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Post by ztrack on Jan 2, 2018 8:05:11 GMT -5
For all of us enjoying these balmy single digit days, we have a winter weather advisory. When receiving new train shipments, please allow them to warm up completely before attempting to run them for the first time. This applies to locomotives and other electronics such as new controllers. Remove products from the packaging so not to insulate them further. I would recommend letting them warm up overnight to acclimate fully.
Do not microwave, put them in a toaster, broil or use a hair dryer! Crispy trains are bad... very bad....
Rob
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Post by ugeesta on Jan 2, 2018 21:25:40 GMT -5
^^^^^. That’s a true statement. When I was in college, I tried to use the stove coil to smooth out a bow in the plastic shell of a Marklin engine. The end result was not pretty.
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Post by Commodore on Jan 3, 2018 23:15:01 GMT -5
^^^^^. That’s a true statement. When I was in college, I tried to use the stove coil to smooth out a bow in the plastic shell of a Marklin engine. The end result was not pretty. I admire your candor. ...but I would never have told that. 😎 |
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Post by neverland on Jan 6, 2018 17:58:18 GMT -5
Thanks for this! Just brought my new Chessie loco in from the mailbox where it was 19 degrees. Will let it warm up overnight on my work table.
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Post by ztrack on Dec 17, 2018 23:02:45 GMT -5
This is your annual cold weather alert. Warm up those trains before operating them!
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Post by zscalehobo on Dec 18, 2018 18:58:36 GMT -5
Yep, got down to 49F last night over here... BRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR
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Post by ztrack on Jan 26, 2020 9:15:21 GMT -5
Bumping this up as part of our annual reminder. Winter has been pretty mild for most of the US so far, but caution should still be taking for the next few months.
Rob
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Post by ztrack on Dec 12, 2020 8:59:06 GMT -5
And bumping again for our annual reminder!
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Post by BAZman on Dec 14, 2020 0:13:32 GMT -5
Steady as she goes out on the west coast. 35-40 nites, 50-60 days. And today, FINALLY rain (plus the puny 6-24" in the Sierras.
But, the Train Room, is a comfy 74.
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Post by ztrack on Nov 23, 2021 8:31:04 GMT -5
Yup.... that time of year again...
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Post by BAZman on Nov 23, 2021 12:52:15 GMT -5
Speaking of cold weather, time to check out all of your locos for dust, ‘stuff’, clean the wheels and re-lube (after they have warmed up). Show time starts January 8-9 for us.
And, at this venue, it is an ‘outside’ bubble with no heat until 9 (10 one year, when it was 19 degrees!!!). We take our locos home at night so they run well at show time.
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Post by stevew on Dec 3, 2021 19:16:05 GMT -5
Great advice. Twice recently I had to restrain myself from putting a cold loco on the track and running it. The SW1500 was a real challenge! But I’m familiar with the process, in my other hobby (acoustic guitars) you have to be very vigilant about extremes in temperature and humidity.
Steve W
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Post by domi on Dec 4, 2021 14:31:58 GMT -5
Guys, does this temperature warning relates to used locos as well ? My layout indeed sits in a room where there is only a portable heater that I only run when beeing in this room. Thus locomotives in permanent location on my layout are rather cold when I just start heating the room for train sessions and I’m wondering if I can damage them when running still cold..
Dom
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Post by Commodore on Dec 4, 2021 22:16:47 GMT -5
Guys, does this temperature warning relates to used locos as well ? My layout indeed sits in a room where there is only a portable heater that I only run when beeing in this room. Thus locomotives in permanent location on my layout are rather cold when I just start heating the room for train sessions and I’m wondering if I can damage them when running still cold.. Dom Thanks Dom: There is inside cold and outside cold. Outside cold can go below freezing and engine oil can solidify. Inside cold is usually a whole lot warmer than outside cold... Inside should be fine!
I'm glad that I checked the forum before going to bed! I can sleep well, now...
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Post by domi on Dec 8, 2021 11:54:21 GMT -5
Guys, does this temperature warning relates to used locos as well ? My layout indeed sits in a room where there is only a portable heater that I only run when beeing in this room. Thus locomotives in permanent location on my layout are rather cold when I just start heating the room for train sessions and I’m wondering if I can damage them when running still cold.. Dom Thanks Dom: There is inside cold and outside cold. Outside cold can go below freezing and engine oil can solidify. Inside cold is usually a whole lot warmer than outside cold... Inside should be fine! I'm glad that I checked the forum before going to bed! I can sleep well, now...
OK Captain, many thanks for your input.  Dom |
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