04-19-2011, 04:30 AM
Hi
really??
I have long discussions with both manufacturer of NJ Transit and other commuter equipment ( i think, you know the companies).
My problem is, that the system, how to power such equipment is not good enough for me and the kind, how to use.
Any magic beatle drive system has an thermical problem after more than one hour run, guess what will happen, if the equipment have to run one the under "exebitions" stress ( means up to 9h runtime). Older magic beatles ( thenshodo...) have the problem, that they are realy difficult to convert them in dcc opperation ( the pick ups, go directly to the motor, most molded together...)
Now, let`s see, what happens with the new nwsl stanton drive....
The older equipment (GEM metroliners--anyone need some?), need los of work to re-power, same as Bachmann Metroliners. A good compromise was the idea, to use an rdc driving system, some models are prepared for it....
Our priority in the past was building a layout, then spend time for the equipment.
When our "new" commuter station with surrounding city area will be finished ( 2 tracks, each 1,5meters length for trains-premiere will be on the convention in Germany in October), the we can use some of the models.
Also in autumn ( perhaps) the con-cor mp54 will delivered, we will see, how they will work.
I ( we) have lots of "building sites" ( engines fittet with sound and prototypical ligths, cab interiours etc..), some engine kits...lost of work.
@Green_Elite_Cab
please take enough time to plan your layout, snapshot ideas mostly leeds to an dead end. Only in taking time and thinking about leeds to an good reasonable result.
After planing use plenty of time in trackwork, i will affirm, that you can built an layout with no derailments (it works-believe me, no derailments on our layout, able to push 4 comet I..)
MrBill Wrote:........ You're the only one out there i know of that's doing electric stuff like this.
really??
I have long discussions with both manufacturer of NJ Transit and other commuter equipment ( i think, you know the companies).
My problem is, that the system, how to power such equipment is not good enough for me and the kind, how to use.
Any magic beatle drive system has an thermical problem after more than one hour run, guess what will happen, if the equipment have to run one the under "exebitions" stress ( means up to 9h runtime). Older magic beatles ( thenshodo...) have the problem, that they are realy difficult to convert them in dcc opperation ( the pick ups, go directly to the motor, most molded together...)
Now, let`s see, what happens with the new nwsl stanton drive....
The older equipment (GEM metroliners--anyone need some?), need los of work to re-power, same as Bachmann Metroliners. A good compromise was the idea, to use an rdc driving system, some models are prepared for it....
Our priority in the past was building a layout, then spend time for the equipment.
When our "new" commuter station with surrounding city area will be finished ( 2 tracks, each 1,5meters length for trains-premiere will be on the convention in Germany in October), the we can use some of the models.
Also in autumn ( perhaps) the con-cor mp54 will delivered, we will see, how they will work.
I ( we) have lots of "building sites" ( engines fittet with sound and prototypical ligths, cab interiours etc..), some engine kits...lost of work.
@Green_Elite_Cab
please take enough time to plan your layout, snapshot ideas mostly leeds to an dead end. Only in taking time and thinking about leeds to an good reasonable result.
After planing use plenty of time in trackwork, i will affirm, that you can built an layout with no derailments (it works-believe me, no derailments on our layout, able to push 4 comet I..)
kindest regards
Amtrak X995
Amtrak X995