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Adding Weight to a Scientific toys / New Bright Engine/ Batteries/ Incompatible plastic track

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Adding Weight to a Scientific toys / New Bright Engine/ Batteries/ Incompatible plastic track
Posted by cruikshank on Thursday, August 24, 2006 5:00 PM

If any one has had success in adding some weight to a New Bright or Scientific engine please share that with me. I've got it pulling 2 box cars, 2 gondolas, a caboose and that Dam heavy caboose full of "C" batteries.  LocoAnnie are you there ? 

Well through the power of flea markets I've ended up with (3) Cheap "G" scale sets. (2) Scientific and (1) New Bright. I do agree the new bright is made cheaper if thats possible. I plan to cull the best from all three, and dump the rest on Ebay. I noticed today to my surprise that New Bright and Scientific track have the couplers on opposite sides and are incompatible. Who's braniac idea was that ? Any way, can the joiners safely be removed and moved to the other side. That would give me 6 more straights. Thanks in advance for any answers. Dave in PA

BTW this is to scratch the "G" itch. If it works, I plan on getting some Hartland or Bachmann Annie equipment. If not and I sell it all, all I'm out is time. Dave

Also any reccomendations of a  lighter rechargeable 9volt pack.  I have an MRC Battery charger I picked up for a $1.00  Cheap is out there if you hit the flea markets.

Thanks again for any ideas, other than just give up while your ahead.  Dave in PA

Large 3 rail club layout (24x55' 6 mainlines) in Frackville PA looking for new members NOW ! Always interested in info and sites for Anthracite Coal Mines and Railroads. Looking for fellow modelers around Reading PA. Work in "N" and Hi-rail "0" scale
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Posted by vsmith on Thursday, August 24, 2006 6:06 PM
See my reply on MLS...

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