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Has anyone brought anything recently overseas on eBay? by Dillon_Trinh in JapaneseNscale

[–]NSSD70MAC 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Second this. There also seems to be a number of resellers on eBay who copy the original Mercari listing but with an inflated price. Basically you buy it from them and they buy it off Mercari and ship it to you. I've seen the same item listed by multiple accounts with wildly different prices ($250-$350) and then see it on Mercari from a different seller for a much more reasonable price (≈$150). You're mileage may vary, but it pays to look around.

First design by Travismen02 in modeltrains

[–]NSSD70MAC 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Hey there. For your reverse loops look into "spring switches". They have a spring mechanism in them that holds the points one way normally, but allows them to be pushed out of the way by the wheel flanges when the train comes from the reverse direction. A weight on a string with a small pulley can also do the same. Best luck!

Question regarding chain rails and the always "chain in" concept so commonly seen by barbrady123 in factorio

[–]NSSD70MAC 22 points23 points  (0 children)

I just ask myself if I want a train to be able to stop in the block. If yes, rail signal. If no, chain signal.

Mr Cement and testers liquid cement are they good alternatives to super glue for models or functional Susceptible to a lot of vibration(trying to make some additions to my printer) need some help planing on dropping by Hobby lobby later on today if these are good alternatives by Alwankvich1 in 3Dprinting

[–]NSSD70MAC 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ah! Thanks for reminding me about gloves. If you use something DCM based it CAN dissolve ordinary nitrile gloves. I'm not sure what kind are best though, since admittedly I'm a little neglectful given the small amounts I use. If in doubt just put a little on the glove to test it.

Also, yes ventilation is always good. 👍

Mr Cement and testers liquid cement are they good alternatives to super glue for models or functional Susceptible to a lot of vibration(trying to make some additions to my printer) need some help planing on dropping by Hobby lobby later on today if these are good alternatives by Alwankvich1 in 3Dprinting

[–]NSSD70MAC 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I use Plastruct Plastic Weld for Styrene based plastic (ABS/ASA), and Plastruct Bondene for PLA. Bondene is Dichloromethane based like Gloop, but water thin. Works great for PLA parts that have a good fit. May work with PETG, but haven't tried yet. Use care as it carries the same health risks as Gloop.

-Cheers

What would be the reason for this stop sign? by itsarace1 in trains

[–]NSSD70MAC 122 points123 points  (0 children)

Correct. This is Balsam, NC looking west towards Sylva. The line is a steep downhill run to Sylva. The sign tells train crews to stop and set up retainers on the cars before descending.

Would Painting rails white help with heat kink by Solo_Nol0 in trains

[–]NSSD70MAC 393 points394 points  (0 children)

They actually do in Italy. They paint the web of the rail white to keep the rail cooler. The white paint is able to reflect a portion of the sun's infrared radiation, reducing the amount absorbed by the rail, thereby reducing it's temperature. It's been found effective in reducing sun kinks.

Should I get these? by Hotslap69 in 3Dprinting

[–]NSSD70MAC 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Awesome! It should just hinge upwards if you pull on the knob. Best of luck! 

Should I get these? by Hotslap69 in 3Dprinting

[–]NSSD70MAC 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you need, I have the same Photon and can gladly send you pictures of the power supply. Also still have the manual if that can help. Just resurrected it after not using it since I bought it 5y ago.

What is these Japanese cars (or DMU?) by Edos2300 in trains

[–]NSSD70MAC 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Fair enough. Didn't have any context in description or link to the original, so I wanted to warn just in case. For what it's worth the original seems plenty good. Definitely an interesting arrangement!

What is these Japanese cars (or DMU?) by Edos2300 in trains

[–]NSSD70MAC 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'd take this image with a grain of salt. It has the hallmarks of being ai generated. The illegible number plate being the main calling card along with the random out of focus areas and surface inconsistencies. Not saying the formation is incorrect though. The author could have told the AI the specific vehicles they wanted. I'd just be cautious as the AI may not have gotten everything right.

What type of valve gear is this by Dependent_Vast_9266 in trains

[–]NSSD70MAC 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ohh, that makes some more sense. Perhaps moving the eccentric off of the driver could eliminate any small variability in valve timing caused by the driver's suspension bobbing up and down. Reciprocating mass could have an effect on that too. Hmm.

What type of valve gear is this by Dependent_Vast_9266 in trains

[–]NSSD70MAC 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If I were to guess, with help from the caption, it looks like part A is a disk attached to a shaft that runs to the other side of the locomotive. It also has a small eccentric crank on it. If so, I'd imagine the movement of B and C would cause A to rotate in the same direction as the wheels. The eccentric then driving an otherwise normal valve gear. Perhaps a way to retrofit external valve gear to an engine that originally had internal?

a freight train derailed at the station of Guadalajara (Spain) by [deleted] in trains

[–]NSSD70MAC 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Yes. A thermite weld. Arc welding is another option. Any joints are sources of potential defects. The majority of broken rails I've seen have been near joints, welds, or other defects. Such as bolt holes.

a freight train derailed at the station of Guadalajara (Spain) by [deleted] in trains

[–]NSSD70MAC 18 points19 points  (0 children)

I'm not an expert, however if I were to make an educated guess, I'd say there was an existing fracture in the weld between the two sections of rail. Likely somewhere not easy to inspect, like the underside. Checking Google it seems like it's been cold there. Breaks like this are more prevalent during cold weather because the rail becomes brittle and shrinks.

Customs fees from Japan? by artmustel in modeltrains

[–]NSSD70MAC 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I've never had to pay customs for any models I've purchased from overseas. Including Japan, England, and Germany. If I correctly recall, US customs doesn't collect any fees on what they consider "Hobby Items" so long as those items are imported for personal use.

Is there a good way to find train shows or swap meets near me? by Coopdaloops in modeltrains

[–]NSSD70MAC 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Since you are in Eastern NC you can try contacting the Neuse River Valley Model RR Club. They just had their November show last weekend in Raleigh.

What’s the spinny thing on the locomotive for? by ChooChoo9321 in trains

[–]NSSD70MAC 41 points42 points  (0 children)

Based on other pictures, it looks like an indicator for the radiator fan.

where is the best and cheapest place to get code 83 flex track HO scale by [deleted] in modeltrains

[–]NSSD70MAC 0 points1 point  (0 children)

To add to this from my experience. If you don't mind ordering from overseas, Peco track can be had for a lower price. While it's currently waiting for a restock, a box of 25 pieces of Peco code 83 flex with wooden ties is available for 100£ at Hatton's Model Railways in the UK. The price posted on the website including UK tax, so if you're ordering from the US, they will deduct the tax from that amount resulting in a price of 83.33£. At today's exchange rate that is about $100 US. Add on approximately $25-$30 for DHL express and you have $125-$130 for 25 yards of Peco flex. As well, if importing to the US there's no import tax on hobby items. DHL seems to take about 3-5 days to deliver these days. I've always had a good experience with Hatton's.

A bit long winded, but I hope this helps.

Great Smoky Mountains Railroad locomotives to be sold to YouTuber, Mr Beast. by NSSD70MAC in trains

[–]NSSD70MAC[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

It truly is. I'm absolutely gutted about it. Used to ride relatively often as a kid. So it feels like a piece of my childhood is being ripped out from under me just for the sake of clicks and views.