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| Help with derailing engine | 09 May 2004 05:06 GMT | 4 |
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 ...
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| What Would You Do?? | 09 May 2004 04:49 GMT | 18 |
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 ...
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| colour photos of US steam | 09 May 2004 02:35 GMT | 2 |
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
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| Coupler Screws | 09 May 2004 00:11 GMT | 1 |
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.
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| ALCO HH | 09 May 2004 00:05 GMT | 18 |
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
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| DPM Kit - Paint before or after assembly? | 08 May 2004 23:27 GMT | 3 |
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 ...
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| nsw 42 class - dcc | 08 May 2004 21:48 GMT | 4 |
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
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| Display Cases | 08 May 2004 16:25 GMT | 1 |
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
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| Acrylic inks | 08 May 2004 15:02 GMT | 4 |
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)
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| Help re: window pane simulation on Plastruct sheet | 08 May 2004 06:14 GMT | 1 |
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 ...
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| E-Bay Mk II | 07 May 2004 22:51 GMT | 1 |
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
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| building needed | 07 May 2004 15:28 GMT | 3 |
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.
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| Flex Track Problems | 07 May 2004 13:43 GMT | 1 |
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 -
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| Boxes, to keep or not? | 07 May 2004 13:19 GMT | 23 |
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
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| Alclad Chrome lacquer | 07 May 2004 06:15 GMT | 5 |
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
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