Well, mtaylor brought up something in his time burning post. He asked if I had trouble running the articulated set of walthers stack cars empty. My answer, Nope! I dunno, mtaylor, have you changed all the trucks to MTs? I did, thye run smooth, and have fairly good weight. I don't ussually run the things empty as I don't see them empty very often. I have also added weight to every container I have. So, I have had very few problems. Happy Railroading!! Dane N. ------------------ BC Rail King BCRailKing@Canada.com InternationalRegion@tamr.org for TAMR info. Dane_Nicholson@tamr.org http://www.tamr.org
I have walthers husky stacks and have had no problems running them empty. The MDC husky stacks are another issue as they are not cast and are very light ------------------ http://users.bigpond.net.au/railroad2000
<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Colonel: I have walthers husky stacks and have had no problems running them empty. The MDC husky stacks are another issue as they are not cast and are very light <HR></BLOCKQUOTE> I'd assume, Colonel, you are already using weights in your containers?? If people aren't, I'd like to suggest Deluxe Innovations weights for Containers. I installed them last night. I am a very happy camper! Happy Railroading!! Dane N. ------------------ BC Rail King BCRailKing@Canada.com InternationalRegion@tamr.org for TAMR info. Dane_Nicholson@tamr.org http://www.tamr.org
Hey all, Nope, I have not insalled MT trucks onto my double stack unit yet. I rebuilt my %$#*&! test oval with much larger radis turns and this seems to have helped the problem. At the rate I am going, it looks like the actual layout construction will not start until mid November. I am working on a new track plan now. And yes, I am planning on using a helix Are the deluxe weights needed? Thanks Matt
Or use tyre (tire) weights - the stick-on variety. Just cut them to fit and place the weighted container on the bottom. Added bonus - the weights can be free I went one step future and screwed the container into the MDC Husky's well using a 00-90 screw and drilling through the dimple on the cross braces. Refer to my July/Aug 1997 N Scale article. if you don't have it, and are interested, email me. Gary. ------------------ Gary A. Rose The Unofficial TC&W page N to the Nth degree!
