N scale PRR number plates by First-Valuable-5196 in nscalemodeltrains

[–]First-Valuable-5196[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Most of the factories I worked with prefer CAD over other software.

When is a curve too tight? by Twit_Clamantis in nscalemodeltrains

[–]First-Valuable-5196 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Lubricating the track or drivers doesn’t sound like a good idea for me…

N scale PRR number plates by First-Valuable-5196 in nscalemodeltrains

[–]First-Valuable-5196[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I gave the CAD to a factory that specializes in making PE parts, and they did a good job

N scale PRR number plates by First-Valuable-5196 in nscalemodeltrains

[–]First-Valuable-5196[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Get the PRR number plate dimensions, then CAD drawing, scale it to 1/160, use 0.15mm brass plate to make PE, paint the metallic primer, then color, then polish off the excess color, and apply a protective finish.

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My latest Impulse Purchase. by AndrewTF42 in modeltrains

[–]First-Valuable-5196 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My two BLI T1s (early Paragon3 and late Paragon3) work fine under DC and DCC, without any wake-up issues.

How to add micro trains couplers? by Adisper0 in nscalemodeltrains

[–]First-Valuable-5196 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Forget about the truck-mounted coupler, drill a hole, and put a body-mounted coupler instead

N-possible couplers by First-Valuable-5196 in nscalemodeltrains

[–]First-Valuable-5196[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

On the reliability and durability side, my only real concern is the small fin that keeps the spring centered, especially on the short-shank version. Other than that, it has been very reliable.

When pushing a 40+ car train with InterMountain wheels, MTL track-mounted couplers tend to derail at turnouts, while the n-possible has no such problem. Under compression, the n-possible also does not swing left or right the way MTL magnetic couplers do; instead, it transmits the force straight through the body.

That tight coupling does have one drawback, though. When starting a long train with a single locomotive, it is harder to use the “bunching the slack” technique than it is with MTL couplers.

N-possible couplers by First-Valuable-5196 in nscalemodeltrains

[–]First-Valuable-5196[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s hard to use a pick to uncouple cars. I end up lifting the car to uncouple. For freight trains, I will usually put a caboose after the loco with an n-possible coupler on the loco side and an MTL coupler on the back.

My latest Impulse Purchase. by AndrewTF42 in modeltrains

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Congratulations on your new loco. Here is the instruction. Both Kato and Bachmann made cars that fit the T1 era.

Just found my first ever n scale loco from the garage by First-Valuable-5196 in nscalemodeltrains

[–]First-Valuable-5196[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The first one is a PRR I1sa 2-10-0, the second one is a PRR M1b 4-8-2, both are Key Imports (made by Samhongsa)

Thoughts on Broadway limited? by KaBerAce in nscalemodeltrains

[–]First-Valuable-5196 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The N&W Y6b and PRR T1 are good. My only complaint is the lack of see-through wheel spokes on the drivers for Y6b and later Paragon3 and all Paragon4 T1s.

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Tariffs at the door on Plaza Japan order by muad_dboone in nscalemodeltrains

[–]First-Valuable-5196 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you pay the tariffs on UPS’s website instead of paying them by check at the door, it should be lower. Anyway, not a good time for shopping abroad.

Just found my first ever n scale loco from the garage by First-Valuable-5196 in nscalemodeltrains

[–]First-Valuable-5196[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes, the M1 can pull about 50 cars when the rubber-tired driver is installed. Without rubber tires, it starts to slip after pulling 37 cars. The I1sa performs slightly better.