Model Forum / General / Railroads / May 2004

I have a Bowser 4-6-2 Pacific that has been running well for about 4 years
which now is derailing in a straight section of flex track. The six drive
wheels are all derailing to the left. I have put a gauge to the track and
drive wheels and all check out fine. This is the second ...

After not being able to model for several years I was just about to dive
into my new basement layout when financial disaster struck. I have on hand
90% of the structures needed.. track and roadbed. All of the rolling stock
and motive power I need. And I had just recently begun ...

Hi All from chilly Wales (UK).
I have a small but (slowly) growing collection of US Steam locos and need
some help in finding reference photos of the following locos.
Allegheny, "A" class and Y3 class. I am ideally after colour photos as I

I have recently purchased some of the Thrall and Gunderson units from Aline.
All have not arrived, but the first arrived without screws for the Kadee
couplers.  I would like to know which size screws I should use?  Thanks in
advanced for your assistance.

A couple of years ago there was a eastern US company that offered a
resin Alco HH.
I lost the bookmark for this company, and was hoping some one had the
URL if this product is still available.  Roger Aultman

I just got my first DPM kit.  I have done other simple kits before.  I
usually paint them after assembly with a brush.  I then weather at the same
time.  I don't have an airbrush.  It seems that the instructions suggest
painting after assembly.  But I have seen posts here suggesting ...

Hey guys,
Was trying to find out what type of 5 chime horn is on the 42 class as in
1950's ?
I am planning on putting a soundtrax decoder into one  and would like to get

Gday Gang
I noticed on the group, people asking about model display cases, L & C Kits
can have them made to your specifications at reasonable prices, am having
one made at the moment in imperial (36" long X 3" Wide x 4 " tall) cost to

Does anyone have any experience using acrylic inks?
I have a Mecanorma MG1 technical pen which I use for
lining locos with 'Magic Colour' acrylic inks. They have decided to
discontinue the production of opaque inks (except black and white)

I have some clear plastic sheets with 1/8th inch embossed squares.  I want
to simulate industrial windows.  To do so I read once about a technique
where you can rub a substance over the surface of brick sheets and the color
will seat in the grooves, then you can wipe off the surface ...

To All,
I've been asked to update aus.rail.models when I list something new on E-bay
so I'm fulfilling that request. I've added four items to my listing today
and they are at

Hello guys and gals,
It's been a ong time since i posted here. I have been working really har on my
layout and havent had much time for anything else. I need assistance. I have
been trying to find an old building for my layout. I have a good spot for it.

I am in the process of laying my track and seem to be having
problems, especially on the corners, which are 22 degrees.  What is
the trick to laying out flex track without the frustration I'm
experiencing?  Seasoned modelers will know what I'm talking about -

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