Model Forum / General / Railroads / March 2004

Does anyone know where I could obtain a K-Line Horn Controller?  I have
searched in vain throughout the net.  I am sure the thing is staring me in
the face and if it were a snake it would bite me but I have been unable to
find one.  If anyone knows of a supplier I would be most ...

I am relaying a large section of the layout (not the first time). I am using
Peco Streamline track. Say for example my largest radius was 48", what would
be the radius of the track next to it (on the inside) and the one on the
inside of that?

hi y'all
I am looking for structures built by the late Jock Oliphant, who is know
for his mine's and industrial structures.
Would appreciate any info

Im ust about to start actually modelling my layout with detail such as grass
and ballast however my question is..
Once I have ballasted the track like this
http://www.trmodels.com/scenics.html will i be able to lift the track

I noticed that the early SD40-2 units delivered on the first SP order
had a small box step/cabinet in front of the larger/higher cabinet on
the engineers side of the short hood.  All the later units delivered
(starting with at least #8428) lost the box and have a grab iron on

Given that most people start out small and even a big layout needs the
odd shunter/station pilot and given that the group has a wealth of
cumulative experience could we suggest the most reliable small engine
in any scale?

At a small  train show I saw and heard a BMI Mike in action. This was my
first exposure and reaction was excellent. However at an advertised price of
under $200 I'm a little skeptical. Would appreciate comments from owners
regarding especially operation an durability. Are you ...

Well, here's another one. Sorry Jerry.
My favourite piece of rail plant was an old yellow tamping machine called a
"Matiza" or "mateeza" I think. It was ancient and powered by a BMC diesel
engine that sat transverse at the rear with the driver alongside. There was

Salvé
If the Q1 is the ugliest then  what is a) the most Elegant and B) the most
beautiful?
A) Any Spinner, B I havent made my mind up yet but standard guage it might

Atlas' list price for XpressNet RJ11 cable is US 6.50 or about Can $10.00
per 15ft length.  This would be EXPENSIVE for a moderate size layout.
Therefore, my question:
How do you make your own RJ11 or RJ12 Xpressnet compatible cable?  Are they

Class 89!
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FFS put a sleeper in it !

i am making basic molds and having trouble getting them to "stick" as i apply
them to the mountain that is covered in a thin base of plaster for structure.
just curious as to what works better.  
thanks

It has to be the Fell locomotive, doesn't it?
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 Been admiring the March cover of MR, nice pair of AB FT units in the
pre McGuinis maroon and gold paint.  I just noticed the large roof
vent/fan/what-is-it gizmo's on both units.  Any one know what they
really are?