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 Posted - December 23 2013 : 01:32:03 AM
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So I got a Tyco Turbo Train for my birthday a few months back. It's in great shape, but it couldn't run on my layout! Being me, the only choice was to make a brand new chassis from scratch.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PdonOb4cMeg
I wouldn't be surprised if this is the best running Turbo around!
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 Posted - December 23 2013 : 08:21:04 AM
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| Hey thats really cool!
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Posted - December 23 2013 : 08:25:07 AM
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real cool
I always thought that maybe removing the magnets & putting lead weight there would make the TTs run on any track
That way it doesen't derail on the switches
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Posted - December 23 2013 : 10:25:19 AM
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Always good to see another "weird and challenging project" from Darth Santa Fe.
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Posted - December 23 2013 : 1:36:44 PM
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| I like that, great idea and execution.
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Posted - December 24 2013 : 12:32:10 AM
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| It looks like it runs really smooth! I don't think you mentioned in the video, does it pick-up the power through the wheels rather than a set of slotcar shoes? Great job!
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Posted - December 24 2013 : 01:03:19 AM
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Thanks everyone! It is a very smooth runner, especially since I used high quality Intermountain freight car wheels. Electrical pickup is through all 4 wheels, which is working well, but I need to do a little more fine tuning before it's perfect.
I'm thinking I'll add some simple interior details once it's running perfect. Maybe an engineer with some controls in the cab, and a turbine or something in the windowed back. No point in trying to make it looks realistic though, so I might as well have fun!
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Posted - December 24 2013 : 01:59:15 AM
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Definitely the only Turbo Train with a sheet brass frame. Did you use the Mehano double-lead worm?
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Posted - December 24 2013 : 03:01:18 AM
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AWESOME job Darth! I'd love to find the Chessie version of that train!
~John
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Posted - December 24 2013 : 5:54:46 PM
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I wasn't aware there was a Chessie version! That would look pretty cool.
The gears are the double-lead worm and worm gear from an AHM/Mehano center cab switcher. I know a lot of people don't like the Mehano drives, but their gears are smooth!
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Posted - December 24 2013 : 6:03:33 PM
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quote:| I wasn't aware there was a Chessie version! That would look pretty cool. |
The Chessie only came in the Twin Turbo style, the type that ran on regular slotcar track...although I'm sure you could easily build it a railway chassis!
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Posted - December 24 2013 : 7:32:16 PM
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Eric,
Really? I thought the Chessie version was the same as this one here that Darth rebuilt?
I have to change my searches for that set as that may be whats killing the find of one for sale!
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Posted - December 24 2013 : 8:54:24 PM
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Tyco TTs were later slot cars There was even a PRR & a Santa Fe set too!
SEE?? http://www.ho-scaletrains.net/tycoelectricstrolleysturbos/id25.html
Do you guys EVER read that site?? 
The TTs I now needs is the silver chrome set & the freight set  
The Super Turbo Train is one I won at a local LHS in the 90s
I now has 2 sets of that one
The other 2 STTs I got from a garage sale one year & sent track to AMC!
Edited by - microbusss on December 24 2013 8:58:02 PM
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Posted - December 25 2013 : 11:04:53 AM
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Question tho, would the Chessie TT run on normal HO scale track? I see that it was a Slot Car item and wonder if the 2 tracks have gauge in common!?
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Posted - December 25 2013 : 11:29:17 AM
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quote:Question tho, would the Chessie TT run on normal HO scale track? I see that it was a Slot Car item and wonder if the 2 tracks have gauge in common!?
Originally posted by EM-1Â -Â December 25 2013Â :Â 11:04:53 AM
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it could but you or me would have to get one to find out
& I wants all 3 of them TT slot car trains too
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Posted - December 25 2013 : 11:37:07 AM
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| i got one of those somewhere,sure its a loop the loop set ken
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Posted - December 25 2013 : 7:02:56 PM
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I hear ya Ben!!!!!
Ken,
The Chessie one?
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Posted - December 25 2013 : 7:06:47 PM
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quote:I hear ya Ben!!!!!
Ken,
The Chessie one?
Originally posted by EM-1Â -Â December 25 2013Â :Â 7:02:56 PM
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Yes Tyco made a TT slot car Chessie System set Along with a PRR & ATSF sets
Read that link!
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Posted - December 25 2013 : 7:07:59 PM
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| hi john,got it years ago,its in store with all my hornby stuff,will be going in there in new year,ken
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Posted - December 26 2013 : 12:46:40 PM
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The later, wider TT's were built on slot car chassis's, they won't run on HO scale track. Not even close. The original's had special-built chassis's with railroad axles under them. You'd have to scratch build the chassis's for the slot car versions to run on rails, but would be an interesting project.
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Posted - December 30 2013 : 02:12:16 AM
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Ken,
You lucky DOG you! I will be looking for that Chessie TT.....just to have one would be cool, BUT to have one used on my layout as a "Mono-rail" elevated, would be AWESOME!
~John
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Posted - December 30 2013 : 08:55:26 AM
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| hi john when i find it,will post pics for you to see ken
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Posted - December 30 2013 : 8:59:10 PM
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quote:Ken,
You lucky DOG you! I will be looking for that Chessie TT.....
Originally posted by EM-1Â -Â December 30 2013Â :Â 02:12:16 AM
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There's some on Ebay, someone either is claiming they're an original test shot and trying to get big bucks, or something. I've seen this Chessie scheme more than once lately on Ebay, so I suspect there's more than one set available.
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Posted - February 24 2014 : 9:49:16 PM
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quote: /tyco/forum/uploaded/tycomaster/20140224214446_express5.jpg
yep, FINALLY DID IT, FINALLY LISTED MY TYCO TURBO EXPRESS TRAIN ON EBAY, ITEM NUMBER 271403714006, OR CHECK EBAY SELLER MOETOY. NICE RARE FIND!!
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