Robert, Are the drop-in MRC decoders you mentioned from their early run of decoders, or more recent (i.e. <1 yr)? If the former then I wouldn't...
Sound can be installed in N-scale but it's pushing the envelope. You generally have to sacrifice something - usually weight - in order to squeeze...
As Rick iterated, a sound install in an N-scale locomotive usually means having to mill out/remove some of the chassis in order to fit both the...
Yep, sounds like you have a tired pony there, John. A couple of things. First, you may want to consider investing in a good MRC power pack (e.g....
One issue resolved: A fella on another forum recommended that I connect a 9V battery to the motor brush terminals to determine which one was...
Greetings all - Recently I undertook my first brass locomotive DCC install: An Alco Models FM H20-44 switcher (ca. 1977): [IMG] Actually it...
You have to first quantify what "used" means. Assuming you are eying one on eBay then see what the seller has to say about it's condition. $50...
If you haven't run this motor in years, John, then there's your issue. Whatever light oil that was on the bearings is probably pretty dried or...
Hi John, You said that you "checked on the programming track". Were you able to operate the locomotive on the programming track with either the...
Hi John, Are you positive the long address took? Did the decoder ever work on address "3", or did you ever tgest it? Did you program the long...
I'm glad that fixed your issue, John. I've been told that it's one of the easier fixes. Looks like it's running a lot smoother now. =O) Happy...
John, I'm gonna guess that your locomotive is an older model and is suffering from the infamous P2K "cracked gear" ailment. It can be easily...
Greetings - I purchased an undecorated Atlas Master Series "Silver" S-2 off eBay a few months ago for a decent price. I added my go-to decoder...
Greetings - Can anyone identify the horn-type on this NYC SW7? [IMG] I picked up a Paragon 2 BLI SW7 recently and it has three horn choices....
So, more than likely, the '48 photo was probably taken sometime after 9/21/49 - i.e. assuming that photo date is actually correct.
Well, that makes for an interesting twist to things. If the above photo dates are correct then FTA #1601 would have had to have been repainted...
Perhaps...but that's all I was trying to find out by posting the question here. Thanks,
So, basically you're saying you can't give a specific date for one of the FT repaints. That's all I'm looking for.
No, I was referring to the links in this thread: http://www.railroad.net/forums/viewtopic.php?f=93&t=48322
acptulsa, I know for sure that the NYC FTs were painted with the cat whisker scheme when they were first released in June '44. The lightning...
