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Re: Southern Pacific 2488 build
« Reply #75 on: July 14, 2017, 11:06:27 PM »
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Awesome crawl!

Rubberized super glue? Where did you find that?
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Re: Southern Pacific 2488 build
« Reply #76 on: July 14, 2017, 11:09:07 PM »
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Thanks guys,

I've really enjoyed working in the engine!

Pete your right.... it's too hot outside especially for the H2R!

Any day is too hot for the H2R Jason! I'm of the old school which preached that no one should have more horsepower between their legs than IQ in their brain :D This thing is like what, 14K RPM, supercharged 300 HP insanity machine? Be careful out there my friend...
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Re: Southern Pacific 2488 build
« Reply #77 on: July 14, 2017, 11:46:57 PM »
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That's exactly what it is Otto.  Don't worry have healthy fear...  It is an absolute beast!
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Re: Southern Pacific 2488 build
« Reply #78 on: July 14, 2017, 11:51:03 PM »
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Awesome crawl!

Rubberized super glue? Where did you find that?

Look on ebay or they commonly offer it in hobby shops.

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Re: Southern Pacific 2488 build
« Reply #79 on: July 15, 2017, 01:46:13 AM »
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That's exactly what it is Otto.  Don't worry have healthy fear...  It is an absolute beast!

Nice! That looks as good as the engine, just a little faster though.
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Re: Southern Pacific 2488 build
« Reply #80 on: July 15, 2017, 02:16:37 AM »
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Nice! That looks as good as the engine, just a little faster though.

You mean like N scale Kato engines?  :D

Don't get me wrong - I'm a huge Kato fanboy, but I have to concede that their engines at 12V all run like a Shinkansen at full throttle.
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Re: Southern Pacific 2488 build
« Reply #81 on: July 15, 2017, 08:15:01 AM »
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Awesome crawl!

Rubberized super glue? Where did you find that?

http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXDUXJ&P=7

Or your local hobby store if they carry it or even if you can even find a local hobby store now a days.

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Re: Southern Pacific 2488 build
« Reply #82 on: July 15, 2017, 12:24:35 PM »
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That's exactly what it is Otto.  Don't worry have healthy fear...  It is an absolute beast!


Very nice bike. 8)

I know it's off the topic but... if you haven't done it give serious thought to taking some racing/ track schools.  Regardless of your experience you'll be amazed at what you learn even in one day.  If you've already done that you know what I mean. 8) 

I say this as a track and race school instructor for nine years (up to this season) doing seventy to eighty schools a year at various tracks around the east.  And it's not just about going fast but riding in control with speed being the by-product.  With a decent school you'll be more in control, much safer, much more relaxed, and eventually go faster than you ever imagined possible.

Instead of off topic I consider this an important public service announcement with serious repercussions for life and limb for those who are inclined to want to ride these bullets. 8)  For those not, for reference, speeds of a true 160+ MPH on a road course IS an exhilarating experience. :o
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Re: Southern Pacific 2488 P-10 4-6-2 build n scale
« Reply #83 on: July 15, 2017, 05:11:02 PM »
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Very good advice.  I use to race the CMRA circuit along with lots of tack days!

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Re: Southern Pacific 2488 build
« Reply #84 on: July 15, 2017, 08:00:26 PM »
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Yes,  I took the drivers apart and quartered and used rubberized superglue to Prevent failure.  Yes the tender trucks and cut down frame are from a Bachman long candy tender

I heard the drivers could be an "issue", smart move. BTW, "Congrats"!!!  :D
Mike
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