Model Forum / General / Railroads / July 2004

I have a week old Model Power pacific, U.P. #2295 with the vanderbuilt
tender. I use a Digitrax Zephyr DCC system and a DZ-143 decoder in
the tender (perfect fit).
Problem is - the thing runs like the track is filthy! When it does run, it's

To All,
I seem to be having a problem printing out decals using my MD-1000 Alps
printer (again) and I'd appreciate any help from anyone with knowledge in
this area. On my old Widows 98 computer I was able to select "Spot Printing"

I am looking at getting a Bachmann Class 55 Deltic (32-527) 012
'Crepello' BR Blue
My existing locos and rolling stock are Hornby
What is suitable rolling stock for the Deltic ?

Does anyone know of anywhere on the web where I can find templates of 4mm
tunnel mouths that I can print out and use as a cutting guide. Because of
space constraints I have to scratch build 3 tunnel openings into a space of
around 11" and conventional commercial tunnel ...

I have never built a brass kit before,
can anyone direct me to any web resources on this topic or give me any
advice on starting out?
Help gratefully appreciated!

The thought of painting models has always scared me.
There is a full-page photo in the newest MR showing a
Santa Fe passenger train running towards San Diego
behind EMD units.  What struck me about it most was

All,
I'm building a DEL 71/4" gauge loco and was wondering what braking
system to use. Not being close to a club, I thourght some here may be
able to assist.

   Got to thinking about the comment "contact law enforcement immediately"
and from two experiences I have found this to be the worst thing to do.
1)  Had my credit card number ripped of once.  Found out an airplane ticket
had been purchased with it and while I was reporting this ...

Welp,
I'm finally going to do it. In the past I have modeled HO, and have even
completed a layout. But this was like 15 years ago.
So here is the deal. I have been allocated space by the powers that be (wife)

does anyone have any or know of any plans available on-line for Collieries
or pitheads , especially South Yorks/Derbyshire/Nottinghamshire area ones
I've tried google but the search parameters are too laaarge
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I recently purchased a second hand Proto 2000 GP9 in UP livery. It is
in 'as new' condition. Although it is very powerful and smooth, it
runs quite slowly (about half the speed of an E or F unit). Can anyone
tell me if this is deliberate, i.e. it is geared down by the

   What is an acceptable gap to bridge with oo track. I have been making
boards of various size to go in my loft and now as I near completion there
are some gaps where the some of the boards aren't dead square. I can rectify
this by gluing strips of thin wood to the boards where ...

Selling on eBay, an LNER Beyer-Garrett at many many pounds, kit built.
Anybody know if this kit is still available, and from whom?
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No way could I justify that price to SWMBO, ...

Can anyone recommend a campsite within reasonable distance of
Pecorama? Preferably near the Sea and one with a childrens play area
would be even better.
Any other railway attractions (real or model) in the area I should

Anyone know of a source of N-scale farm trucks ( 1 1/2 to 2 1/2 ton grain
trucks) representing the 50's and 60's era?.  Looked on e-Bay and both in
Walthers catalog and their web site and found nothing.