Model Forum / General / Railroads / December 2003

I have a Rail King 4-8-4 Daylight which I bring out every Christmas although
this year I am having trouble with it.  I have learned the battery has worn
down and so I replaced it.  The problem I'm having now is the remote control
no longer works and the train will no longer run as a ...

Just did a quick calculation but since I showed up on this group to
set you all straight on about 12-23-03, the threads I have taken over
or created have contributed over 300 post to this group.  Thanks I
never knew I was so popular.  You can rest assured I will continue to

ok guys (and gals?)
new to the hobby and just got my baseboard fixed together.
now for the next step.
what would you recommend

Can the Lenz command stations be used for route setting *without* the use of
a computer?
I see there is a Roco product (number 10772) which seems to be able to set
32 routes - but given the price of the Lenz command stations, I would have

I can currently afford either "Designs for urban layouts" or Mainlines
in modest spaces".
What are the experiences of others on these titles? I assume
"Designs..." covers yards etc as well as stations, using more of those

I picked up a pack of three bottles in crates marketed by the "Gilbow
Railway Collection" at the Swanage railway today.
Any one know if there is an on line catalogue of the items they do or where
I can find a list of suppliers, not having seen them before in my local

Emily and I are ready, we need a go time man!
He is in the arm bands and jack boots.  
I am in the robes.
Who is with us, when do we start?

I made an impulse purchase today.  I've always wanted passenger cars, but I
only have room for a 4x8 HO layout, so I've not purchased them because I didn't
think they'd look right on the curves.  My LHS had some Roundhouse 34' Overton
Coaches in stock, so I picked up a couple.  I'm ...

Is there anybody around this group that has ever dabbled in H.O. train set
up and computer/MCU? I would like to incorporate some automation into a
track layout for my son, and only seem to find some REALLY expensive
equipment that is available commercially, and it really doesn't fit ...

This weeks bunch includes two new depots added to my list, and
two I have comments about.
First, At the Brunswick Depot.  What is that device outside the
depot?

http://www.rrscenery.com
You can see a some layout planning by going to the link above. Some
previously built buildings have now found a home.
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I am just about fed up with all the bitching about the UPs 4% logo
fee.  Good gosh people, if you cannot afford another 40 cents for a
$10 car or $4 on a $100 locomotive you need to change something.
Drive something less than a SUV which ain't cheap.  That would be a

I am no Web expert but I have re-launched 2 websites that I maintain, could
I ask if you get a chance to have a look and perhaps give me your opinions
good or bad !
www.talacre.com is my own garden railway website

NCE or Digitrax
Please, by no means do I wish to generate a good vs bad debate. They're
both great choices. We have narrowed down our choice to one or the other
based on access to a local purchase [and their ensuing support].

I recently pulled my old HO equipement out from my parent's attic in hopes of
setting something up for my kids. I noticed that brass track is no longer being
sold, and that the new track comes in different guages. M question is wether it
is worth keeping my old brass track or should ...