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Layouts / Re: Lionel D-264 5x9 Super O (for my Marx)
« on: April 28, 2023, 04:41:01 PM »
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General Discussion / Armature vs. Commutator
« on: March 18, 2023, 09:16:59 AM »
I'm looking for a consensus between what exactly the armature is and what the commutator is. Ive seen both terms used interchangeably for the same thing. Can you experts out there help me with this query? I always thought the spinning part was the armature and the entire assembly with brushes and all was the commutator. Yes/No? Help!
Dino
Dino
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Layouts / Re: Lionel D-264 5x9 Super O (for my Marx)
« on: December 25, 2022, 03:04:40 PM »
A recent custom project.
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Layouts / Re: Lionel D-264 5x9 Super O (for my Marx)
« on: June 27, 2022, 05:14:33 AM »
Recent YouTube upload of my Marx locomotive collection. Started around 2013. I had one Marx 400 and one Lionel locomotive from childhood at that time. Hope you enjoy.
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General Discussion / Before & After
« on: January 22, 2022, 10:22:06 AM »
Share some photos of custom or refurbished trains. I truly admire those Marx toy engineers that designed these trains to survive the battle of time. There are many that I dare not change, but once in a while I get badly neglected train that needs a new life. Such is the case with this Marx Union Pacific M10000 Streamliner. Why anyone would do that is beyond me. I tried to salvage by removing the old paint but was unsuccessful. The motor was overhauled, not working at all, runs beautiful now. The shell I went with a 2-tone flat/gloss black look. I call it the "Darth Vader" look. I hope others will add to this post, I totally enjoy this train fellowship on this site. If you want to see more check out videos on rumble.com under CNDCTR111
Dino
Dino
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Layouts / Re: Lionel D-264 5x9 Super O (for my Marx)
« on: January 10, 2022, 03:28:26 PM »
Link to my Rumble video featuring some custom work on some neglected Marx loco's plus my latest update on the layout.
https://rumble.com/vs9kdc-marx-trains-before-and-after.html
https://rumble.com/vs9kdc-marx-trains-before-and-after.html
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How To and Technical Information / Re: Loco stalling on insulated track, why?
« on: December 01, 2021, 02:29:21 PM »
Thank you much!
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How To and Technical Information / Loco stalling on insulated track, why?
« on: November 07, 2021, 02:40:42 PM »
I have two sections of insulated track on my outer loop that when the train goes over it activates an accessory. For some reason I have 2-3 locomotives that whenever they get to the insulated track they stop dead, all of my other Marx locomotives run perfectly well over these sections. Does anyone have any clue why this is happening or if there is a fix for it? I'm befuddled.
Dino
Dino
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How To and Technical Information / Re: LED lighting
« on: July 13, 2021, 05:37:28 PM »
Thank you!
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How To and Technical Information / LED lighting
« on: July 13, 2021, 08:52:45 AM »
Does anyone have any input/advice/experience on using these "grains of wheat" LED lights (12v I think) on their O gauge layout. I would like to use some on my layout (inside buildings). Transformer help (I have a Lionel ZW that I run everything on now). Is a converter needed?
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Layouts / Re: Terry's Standard Gauge Layout
« on: May 05, 2021, 02:08:23 PM »
Love how the upper layout is coming out. How did you attach the tempered glass? I have a section on my layout that I need some type of border to keep trains from flying off the table, I had one accident already with a Marx 1829, it wasn't pretty.
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Layouts / Re: Lionel D-264 5x9 Super O (for my Marx)
« on: April 29, 2021, 05:21:28 PM »
Marx 333 max tinplate pull for this track.
https://rumble.com/vgaf7z-marx-333-pull-test.html
https://rumble.com/vgaf7z-marx-333-pull-test.html
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Layouts / Re: Lionel D-264 5x9 Super O (for my Marx)
« on: April 24, 2021, 05:26:21 PM »
The editing is a little raw, but hope it brings a smile or 2. Marx 333/666 in action.
https://rumble.com/vg1p3d-aboard-the-marx-333.html
https://rumble.com/vg1p3d-aboard-the-marx-333.html
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General Discussion / Re: Track Cleaning?
« on: April 22, 2021, 05:30:34 AM »
I have made my own 100% alcohol by using a method brought about by Ben from Benz trains, he used to be on YouTube but is now on Rumble. If you have the cheaper alcohol, 70-91%, put some in a jigger and add salt. Shake it around very well and set it down, the salt pulls all the water in and settles at the bottom, you then take a syringe or pipet tool and suck out everything at the top, it's pure alcohol because all the water settled in the salt below. It works, Ive tried it. Care must be taken not to accidentally suck up the wet salted solution that settles below the good stuff.