Model Forum / General / Railroads / June 2004

Can anyone tell me if this decoder also has DC capability?
The dealer said yes, but it doesn't seem to program for DC.  The
data sheet does not mention DC.
Thanks

G'day all, time to open the can of worms, and throw all you good modelers
into a tailspin.
Ok, I've looked at the Kalmbach video, I've read the various books
published, but I'm gunna ask you fellas, what the best way is to mask up a

Does anyone model Big Boys anymore? (HO) I haven't heard nothing about anyone
doing them lately. I have 3 Rivarossi one's and they run great. The
"weathering" part is the best. TRIX one's are by far the best-but 700 smackers
is a bit to high for me. Anyways, let me know if there are ...

Just to let you know that I have just done a update and some more stuff has
been added.
Its selling fast so please get in quick.
http://mysite.wanadoo-members.co.uk/Collectible_OO_Lima/sale.html

Should an entire line be of the same scale (i.e. 1:20.3)?
Yes, I am a neophyte.
Thanks

I have an Aristo Craft Ultima 10A Power Supply. It has an OUTPUT of:
10 AMPS at 18 V DC.
I'm considering getting the MRC Prodigy DCC. In it's specifications it
says: Input: 16-18 Volts AC or 18-20 volts DC.

I see that Athearn makes CF7 models. How are these as far as detail goes?
How well would they run with a P2K GP30 using DC.
Thanks, Bruce

With all the chat about whether foam board can be used on a layout and
whether Liquid Nails would be able to glue it, I decided to find out
for myself. I was in LOWE's this morning and I read the label on a
tube of LIQUID NAILS that read, 'For gluing foam board'.

I just moved Garland TX and the railroad tracks pass near my house. When I
first got here I was excited because I love watching trains and I get a
great show nearly every day.
The the first train I saw was Southern Pacific so I just assumed the tracks

Oh dear, forgot to switch identities when posting, did you? After googling
on "SirSpank <okcspanker@yahoo.com>", it's clear that your knowledge and
experience of deviate behaviour and perversion is VERY extensive. I had to
laugh at one of your posts, where you claim that you're not ...

I am hoping someone in the group might be able to assist me, I have a
number of Bachmann class 37 in regional rail and am interested in having
these resprayed in to various liveries which Bachmann do not provide for
such as load haul and some new ews numbers as well as some large ...

Just a big 'Well Done' to anyone from this group who may have been involved.
It was most impressive, and I thoroughly enjoyed the 4 and a half hour trip
from deepest Sussex.
Best bit? For me it was the incredible freindliness of everyone, especially

I stripped the paint of a Bachman fp40 diesel by first soaking it in
brake fluid and removing most of the paint, then soakong it in isopropyl
alchohol and removing the rest of the paint. There is a white film all
over the body and I can't strip it off. I've used this method before ...

I recently was going thru boxes of old lionel 027 turnouts and uncoupling
tracks that are nearly 50 years old and find that the original rubber
insulation is crumbling. Are 3 and 4 wire flat replacement cables commercially
available at local electrical suppliers? If not, any links ...

The most popular DCC systems here in the UK appear to be Lenz, Digitrax and
ZTC (in that order?) However, purely out of interest, I wonder if anyone
might know what the equivalent- sellers in the US are?
I assume that Lenz and Digitrax have a presence (but probably not ZTC)- any