Here is an example. The engine [2065] on the outside loop has new pill type element and pink insulation under it. I also adjusted the "flapper piston" tongue to make sure the piston made full stroke. The engine [my newest 2055] on the inside loop has been converted to the liquid type element [plastic top and round element] and pink insulation. The tongue on the "flapper piston" has been adjusted for full stroke. The outer loop enigne is probably pulling with more volts than the inner one as it has more weight. Track speed was about the same. Running them with 2 TPCs [one for each loop] and CAB1. You can see a big difference in smoke production. These pictures really do not do it justice. The 2055 looks like it is on fire.
2055 with new type smoke element:
2065 with new old type element:
New type:
Side by side:
Adjusting the piston tongue [what I call it] for full stroke is important in post war steamers.
BTW: first time I have run trains and drank coffee in the morning. Standard morning thing from now on. Also found out I can blow whistles from anywhere in my house [downstairs too]. Also trains do not make a lot of nosie downstairs. The rooms under the layout do have some slight noise from vibrations coming through the benchwork legs. Not really that noticeable.
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Chief,
You continue to amaze me with all of these inexpensive upgrades to get trains to smoke better. I have my dad's postwar 2037 that I might try the insulation trick with. Is it hard to do?
I have also used the fiberglass sock to make sure it wont ground out.
laz57
Hooo-wee! Dat's a lotta smoke!
I've got a smokeless 2037 that I'm going to put a new element in. I'll add the insulation underneath it.
Jim
Modeling the Baltimore waterfront in HO scale
Step by step with pictures for this newbie would be great. I'm a little lost here so please excuse the questions. Did you increase the smoke output with the insulation and adjusting the rod (and where is that rod) or did you get it to smoke more efficiently? Do you have to do both? Where did you put the insulation? Can I do this to my 2026 and 2046? Can I add a smoke unit to my 2036 without being an expert like you guys?
Sorry, once I start I can't stop.
Step by step with pictures for this newbie would be great. I'm a little lost here so please excuse the questions. Did you increase the smoke output with the insulation and adjusting the rod (and where is that rod) or did you get it to smoke more efficiently? Do you have to do both? Where did you put the insulation? Can I add a smoke unit to my 2036 without being an expert like you guys?
ezmike wrote: Step by step with pictures for this newbie would be great. I'm a little lost here so please excuse the questions. Did you increase the smoke output with the insulation and adjusting the rod (and where is that rod) or did you get it to smoke more efficiently? Do you have to do both? Where did you put the insulation? Can I add a smoke unit to my 2036 without being an expert like you guys? Sorry, once I start I can't stop.
Adding a smoke element to your 2036 would be an easy job. You just need to buy the parts.
Great smoke! Very impressive. I'm dying to try your magic on my PE berk. it really doesn't smoke like it should; and never has. Looking forward to your step by step and pics.
Roland
P.S. Was it you that mentioned in another thread about a secret smoke formula you use? What was that recipe again?
The old trains don't smoke like some of the new ones with forced fans and the like, but they don't do too shabby for being 50 years old.
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