TTC ALRV (powered and runs well - two power trucks) and CLRVs
- all cars are Q Car Powered.
Photo: Roger Somers
Roger Somers comments regarding ALRV model powering:
My ALRV runs fine up and down all my hills and around the tightest of
corners (9" radius) and I am using the original equipment diaphragm
that came with the model from SPTC. I must admit that the diaphragm
did seem stiff at first but it proved not to be a factor in the operating
performance of the model. I would recommend double power. That is the
front and rear truck powered and adding weight to each section under
the floor. Q Car company powered the trucks that came with the model.
I sent all 3 plastic trucks to him and Quentin converted them. Be sure
to label the location where each truck comes from under the car as it
makes a difference when they go back in. I did have to increase the
clearance a bit in the center truck where it mounts to the body to get
it to run better. I used two 1/16 thick lead strips the full width between
the support ribs on the under floor on each car section for weights.
The length of the strips was the full distance between the center truck
and outside truck for each body section. The lead I used is the type
used for flashing between a chimney and roof. You can buy it by the
foot at Home Depot or your local hardware store. The ALRV is a real
good runner and it has become one of the most commonly run cars on my
layout.
