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Re: GMLTC at the NMRA National Convention
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Sat, 31 Jul 1999 00:38:06 GMT
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Rick/John,
Hi... I'm just about recovered from the trip. The locomotive that Rick
asked about is powered by an old 12v mechanism with siderods. It has
it's bronze power pick-ups taped-back and draws power from the tender
which has a standard 9v mechanism with the electric motor removed. I'll
try to put-up a picture of this locomotive on the web soon with a
descrption of its construction. Thanks for the kind words too John.
-BMW
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John Neal wrote:
>
> Rick-
>
> You are referring to one of Brian Williams' masterpieces:
> http://www.execpc.com/~pfoster/nmra/gmltc27.jpg
> At the risk of speaking for Brian, I can say simply that what he has done is wire
> the 9 volt motor to power the older 12 volt motor. I don't know *how* exactly, but
> this is what he told me. Larry could prolly provide a more detailed answer.
> Thanks for the kind words:-)
>
> HTH,
> John
>
> Rick Clark wrote:
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> > Okay, so I'm alternating between stunned and discouraged. Beautuful photos,
> > with
> > wonderful detail, but my poor 4x8 display looks so small now. You guys's layout
> > really is inspiring, though.
> >
> > My question is about picture #27. How is that engine/tender running? The loco
> > is
> > clearly a dummy, powered by the tender, but how did you install the 12v's
> > wheels
> > that accept the gray tie-rods? I've been lamenting the loss of these.
> >
> > Again, beautiful job.
> >
> > Rick Clark
> > jrclark@nospam.aol.com
> >
> > In lugnet.trains, John Gerlach writes:
> > > In lugnet.trains, Martin Legault writes:
> > > >
> > > > <snip>
> > > >
> > > > I also have a question. On picture #30 there is something one a switch, what's
> > > > that, what the purpose?
> > > >
> > > > Martin
> > >
> > > The train yard sections are still "in progress". We're attempting to use the
> > > pneumatic system to remotely control the switches, so we can move trains
> > > around individually. (We've got breaks in the tracks so we can power each
> > > siding separately.)
> > >
> > > J1
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Brian M. Williams
email: brian_williams@ameritech.net
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