QUOTE: Originally posted by nfmisso QUOTE: Originally posted by bangert1 <snipped> The Trix Big Boys running qualities have really impressed me and I probably should not compare it to the Lionel engines. However, The Trix sound is a single channel unit and is subpar to even the Lionel sound module. My new Trix Big Boy has to stop the bell ringing to blow the whistle and then the bell starts up after the whistle blows about six or seven times. The Loksound system is toy like and does not allow you to give whistle signals. The puffing on the Big Boy is eight or chuffs per rev, but does not go in and out of sync like the Lionel. The Soundtrax sound unit is the only one to go for the Big Boys if you want sound. With the direction Challenger pricing, it may be worth getting one just for the QSI® module to use with a BigBoy........
QUOTE: Originally posted by bangert1 <snipped> The Trix Big Boys running qualities have really impressed me and I probably should not compare it to the Lionel engines. However, The Trix sound is a single channel unit and is subpar to even the Lionel sound module. My new Trix Big Boy has to stop the bell ringing to blow the whistle and then the bell starts up after the whistle blows about six or seven times. The Loksound system is toy like and does not allow you to give whistle signals. The puffing on the Big Boy is eight or chuffs per rev, but does not go in and out of sync like the Lionel. The Soundtrax sound unit is the only one to go for the Big Boys if you want sound.
QUOTE: Originally posted by BoRockhard Bangert1, I have no way of privately contacting you so I'll do it here. You mentioned after 10 hours of running, the Lionel has gear box problems. What kind of problems? The pins getting loose? Are the gear teeth extremely worn down? Is the whole gear train much looser than when the unit was new? Please fill in the blanks buddy.
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QUOTE: Originally posted by andrechapelon QUOTE: [Do they have a website? Unfortunately, no. I've asked owner Vern Cole about it and he says they have no plans for one. Despite the lack of a website, they do mail order all over the country. I've threatened to take my business elsewhere, but Vern says that what the store saves from no longer providing me with free coffee will actually mean the store's bottom line will improve. [(-D]. You'd think that a store in the middle of Silicon Valley would have the best website around. I don't think it's technophobia, I think it's the fact that The Train Shop is doing very well and that there's no desire to become the Walmart of train shops. IOW, Vern, et. al,, would like to have lives outside the store. Andre
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QUOTE: Originally posted by andrechapelon QUOTE: Originally posted by jwaldo QUOTE: Originally posted by nfmisso QUOTE: Originally posted by jwaldo Besides, I need a challenge from a challenging challenger [:p] If it keeps me happy and busy for a day or three it's good [8D] It will keep you busy a bit longer than three days <G>. Bowser has several choices for further detailing, for example do you want journal bearing or roller bearing side rods? Good. Should be fun... [8D] Where is a good place to order these from? Try The Train Shop in Santa Clara, CA. The phone is 408 296-1050. Generally TTS sells at about a 20% discount to retail and is always well stocked. Andre
QUOTE: Originally posted by jwaldo QUOTE: Originally posted by nfmisso QUOTE: Originally posted by jwaldo Besides, I need a challenge from a challenging challenger [:p] If it keeps me happy and busy for a day or three it's good [8D] It will keep you busy a bit longer than three days <G>. Bowser has several choices for further detailing, for example do you want journal bearing or roller bearing side rods? Good. Should be fun... [8D] Where is a good place to order these from?
QUOTE: Originally posted by nfmisso QUOTE: Originally posted by jwaldo Besides, I need a challenge from a challenging challenger [:p] If it keeps me happy and busy for a day or three it's good [8D] It will keep you busy a bit longer than three days <G>. Bowser has several choices for further detailing, for example do you want journal bearing or roller bearing side rods?
QUOTE: Originally posted by jwaldo Besides, I need a challenge from a challenging challenger [:p] If it keeps me happy and busy for a day or three it's good [8D]
QUOTE: Originally posted by AggroJones QUOTE: Originally posted by twhite Banger1: 32 cars and you had to do all THAT? Funny, my Rivarossi Allegheny will do that and more up my 2.4 WITHOUT traction tires, and my BLI AC-5 does that and more regularly, just out of the box. Maybe, like the UP prototype, the Lionel Challenger just isn't built for grades. You guys out there ever think about that? UP and their piddly little 1.5% over Sherman Hill? Maybe Athearn and Lionel are trying to tell you something--THE CHALLENGER IS NOT A HEAVY-DUTY FREIGHT DRAG ENGINE! At least not those little 97,000lb. TE UP jobs. You want pulling power? Get yourself an AC or a Yellowstone! [(-D] [(-D] [(-D] YEAH! Either this is funny or I've had too many margaritas!
QUOTE: Originally posted by twhite Banger1: 32 cars and you had to do all THAT? Funny, my Rivarossi Allegheny will do that and more up my 2.4 WITHOUT traction tires, and my BLI AC-5 does that and more regularly, just out of the box. Maybe, like the UP prototype, the Lionel Challenger just isn't built for grades. You guys out there ever think about that? UP and their piddly little 1.5% over Sherman Hill? Maybe Athearn and Lionel are trying to tell you something--THE CHALLENGER IS NOT A HEAVY-DUTY FREIGHT DRAG ENGINE! At least not those little 97,000lb. TE UP jobs. You want pulling power? Get yourself an AC or a Yellowstone!