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Microbusss...that's a shame....I hope you'll be able to find one cheap for parts, to salvage the controller.
Originally posted by RP model railroads - August 03 2019 : 10:00:34 PM
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s'alright
I got it cheap for that reason & maybe someone in here has one?
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Posted - August 14 2019 : 10:50:52 AM
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MAJOR UPDATE - The Piggyback Loader & Unloader Accessory has been installed and is working!
So, last week, I prepared by cutting a small piece of scrap plywood, and affixing it to the edge of RETRO TYCO with Sticky Jack Glue. I then screwed in a "support beam" underneath the makeshift shelf.
Upon receiving the Piggyback Loader and Unloader in the mail, I installed it and it fired right up. Unfortunately, the USPS broke off one of the forklift arms in transit...so I had to glue that back on with liquid cement. The Piggyback Loader & Unloader looks and works awesome! Another great Tyco product.
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Posted - August 14 2019 : 11:08:26 PM
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...and the expansion begins
Awesome work!
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Posted - August 15 2019 : 09:26:35 AM
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LOL...it has. Thanks BnsfIA!
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Posted - August 15 2019 : 10:01:13 PM
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Going to the Nicholas Smith Train Store's Giant Tent Sale tomorrow...hope to find some train goodies.
http://www.nicholassmithtrains.com/store/
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Posted - August 16 2019 : 01:14:55 AM
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mmm think I'd of used TWO braces instead of one
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Posted - August 17 2019 : 10:08:00 AM
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LOL...well RETRO TYCO #1 will soon be no more...
Got a lot of great deals, as usual, from the Nicholas Smith Train Store - surprisingly nothing caught my eye at the outside tent sale (it was filled with mostly larger scales.) AND it was 15% off everything used, a sale I didn't even know they had.
Without further ado, here's my loot:
Notables include:
- Model Power Pennsy F2A
- 4 Tyco "Red Box Era" Western & Atlantic coaches
- Tyco Westinghouse Appliances box car
- Tyco log car
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Posted - August 17 2019 : 5:50:34 PM
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Whooa Nelly, Sunday came early, and thank you for that.
You now have a complete, more than complete consist
for the Hershey Geep.
Your expansion seems to be creeping outwards in bits and
pieces. Are you planning on adding a table, or just in chunks?
All good.
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Posted - August 17 2019 : 10:07:20 PM
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Agreed, Chops! Can't wait to do another Hershey's Train video....featuring that GP40.
Regarding RETRO TYCO - I am now calling it "RETRO TYCO I" since upon building RETRO TYCO II, I will transfer all Tyco accessories and trains to RETRO TYCO II, and then dismantle the present RETRO TYCO. So, a big expansion is underway.....
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Posted - August 18 2019 : 11:26:24 AM
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I think I have/had that loco that goes with those Hershey cars
Don't forget TYCO made a Hershey boxcar too!
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Posted - August 18 2019 : 10:28:54 PM
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Yeah, I remember it! It was the Dark Chocolate GE diesel...still looking for one of my own.
Yes, I have 2 Tyco Hershey's reefers.
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Edited by - RP model railroads on August 18 2019 10:29:09 PM
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Posted - August 19 2019 : 11:19:19 AM
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You certainly have added more to your collection Robert.
I see why you need a new layout to place more items there.
Look forward to your progress. Maybe one day we will see
your new N scale layout as well.
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Posted - August 19 2019 : 10:04:58 PM
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Thanks WKS! Yes...a larger Tyco layout is necessary.
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Posted - September 27 2019 : 05:35:47 AM
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RETRO TYCO I, as it currently looks. It is due to become "Tyco Speedway" in the future.
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Posted - September 27 2019 : 9:51:51 PM
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Look forward to see your Tyco autos in action on the refurbished first retro layout.
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Posted - September 28 2019 : 7:29:56 PM
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Thanks WKS!
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Posted - September 28 2019 : 10:40:43 PM
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Enjoy!
Please consider "liking" the video on YouTube if you enjoyed it - I would truly appreciate it.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lQrfegvQfkQ&t=36s
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Posted - September 30 2019 : 4:52:14 PM
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Look what arrived in the mail today....
That's right! I finally got a Tyco "Dixie Belle" Western & Atlantic 4-6-0 steamer, definitely from the "Red Box Era!!!" This is the 2nd Tyco steam locomotive in my collection, and it runs excellent (as expected, with its MU-2 style motor.)
 
However, the traction tire on the drive wheel was dry-rotted and has since come off upon operating the locomotive on RETRO TYCO II. My question is...how can I install a new traction tire, or 2, on the drive wheels, when there seems to be no way to remove the wheel/axle assembly from the pistons. I definitely didn't want to break anything, so I figured I would ask first, as this is my first Tyco 4-6-0. Any help would be appreciated.
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Posted - October 02 2019 : 4:35:47 PM
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So, does that mean I can't install traction tires?
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Posted - October 04 2019 : 7:18:03 PM
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All that's in the way of the traction tire is the connecting rod to the rear left driver. That's held on by the brass hex-head screw that serves as a crank pin. Be nice to that screw. It's kind of special and probably hard to replace. Mantua made a special wrench for that, punched out of thick sheet metal. Bowser used to supply a screw with a head to fit a 3/32" Allen wrench. That screw is the perfect socket wrench for those crank pins. So, if you can find a screw who's head fits a 3/32" Allen wrench, you can take off that crank pin and the wheel will be wide open for traction ring replacement.
I think the traction tire is a rubber O ring with the rubber 1 mm in diameter and the ring being a little less than the diameter of the wheel.
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Posted - October 04 2019 : 8:48:24 PM
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quote:All that's in the way of the traction tire is the connecting rod to the rear left driver. That's held on by the brass hex-head screw that serves as a crank pin. Be nice to that screw. It's kind of special and probably hard to replace. Mantua made a special wrench for that, punched out of thick sheet metal. Bowser used to supply a screw with a head to fit a 3/32" Allen wrench. That screw is the perfect socket wrench for those crank pins. So, if you can find a screw who's head fits a 3/32" Allen wrench, you can take off that crank pin and the wheel will be wide open for traction ring replacement.
I think the traction tire is a rubber O ring with the rubber 1 mm in diameter and the ring being a little less than the diameter of the wheel.
Originally posted by scsshaggy - October 04 2019 : 7:18:03 PM
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Awesome! Thanks for the advice - will continue digging.
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