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bryanj

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03/22/2008 2:56 PM
John, You want the Ez Air here's there website http://www.cocry.com/E-Z_Air.htm Also Dave handles it . I bought mine from him, love the system ! Holds the frogs real tight, realistic movement. Low maintenance, I use an air compressor in my shed 50' away. Easy system to add on to.Plus fun switches and gauges .

jbwilcox

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03/24/2008 3:50 PM
I appreciate the responses. I have actually been contacted by another Large Scaler who lives fairly close to me and there is another person who lives down in Oregon who is going to stop by for a visit this week John

jimtyp

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Centennial, CO

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03/24/2008 4:25 PM
John, I had similar problems with the AMS stock. I replaced the wheels with ball bearing wheels and no problems since, with nothing else changed. Another option is Phil's Narrow Guage service for adding Ball Bearings into the side frames. I think this is the best option and cheapest as I've tried both. For the Aristo switches, Greg provided a link to his site with some good info. He runs his trains at fairly high speeds so if his work I'd say they'd work for just about anyone. Also, Train-li provides a kit for the Aristo switches: kit

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Greg Elmassian User is Offline

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Carlsbad (San Diego), CA

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03/26/2008 12:00 AM
I use air motors for my switches, from California and Oregon Coast Railway. See my site under TRACK... then you will see the section on air power I have heard about an air pressure system to throw the points. If anyone knows anything about it I would appreciate some information. 1. How difficult is it to install? I can add the air motor in 5 minutes to a switch. 2. Can it be used with Aristo Wide switches? Yes 3, What materials do I need to install it? Screwdriver 4. What is the typical cost, say per turnout? I think the air motor is $17 5. How reliable is it? Extremely 6. I seem to recall that TOC carries them, is that right? Ask TOC Regards, Greg

Be sure to visit my site, lots of technical tips and modifications, and you can search for topics and key words. Click here for Greg's web site

jbwilcox

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03/28/2008 8:56 AM
We had a nice visit with Nick Kelsey and his wife yesterday. we were able to run a few trains around my layout. As you would expect, my caboose kept derailing. Previously I was able to run 10 times around the loop with no derailments but what should I expect when someone comes to visit. Nick gave me some nice pointers on improving my Aristo switches which I plan to follow up on. Then we had a nice dinner and a visit before I had to go to work. I plan to visit his layout next Friday. Our only problem is that we are about 150 miles apart. I still hope to run into some Large Scalers closer to Shelton. And the offer is still open -- if you are willing to help on my railroad improving reliability, just let me know. We would be glad to have you. John

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