Model Forum / General / Railroads / June 2004

Can anyone direct me to a source for an MRC throttle knob, the newer type
with the smaller ribbed handle on the knob?  When the old MRC power packs
just had knobs without the handle on them, the better knob was available as
an option.  I don't know if they still are, but I haven't ...

Is there much posting here on this group about the hobby of collecting
Lionel postwar trains or should I seek other avenues.

Here is soemone a little over the edge...
Drawn to Trains, a Well-Traveled Fanatic Is Back in Trouble
By MICHAEL LUO
By now, Darius McCollum's exploits have become the stuff of city lore.

I have two ConCor cabooses that will not stay coupled because the couplers
ride too high in their pockets, higher than the other cars.  Anyone else
have this problem?  Is my only solution shimming the coupler pockets, or is
there another solution?  N scale, rapido couplers.  These ...

Steammodel Paradise
Re-opened and almost finished. Take a look and bookmark:
http://steammodel.uni.cc/
Model steam engines and accessories for collectors.

Can anyone share tips on how to remove the beautiful shell without destroying
it?  I need to remove the trucks and add a detailed interior.
Doug Hughes, Annapolis
CEO

This is FUNNY!

Were these made before DCC? I have seen lots of these on eBay, with the
green/yellow boxes, and am wondering if they have DCC sockets or not.
Also, I seem to recall that Roco drives are pretty good, that they were even
used in early Kato's - can anyone clarify this for me?

New York Time June 15,2004
Nut case Darius McCollum in his obsessision with trains and transportation
is at it again. This time he was arrested on numerous counts but apparently
was making an attempt to make off with an F7 locomotive to go joy riding.

Decided to take my 2 yr old grandson on a free plane trip before he turns 3
at the end of this month.
Thought a quick one night trip to Melb (from  Syd) would be the shot, with a
trip up the Dandenongs to ride Puffing Billy. Minimum cost as far as

I have an Atlas GP-38 that rumbles a bit when slid across
my Atlas code 55 track. I seem to remember someone
offering a service where you'd send the complete loco in
and they'd turn down the flanges a bit for a nominal fee.

Hi....   HO Scale,  4 x8 layout, possibly cab control..not sure.
20 ga. too small? `8 OK?
Thanks!!!
Mike

This years Epping club exhibition is pretty good and well worth the visit.
Some very nice model railways on display including "Dungog" which I had not
seen before.
If you are looking for something to do whilst you are there try counting how

Guys,
According to www.aat-net.de, Life Like will be releasing an U30B and Alco
RS27 in 2005/2006.
Cornelius Koelewijn - Netherlands.

I could use some help as many folks I meet at shows, etc. ask about well know public figures who are into this hobby. Be it sports, drama, politics, or whatever...........any help with identifying public figures who play with trains................past or present would be much ...