I hope everyone realizes (despite my smilie-free post) that my tongue was planted firmly in cheek when I posted the eBay link.
However, a Whyte system designation for the GG1 might be a Pennsy modeler's best argument for running a Challenger.
Nelson
Ex-Southern 385 Being Hoisted
SteamFreak wrote: I hope everyone realizes (despite my smilie-free post) that my tongue was planted firmly in cheek when I posted the eBay link.However, a Whyte system designation for the GG1 might be a Pennsy modeler's best argument for running a Challenger. Nelson
I was wondering about that, lol! As your post was smile free, I wasn't sure how to respond. A misunderstanding on my part. Oh well. Maybe I'll get it right next time!
Jeff
Modeling the Rio Grande Southern First District circa 1938-1946 in HOn3.
Dave Vollmer wrote:So, for an electric, is a 4-wheel pilot truck called 2 or 4? I guess I'm confused. A GG1 has two 4-wheeled pony trucks and two 6-wheeled drive trucks. Does that make it a 2-C-C-2 or a 4-C-C-4? Just want to be sure. If I'm wrong, sorry for correcting you 1shado1!
Dave,
From everything I've read, the electric loco system counts axles, not wheels, making a GG1 a 2-C-C-2. In fact it's described that way in my old Rivarossi GG1 instruction sheet, if that's to be trusted.
SteamFreak wrote: Dave Vollmer wrote:So, for an electric, is a 4-wheel pilot truck called 2 or 4? I guess I'm confused. A GG1 has two 4-wheeled pony trucks and two 6-wheeled drive trucks. Does that make it a 2-C-C-2 or a 4-C-C-4? Just want to be sure. If I'm wrong, sorry for correcting you 1shado1!Dave,From everything I've read, the electric loco system counts axles, not wheels, making a GG1 a 2-C-C-2. In fact it's described that way in my old Rivarossi GG1 instruction sheet, if that's to be trusted.Nelson
Well dang, I stand corrected!
Sorry!
Dave Vollmer wrote: Well dang, I stand corrected!Sorry!
Not a problem, Dave. But I think this may mean some N scale coal in your stocking.
Interesting that they use a letter designation for drive wheels, e.g. A, B, C, intead of 1, 2, 3 (Breaks into Jackson 5 routine...)
What Nelson said. And no need to be sorry! We learn by questioning things, right? It's all good. And besides, I don't get to RIGHT that often, LOL!
Runner, thanks for the link for the J1E 4-6-4 Hudson. This one all so got my eye.
Sound, well I am not crazy with the sound quality I have heard at K-10 trains bench. But I have a cheap DCC set up coming so what the heck.
Thanks for all the help folks, I must say I am hooked. My Gs-4's are running better yet. Little tip, pull the center wheels on the tenders, they rub screw that hold the trucks on.
Cuda Ken
I hate Rust