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Bullfrog Snot is by far one of the more interesting new items released for the model train industry this year.
Locomotive traction has always been a concern, and Bullfrog Snot offers a solution.
...don't let the name scare you off...
this Bullfrog Snot is actually a liquid plastic that
when applied to a loco's wheels creates a traction tire...
...it does meet the
claims by the distributor and can
be useful for anyone looking to
get more traction relatively easily.
For my purposes it exceeds what
I expected...
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- "This is the biggest breakthrough in model railroading thats ever came along."
- " ...an AMAZING 111% improvement!"
- "... I can triple the pulling power"
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- "I have already doubled what the unSnotted engine could pull. I am happy."
- "I'm thinking a 50% to 100% increase in pulling power."
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Hey all! See us in beautiful Long Beach at the World's Greatest Hobby On Tour show Feb 13-14. Lots of other train stuff vendors, layouts on display and more. Buy some BULLFROG SNOT, meet the BULLFROG hisself!
BULLFROG SNOT, when you are ready to get serious! Get a grip!
There have appeared a few chat threads discussing wheelspin and motor burnout. These nattering nabobs of negativism have the strongly held opinion that if the wheels can't spin you'll soon see smoke. And since they think BULLFROG SNOT won't allow the wheels to break loose, it should be shunned.
Well ..... they've not used BULLFROG SNOT have they? In most cases BULLFROG SNOT improves pulling power by 2X, often more. But there are limits to the miracles it will do. It will slip and allow wheelspin. Oh, yes it will. On cold days in the trainroom, we'll smack the throttle and do a 'burnout' to warm up the SNOT and make it grippy. When you have one car too many, you'll find the limit.
So go ahead and add weights. Have fun. Knock your self out. Be among the very last of the Luddites to discover BULLFROG SNOT. The rest of the world is passing you by. On a hill. With a long train.
There remains that few of us that are having problems with BULLFROG SNOT. It is important for us to remind everyone that BULLFROG SNOT is a product AND a process. The method of installation took as much development as extracting the magic green goo.
When we hear 'it goes on in clumps' we know the user is rotating the wheels TOWARD the applicator. No, no, no! For smooth SNOT rotate AWAY. If this is difficult to comprehend, just look at the pictures.
And when we hear 'the SNOT is lumpy and makes the engine hop' we know that you did not let the wheels turn while it cures. Just long enough for it to change color is enough, but this is a critical stage, as it assures a nice round tire. No shortcuts!
And the rotation speed does not need to be fast, less than 1/4 throttle. Enough speed to get an even layer is all. Simple really.
It's an easy skill to acquire. When you're serious about model railroading and are ready to move on from toy trains, you're ready for BULLFROG SNOT!
Ever see frogs in winter? When it's cold, they sleep. BULLFROG SNOT can be frozen in shipment. Once frozen, it's gone. There is no recovery, the magical DNA just quits. We pack domestic orders in multiple layers of bubble wrap surrounded by several inches of insulating fluffy froggie droppings, and a warning label on the box. It survives the trip well, unless it is left outside for long periods in sub-freezing conditions. International deliveries don't get as much protection, there is just no room in the box. So, if there is the possibility of freezing, you'd best get your BULLFROG SNOT from your favorite LHS. Keep it snuggled in you pocket. Once applied and properly cured, you'll have no problems. In fact, it will solve your problems and have you running long trains uphill.
Visit us at the GREAT TRAIN SHOWS 12/5-6 in Ontario, Ca, 12/12-13 in Del Mar - that's San Diego - and 1/2-3/10 at the Anaheim Congestion Center - Disneyland.
Tells us what you think! Buy some SNOT. We'll be there.
Want to see videos of BULLFROG SNOT in action? Just go to Youtube.com and search for BULLFROG SNOT. Several we've done, and many done by others. Enjoy!
The 2-8-8-2 (now a 2-8-8-0 a'la Reading) is the original long suffering test sled for the development of BULLFROG SNOT. The stuff has been on this loco for over a year, and it still hauls 60+ car freights. Can do more, but the train stringlines the curves. And we like running that MP 4-4-0, earning it's keep on long mixed trains (the tender pick-up has been improved)
And yes, winter is upon us. BULLFROG SNOT is carefully shipped in multiple layers of insulating bubble wrap surrounded by several inches of fluffy froggie droppings. It survives transit in cold weather very well.
Received this comment from Australia: "BFS is brilliant. My first attempt was not good - too many blobs causing a grinding noise when running. I found that thinning the BFS with water made application much easier and uniform." Several users have used thinned (with water) BULLFROG SNOT with success. We've not seen the need for this, but since the water will evaporate along with the natural out-gassing process of curing, I suppose we'd see no reason why thinning BULLFROG SNOT would change anything. You still wind up with a grippy tire, just where you want it. And your loco's performance will be greatly enhanced. Be ready to grin!
On another note, we've seen comments about using BULLFROG SNOT to improve the performance of 1:1 scale SEPTA streetcars. Ah ..... we think that's a bit of a reach, even for BULLFROG SNOT!
Here's a new one. The drag race test at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V7etTn33oyM As we'd expect, the BULLFROG SNOT'd loco wins! Once installed, and with a little scuffing from use, BULLFROG SNOT is virtually invisible. So sandbag your pals into betting on loco drag racing and pick up a few easy bucks. Watch closely and it appears the BULLFROG SNOT'd loco corners better too.
Several Youtube videos of BULLFROG SNOT have popped up. Without BULLFROG SNOT you're just spinning your wheels. Have you tried it? Once you do, you won't run without it.
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