Model Forum / General / Railroads / December 2003

Hi All, How do I go about detaching the shell from the chassis of Athearns
c44-9W? Thanks for help, Thomas

Hello John Turner and other doubters out there.
It may be true that the majority in the UK want 00 but I wonder how
many would do so if HO were a viable alternative?
Returning to the hobby after a spell with HO in North America I

I am considering purchasing an MTH starter set and want to know if they are
of good quality, reliability and value. I was considering Lionel but these
seem to be more expensive than MTH. In addition, I really like the MTH
snap-together track with built-in roadbed.

Poll:  Do you put foam directly on open benchwork?

 I haven't built any of these kits but plenty of others.
Is there a glue that works better or that Intermountain says to use?
(Finally getting wise in my old age, ask first buy once......)    Thanks and
HAPPY HOLLIDAYS to all.                 Paul

Are there any ON30 layouts on line for viewing?
Thanks
Brad Flanders

can a tortoise (with an appropriate wire) reliably throw an LGB turnout? I'm
working on a layout where going to tortoise (or similar) drives while be
finacially beneficial. Powering 30+ tortoises will be easier than powering 30+
twin coil machines. Obviously they won't through ...

I like the idea of putting  a layout in the loft, but it's blooming
cold in there!  
What's the best way to insulate the roof, whilst keeping to whatever
building regulations may apply?  

Hi - I am looking for some info on installing a decoder in the Walthers
HO SW-1.  What experiances have you guys had trying this?
Jim Bernier

I am having a problem with the older Roco built S-2s. They stall on
the Shinohara code 83 turnouts where all other engines including Roco
built FP-7A units work fine. The pick up system looks ok but it seems
if you wiggle the truck slightly the unit moves again. I am wondering

Since I live in logging country I thought it would be nice to have a
HOn3 logging RR in the mix.  It could be a mining RR as well.   I was
planning on using a Shay.  What was the maximum grade they could
handle?

Hi.  Did anyone ever have an HO Porter 0-4-0?  Are any Mantua Goat or Busy Bee
parts available anywhere?  Thanks. John Hudson.

Is there any way to tell an old 6445 Fort Knox bullion car (supposedly
from 1961) from a new one (I know they brought them back)?  I bought
one on Ebay - but it looks like it's a brand new one that someone put
in an old box.   Please help!!!!

Anyone tried this loco? Opinions?
Thanks.
Wolf Kirchmeir
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Folks,
I am at a loss trying to comprehend how certain, negative threads can
spiral into such negative outputs. It doesn't make sense. I don't get
it. Recently, we endured a poor display of civility regarding the