was the brand my instructor recommended--she still regularly wore a similar boot she'd bought several years prior when in a collegiate equestrian team. I really should've rode Western, though. It's a more "working horse" discipline; while I view English more as a show discipline. We were required to wear some sort of black shoe as a part of the uniform of the Christian school I went to. So, I wore the Ariats. They gave me more ankle support, AND I didn't have to change out when I took my lessons. Plus, at the time, I couldn't tie my shoes; so the zipper worked out. I currently wear the Sierra, which is a waterproof Western-style workboot. I can do an entire Walmart run in the things and have no trouble, yet my New Balance sneakers cause fatigue. And, polished up, under a pants leg, no one can tell you're wearing work boots. Same as the old ones. The ATS insole and 4LR technology make them very comfortable. I had a spare pair of ATS insoles (out of a pair of Terrains that fell apart) that I stuck in a cheap pair of Dunlop rubber boots, and it made them so much more comfortable, compared to the thin cardstock-thick insole that was in the boots when I bought them.

I will say, however, I was disappointed by the Terrain trail rider/hiking boot. They fell apart (heel area messed up) after less than a year. Compare that to the paddock boots I got five years out of, and the Sierra that are now almost four.
I'm certainly no equestrian. In fact, I'm allergic to horses! At least I was back in my teens. Our scout troop went to a local riding place for an outing and my eyes got all red and itchy. As that was some 40-45 years ago, I don't know if I've outgrown it. Maybe someday I'll get a chance to find out.

What I have now is the Workhog in aged bark. They darkened up when I started slathering on the mink oil to help waterproof. I'm okay with that. They're just a darker brown. About two years old and holding up great. Granted, they don't get worn everyday, but I'm still pleased with how they're doing. The ones on ordered will be used for work, but my work requires business casual. These'll do, and look good in the process. I'll have to see if they're a bit too casual with a suit and tie for church.
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When I was a kid everybody and their brother had a Duncan Yo-Yo. At 59 years of age, I finally have my second one.

My first one was red but it was a Duncan Imperial just like this one.

Go ahead. Its okay to laugh.
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Railsplitter wrote: Wed Jan 13, 2021 8:09 pm When I was a kid everybody and their brother had a Duncan Yo-Yo. At 59 years of age, I finally have my second one.

My first one was red but it was a Duncan Imperial just like this one.

Go ahead. Its okay to laugh.
I hardly ever see those in stores these days. Used to be, even well into my teenage years, you could find them even in small supermarkets.
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cody6268 wrote: Wed Jan 13, 2021 8:13 pm
Railsplitter wrote: Wed Jan 13, 2021 8:09 pm When I was a kid everybody and their brother had a Duncan Yo-Yo. At 59 years of age, I finally have my second one.

My first one was red but it was a Duncan Imperial just like this one.

Go ahead. Its okay to laugh.
I hardly ever see those in stores these days. Used to be, even well into my teenage years, you could find them even in small supermarkets.
I had no idea they still made them. I forgot all about them and one day a couple weeks ago a friend at work brought one in. It was his when he was a kid and he found it at his Dad's house. That was the first time I had seen one since the early 1970's.

I had to have one of my own after seeing his vintage original.
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Railsplitter wrote: Wed Jan 13, 2021 8:09 pm When I was a kid everybody and their brother had a Duncan Yo-Yo. At 59 years of age, I finally have my second one.

My first one was red but it was a Duncan Imperial just like this one.

Go ahead. Its okay to laugh.
Great memories! Thanks for the flash-back.
I had a Duncan Butterfly.
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Steve Warden wrote: Wed Jan 13, 2021 8:37 pm
Railsplitter wrote: Wed Jan 13, 2021 8:09 pm When I was a kid everybody and their brother had a Duncan Yo-Yo. At 59 years of age, I finally have my second one.

My first one was red but it was a Duncan Imperial just like this one.

Go ahead. Its okay to laugh.
Great memories! Thanks for the flash-back.
I had a Duncan Butterfly.
I always wanted to “upgrade” to a Butterfly but my folks never got around to it.Those were the coolest of them all. ::tu::
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Tomica Yanmar YT01 Concept. This was NOT in the regular Tomica lineup, and was only sold at the Yanmar museum in Japan along with a couple other exclusive toolings. In other words, NOT easily avaialble to someone in the US. The seller, presumably was a Yanmar employee at the US office. Secondly, the YT01 Concept was exhibited at a couple shows here in the States; so it could have been a handout/sold at those shows.
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cody6268 wrote: Mon Jan 18, 2021 3:56 pm Tomica Yanmar YT01 Concept. This was NOT in the regular Tomica lineup, and was only sold at the Yanmar museum in Japan along with a couple other exclusive toolings. In other words, NOT easily avaialble to someone in the US. The seller, presumably was a Yanmar employee at the US office. Secondly, the YT01 Concept was exhibited at a couple shows here in the States; so it could have been a handout/sold at those shows.

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Sweet score, Cody!
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Re: It's in the Mail, Off Topic Style

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I've been wanting to get into mechanical watches. Most of the old American brands are worth quite a bit in good shape. I heard the Russian (originally Soviet; and just for Soviet military) Vostoks were a little crude, but decent. They had a few sub $50 models. But, I personally was turned off by the fact that the watches are heavily adorned with Soviet/Russian military insignia on nearly every model. And, with a regular mechanical watch, I was afraid I'd overwind it, and break the mainspring. Recently, a member here showed having recently showed a Timex self-wind automatic. I did some digging, and found they can be really good watches, so I went looking. Found a pair sans bands on eBay and put my max bid in. Had to raise it a bit before it ended, but still ended up being less than $30 in them. Seller says they run. But they, like me, are not a watch expert. So, how good a shape they are in funcitonally will have to be checked by my jeweler.

I've done some research based on photos and information provided by seller. The watch on the left is a model 4114 Viscount, with the 32 movement (supposedly one of the better ones used in the line), manufactured in 1969 (so nearly 52 years old!). The one on the right, since it lacks a date code/serial, had to have been made before 1953. I do know that the date windows on the 32 movement can be a problem. I'm going to have my jeweler look at these, and if he determines they're in decent shape, I'm having them fully serviced, and bands put on. Else, if I've made a boneheaded decision, I'm out less than $30.

I still cant decide on bands. Leather, or metal for sure. NATO bands are for my cheap work watches (like the modern Expedition I have)--they don't belong on these classics. The Viscount will be a dress watch, while the slightly larger one will be an everyday wear watch. Metal expansion bands were common on old Timex, and probably what I'll go with. Leather gets gross, and linked metal watch bands aren't that great.
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