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 Posted - March 31 2022 : 9:43:02 PM
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Featuring the Tyco Johnson Wax train set running on my RETRO TYCO 5'x8' layout. Please enjoy!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hyePlER0c2I&t=86s
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Posted - March 31 2022 : 10:50:56 PM
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| What do you use as traction tyres?
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Posted - March 31 2022 : 11:38:00 PM
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RP and I have had a number of discussions on that question, last I heard
he was using Calumet traction tires, available on eBay and not too
expensive. For a while I was promoting Goody's Hair Bands, available
at Walmarts and such like, but soon became disenchanted, as did RP,
with the fact that they tended to twist when going on, causing a rough
ride, and that they don't hold up welll, over time. RP put me onto the
Calumets, and they are great.
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Posted - April 01 2022 : 08:39:28 AM
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| Which has a better grip on the rails, goodies or calumet?
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Posted - April 01 2022 : 12:35:16 PM
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I only have the Glade boxcar 
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Posted - April 01 2022 : 9:09:35 PM
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Calumet traction tires are the best, for longevity and traction.
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Posted - April 02 2022 : 03:41:31 AM
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Nice video. And wonderful layout. May I ask you what type of support did you use for the figure 8 ? Thanks.
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Posted - April 02 2022 : 08:53:17 AM
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Calumets. RP and I experimented with Goodies, and the difference is
apples and oranges. The Goodies tended to twist going on and give
a nasty rattle. That and they got ate up in short order. Calumets go
on flat and have good longevity. The Shark Master got me to see the
light.
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Posted - April 03 2022 : 12:35:43 PM
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quote:Nice video. And wonderful layout. May I ask you what type of support did you use for the figure 8 ? Thanks.
Originally posted by Οld Bandit - April 02 2022 : 03:41:31 AM
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I'd say those are common figure 8 trestle bridge accessories
everyone made those
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Posted - April 03 2022 : 10:09:52 PM
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Thank You! I used the trestle supports and bridge from Tyco's very own Over-and-Under Bridge and Trestle Set.
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Posted - April 04 2022 : 06:10:42 AM
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| Thanks for your reply.
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Posted - April 04 2022 : 08:46:38 AM
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quote:I'd say those are common figure 8 trestle bridge accessories
everyone made those Originally posted by microbusss - April 03 2022 : 12:35:43 PM |
You're right !
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