Has anyone attempted a conversion from the Type B road trucks, the same as on the Alco FA's and RS-3's, to the type A switcher trucks such as on the SHS NW units? I had started one 5+ years ago but could not do anything the last 3 years. DJE-KCMO
----- Original Message ----- From: Andre Ming To: [email protected] Sent: Saturday, August 04, 2012 10:07 AM Subject: Re: {S-Scale List} American Models S12 Hi Phillip: I think I have four AM S12's. All of them are scale with the low speed gearing. I may be able to offer some input on your questions: "How well does the American Models S12 run at slow speeds in a switching operation?" It performs "good". Not as superb as an SHS EMD switcher, but very good nonetheless. I intended to use them to augment my SHS switcher fleet on my little Kansas City West Bottoms switching layout. "Is there room for a sound decoder and what is the stall amperage?" Yes, there is room. I ordered some of the Tsunami Baldwin sound decoders and speaker enclosures obtained from Jeff Smith's RME offerings. All of the stuff appears it is going to fit. However, I have NOT installed any of it as yet. I can't help you with the stall voltage for I do not know. Andre Ming ----- Original Message ----- From: Philip To: [email protected] Sent: Saturday, August 04, 2012 9:08 AM Subject: {S-Scale List} American Models S12 How well does the American Models S12 run at slow speeds in a switching operation? Is there room for a sound decoder and what is the stall amperage? Opinions and views appreciated. Philip Taylor Central Virginia ------------------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Links
