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Post by blueghost on Mar 13, 2017 19:41:18 GMT -5
can you possibly use the wipers for lighting?
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Post by Rob Albritton on Mar 13, 2017 20:20:31 GMT -5
Rob: what is up with the wipers (metal strips in the wheels/trucks) on the Amfleets? See photo Viewliner at top, Amfleet at bottom. View AttachmentWe added those as a part of one of the re-designs of the truck. They are the contact point on the axel and reduce drag by a factor of 3 compared to just plastic. Frank from your picture it looks like The Viewliner Wheel sets are held in place and spin on the needle point on the outside of the wheel set The Amfleete are held in place and rotate in the "Wipers" between the wheel set. My guess is that the thin brass "wiper" as you call it would have less drag on the axle than a plastic bearing of sorts would be. Correct. The AmFleets have the wipers. It was the best solution for the inside bearing trucks. The Viewliner trucks are traditional needle point axels, which roll very well. can you possibly use the wipers for lighting? Yes you can! It is an unintended bonus of the design, but we have no plans to make lighting kits of our own. The hard part (getting electrical contact from the wheels) is done. Enjoy! -Rob(A) AZL |
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Post by ztrack on Mar 13, 2017 20:38:08 GMT -5
I had a chance to run a number of these cars tonight. I had one car where the truck was too tight. Just like Frank mentioned, I loosened the screw 1/4 turn. This is all it took. After that, the truck rotated freely and the car ran great. Boy these cars looked great behind a P42!
Rob
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Post by ghoffman on Mar 18, 2017 15:53:38 GMT -5
I love my new Superliner set and have an extra sleeper to boot. But at the Del Mar show, some visitor came up and told me it was all incorrect since I didn't have a baggage car following the loco. I don't see a baggage car on offering. What can I use to play Amtrak baggage car? That comment is not going to put a damper on my fun, though. Here's a shot from Amtrak's in-train brochure from the Coast Starlight. No baggage car in the shot, somewhere near Gaviota Bridge, I think. Attachments:
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Post by Rob Albritton on Mar 18, 2017 17:32:27 GMT -5
I love my new Superliner set and have an extra sleeper to boot. But at the Del Mar show, some visitor came up and told me it was all incorrect since I didn't have a baggage car following the loco. I don't see a baggage car on offering. What can I use to play Amtrak baggage car? Good idea - a correct baggage car for the Amtrak Long Distance trains is now on our future "to do" list. Best, -Rob(A) AZL |
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Post by shamoo737 on Mar 18, 2017 18:46:45 GMT -5
I love my new Superliner set and have an extra sleeper to boot. But at the Del Mar show, some visitor came up and told me it was all incorrect since I didn't have a baggage car following the loco. I don't see a baggage car on offering. What can I use to play Amtrak baggage car? Good idea - a correct baggage car for the Amtrak Long Distance trains is now on our future "to do" list. Best, -Rob(A) AZL I am using a MTL baggage car. |
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Post by dazed on Mar 18, 2017 19:23:02 GMT -5
I love my new Superliner set and have an extra sleeper to boot. But at the Del Mar show, some visitor came up and told me it was all incorrect since I didn't have a baggage car following the loco. Depending on what train you are modeling, they don't always have baggage cars. So your visitor needs to get his facts straight.  They are great models, glad you're having fun with them. |
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Post by cwrr on Mar 18, 2017 23:30:09 GMT -5
Hey, when it's your railroad, YOU run it the way you want!! I have some Milwaukee Road boxcars a little newer than my era, but I run 'em anyways!!  |
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