Model Forum / General / Railroads / April 2004

Anyone know if it's possible to get spares for Mashima Electric Motors ? The
reason I ask is I recently bought a kit built Westward Drummond T9 4-4-0
fitted with what looks like a M24-F motor. When I tried running performance
was sluggish so I decided to add some lubricant, some of ...

I know I recently posted about this, but has anyone got a Peco 3 way point
working on a DCC layout, Insulfrog or Elecrofrog. I keep reading conflicting
reports on their DCC 'friendliness'!.
Thanks.

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Just finished reading today's Mremg, and was intrigued by Steve Grantham's
comment about using a paint marker pen in rusty brown to weather track.
Anyone care to shed some light on this? Where to buy? Results etc.
Regards

Argh!  I'm trying to figure out the correct dimensions for a spiral
easement into a 36" radius curve, and the online resources I've found
so far are just giving me math anxiety.
I understand how to bend a stick, all I really need to know is how to

I am sure that this question ahs been posted before- apologies for this.
Please can anyone let me know what type/ model of Kadee coupling is best
used with RTR (mainly Bachmann):
- Locos

Is there any simple way to "make" a traction tire?  I was wondering for
instance if one could carefully paint a thin layer of that rubber paint
stuff that is used on tool handles onto the wheel of a locomotive?  Yes, I
know it sounds crazy, but I can't beileve that the only way to ...

Just wanted to know if anyone has had any experience with DGP's, in
particular the A Class.
Thanks

Is there a reason this NG attracts so much porn crap? this gets 10
times as much as other groups Im on!
is it due to the Name MODELS in the name of group?

 "http://www.walthers.com/exec/productinfo/932-7801"
 "http://www.lbfcompany.com/image-1605.htm"
On the left side one has 3 red panels and one has 2 red panels?
Just curious,

Just bought the Bachmann EE Type1 BoBo Green with Indicator Discs (32-027).
Excellent model, great runner. However, I can't remember the disc codes nor
find me old book with said codes in.
Any help much appreciated.

Is there anyone out there that is still using this system? If so would you
please email me?
Larry at Papas Trains

I have been here before, apologies.
I would really like to get a good slow-running 040T or 060T suitable
for an LNER layout (period not that important right now).  I have the
Hornby J83 and it sucks badly; no amount of tinkering seems to improve

...which have sat in the garage un-used for a long time. I've long fallen
out of the model railway "scene" so have no idea if there is anyone out
there who would still be interested in these. Anyone?
Regards, Clive

   Anyone familiar with good aftermarket products ? Haven't had much luck
with Walthers, Grandt Line, or local hobby shops.