Model Forum / General / Railroads / September 2004

If you are interested in these, please look at:
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for JEM Birney, Gleneg car, and WEICO SW6

Just advance notice, that due to downsizing of my railwayana collection and
BR models.....I am going to sell my prize...the nose off 4720. This I bought
when the loco was scrapped and is an ideal conversation piece...especially
over a bar !!!  All number boards and lights are in ...

I am in the process of building my shunters yard.
There will be 11 of sets of points.
I am thinking of buying new as most of the track etc I am using is second
hand and a bit "iffy" so are the points.

I'm considering a Diamond Scale 75' turntable for my new, improved
engine terminal.
Does anyone have any experience of these kits, and any comments, pro or con?

Railway Modeller October page 560 at the top of the page there are some coal
wagons.
I don't recognise them - anybody care to tell me what they are? - (not the
model - the prototype.....)

Anybody got any ideas/news as to the delivery dates for the Heljan Western
yet? I heard mid September, but have seen and heard nothing in the model
railway press, or any other source for that matter.
Ian J.

Hi, new to the group and have what I think is probably a basic question but
I don't know the answer. Is it necessary and if so how does one 'run in' out
of the box ready to run OO gauge locomotives. Hornby, Lima and the like.
Many thanks

Is there a good straightforward reference on signalling for newbies?
My (LNER) layout is nearing competion of the track laying, the points
will be electrically operated, and I'd quite like to have at least
some signals!

I have finally had time to update my web page with a few
scenery pictures.
Kelly Regan
Visit the Geogretown Branch:

Hi Railfans,
You gotta got to this site. This guy has a collection of Diesel
horns,pictures, info  and soundfiles like you wouldn't believe!
You can download the soundfiles also.

After many requests, I am proud to introduce a tumble down signal
controller with reflective infrared detection.
The infrared detection is stable for day / night operation and emits no
visible light. The detector fits under the track for a truely discrete

Morning all
I'm trying to find a road bridge that goes over a small river,stone built
and country in flavor,about 6-8" long. (OO scale)
I can see many road bridges that go over the railway but that's it.

Hi guy's, I have a new line of lights in Z,N,HO scale along with a
flashing school sign in N & HO scale. You can check them out at
www.dannowicki.com

Has anyone ever heard of or used a product called "Super Gloss" to restore
old, cracked decals?

Re: MRC - Prodigy Advance
Has anyone used this new DCC system? How does it compare to Digitrax?
I am still budgeting a DCC purchase. With each new offering, the
decision becomes more complex. I was leaning toward Digitrax, but I do