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@BogaloJoe 18 сағат бұрын
So I'm confused, does Big Red have a decoder in her, and you can controller her on a DC track? I to have DCC++EX and DC, and like both equally.
@masticshortline 15 сағат бұрын
Hi, Big Red is DCC-Ready, which means she runs on DC and can run DCC if I drop a decoder in. 2 of my mainlines run DCC-EX and one is still DC. Glad you like both systems.
@johnwinter6061 7 сағат бұрын
You might like to also read my two responses. I explain DC wireless options (WiFi, Bluetooth and wireless. All forms of wireless radio controls.) and and DCC.
@johnwinter6061 3 күн бұрын
Throw in Radio controlled on DC power (seems to have disappeared), Wi-fi on DC and Bluetooth (a specific type of Wi-fi) on DC. You may find DC PWM will interfere with DCC decoders.
@masticshortline 14 сағат бұрын
Hi, I don't seem to recall radio-controlled DC. Blunami (Bluetooth-enabled model trains) isn't Wi-Fi. DC PWM doesn't apply to locomotives with DCC decoders. You just operate DCC and don't bother going into Track Manager to switch to DC.
@johnwinter6061 12 сағат бұрын
@@masticshortline Please bear with me as I explain. RADIO CONTROLLED Been around for at least 20 years, if not longer. I bought some of mine that long ago. Technically any model train controlled by a wireless device (no matter what is powering the track or the type of wireless), is radio-controlled. Here's why: From Wikipedia. "Bluetooth is a short-range wireless technology standard that is used for exchanging data between fixed and mobile devices over short distances and building personal area networks (PANs). In the most widely used mode, transmission power is limited to 2.5 milliwatts, giving it a very short range of up to 10 metres (33 ft). It employs UHF radio waves in the ISM bands, from 2.402 GHz to 2.48 GHz.[3]" and "The IEEE standardized Bluetooth as IEEE 802.15.1" (WiFi is IEEE 802.11x) From Britannica. "Wi-Fi is similar to Bluetooth in that it also uses radio waves for high-speed data transfer over short distances without the need for a wire connection. " From elsewhere: "Wi-Fi is a wireless networking technology that uses radio waves to provide wireless high-speed Internet access. A common misconception is that the term Wi-Fi is short for "wireless fidelity," however Wi-Fi is a trademarked phrase that refers to IEEE 802.11x standards." RADIO CONTROLLED DC I've been running them for 20+ years on H&M DC 12V. For example: A. 3 x Ahern with a 1.5" x 2.5" remote with a wire sticking out of it. Eg Challenger. A radio wireless controller. No longer made. B. Lionel Polar Express. I have the original version with 'wireless remote'. A radio signal. They now make a 'Bluetooth' version. A different radio signal. Google Lionel Universal remote. (It's only universal to Lionel brand engines!) I also have a Bachmann with factory fitted DCC decoder GGG which runs on DC and still makes sounds, all without a remote. As the voltage is increased it goes through a pre-determined set of sounds. Engine sound on, lights on, bell on, horn blast, move off, bell off, engine sound only according to speed. ie no radio control but runs its DCC features automatically without DCC power, without DCC track signals and without any remote (radio / wireless / WiFi / Bluetooth) radio signal control. On DCC power with a DCC base, you can manually control the speed, sounds, etc. They ALL have DCC decoders in them and can run on DC powered track or DCC powered track. My choice. The engine decoders pick up the type of track power (DC or DCC) automatically and behave accordingly. Running DCC decoders on DC PMW is problematic. PMW seems to be the norm for DC controllers these days. No idea why. That's how I accidently got caught out - nothing on the box. Seems the PMW interferers with the DCC engine decoder. WiFi CONTROL (a form of radio control) ON DC Google 'LocoFi'. Read his arguments for using DC track power and wireless remote. They are the same arguments for Bluetooth. The main ones are: A. DC powered track is far cheaper. No need for expensive DCC base nor expensive additional DCC power packs. B. A radio signal is now more reliable than a track signal. C. Use your own mobile phone to control engines with free supplied software. No need for expensive DCC remotes (corded or wireless). BLUETOOTH v WiFI So as above, Bluetooth is a radio / WiFi signal. It is true that Bluetooth technology and WiFi can't be interchanged. But they are from the same wireless / radio control parent / family. The WiFi we mostly use is an Australian invention. Their main advantages are the same as the LocoFi. ME? I've ended up backing: DC track with DC engines only, DC track with (DCC) decoder and radio remote wireless, DC track with (DCC) decoder and voltage controlled features, DC track with Bluetooth DCC (Monocasy now gone), and finally DCC with Viessmann Commander. All over 12 mainlines! I have about 14 AMPS of DCC power and about the same in DC power. WHAT TO DO? Now you are up to speed, enjoy whatever suits you most. I don't think it's worth ditching one for the other. For those entering, Bluetooth may be VERY tempting. Just remember, you'll need the free software to match the brand/s you buy. Have as many brands as you wish! WHAT IS DCC POWER? DCC is neither AC (a sine wave with positive and negative swapping direction cyclically - Htz.) nor DC (no wave at all and no cycles. Just constant flow one way.). It's DCC. It allowed Mr Lenz (the inventor of DCC) to add a control signal to a power supply by varying the width of the rectangular wave (not AC sine waves), etc. Google that for more info.
@bretteshenour8787 29 күн бұрын
Did you find a fix?
@masticshortline 29 күн бұрын
Hi Brett, A fix was recommended to me by someone I'm friends with on Facebook, but he also advised me that Bachmann built this particular model very shoddy. The suggested repair is on my to-do list. Thank you for stopping by!
@VictorianMaid99 Ай бұрын
How do I convert a loco to DCC?
@masticshortline Ай бұрын
Hi, Although I wired 2 mainlines for DCC-EX, I don't run DCC trains, and I don't wire locomotives for DCC operations. What I can tell you is that KZbin is full of videos on converting locomotives to DCC; look up The DCC Guy, Solo Contracting, and Scott Rails. Best of luck!
@JBG1968 Ай бұрын
The motor mounts did actually come from the factory in the older pre flywheel models
@masticshortline Ай бұрын
I agree, but I've never seen any motor mounts colored green. Usually, they are an off-white color if in good condition and dark tan when they are goners. Thank you for your input, and Happy Holidays!
@VolfMark Ай бұрын
The factory used various colours of wiring to power the motor. It didn't matter which colour the wires were, the soldering orientation was based on what kind of truck the locomotive had and the position of the motor on the underframe, so only two possible combinations. This ensured that each locomotive would move in the same direction respecive to the same polarity applied. They did use single wires, which were just stripped at the place of soldering because it made it so much easier to solder a single piece of wire than to hold two separate ends and solder them together onto the same contact. So, it would require less time. Mehano motors truly were a hit or miss sometimes, but they were generally fit for their purpose and easy to maintain because of their design and easy access to commutator and brushes. If serviced regularly, they would last for decades. The Mehano models in my videos are over 30 years old and still run strong, most of them having that type of motor. Your 130 variant of motor may prove a bit too weak for powering and running that ALCO C--628 model with its massive lead weight, plus a consist. Check it regularly against overheating.
@masticshortline Ай бұрын
I appreciate your input. I agree with the hit-or-miss regarding the motors. So far the replacement motor appears to be working fine. Thank you again.
@WindmillJunction Ай бұрын
Athearn's - indestructable, nice loco
@masticshortline Ай бұрын
Athearns are the Timex watches of locomotives.
@gacj2010 Ай бұрын
Wow....I love these old good ones from the past
@johnbanicki7232 Ай бұрын
Always good to see the old blue box stuff running. That loco should run forever. Thanks for sharing.
@masticshortline Ай бұрын
It's satisfying as well. Glad you enjoyed it.
@pauls-train-asylum-581 Ай бұрын
I like the slick new intro! Impulse purchases sometimes work out nicely... these certainly did.
@masticshortline Ай бұрын
Thank you very much! I figured it was sooner or later that I'd develop an intro. I might pick up an additional Superliner. We'll see. 😉
@marcomuniz5701 Ай бұрын
Thanks I have DCC-EX and love being able to run my DCC loco via a phone. I knew that somehow it was possible to run DC with the same setup but thought it would be a pain to setup. With your video it simplified it big time and now I can run both. Thanks.
@masticshortline Ай бұрын
Hi Marco, I'm very glad to know the video lets you have the best of both worlds. Just to let you know, I did post a follow-up video not too long afterwards on the progress DCC-EX has made with DC operations. Look it up and let me know what you think! Thank you for stopping by! Take care.
@ShawnCalay 2 ай бұрын
Looks like a F45...the FP45 was longer to accommodate a steam generator
@masticshortline 2 ай бұрын
It's possible. I'll have to check with my other Athearns and correct as needed.
@WindmillJunction 2 ай бұрын
Lookin' good Ean 🙂
@masticshortline 2 ай бұрын
Thank you very much!
@papstrainshow3353 2 ай бұрын
That's cool. Looks great.
@masticshortline 2 ай бұрын
Thank you very much, greatly appreciated!
@papstrainshow3353 2 ай бұрын
@masticshortline your welcome
@johnbanicki7232 2 ай бұрын
Very nice. Thanks for sharing.
@masticshortline 2 ай бұрын
I agree, it came out pretty good. Thank you for watching!
@4everdc302 2 ай бұрын
Unique motive power. Well done🚈🎨🖌
@masticshortline 2 ай бұрын
Thank you very much!
@4everdc302 2 ай бұрын
Good old Mantua is out of a PC🍁set, most likely. They're all tanks and will run 4ever. Life 1st,hobby after,no worries🚂🇨🇦🇺🇲
@masticshortline 2 ай бұрын
It's a President's Choice locomotive? That's interesting. Mantua made good steamers. Thanks for understanding, and for watching!
@4everdc302 2 ай бұрын
@masticshortline Ah President Choice. Was a brand of high-end grocery items for lower prices at Loblaws grocery stores in Canada. Pick out special by the President of the company. They put out like 16 or so sets sold at Xmas. On request of PC, the locomotives were built well.
@masticshortline 2 ай бұрын
I always thought President's Choice were Mehano train sets. Curious this was a Mantua and not Mehano.
@johnbanicki7232 2 ай бұрын
Well that was a pleasant surprise. Not what you would normally expect. Thanks for sharing.
@masticshortline 2 ай бұрын
I was pleasantly surprised as well when I opened the boiler. Glad you enjoyed it!
@johnbanicki7232 3 ай бұрын
Very nice! Always nice to find an engine you are looking for. Thanks for sharing. One small complaint. Your music is much louder than the rest of the video. Just about jumped out of my chair. LOL
@masticshortline 3 ай бұрын
Thank you very much John! I love finding wish-list locomotives, especially when they're within rea$on. I'm still working on how to create videos, so please bear with me as I get the hand of it. LoL
@dundasjunctionmodelr.r-jam8267 3 ай бұрын
That is cool looking locomotive
@masticshortline 3 ай бұрын
It most certainly is!
@tomryan943 3 ай бұрын
I had the same issue with a Walthers Proto GP-7. I just remove the wire and switch it around to run this engine. Can't run it with any other loco, but it's a great running piece so I left it alone. Can something be done to make it run correctly??
@masticshortline 3 ай бұрын
One of two things could be the reason: 1. Walthers Proto poorly assembled the locomotive and Quality Control was out to lunch. 2. Walthers Proto misassembled the locomotive and QC was still out to lunch or was paid to look the other way. Did you buy the locomotive new or pre-owned? If pre-owned, then the previous owner must've done something to wind you up in your situation. Otherwise, it's QC asleep at the wheel. If you've managed to get it to run and it runs well, count it as a win. I'm not exactly sure what you mean by not being able to run with other locos. Thanks for stopping by!
@WWIIREBEL 3 ай бұрын
You are correct about "having guardrails". I myself, when pay day comes around, always put 20 bucks aside in a private stash. That way i have a good amount ,as I limit myself to one or two shows a year total. I could go to the hobby shops nearby, that have a good "second hand selection", but I avoid that to go to shows with larger selections available in one shot, and come home happy,lol. I had to replace my doodle bugs geared axles. I couldn't find any stock ones, so i bit the bullet and bought the replacements available from Northwest Shortline. Admittedly, their replacements work great!.
@masticshortline 3 ай бұрын
Thank you for seeing it my way. If I know a show or a swap meet is coming up, I'll hold off on eBay & FB Marketplace or Buy/Sell groups until afterwards. As for the Doodlebugs, I feel your pain with NWSL; glad to know what they sell works! Thanks again for stopping by!
@DerekWimberly-w3h 3 ай бұрын
Could the motor itself be backwards?
@masticshortline 3 ай бұрын
The motor wasn't seated backwards because, and I blame myself for not recording it, when I flipped the motor it wasn't sitting correctly.
@DerekWimberly-w3h 3 ай бұрын
Maybe it had a GE D9-44CW shell on it before as an EMD SD40-2 chassis would be way to short along with the air tanks being on the right side of the fuel tank.
@masticshortline 3 ай бұрын
Hi Derek, I appreciate the input. Thank you very much. If I happen upon a Dash-9 shell, I'll give it a go.
@DerekWimberly-w3h 3 ай бұрын
@@masticshortline I believe some of the CP units do have the GE steerable trucks on them you can always check out photos to verify that this particular unit does or does not have the steerable truck on it if so you can keep the AC shell on and not find a D9 shell instead.
@4everdc302 4 ай бұрын
She a growler😅
@4everdc302 4 ай бұрын
Other than the PA caboose. Id of bought all that too. Sub'd 🚂🇨🇦🇺🇲
@DJSalDellaPia 4 ай бұрын
Trying to catch up to me Ean? LOL
@masticshortline 4 ай бұрын
Not by a longshot. LoL
@timduggan1461 4 ай бұрын
I don't like F-Units
@timduggan1461 4 ай бұрын
I'm driving from LA to Del Mar for a train show. I need to cool my jets!!!
@Burmn 4 ай бұрын
Fascinating. I am local and have not heard of this...
@masticshortline 4 ай бұрын
Curious that you hadn't. It's at the AmVets building off Carleton Avenue in East Islip. Here is the link below. Thank you for stopping by! coltrains.com/swap-meets
@michaelquinones-lx6ks 4 ай бұрын
I go out there as well every month! I'm planning to go there next month, BTW, Were you out there on September 8?
@masticshortline 4 ай бұрын
Hi Michael, Yes, I was at the East Islip show 2 weeks ago and that's where I got these items. Too bad you didn't see or recognize me and say hi.
@michaelquinones-lx6ks 4 ай бұрын
@@masticshortline And, Hello to you too, I'm saying Hi to you now, Much appreciated and thank you very much for answering my comment.
@ScottRails 4 ай бұрын
I also have Dundas Valley Hobbies, 15 minutes away, and Paris Junction hobbies, 30 minutes away. Don't mean to boast, just very happy with my choices.
@WWIIREBEL 4 ай бұрын
I have to agree with you highly on the vast majority of this videos subjects. It's not easy to find any particular locations of shops these days. Train shows have been (in my experience) the best overall ways to get train stuff. especially when it comes to a great deal or more. I've been able to get diesels or steam engines that are maybe 125 retail between 20 and 50 bucks. Freight cars, I've been able to buy a whole flat of box and flat cars mixed for around 15 bucks (a flat consisting of maybe between 20 and 30 individual freight cars, during the last 5 minutes of a train show,lol. As to any shops... I do know of a handful I can recommend ,here in northeast Indiana if anyone passes through.
@WindmillJunction 4 ай бұрын
Thank you for this subject vidro 😊
@WindmillJunction 4 ай бұрын
Hi Ean, great video, regret you didnt ask me, living in Sudbury Ontario, my closest stores would be in Ottawa ( hobbyland - incl. Consignment ) on Montreal road, Larkspur in Merrickville ON or Toronto area, meaning minimal a 3 hr drive each way !. I attend trainshow in Barrie Ontario, every February, as vendor, to sell my " leftovers" from my estate and lot purchases to establish , next to my euro-stuff, Canadian and North American roads. Barrie is 2 hrs away, tables cost money, and because it's a 2 day event, hotelcost too. Therefore i use FB- marketplace the most. Quit paypal because of highway robbery concerning transaction cost and exchange cost with american $ - customers. I am NOT allowed by paypal to mention those cost to buyer ! Causing a loss what's not worth the potential sale anymore.
@masticshortline 4 ай бұрын
Hi Armand, My apologies for not reaching out to you ahead of making the video. I greatly appreciate not only your input but also sharing your predicament with buying and selling trains. Understood with regard to your feelings about PayPal. Thank you again for stopping by my channel! 😊
@dnhman 4 ай бұрын
Mastic Long Island? What about Train land on Sunrise hi-way? Not close but used to be a good shop.
@masticshortline 4 ай бұрын
Yes, Mastic on Long Island. I did mention Train Land in the video. Used to be a good shop, correct.
@michaelcudby787 4 ай бұрын
When you remove one motor brush clip, the motor wont spin very well because there is just the one clip holding the motor together, therefore the motor is slightly not sitting together properly. If you were to squeeze together where the other clip goes,the motor will spin properly. As soon as you pop the other clip on, the motor will spin correctly.
@masticshortline 4 ай бұрын
Thank you for your input, but I do know that. There clearly was an issue with the motor and the axles that caused the overload bulb to blink both at home and the show. Thank you for watching all the same.
@michaelquinones-lx6ks 4 ай бұрын
That Athearn H24-66 would be replaced by the Athearn SD-9
@masticshortline 4 ай бұрын
Thank you for sharing. I've got two SD9s as a matter of fact. 😉
@johnbanicki7232 4 ай бұрын
Nice rebuild. Always good to see the older stuff running good. Thanks for sharing.
@masticshortline 4 ай бұрын
Nothing wrong with getting the older Athearns running like new. Glad you enjoyed.
@michaelquinones-lx6ks 4 ай бұрын
@@masticshortline Thank you very much for answering my comments, I too enjoy rebuilding 'HO' those scale locomotives as well, It's too bad we don't have train shows here in the NYC metro area, Also, The retail stores here are a joke this city only has two train stores left which is forcing me to go outside the city for my hobby needs , I would like to come to Edison NJ when they hold the next train show, But, Which NJT train goes out there?
@masticshortline 4 ай бұрын
I only know of Red Caboose in Midtown Manhattan, I don't of any others in NYC. I don't know of any commuter rail lines that come near Greenberg, and its location makes it impossible for a local bus to stop near. Sorry.
@michaelquinones-lx6ks 4 ай бұрын
@@masticshortline What a downer, And,Thank you very much for answering my reply.
@w.rustylane5650 4 ай бұрын
I think I have 2 or 3 of those Manutua Pacific engines and I changed out the magnets and used neodymium (rare earth) in all of my Pittman (open frame) motors and it made a HUGE difference in performance and current draw. Now they will "creep" along the tracks. Cheers from eastern TN
@masticshortline 4 ай бұрын
Hi Rusty, and Cheers from Eastern Long Island, NY! Swapping out the magnets is always an option with the Pittmans. I use the little button magnets to seat them on top of the existing magnet. I call them Performance Enhancing Drugs, LoL. Thank you for your input, and thank you also very much for stopping by!
@majortomtogc 4 ай бұрын
I have had luck with filling holes with CA, then tapping after it dries for those stripped screw situations.
@masticshortline 4 ай бұрын
It wasn't the issue of a stripped screw. There was nothing to screw into because more than half of the thing for the screw to go into was broken off.
@michaelquinones-lx6ks 4 ай бұрын
That's a 1973 or '74 model.
@michaelquinones-lx6ks 4 ай бұрын
From the looks of that model I'd say it's a post 1973 model that was the year Athearn started using fly wheels two years later the gear towers would be redesigned with removable plastic side frames.
@TimsBitsnPieces 4 ай бұрын
It is a nice looking loco.... I would never have the power on a motor for that long if it is not spinning, you will cause damage to the windings.... I would have removed the motor from the chassis and cleaned it then put power to each brush to see if it was spinning.. then replaced it onto the chassis once it was working correctly.. then oil and grease all of the wheels and moving parts.. RE a 123 block why?.. if that is to hold the loco while you work on it why not just cut the centre out of a car wash sponge... or some other foam block etc.. Great to see it back on the tracks running once again.
@masticshortline 4 ай бұрын
Tim, To each their own. As for the 1-2-3 blocks, it's been on my mind for a long while, and I kept putting off acquiring them. Glad you enjoyed the video nevertheless.
@robby062 4 ай бұрын
I was just watching the Chessie repair and was wondering if that was you I sold those cars to. I’m happy you like them!
@masticshortline 4 ай бұрын
Were you kinda tucked in all the way in the back not too far from that immense layout where they ran the Disney train and the Acela train, and you also had several Athearn locomotives for sale? Yes, I like them immensely. Thank you.
@robby062 4 ай бұрын
@@masticshortline yes, that was me. The N scale club is usually across from me, but it was switched out that show.
@masticshortline 4 ай бұрын
Pleased to reconnect with you! How can I get more, if I wanted to?
@robby062 4 ай бұрын
@@masticshortline I’ll be at the November show in the same place. Not sure I have any more flat cars than what I had there in August, but please stop by say hi!
@masticshortline 4 ай бұрын
OK. Hope to make it there! 🤞🙏
@robby062 4 ай бұрын
That came out great. I had one like that I had to get rid of years ago, as it had connecting rod issues that I didn’t have the patience to fix. I noticed on that consist that you have a lot of flat cars like ones I sold in Edison last month. Did you get them there?
@masticshortline 4 ай бұрын
Hi Robby, Thank you very much. I can understand your frustration with the piston rods. Without the right tools (which I found on eBay), you can fix them; fortunately I haven't had the need to use the set yet! 🤞 Yes, I bought the flat cars at the Edison show.
@WWIIREBEL 4 ай бұрын
Great to see her running!. The Chessie has always been a favorite!.
@masticshortline 4 ай бұрын
I'm pleased also. Glad you enjoyed it!