QUOTE: Originally posted by Darth Santa Fe If you're very good at using the rivets, the valve gear isn't that hard to assemble.[:D] It's just a little time consuming. If you're good at modifying things, then you may be able to modify it like I did, so it'll be more realistic.[:D]
QUOTE: Originally posted by scubaterry don't know where I got the idea the Challenger had two motors. That actually then is a good thing. I will just plan on putting a Helix Humper in it as well. The website I was referring to was for the Monogram (sp) Big Boy you referenced. Would you recommend I get the pre assembled Valve gear for the Challenger or does it just look and sound difficult to assemble. The 40 bucks might be worth it if it is a major pain to do.
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QUOTE: Originally posted by scubaterry Darth - The large steam Tsunami has the option of an articulated steam engine. I just installed one in a Big Boy and it sounds real nice. The monogram you were talking about? Can I just get the tender? Do you have a website I can check out? One last ? do you run DC or DCC? If DCC what decoder are you using for the Challenger? With two DC-71's that would pull a lot of current. Wondering if I would have to put a digitrax decoder on each motor and assign them the same address? Terry[8D]
QUOTE: by Grayfox1119 Why not use a zener diode and clamp the stall current? -------------------- ***
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QUOTE: By Scubaterry As far as blowing a digitrax decoder on the DC-71 I doubt it. The digitrax 163 decoder has a 1.5a, 2a surge rating. More than enough for the newer version of the Bowser motor. I will not be wiring up the motor leads on the Tsunami It will only be picking up track voltage. So again blowing up the Tsunami isn't going to happen.
QUOTE: Originally posted by scubaterry Darth - Tks for the assurance. Do you have sound in your Challenger (thats my next Bowser loco)? If so what did you use?