Wondered if any of you have enough experience with Right-of-Way brass to attest to their quality or lack thereof?
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quote:Originally posted by Michael Hokkanen:
Wondered if any of you have enough experience with Right-of-Way brass to attest to their quality or lack thereof?
quote:I still run two ROW transformers on my layout today. In my opinion the greatest power supply ever.
quote:Originally posted by martind:
Speaking of ROW, does anyon e have instructions for wiring their crossing signals? Can they be wired with an isolated rail or a IR train detector?
Marty
quote:Originally posted by Jim 1939:
I have 1 of their transformers, there is no equal. It will run trains all day and never get warm. Only has 1 thing missing. A direction button. When I ask them about it they said their engines did not have flywheels so sudden stops were a no-no.
quote:Originally posted by woojr:
They had some great layouts at York (well before cell phones were an issue).
quote:Originally posted by Allan Miller:quote:I still run two ROW transformers on my layout today. In my opinion the greatest power supply ever.
No question about it! That powerhouse has yet to be surpassed in the world of O gauge model railroading.
quote:Correct me if I've got the date(s) wrong, but I believe in the mid eighties, Trainland was selling a NYC ALCO PA ABA set by ROW for $1400. Almost 30 years ago, and an asking price of $1400!!!
quote:Originally posted by CentralFan1976:
I heard that they had some fantastic transformers and control equipment, in addition to their brass line, which were ahead of their time in both design and reliability.
Thanks,
Mario.
quote:Originally posted by HenryL:
I have the dockside loco. I would love to get one in 2 rail. Still one of my favorites as long as you like conventional running and no sound.
quote:Originally posted by Peter Bowler:
I still own a ROW brass C&O Allegheny and caboose that is very nice. It resides on display shelves and occasionally gets a workout on a coal train on my layout.
quote:Originally posted by prrhorseshoecurve:
ey Lou N,
were the plastic cars;
flats w/ tractor loads
3 bay hopper cars
contracted uot my weaver models/ the molds sure look similar
and what happenned to the 40' container?
quote:Originally posted by Norton:quote:Originally posted by Allan Miller:quote:I still run two ROW transformers on my layout today. In my opinion the greatest power supply ever.
No question about it! That powerhouse has yet to be surpassed in the world of O gauge model railroading.
You might want to amend that to say commercially available. I have three of these. Tim, the tool man, Taylor eat your heart out.
Pete
quote:Originally posted by Kerrigan:
Could one "upgrade" an existing ROW transformer with 10a breakers?
quote:Originally posted by Norton:
Lou, I am still looking for a make before break momentary switch capable of at least ten amps. This one doesn't have a direction button either. It was built to power conventional trains drawing more than tens amps (quad pullmor TMCC with ten incandescent lighted passenger cars) on the modular layout. The wimpy Z-4000s couldn't handle the load. For TMCC, Direct Lockons protect the engines and provide fast response.
Pete
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