Speaking of end-of-train observation cars, aside from private cars & theater cars, when was the last time you saw one on a real train? Tet all model train mfrs include them in sets.
@RJR posted:Speaking of end-of-train observation cars, aside from private cars & theater cars, when was the last time you saw one on a real train? Tet all model train mfrs include them in sets.
Wouldn't it depend on the era that one is modeling?
@Matt_GNo27 posted:It could have to do with where you live. If the bedrock is shallow and has a high iron content, its magnetic field could have a stabilizing effect.
Funny how the obvious can slip past. Of course it has a geological component...no, wait - where I live has deeply-buried bedrock. After all, what you described amounts to a "natural Magnetraction", so, barring that, it has to be space aliens. Or the (insert political party of choice here).
Hot Water, note I spoke of an observation car on a "Real Train," by which I meant full scale. I don't want to start an forumfight on whether model trains are real.
In the 1960's the Cannonball on the LIRR carried an open platform observation, sometimes one at each end so they didn't have to turn the equipment at Montauk. Later when reequipped with other railroads surplus light weight parlors the observation from the Phoebe Snow carried the markers. Rode in that car on a fan trip. Last all parlor car train in the US.
Here's the rear end of Amtrak's "California Zephyr" awaiting departure from Emeryville CA. My wife is onboard the observation car looking forward to the first seating for a gourmet lunch!
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@Hot Water posted:[GRJ: If you ever changed computers, or even cleared your browser cookies, you would have to log back in.]
Apparently not for the OGR Forum. As we have changed computers, and as often as Apple "up-grades" everything, I have NEVER had to log back in on the OGR Forum. Any and all other forums, yes.
All joking aside, that is extraordinary. Could it be that you never cleared your browser cache and MacOS transferred your "stay logged in" status through computer and system software upgrades? As a MacOS user since the early '90s, but also a Linux and Windows user, I'm surprised. I believe you, nonetheless it's extraordinary.
This thread has gotten way off the subject of the OP’s question.
Add weight to the cars and your wobble problem will go away.
@Hot Water posted:Interesting that the original poster has not responded to answer any of the questions/suggestions offered.
I have been traveling and away from my computer. It is not for lack of interest. I try not to use my cell phone for forums, and etc. I do appreciate all of the replies. Also, my Mac stays logged in for days at a time - so records of me "just reading" may not show up.....
My take away is to add weight to my observation car. Problem with that is that it is currently being pulled by one of those infamously underpowered Lionel Mohawks. I may have to put the Weaver engine, which lacks chuff and a cool whistle, back on front.
I know this sounds crazy but since these are model trains and not real trains have you checked for excessive gunk build up on the wheels. It will make a train car bounce.
@romiller49 posted:I know this sounds crazy but since these are model trains and not real trains have you checked for excessive gunk build up on the wheels. It will make a train car bounce.
I have learned that no reasonable idea is crazy. I will check. Thanks....
