Model Forum / General / Railroads / July 2004

Some links to scratch building projects have been placed on the web-site.
See them from the Campbell Scratch building page. I learned scratch build as
a result of working with Campbell kits and thought you might find this
helpful. http://www.rrscenery.com

Looking for a Proto 2000 GP30 Wisconsin Central - must be in excellent
condition. Will trade for an equal value off our website or from my personal
collection. If you have one, let me know its status (has it been used, is it
upgraded to DCC, etc.), and what your interests are.

Just a quick plug for our model railway show this Sunday 4th July
Open 10:30 - 16:30 Admission £2.00 / £1.25
East Thirsk Community Hall, Thirsk, North Yorkshire
http://www.streetmap.co.uk/streetmap.dll?G2M?X=443342&Y=482470&A=Y&Z=3

I am detailing an Atlas Ph2 FP7 to match photos I have of Milwaukee
104A,C-105A,C.  These 4 engines appear to be equipped with the EMD
'passenger' style pilot.  I know of the cast metal one from either
Detail Associates or Details West, but after looking at one in a hobby

where is the best place to by kato track online    ho,n gauge   thanks

Oxo were going to release a commemorative cube in red white and blue for
Euro 2004 but it turned out to be a laughing stock that fell apart in
the box.

A few years ago I saw advertisements for a prebuilt yard ladder in HO.
Now that I need one, of course I have no idea where to look to find one
or even if one is still made.
I need either 4 or 5 tracks with #4 frogs and would like to get a

In, The Large-Scale Model Railroading Handbook, Robert Schleicher
writes:
"All of the models in this book are designed with special couplers so
that even the longest locomotive or car will negotiate the tight

BL2's suck
The OTHER  Mike

Hello all...
Does anyone know where I can find vintage Mantua/Tyco parts?
I inherited some of my father's engines and rolling stock from the 50's and
am

I'm looking for a model of a Victorian house.  The one I've seen that I
REALLY like is at the following link...
http://www.discounttrainsonline.com/Model-Power-Plastic-Pre-Painted-Kit-Victoria
n-House/item490-1526.html
Only problem is that one is in N-scale; I need one in HO.  Does ...

Hi, all.  *Brand new* to the hobby.  My 10 yr old son and I are having a
ball.  Two areas of questions:
1. Is all N track compatible?  Other than say Bachmann Easy Track, are they
all basically sized to work together?  Our local Hobby Lobby had a 50% sale

Hi everyone. I've added 34 new photos (over 7 meg) featuring my 'transition
era' inventory of steam engines, rolling stock, autos and my new DCC
VO-1000. If you'd like to drop by and come onboard follow the link and click
on Gallery 7.

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