rbrown7713 Posted February 25, 2021 Share Posted February 25, 2021 Here are the Fine Art Model cars outside, probably for the first time on a track outside. You are looking at about 60lbs. of brass sitting there. Bob. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enginear joe Posted February 26, 2021 Share Posted February 26, 2021 Very nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbrown7713 Posted February 26, 2021 Author Share Posted February 26, 2021 Thanks Joe, I guess I will have to build some more cars like these, I have the molds, but not the time. Maybe next year. I can't afford to buy any more. Would look nice behind some E7s, or E8s. Bob. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean Posted February 26, 2021 Share Posted February 26, 2021 Very nice how well do they roll? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbrown7713 Posted February 26, 2021 Author Share Posted February 26, 2021 I sat the first car down on the track and evidently I have a slight grade on the layout and it started to roll away, so very smooth and quiet. Even thought they are heavy, any loco will be able to pull them easily. Bob. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enginear joe Posted February 26, 2021 Share Posted February 26, 2021 I love when cars have real bearings inside. The Accucraft pass cars have them too. They just don't have that level of detailing. I also put bearings into several USA trains cars I own. I have a grade around my back yard and the engines have to work hard for every lap. So adding bearings saves a lot of wear and tear on them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbrown7713 Posted February 26, 2021 Author Share Posted February 26, 2021 Bearings make a big difference and also the electrical pickups also cause drag. I might remove the pickups on the FAMS to further reduce drag, but then I would have to add batteries and a switch, or go easy peasy, but what a job that would be. Bob. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dash 8 Posted February 26, 2021 Share Posted February 26, 2021 That's right, bearings spare the gearboxes and motors Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbrown7713 Posted February 27, 2021 Author Share Posted February 27, 2021 Yes, whenever I make a mold for a new truck, I always design into the mold a hole for the bearing and then, I can just slip the bearing into it. Bob. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbrown7713 Posted March 1, 2021 Author Share Posted March 1, 2021 Here is a video of the FAM cars pulled by the T1. Bob. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dash 8 Posted March 2, 2021 Share Posted March 2, 2021 Looks very good, I estimate a length of 6 m , or more. The locomotive has to work very hard, there are a lot of amperes going through the Motors :) I think, my Hudson woudn‘t pull it... Great ! Regards Jan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbrown7713 Posted March 2, 2021 Author Share Posted March 2, 2021 You said motors, there is only one small motor, I believe that it is a Northwest Shortline motor, 28mm, by 40mm. There are two Hudson gear boxes that are modified to a straight shaft and I don't know the ratios. The wheels do not have traction rubbers. You have me wondering about the amp draw, so I am going to install an ammeter so we can see what is happening. The motor is powering all eight wheels, so all eight are pulling at the same time. I believe many more cars can be added. The 3 FAM cars weigh 20lbs. each. The loco weighs 22 lbs., and all cars have bearings. Bob. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dash 8 Posted March 3, 2021 Share Posted March 3, 2021 Yes, I remember the video, impressive. My Hudson needs about 1.5 A. With 8 cars and smoke. Without ball bearings. Thank you Regards Jan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enginear joe Posted March 4, 2021 Share Posted March 4, 2021 Wow. 20lbs per car. Just wow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbrown7713 Posted April 15, 2021 Author Share Posted April 15, 2021 I picked up the Fine Arts Models PRR sleeper on Ebay that was damaged, had to pay 550.00, but worth it, damage is not bad at all., Couple of diaphrams and will look like new. Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enginear joe Posted April 16, 2021 Share Posted April 16, 2021 Wow, sounds like a great deal that you got. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbrown7713 Posted April 18, 2021 Author Share Posted April 18, 2021 Yes, I took a chance and it worked out well. Just a little bending of the sheet metal and you can't tell it. Now to install two diaphragms. Bob. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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