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by Aussie 3 railer
Sun Mar 23, 2025 8:58 pm
Forum: Layout Track & Design
Topic: Peco Unifrog Diamond Crossing
Replies: 2
Views: 2286

Re: Peco Unifrog Diamond Crossing

Thanks for the reply RFS. Compliated stuff for us novices.

Dirk
by Aussie 3 railer
Sat Mar 22, 2025 11:39 pm
Forum: Layout Track & Design
Topic: Peco Unifrog Diamond Crossing
Replies: 2
Views: 2286

Peco Unifrog Diamond Crossing

Getting a bit adventerous here and thinking of adding a SL-U 8364 code 83 diamond crossing. Initially my layout will be DC but soon hopefully to DCC. Well that's the plan. In keeping with Unifrogs use straight out of the box will there be any need for any additional electrical work other than insula...
by Aussie 3 railer
Sun Mar 16, 2025 8:55 pm
Forum: Layout Track & Design
Topic: Return loops.
Replies: 2
Views: 1543

Re: Return loops.

Hello Brian,

Thank you for the reply. You are right that was the plan but on reflection I think it best if I reverte back to my original layout. Its getting beyond my knowledge and ability. Thank you again though.

Dirk.
by Aussie 3 railer
Sat Mar 15, 2025 8:39 pm
Forum: Bachmann
Topic: Bachmann motor.
Replies: 21
Views: 14212

Re: Bachmann motor.

Meant Sherwood Forester. So many different names to remember.

So is the 31-277 the actual model number for ordering any parts.

Dirk
by Aussie 3 railer
Sat Mar 15, 2025 6:19 am
Forum: Bachmann
Topic: Bachmann motor.
Replies: 21
Views: 14212

Re: Bachmann motor.

Probably for Mike,

Can you tell me the actual model number for Forest Green for parts, please.

Dirk
by Aussie 3 railer
Fri Mar 14, 2025 9:41 pm
Forum: Bachmann
Topic: Bachmann motor.
Replies: 21
Views: 14212

Re: Bachmann motor.

Just on the wheel arrangement on this engine. Do you do anything special about the axle shaft fit to the split nylon bushes do you glue them in or just push fit. The rearmost is probably my main worry as the nylon sections are only held together with a rubber ring. I watched 00 Bills video on his re...
by Aussie 3 railer
Fri Mar 14, 2025 9:33 pm
Forum: Layout Track & Design
Topic: Return loops.
Replies: 2
Views: 1543

Return loops.

Hello All, I am heading into trouble on my track design.... maybe. I have two seperate return loops that I am thinking of running into a single point, then the extension of this join to run into another point that would be the return of both back into the main track. Question. Do I need to have two ...
by Aussie 3 railer
Fri Mar 14, 2025 9:20 pm
Forum: Bachmann
Topic: Bachmann motor.
Replies: 21
Views: 14212

Re: Bachmann motor.

Thanks for the replies gentlemen. I can see why someone would want the change now. I already have a brace of Princess's so might look at changes myself down the track.

Dirk
by Aussie 3 railer
Thu Mar 13, 2025 9:12 pm
Forum: Bachmann
Topic: Bachmann motor.
Replies: 21
Views: 14212

Re: Bachmann motor.

Got an email back from Bachmann saying they couldn't identify it. No wonder. Also went to the trouble of sending a service sheet. No complaints about that service.

Dirk
by Aussie 3 railer
Thu Mar 13, 2025 9:10 pm
Forum: Bachmann
Topic: Bachmann motor.
Replies: 21
Views: 14212

Re: Bachmann motor.

Thanks Mike. Wonder what the reasoning was behind doing that. Maybe the Royal Scott is more collectable. Gone to a lot of trouble though doing the run change and the name plate.

Dirk