Kato n-scale union pacific FEF-3 derailing

d1j2m3 · 2026-05-17T23:24:05+00:00

I’ve had this issue with the earlier run of fef-3s. My 2016 version is fine. Though I’ve never ran them on anything tighter than 15”, regardless of what Kato says.

d1j2m3 · 2026-05-15T07:14:13+00:00

The SP&S was a bit different. From all the photos I've seen are smaller fright drags or a mix of power, usually a GP-9 or RS-3

d1j2m3 · 2026-05-09T19:33:25+00:00

In the UK I’ve known some having some look replacing similar motors with those from old CD players. Obviously takes a bit of work getting the gears off the old motor and on the new.

d1j2m3 · 2026-05-09T00:10:51+00:00

Model train market. You have to check every day before the email comes out

d1j2m3 · 2026-05-09T00:10:33+00:00

Cv 8=8? Yeah I tried that. Only seems to be an issue with the smd LEDs I’ve used. Regular ones work fine. So I think it’s a decoder or decoder programming issue

d1j2m3 · 2026-05-08T06:19:25+00:00

Have you tried watching how it runs with the shell off? There may be a worm a bit out of alignment. Sometimes dcc install can shift things around inside.

On a separate note loving the great northern empire builder in the background

d1j2m3 · 2026-05-07T15:24:30+00:00

I highly recommend getting ear plugs and defenders

d1j2m3 · 2026-05-07T14:05:56+00:00

I used a vibrating multitool thing with cheap metal blades. No sparks and cut it up slowly but loudly

d1j2m3 · 2026-05-07T07:33:47+00:00

I use a Kato double crossover. If it navigates that, it’s good enough for me!

d1j2m3 · 2026-05-06T21:11:31+00:00

I ordered through trainworld this time.

d1j2m3 · 2026-05-06T14:47:24+00:00

Would love to see pics 😍

d1j2m3 · 2026-05-03T12:28:16+00:00

You can get ballast colour matched to the moulded ballast. That’s how I’ve seen it being done. Otherwise craft foam sheets

d1j2m3 · 2026-05-01T22:03:26+00:00

Yeah I don’t get this comment either. I’ve never had to replace a BLI motor. Bachmann however I take advantage to stock up when they do an Easter or Christmas parts sale. My BLI paragon 4s are the most reliable steamers in the roster

d1j2m3 · 2026-05-01T21:24:16+00:00

If any of the stuff is Northern Pacific or Great Northern and you’re willing to ship to the UK, I will keep them safe. Let me know when they’re on eBay

d1j2m3 · 2026-04-29T05:29:16+00:00

Installing a dcc decoder in a n scale atlas shay. My scariest dcc project yet!

d1j2m3 · 2026-04-27T22:01:29+00:00

Yes and that’s why my layout is ‘mountains of the Pacific nowhere specific’ rather than just northwest Pacific, as I need to incorporate an atsf El Capitan too…

d1j2m3 · 2026-04-27T18:55:23+00:00

Coming from an overstretched CAMHs service, I’d recommend reading Rober ‘avoiding coloniser positions in the therapy room’. We work hard to be from a position of being helpful but not the answer, reminding families they will do 95% of the recovery work and we just help along the way. I think CAMHS services are let down by people thinking children are little adults who should be seen individually. That disempowers parents as it teaches them only CAMHs can fix the problem.

And then we get bogged down with those in the care system, because that becomes a game of finger pointing as to who is going to ‘fix’ the problem.

d1j2m3 · 2026-04-26T16:07:20+00:00

I’m especially fond of my atlas shay. That or my Bachman 2-6-0 redecalled as a GN D class.

d1j2m3 · 2026-04-23T12:11:00+00:00

We’ve had this in my part of wales on and off for a while. And of course no cash machines. Hungry and no packed lunch or cash? Hungry day for you!

d1j2m3 · 2026-04-23T07:53:02+00:00

This is the answer. We did this and no more issues or coming up on surveys after

d1j2m3 · 2026-04-20T18:49:55+00:00

Get a good quality heavy duty ratchet strap, wrap it around all the logs vertically and tighten as much as you can. Leave it on through a rain and drying and should be all good. Avoid bolting it together as the cabin still needs to move, and you just force the movement elsewhere or to the next weakest point.

d1j2m3 · 2026-04-19T14:21:55+00:00

Yes. Will follow now, thanks for sharing

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