Flashwave, Thank you for the kind words.
It is actually done by applying the red stripe decal first, then applying the white name and herald over the stripe.
Did them as seperate decals so I could do a number of different variations. All the decals are made by Rail Graphics.
Sheldon
Sheldon:
Thanks for the tips I’m going to try them when I get home for my 0-6-0 slopeback tender when I get home.
Joe323
Are you talking about the Bachmann HO 0-6-0 switcher
The 0-6-0 slopeback by Bachmann does not come with wiring in the tender. Hence there are no wires between the engine and tender.
http://www.bachmanntrains.com/home-usa/dwg/dwgs/50601.pdf
Perhaps you have an old Mantua or DCC, they had pickups in the tender.
I had problems with my USRA Light Mountain stopping intermittently and traced the problem to a poor connection within (not between) one of the plugs. While I had the loco “in the shop”, I decided to completely re-wire it. I removed the circuit board completely (I run DC and don’t care for working lights) and replaced the plug system with a pair of wires connected by miniature plugs from an electronic supply warehouse. I also re-wired the loco so that it can be run without having the tender attached - a useful feature for maintenance and, on new locos, for painting.
Here’s the plug set-up, shown on an Athearn 2-8-2, to which I added tender pick-up using Bachmann trucks and wipers:
…and here’s the Light Mountain (known on my road as a Mohawk) that instigated the re-wiring programme:
All of my Bachmann 2-8-0s got the same treatment and, as mentioned previously, extra weight in their shortened tenders:
…as will the currently under-construction Bachmann 10 Wheelers:
Wayne
Yes I was talking about the 0-6-0 Switcher which is a special purpose only steamer on my RR (Not a daily driver) I tried to add weight to the tender but theres almost no room. Any suggestions?
I’ve posted this elsewhere, with little response, but thought that aficionados of Bachmann locos might enjoy this short video. Click on the image to get things rolling.
There’s not much in the way of sound, beyond the usual noise of a moving train, as this is DC operation.
Wayne
Wayne, I did see it on the other thread, great video!
I know I will sound like a conspiracy nut, but you know bringing too much attention to this will upset the politcally correct notions of what can be done with DC control.
IF I had a video camera, I would make one with two or three different wheel arrangments and/or brands pulling a long train - with DC control.
Sheldon
Thanks for your kind words, Sheldon. I find that most of my locos will run well with the other ones, regardless of make or wheel arrangement, and I’m glad they do, as my layout is mostly grades and curves, often in the same places. [(-D]
DC is perfect for my operating requirements, with only one train moving at any time (but with as many locos as are needed to get it over the line) A “day” of operation can last through many operating sessions.
Wayne
as will the currently under-construction Bachmann 10 Wheelers:
That looks suspiciously like an old Varney Casey Jones boiler. You’ve done a nice job mating it to the Bachmann chassis.
Andre
Thanks, Andre. [:D] You’ve got a good eye, as that is indeed an old Varney “Casey Jones” boiler. The cab is from a Bachmann 2-8-0, although I haven’t decided whether to use it or a USRA-type from the Bachmann 2-6-6-2. I have two of those 10-Wheelers “in-progress”, although there’s not a lot of progress happening at the moment. [:-^] I’m spending as much time on the tenders as the locos: they were, in my opinion, too wide for this loco, so I slit them in two using a handsaw, removing about .060". That, of course, necessitated new floors, which are currently under construction.
Wayne
Wayne,
Just wondering how this project was comming along?
I would love to see one of these maufacturers do some modern 10 Wheelers like those on the B&O.
Sheldon
what do you think would be the proper amount of weight to add to a Bachmann 4-8-4 northern’s tender?
thank you
N scale? About 1 ounce.
Sheldon
thank you my kind sir, I shall get some weights so my northern can pull it’s heavyweight passenger train.
That one (and a sister) have been languishing for a while, as I’ve been working on freight cars for myself and locomotives for other people.
I’m still trying to decide what I can put beneath the cab: the loco is too small for a stoker, but with the fairly short pilot deck, I may opt for putting the third air reservoir there. Perhaps that little nudge will get me working on them again. [swg]
Wayne
Bumped to the top because of a question on another post.
Sheldon
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Sheldon,
That’s secret code for “Never mind”…
Tom
Bumped to the top for recent Bachmann questions.
I have several new Bachmann kit bash projects in the works. They include a streamlined 4-8-2, a pair of redetailed 2-10-2’s and some Bachmann tenders behind some other brands of locos.
Watch for pictures.
Sheldon