Model Forum / General / Railroads / October 2003

I just getting settled into a new desk in a new office, organizing my pens
and pencils, and I'd like something other than a mug on the desk to hold
them. And I got to thinking - what have I got from the hobby that I can
adapt? an old box car? water tower? I model in HO, but ideas ...

Having been at Norwich on Monday for the press launch of the aforementioned
loco the numbers should both be at no.1 end but unfortunately have been
placed at opposite corners [opposite way round to rail blue and sector
livery locos].

....appear?
Hi - does anyone know when the star on the cabside of the 8fs appeared to
denote that they were balanced for better high speed running?
Also are there any plans to release a weathered BR 8f at some time? I 'spose

Here's my vote for a poorly designed tool - poorly designed as in it
doesn't work!
A few years ago I bought one of those Alco Products, or whatever the
company name is, micro-chuck for drill bits.  The end which inserts

Folks...
A little spam here..........Our fall Oct 11/12 show is coming up quite soon.
There will be much to offer including some incredible layouts. Please check
out our site for details    www.gsmts.com

I run LGB trains, and I am considering building a pulse-width
modulation throttle to enable better low speed control (I think it
would be a fun project to build a nice custom throttle).  
I have read on a few websites that some motors (such as those in LGB

I've got a Marcway point with continuous blade and live frog.
The problem is that the two innermost of rails of the two diverging
tracks, which are joined together at the frog, have lost electrical
connection with the blades and hence with input feed (it's a mechanical

Ladies & Gentlemen, you are railway modellers - and I am trying to model a railway.
Responses (from a couple of you) to my newbie question below have been pretty unhelpful.
Is there anyone out there, without black shades, and a number plate styled 'Hor(b)ny 1' - and huge speakers ...

I have built the baseboard and am now laying track. Peco Streamline OO code
100. There is a lifting flap, which means two breaks in the track. At the
(raised!) hinged end of the flap the track is straight until it encounters
the flap. So no problem with the track break, I just make ...

I'm doing an inventory of my LGB collection and I was hoping that maybe one
of you would be able to look up a few items in a current LGB price guide if
you have one.
Please contact me via email if you're willing to help.

Hey Folks,
Has anyone seen and/or purchased the new Trix Union Pacific caboose as
shown in their ads with their new BIG BOY steam engine? Ditto on their
UP boxcar?

I'm new to model railways, but I'm building a layout for my small son (actually it's for me - because he is only 2, but no-one has twigged yet.)
I'm having terrible problems with Hornby rolling stock - the trucks/carriages are so lightweight, and the centre of gravity seems too ...

I am currently building G scale turnouts for myself and others and  would
like to round out my offerings with the local flextrack. There is a group
that makes "Austrack, Oztrack" in Victoria I think. I only require the
sleepers as I have a supplier of the rail.

Mike, Id love to see your modeling capabilities and your web site
We get hundreds of hits weekly and dozens of e-mails from people that
enjoy looking at other peoples layouts. This gives them ideas on there
own layouts and I am always willing to help fellow modelers with there

Let you all know,
Wagga Wagga Model Exhibition will be held on the 1st and 2nd of November,
The Live steamers will also be running and the historic engine club will
also be a hive of activity. If any enthusiast has any probs filling in the