Ox Mountain Railway

[Rhinochugger]

Errrrr...
Back off on the throttle??

Tooooooo simple

Sounds to me like the Mack is highly geared, and possibly only a 3 pole motor.

EDIT

Did a bit of google, and the general reports are that the HLW Mack mechanism is pretty good - so if it needs a high starting current, and goes off like a startled rabbit, then probably the commutator is a bit dirty where the brushes rub, or the full current is getting though to the brushes.

 

[trammayo]

Tooooooo simple

Sounds to me like the Mack is highly geared, and possibly only a 3 pole motor.

EDIT

Did a bit of google, and the general reports are that the HLW Mack mechanism is pretty good - so if it needs a high starting current, and goes off like a startled rabbit, then probably the commutator is a bit dirty where the brushes rub, or the full current is getting though to the brushes.

To be honest, it can run slower but the light won't come on! Mind you, sometimes my light's on but there's no one in!
The main thing, for me, is that my trailer set-up is totally analogue -- one speed controller with track sectioned. I run two or three trains at a time so I like to have them run at similar speeds. If I run the little loco, it's always catching up - sometimes before I even have chance to isolate the section to stop it! But, all that said, I still like to give it an outing - be it garden or trailer!

I know I can make sections automatic - reed switches and relays - but have never gor round to it!

 

[trammayo]

Continuing my train a day (could I get that on prescription?) - still on a (vaguely) Rio Grande theme ....

The purchase that diverted me from tramway to railroad! ....




It came from a set - I still use the controller (in preference to the train engineer), and the gondola has been joined by a few others. If I remember rightly, the enclosed combine was an excellent purchase from a fellow Forumite.

Funny thing about combines - until I started in G Scale, I always thought of Clay or Claas (and Massey Harris)

The next day saw a Rio Grande Southern take to the rails ....

No apolgies for pic quality - I'm working to an ISO5009 standard (consistent - poor - quality).


Don't know if that company ever operated Overton coaches but I like the look of it! Rule 8 prevails!

Whilst it is no Son et Lumiere, I do like the lighting!


and yesterday's train that I thought I might not be able to run because of the very bad weather. However, the clouds pulled away from each other and allowed the currant bun to shine down...

My Bumble Bee Annie ....




....and Tomas thought he would inspect...





So I've caught up for now. Today will be another train day - decorating not withstanding!

 

[Gavin Sowry]

Just a suggestion, how about wiring in a resistor to slow the Mack down. Can't offer a value on this, because me and Mr. Ohms (as opposed to Mrs. OHMS, who is busy stuffing sapphires into her tiara, as we speak) ain't talking (I've lost his number, perhaps Dr. Google has it).

 

[playmofire]

A good selection of pics again, Mick. Thank you.

Your train a day plan also gives us more views of your layout. I don't remember seeing the double tunnels before.

Tomas seems rather less sure of himself with the trains than the Supervisor - a more junior employee I guess.

 

[Rhinochugger]

To be honest, it can run slower but the light won't come on! Mind you, sometimes my light's on but there's no one in!
The main thing, for me, is that my trailer set-up is totally analogue -- one speed controller with track sectioned. I run two or three trains at a time so I like to have them run at similar speeds. If I run the little loco, it's always catching up - sometimes before I even have chance to isolate the section to stop it! But, all that said, I still like to give it an outing - be it garden or trailer!

I know I can make sections automatic - reed switches and relays - but have never gor round to it!

Ah, got it now, and yes, there are a number of locos that go at different speeds. The Connie is a fair bit slower than the Annie, which is why I was pleased to get a second Connie for double heading.

The Annie and the Rogers seem fairly evenly matched, and I'm going to try them on a mixed passenger duty next time out.

 

[trammayo]

Just a suggestion, how about wiring in a resistor to slow the Mack down. Can't offer a value on this, because me and Mr. Ohms (as opposed to Mrs. OHMS, who is busy stuffing sapphires into her tiara, as we speak) ain't talking (I've lost his number, perhaps Dr. Google has it).

I wondered about a resistor but I'm hopeless with electrical components!

I remember the Coronation - Leeds brought out it's first (and only) modern tram. It broke down at the tram stop near my gran's. One of the ex-London trams had to shove it back to town.

A good selection of pics again, Mick. Thank you.

Your train a day plan also gives us more views of your layout. I don't remember seeing the double tunnels before.

Tomas seems rather less sure of himself with the trains than the Supervisor - a more junior employee I guess.

He can be a scaredy cat sometimes! He's actually a year older than the supervisor but they both like playing!

Ah, got it now, and yes, there are a number of locos that go at different speeds. The Connie is a fair bit slower than the Annie, which is why I was pleased to get a second Connie for double heading.

The Annie and the Rogers seem fairly evenly matched, and I'm going to try them on a mixed passenger duty next time out.

Is that the Rogers 2-4-2? Mine's called galloping Gertie! Thinking of running same time as the Mack!

 

[Rhinochugger]

I wondered about a resistor but I'm hopeless with electrical components!

I remember the Coronation - Leeds brought out it's first (and only) modern tram. It broke down at the tram stop near my gran's. One of the ex-London trams had to shove it back to town.




He can be a scaredy cat sometimes! He's actually a year older than the supervisor but they both like playing!



Is that the Rogers 2-4-2? Mine's called galloping Gertie! Thinking of running same time as the Mack!

Yes, again, you have to get it up to galloping speed for both the headlight and the sound - which is why I was thinking of double heading to draw a bit more current.

I mean it will go at normal speeds, but the sound and lights don't come on at low speeds.

The motors are too efficient - but that makes a change, because the original Aristo C16 had a hooge current draw - it overheated my original LGB 1 amp controller

 

[Madman]

Mick, I have a Hartland Mack also. I installed and LED headlight and alot of extra weight. It doesn't run as fast as what you're describing. It runs on battery power also. Here's a short video of it in action pulling a heavy battery car and a USA Trains coach, which is also rather heavy.

 

[Rhinochugger]

Mick, I have a Hartland Mack also. I installed and LED headlight and alot of extra weight. It doesn't run as fast as what you're describing. It runs on battery power also. Here's a short video of it in action pulling a heavy battery car and a USA Trains coach, which is also rather heavy.

Yes, thinking a bit more about the headlamp issue, Neil Robinson of this parish gave me a circuit for constant voltage lighting - a 5v light that comes up straight away, but doesn't get burnt out when you turn the transformer up. I only have one loco with this circuit (I scratch built the loco) but it is temporarily out of commission being half way through a battery conversion - it's a game of two halves, and the second half hasn't started yet

 

[trammayo]

Yes, again, you have to get it up to galloping speed for both the headlight and the sound - which is why I was thinking of double heading to draw a bit more current.

I mean it will go at normal speeds, but the sound and lights don't come on at low speeds.

The motors are too efficient - but that makes a change, because the original Aristo C16 had a hooge current draw - it overheated my original LGB 1 amp controller

Absolutely the same for me - having listened to Meatloaf it really does need to go like a Bat .....

C16? Funnily enough (not) it doesn't like the 12v supply in the trailer if I hook up more than two coaches!

Mick, I have a Hartland Mack also. I installed and LED headlight and alot of extra weight. It doesn't run as fast as what you're describing. It runs on battery power also. Here's a short video of it in action pulling a heavy battery car and a USA Trains coach, which is also rather heavy.

I like that! Looks good pulling a coach too.

Yes, thinking a bit more about the headlamp issue, Neil Robinson of this parish gave me a circuit for constant voltage lighting - a 5v light that comes up straight away, but doesn't get burnt out when you turn the transformer up. I only have one loco with this circuit (I scratch built the loco) but it is temporarily out of commission being half way through a battery conversion - it's a game of two halves, and the second half hasn't started yet

It was probably Neil or Nick (apologies to both as I forget too many things) that gave me a circuit dia. and product links so I could install a 5v smoke unit in a loco.

It included a voltage dropper (variable) and a bridge rectifier to allow things to work in either direction. Would probably be the same sort of circuit.

 

[trammayo]

Well, yesterday afternoon turned out to be a good one weatherwise. There was even a small cloud of midges.

Ran a train - the spare Alco A unit (still haven't got round to rebuilding (and repainting) the B unit - with a short consist of trailer transport cars.
Don't know if ETWNC stock was ever hauled on the RG but how would the Trailers get back to base otherwise?




After a few circuits I slowed it down to a crawl 'cos the sunshine and speed interfered with my version of photography..

Also, and more importantly, I started preliminary work on a new bridge abutment ...

The old cream crackered remains thrown out of the way ...

and a dry run of concrete blocks, hand cut to size. Was going to be too cold overnight to bed them in mortar. Frost-proofer is a waste of time - weakens the compo! When the opportunity arises the job will be completed (says he) ...




of this, more annon.

 

[stockers]

That looks substantial - should do the job.

 

[trammayo]

That looks substantial - should do the job.

Well, at least it won't suffer from wood rot!

 

[Chris Vernell]

Like the layout.

 

[Chris Vernell]

Well, at least it won't suffer from wood rot!

We'll send you some concrete-eating termites .

 

[Madman]

I learned a long time ago to build things with stone or steel if it's to be outdoors.

 

[trammayo]

I learned a long time ago to build things with stone or steel if it's to be outdoors.

Abso-blooming-lutely!

 

[trammayo]

Ran a logging train yesterday. Although the bash has two power trucks, it did experience some wheel slip until I removed some of the 'did grow' real lumber. ...


It wasn't until I'd taken that photo, that I realised a section of hand rail had dropped off - plus the front pilot board! Found the former, but need to make a new board.




To be continued

 

[trammayo]

From big(ish) to small(ish)...

Bought to bash (like enhance) this little tender loco awaits the transition. It's the first time for it out on my line. Had to lower the tender loop coupling for it pull something. Pulling a Hartland tipper (sold to me as LGB!)...




It was bitterly cold yesterday to dig something larger out and make a passable consist but I think the loco will make a nice early US works loco.