Model Forum / General / Railroads / December 2003

I have four old Bachmann Diesels (three EMD Fs, one GE). Riddle me
this... One of them Fs has a plastic chassis (not sure of the proper
term, where the motor mounts, not the shell or the trucks...) and only
drives at the rear truck (verticle can motor). The rest have a metal

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From: "Simon Martin"
Subject: Re: [demodellers] Latest from Warley

I'm after a bit of advice or recommendations for a new OO gauge tender
engine that is suitable for a 7 year old.
My old Hornby/Triang stuff gets junior frustrated a bit due to uneven
running, stalling on points, no pulling power etc. (IVATT 2MT excepted!) He

Long time ago in the last century as a child I remember travelling from
Glasgow to Helensburgh on Blue BR Electric trains (1968 1975). EMU  I have a
train set and wondering if some expert out there could tell me model of EMU
this is, and its availability to run on a HO track. and is ...

Looking for the closest mach to  "CP Action Red" in Polyscale.  I don't know
what shade of red this is so any help is appreciated.
Dave

I got the Jan. 2004 issue of Model Railroader and they've changed the
format again.  Sigh...  This one is the worst yet.  They seem determined
to become the magazine equivalent of USA Today.  Sell the sizzle, not the
steak.

I have a 1989 Lionel engine (Iron Horse Freight) that is causing my
transformer circuit breaker to trip.  I have checked the track, wire and
everything else and the only problem I can find is that the engine is
causing the breaker to trip. (I took the leads and turned the engine

I Bought a used Con-Cor/IHC/Riverasssie ALCO C628. This is my First
Con-Cor/IHC/Riverasssie Locomotive.!.
How do I Change the cuplers?

Hi! Just a reminder that there's just 1 day left on my two sets of out
of production Miracle Castings Baldwin 6-Axle shark models on Ebay.
These kits are very rare, so don't miss your chance! The auctions are:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3161446967&rd=1

Seeking RR time tables and any related info that might document how long
it would take to go from LA to NYC in 1917. Links to any web info
greatly appreciated.
I'm guessing it could be done in 2-3 days if you could afford first

http://www.katousa.com  :
Target MSRP $150.00 (CEFX), $155.00 (UP) [End of Feb, 2004] —
Stock # Railroad Paint Scheme Road #
37-6430 Undecorated (CEFX/UP Version) — —

Salvé
Hi all
I am att present reading a book " journey among men" written in 1962 or
thereabouts and in it it mentions a Northern Queensland narrow guage railway

... after reading about leaving 'gaps' in the rail and not soldering
joints, what about when the ballast is glued down??  Doesn't this
negate that?
Thanks!

Lionel has a current price catalog on their web site. Is that available in
paper with color illustrations and prices and how do you get it?

I don't think I could sort through the 9000 post I have downloaded to find
where the best deals can be found. Could someone share with me where some of
the best places to purchase model railroad supplies and trains, etc are. I
love the internet stores and ebay but I do not know what ...