Derrell, Well, astonished or not, it takes roughly an hour per loco for the installation. All of my locos have Sagami motors, with absolutely zero...
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vinnywestside
Jul 12, 2010 6:07 pm
Derrell, I am not quite the craftsman that Paul is, but a couple, three hours is the max it takes me. We all know the quality of Paul's work and I therefore...
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onagerla
Jul 12, 2010 6:57 pm
Paul, I'll take your word for it and I can agree that soldering 8 wires would only take me 15 minutes... if that. But it ain't that simple. I believe most of...
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vinnywestside
Jul 12, 2010 7:18 pm
Derrell, as you know I did convert my Heisler. Although I don't doubt your knowledge nor you testing of the motor, mine has been running for a couple of years...
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onagerla
Jul 12, 2010 7:26 pm
Hi Vinny, I have to admit I am very picky and meticulous about how I do an install. I make sure wiring is neat and logical - for me this reduces the margin for...
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Paul Scoles
pbscoles
Jul 12, 2010 7:34 pm
Derrell, Well, first of all, I never set out to rain on anyone's parade. I simply wanted to encourage JEM to jump in and give DCC a try. Installing a...
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onagerla
Jul 12, 2010 7:37 pm
Vinny, you know the funny thing is that as there were only about 130 of both gauges of the Heistler imported I've probably got one of 2 or 3 that may have a...
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vinnywestside
Jul 12, 2010 7:40 pm
I am not trying to be modest, but you would not learn anything from me. I simply do it by the book. Like Paul, all my engines are basically the same,...
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onagerla
Jul 12, 2010 7:46 pm
Sure Paul and I hope I didn't alarm anyone. I guess I wouldn't want to discourage anyone from doing their own work. I'm not hurting for this kind of business...
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onagerla
Jul 12, 2010 7:53 pm
Vinny, I think I would learn some things - but let's not argue about that. The gear is a stock Mod .4 gear from NWSL part number 2302-6. Now, I haven't...
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Paul Scoles
pbscoles
Jul 12, 2010 10:00 pm
Derrell, ... Sure... it was years ago with my old Keller analog set-up, but it took 2-3 hours or so I think. We're talking the very early 80's, so my memory...
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onagerla
Jul 13, 2010 12:47 am
And hopefully you never do. Truly. As I said, the first time it happened to me (in the second loco I ever installed in) I was completely taken by surprise. I...
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Paul Scoles
pbscoles
Jul 13, 2010 3:05 am
Derrell, Comments... ... For me, the primary reason programming can take some time is in setting up the Tsunami Dynamic Digital Effects section, CV's 179-188...
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William Uffelman
ufffam
Jul 13, 2010 3:11 am
2004 Z4 3.0 convertible w/6 speed probably would really impress your son! 8>)) It is a great vehicle for touring SP NG land. Bioll Uffelman Las Vegas NV ...
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onagerla
Jul 13, 2010 2:03 pm
Paul, CV 188, speed tables, mu - even sound volumes, equalizer and reverb; I kinda figured that was coming. I think we both probably regard the setting up of a...
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NWNG-Sn3Group@yahoogr...
Jul 14, 2010 10:33 pm
Hello, This email message is a notification to let you know that a file has been uploaded to the Files area of the NWNG-Sn3Group group. File :...
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onagerla
Jul 14, 2010 10:39 pm
All, I've created a new folder called Derrell's DCC corner. Once in a while I'd enjoy sharing some things with you that occur at 7th Street Shops. This time...
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Keith
p_c_302
Jul 15, 2010 2:17 am
Derrell: Neat solution to the harness issue. How do the K's do on the 4% on the east side of Trout Creek? Keith...
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onagerla
Jul 15, 2010 2:40 am
Keith, as a matter of fact I've never tried to max a K on the 4% grades on either side of Trout Creek Pass. That might be interesting.... The Ks are typically...
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robinpeel
Jul 15, 2010 6:54 pm
Derrell: Thanks for posting - it's great to see the #476 & #485 in action, with the box cars. Looking forward to seeing them back in Seattle. - Robin...
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onagerla
Jul 15, 2010 7:39 pm
You are welcome Robin. I'm anxious to get them back to you. Thanks for the opportunity to work on your models. Derrell...
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JEM
rgstrains
Jul 17, 2010 2:04 am
Evening Guys, I'm sorry this is so late, I didn't mean to be rude. I just wanted to thank everyone for your answers, opinions and tips and suggestions...
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Peter Smith
loco66loco
Jul 24, 2010 5:38 pm
Greetings All; Just a heads up for those of you planning to attend the convention in St. Louis. If you haven't registered as yet, be sure to do so before the...
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Jim
jimmacmn
Jul 26, 2010 3:18 pm
Hey Guys I am currently working to get my layout running for a show this weekend and I am having auto reverse unit problems. The layout is Sn3 runing PBL...
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Jim Vail
akacoot
Jul 26, 2010 6:28 pm
Jim - I have 4 of those OG-AR Auto Reversers. Two work flawlessly every time - you never notice they are there. The other 2 almost always work flawlessly in...
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Jim
jimmacmn
Jul 27, 2010 2:20 am
Mystery solved (hope). Just received this info from the person who installed Tsunamis in the locos I have been testing in the reverse loop. ... So, I have a...
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k27bry
Jul 27, 2010 6:29 pm
FOR SALE - the last K-28 from the lot i sold off . This new in the box Foreground model has no weathering although Jimmy did install coal in the tender . Never...
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Jim
jimmacmn
Jul 29, 2010 3:33 am
Guys I got a PSxAR unit today (the UPS over night charge was almost as much as the unit). I have just installed it and it appears to have done the trick. I...
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k27siderod
Jul 29, 2010 2:31 pm
Gang, I've got one too many K-27's and have a latest run Boo Rim K-27 early 30's version for sale. It's not weathered but has PBL sound. It's been run very ...
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k27siderod
Jul 29, 2010 3:01 pm
I forgot to mention that it's a black boiler version...... ... From: "k27siderod@..." <k27siderod@...> To: Sn3 Group <Sn3@yahoogroups.com>;...
