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Post by atsda on Feb 7, 2023 3:18:09 GMT
Joe, very cool trains. Weren't you concerned about getting the root beer delivered on the Cannonball Express? Thanks for the update. Alfred
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Post by atsda on Feb 7, 2023 3:20:01 GMT
Joe, What transformer(s) are you using? I’ve got idle mixed freight consists parked at two locations on the layout b/c I’m still working on the railroad, so to speak. I just finished installing a shelf under the layout with a 1034 to supply the Central Loop UCS, 125 whistle shack, 145 gateman, and interior lights in the covered bridge. The 1014 supplies the 262 highway crossing gate and a ringing bell signal. Trains run off a KW (A or B for the whole layout, or A for the East Loop and B for the West Loop. Another 1034 runs the train on the Central Loop. A V transformer supplies 45 gateman and 362 barrel loader on A, 2 UCS on B, 7 O22s on C for the West Loop, and 5 O22s on D for the East Loop (the 13th o22 is on toggled track power with the UCS on the spur.) Alfred
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Post by Joe Saggese on Feb 7, 2023 3:25:10 GMT
Using an MTH for track 1 and a Lionel Transformer for track 2. The 1990s T-formers are for ascessories and the trolley. I have a Williams T-former but not using it yet.  |
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Post by papa3rail on Feb 7, 2023 12:23:14 GMT
Great video Joe.
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Post by papa3rail on Feb 7, 2023 12:50:15 GMT
How about what’s off the tracks.
A couple of weeks back I decided to squeeze in one more running session before starting the Christmas undecorating. I usually run four trains at once on four separate loops using my Cab 2 and often do this from outside the layout. The cab 2 has a function that lets you toggle back and forth between two trains but when I’m running four trains I just scroll through my locomotive menu to select the train I want to address. I had already shut down the two trains on the passenger loops and was shutting down the two on the freight level when I heard a train screaming along the tracks. I began to frantically scroll through the locomotive menu to wind down the NYC GP7. After the damage was done and I surveyed the carnage, it occurred to me in my infinite wisdom use the kill switch MISTER ENGINEER.
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Post by Adam on Feb 7, 2023 13:35:57 GMT
On the tracks for me right now is my B&M MTH SW9 and Lionel Postwar F-Unit oddball pair pulling a passenger consist. I also have my MTH NYC RS3 freight consist on the lower inner loop. On the top level loop I have the Lionel LionChief 2.0 SantaFe Berkshire with silver passenger cars. This is my favorite combo of trains.
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Post by atsda on Feb 7, 2023 17:44:31 GMT
Joe, Thanks, more power to you. Alfred
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Post by atsda on Feb 7, 2023 17:49:19 GMT
Dave, Ouch and heart stopping. Alfred
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Post by atsda on Feb 7, 2023 17:57:58 GMT
Adam, Really nice trains. The Berkshire/ Silver combination is a classic. We have similar likes - my own favorite (from the kid era) is 736 Berkshire and Silver Series passenger consist. I have not run that combo in decades (although i had my son do a photo of it for LOTS Switcher.) In June I had the 736 tuned up; however, I have not had the courage to run it yet. I can't bring myself to do this until I have the track system just right. Alfred
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Post by curtis on Feb 7, 2023 20:38:42 GMT
Papa3rail
Looks like a job for RJ Corman!
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Post by atsda on Feb 11, 2023 1:51:33 GMT
This afternoon, I finally got my hand on the throttle to test the last few fixes/ changes. Ran two test trains - on the inner part of the East Loop - just a Lionel 218 FA, to check the ringing bell signal and also the 262 highway crossing gate. On the independent Central Loop - a Scout, tender and two cars - lights in the covered bridge and the whistle shack works fine - once the new coil in the 145 Gateman is in, it will get into the parallel circuit. Really nice to hear the trains and confirm that the wiring is OK. Full consists shortly. Alfred What have you been running lately.
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Post by atsda on Feb 12, 2023 3:06:03 GMT
This afternoon, I ran a Lionel Scout 1060 (1961) w/ tender, flat car, and gondola on the Central Loop and Lionel SF 218 FA with two box cars on the inner part of the East Loop; just for fun and to tune three 153 contactors. This evening, I Braille labeled about 16 pieces of familiar rolling stock. My wife read the road names and numbers from two pieces – a Lionel 6656 Cattle Car (1950) and Wabash 3424 operating Brakeman box car (1956-58). Alfred Maybe, some serious runs tomorrow. What have YOU been running?
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Post by atsda on Feb 14, 2023 2:22:33 GMT
I am finally getting around to running trains. I still have more work to do on the layout however. Here is a 3 minute video of Lionel PRR 250 2-4-2 pulling hopper, tanker, and gondola and caboose on Central Loop. Lights and whistle are activated by controller inside covered bridge. When the coil is replaced in a Lionel 145 gateman, the whistle shack will be moved elsewhere but in parallel with the gateman. A Lionel SF 218 FA (although not in freight livery) is heading PRR 3484 operating car, 6464 B&O auto carrier, New Haven box car, and AT&SF caboose westbound on inner part of East Loop. The ringing bell signal sounds when a train enters/ leaves the track section that goes under the elevated track. The highway crossing gate is not in place beyond the elevated track. The spur switch and signal may not be visible in front of the bridge. To take the video, I fitted my speech-enabled phone on a tripod near the layout. I set it as best I thought to get a good line of sight. I had my wife check the video; and it seems that it may have included what I wanted to. Alfred youtu.be/SzzjCdhq8Ho |
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Post by Adam on Feb 14, 2023 2:44:54 GMT
Alfred,
You got an excellent line of sight on this video. I really enjoyed it! Great train selection too.
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Post by Country Joe on Feb 14, 2023 5:42:39 GMT
You did a great job on the video, Alfred. I enjoyed watching the trains running.
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