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Offline tulit  
#1 Posted : 22 June 2014 02:20:31(UTC)
tulit

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I've wanted a rolling road/test stand setup for some time but have been always turned off by the high prices of ones like the Marklin setup.

I came across these, from Bachrus (http://www.bachrus.com/) a few weeks ago. When I ordered, shipping was fast and I received my set the day after I ordered it.
Basically, for under $100 (about $80+shipping), you end up with a setup capable of testing most locomotives.

I purchased the series 50 items, 54RS and the three rail adapter set 50-3RA. The setup includes everything in the photo which is good for almost any locomotive up to 4 driven axles. You can purchase additional roller sets (for driven axles) or saddles (for non driven axles). However, with this setup, I think I can support any locomotive in my collection other than the big BR53's and Bigboys.

Bachrus also makes the 40 series suitable for Z and N gauge stuff, and the bigger 60 series that would work with 1 gauge stuff.
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Offline tulit  
#2 Posted : 22 June 2014 02:25:06(UTC)
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These are the parts included in the saddle set. One longer saddle for things like tenders and trailing trucks. Two smaller saddles for the leading trucks.
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Offline tulit  
#3 Posted : 22 June 2014 02:27:08(UTC)
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The roller sets look like these, with four bearings per axle. As I mentioned, you can add as many of these as you need.
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Offline tulit  
#4 Posted : 22 June 2014 02:29:02(UTC)
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The finally part of kit is the optional third rail adapter. These include two aluminum pieces that fit in the cross bar of any of the saddles or roller sets. Then, you lay a piece of brass across them which is what your slider rests on. The assembly is a bit cumbersome as none of these parts are actually rigidly held in place. It seems to be fine though once you have it all together.
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Offline tulit  
#5 Posted : 22 June 2014 02:32:00(UTC)
tulit

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To use the stand, you provide a piece of track. Each one of the cross bars on all of the pieces are held in place with a small set screw. Using the included allen key, you simply lossen the screw, place it onto the track, press the two sides apart and re-tighten. Each piece has a small lip that then via pressures grips onto the inner end of the rail. This may be the only real downside of this system as it takes some trial and error to ensure that you have the pieces installed securely such that they don't slip off of the track. However, once you get this, it is possible to get them on fairly well.

The following photo shows a setup with them on the track, and then the same setup with a locomotive ontop. The setup seems to perform well both mechanically and electrically.
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Offline tulit  
#6 Posted : 22 June 2014 04:50:44(UTC)
tulit

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My class 10 running on my test stand
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Offline michelvr  
#7 Posted : 27 June 2014 18:52:02(UTC)
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Hello Tulit,

Thank you for your post, I purchased this set more than six years ago for my 2 rail DCC trains. I'll have to contact Bachrus to purchase the Part No: 50-3RA to have my Marklin locomotives run on this test track!

Michel
Offline michelvr  
#8 Posted : 27 June 2014 19:37:57(UTC)
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Originally Posted by: michelvr Go to Quoted Post
Hello Tulit,

Thank you for your post, I purchased this set more than six years ago for my 2 rail DCC trains. I'll have to contact Bachrus to purchase the Part No: 50-3RA to have my Marklin locomotives run on this test track!

Michel


My order has been placed! $11.00 plus tax and shipping, very reasonable I must say!

Michel

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Offline LA2019  
#9 Posted : 18 November 2014 04:41:18(UTC)
LA2019

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Originally Posted by: tulit Go to Quoted Post
My class 10 running on my test stand


Question: would it harm an engine to run a driven wheel without a roller?

e.g., could you run a class 50 steam engine with your set up or would it be bad to free-wheel two of the driven wheels?

Thanks!

Ken
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Offline michelvr  
#10 Posted : 18 November 2014 17:36:44(UTC)
michelvr

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Originally Posted by: LA2019 Go to Quoted Post
Originally Posted by: tulit Go to Quoted Post
My class 10 running on my test stand


Question: would it harm an engine to run a driven wheel without a roller?

e.g., could you run a class 50 steam engine with your set up or would it be bad to free-wheel two of the driven wheels?

Thanks!



Hello, should be no problem.

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Offline tulit  
#11 Posted : 19 November 2014 19:09:07(UTC)
tulit

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Originally Posted by: LA2019 Go to Quoted Post
Originally Posted by: tulit Go to Quoted Post
My class 10 running on my test stand


Question: would it harm an engine to run a driven wheel without a roller?

e.g., could you run a class 50 steam engine with your set up or would it be bad to free-wheel two of the driven wheels?

Thanks!



I think it would be fine other than you might make it less stable and more likely to fall off the stand? You can buy rollers in pairs of two if you have locomotives with more driven axles.
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Offline Eurobahnfan  
#12 Posted : 09 December 2015 19:04:42(UTC)
Eurobahnfan

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I just ordered two sets, one for HO and another for O. Can't wait to use them: for someone without a permanent layout (yet), it's not easy to setup a test loop from time to time. At least this way, I can troubleshoot, repair and test all of my locomotives at the workbench.
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Offline river6109  
#13 Posted : 10 December 2015 02:48:13(UTC)
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thanks for the detailed explanation and option one has to buy these test rollers at a cheaper price.

John
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