Bowser HO PCC Running on Overhead

My Bowser HO PCC Car running on my brand new overhead system. The overhead system is controlled by a specially setup block system that permits either track or overhead power. Tightest bends are 6 Inch Radius.

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Autos & Vehicles

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• HO
• Scale
• Trolleys
• Model
• Railroading
• trains
• PCC

[BurningtunaDC]

Have you had any problem with the 6" radius? Bowser's web site suggests a minimum of 9''. Did you modify the PCC to get it to turn tighter?  When can we have another look with better lighting?

[TVRRMAN]

@BurningtunaDC

The Car is modified rather heavily inside. Truck bolsters dremeled to gain more clearance, and solder points redone. Other mods include wiring for overhead power, the shown headlight and tail lights, and one day Nickel Silver wheelsets (Bowser's brass wheels are dirt magnets)

[BrickstarRunner]

Tell me, how did you get that road plaster inbetween the track? I want to try myself without the risk of ruining the track forever. Thanks

[TVRRMAN]

@BrickstarRunner

For the plaster, you'll need a spare freight car truck with wheels that won't ever be used again (if you've converted any stock from platic to metal wheelsets, or maybe had one car you've recently swapped trucks out from, these come in handy.) I also recommend applying a piece of tape on the inside rail surfaces. pour the outside sections first and let this cure for a while, making sure you use a putty knife or other tool to keep it level. If at all possible,

[TVRRMAN]

(cont'd from prior message)

I'd recommend styrene on straight sections.

[TVRRMAN]

amtrc,

That's the actual Room Lighting I was working with, along with a small digital camera. Didn't help that the day it was recorded was rather "Dreary" out, thus I had no auxiliary lighting for the situation. Lesson learned.

[BurningtunaDC]

@TVRRMAN That answers my questions. I am sticking to the 9" radius!

[amtrc]

too dark try more lighting good video but needs moore lighting