Model Forum / General / Railroads / May 2004

I am starting to amass a collection of boxes in which came HO kits and
RTR rolling stock.  I am thinking that the only reason to save many of
them is if I ever want to sell them.  In many cases, once constructed
and ready to put on a layout they either fit very loosly in the box or

Has anybody had any experience using this product? There was an
article about it in the July 2003 Model Railroader but it was a bit
brief, so I thought I'd seek other opinions.
For those who didn't see MR, Alclad Chrome sprayed over black then

Due to Illness...
For Sale:
One only
 HO Overland brass UP Tower A Cheyenne Wyoming

I have an N scale layout that I have been working on.  I wanted total
realism and now I can have it.
For the last 20 years I have been inventing, refining and
perfecting a method of reducing objects in size.  I won't go into

I'm putting together 2'X4' "dominoe" modules along a wall that is 15' long.
I was planning on supporting these with heavy duty shelf standards.
No legs... furniture must fit underneath!
I purchased 1/2 inch plywood AND Homasote to use as a sub base but got to

I found a treasure trove of my son's old Matchbox and Hot Wheels cars in the
attic and thought I could use them on my HO-scale layout.  (He's 38 now and
won't miss them.)  Does anyone know what scale these are?  They seem a bit too
big.

I've seen several references in different places about Bachmann coming out with
a new set sometime this summer, apparently something along the lines of the
ConCor collectors' sets.
Anyone know anything about this?  Any info would be appreciated.

Wanted some help.
pictures of the Famed (my words) 73 class Bo-Bo shunter.
The sort of pictures i am after, bogie detail underframe detail general
shots of the body

Anyone have any pictures or model sources for the LNER "Dolphin"
wagon?  I just came across a reference and am interested in finding
out a bit more.  My son is very keen on freight trains; most taken
with the 8F :-)

my friend wants to sell his fully built, motorised, ready to run O gauge RJH
47. It is number D1586 and is in two tone green. I don't really want to put
it on Ebay as I've no idea how much it's worth, has anyone got any ideas a)
how much it's worth and b) where we should try and ...

Can anyone reccomend a source of numbers, BR crests etc. for a OO 9F, either
Waterslide or rub down ?

I've just acquired a 385cm by 50cm shelf to build an OO gauge layout on -
any suggestions for a (small) track plan that would provide interest for me
and my young-ish kids?
Jim

Anyone know of a discussion group for brass engines?
I have ten HO brass steam locomotives -- actually eleven since one of them
is the Golden Spike set (Jupiter & 119) from PSC.
Thanks,

i am currently having trouble accessing e.bay in Aust re model trains
and other areas
is any body else having the same problems
thanks   scott

Have just purchased the superb 4MT loco, 80120 in weathered condition. Must
say l am really impressed with this one.
What l was wondering was if any of you have any details regarding the real
80120, when built and where etc..