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Post by arsenix2001 on Apr 2, 2024 16:06:54 GMT -5
Seeing as how the new run of locomotives are coming with the front plow installed, I decided to run them that way for the first time. It creates such a contradiction in my mind because it looks fantastic however becomes a logistical nightmare when I want to switch around consists and configurations. After a week or so of running a new locomotives, I decided to axe The front plow in exchange for being able to run whatever configuration I wanted. Especially with multiple heritage units coming into play. At least they are kind enough to give us the option.
How many of you run front plows? Do you flip back and forth?
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Post by dazed on Apr 2, 2024 16:35:29 GMT -5
My general take is the plows are for photography. I pick, say, 1/3 of the units that will lead most of the time and they get the plow. That's just my very general rule though. I hardly run enough now for it to matter. I sincerely hope it becomes a problem eventually.  |
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Post by cwrr on Apr 2, 2024 17:10:28 GMT -5
Yeah, I just use the front plow and the open rear back to back.
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Post by tjdreams on Apr 2, 2024 18:01:59 GMT -5
I run DCC and have a large fleet of multiple Roads, so I try to pick 1 or 2 loco's of each road to keep the plow on, put sound in, add working ditch lights, head lights, cab lights, and such. Then always run those loco in the lead for that road. For loco's that will be run 2nd 3rd 4th in a consist i just wire up the motor and maybe the head light and a Red/white tail light for what ever unit might be in the rear. If I tried putting DCC with sound and a complete contingent of working lights in them all, I wouldn't have any time to run them. For units i plan to use as switchers in the yard I don't bother with the plow. However i do have a few that I've screwed up on and don't run anymore for those I put plows on both ends and let them sit on sidings as a static model.
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Post by arsenix2001 on Apr 2, 2024 19:40:50 GMT -5
I run DCC and have a large fleet of multiple Roads, so I try to pick 1 or 2 loco's of each road to keep the plow on, put sound in, add working ditch lights, head lights, cab lights, and such. Then always run those loco in the lead for that road. For loco's that will be run 2nd 3rd 4th in a consist i just wire up the motor and maybe the head light and a Red/white tail light for what ever unit might be in the rear. If I tried putting DCC with sound and a complete contingent of working lights in them all, I wouldn't have any time to run them. For units i plan to use as switchers in the yard I don't bother with the plow. However i do have a few that I've screwed up on and don't run anymore for those I put plows on both ends and let them sit on sidings as a static model. . Sound in the loco? Impressive! |
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Post by zdave on Apr 2, 2024 20:18:27 GMT -5
I run DCC and have a large fleet of multiple Roads, so I try to pick 1 or 2 loco's of each road to keep the plow on, put sound in, add working ditch lights, head lights, cab lights, and such. Then always run those loco in the lead for that road. For loco's that will be run 2nd 3rd 4th in a consist i just wire up the motor and maybe the head light and a Red/white tail light for what ever unit might be in the rear. If I tried putting DCC with sound and a complete contingent of working lights in them all, I wouldn't have any time to run them. For units i plan to use as switchers in the yard I don't bother with the plow. However i do have a few that I've screwed up on and don't run anymore for those I put plows on both ends and let them sit on sidings as a static model. . Sound in the loco? Impressive! Yes, indeed. I’m pretty content to listening to the soothing sounds of the clickety-clack of steel wheels, though. |
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Post by domi on Apr 15, 2024 15:25:02 GMT -5
All my 6-axle diesels are fit with their front plow AND a MTL #905 Magnematic coupler. I do agree that's unfit for tight curves but my layout's broad curves (14" or more) accomodate them with no flaw.
Dom
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Post by Edward on Apr 18, 2024 3:22:21 GMT -5
Am I the only one who is running all of my locomotives with both front plows/pilots and rear pilots installed with no issues?
I guess even AZL themselves were having issues doing this testing the new SD40-2 line?
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