Model Forum / General / Railroads / September 2004

I want to try my hand at modeling operations and thought I'd start center a new
layout centered around a grain elevator.  Being a city boy, I know absolutely
nothing about them.  Are there any good references out there on the subject?
I'm thinking of a point-to-point operations ...

Police Ticket Freight Train in Indiana
Aug 13, 4:47 PM (ET)
GOSHEN, Ind. (AP) - A mile-long freight train was ticketed by police for
blocking a dozen city crossings for almost an hour as it awaited the arrival of

I am looking to purchase some EMD painting and styling diagrams to enhance
my collection of these neat items.  What I am mainly interested in are cab
units, you know, E and F units.  If you have any of these or know of anyone
who does, please contact me...I will pay copying charges ...

Any suggestions - I've just spent a happy week reading gansg.  Any
more/alternatives?
Jim

I just saw a movie last night called, "The Station Agent."  It was given "2
Thumbs Up" by Ebert and Roeper.  It was made in 2003.
It is a human drama about a dwarf railfan who inherits a 1/2 acre of land
that includes a small abandoned train depot, a passenger coach, and a couple

Seems like it never stops - I ain't complaining (much, where's my HO DM&IR
Yellowstone and On30 Uintah mallet?? - :-)), they seem to deliver on their
promises. Loco is listed in Caboose Hobbies news items.
Steve

My new Spectrum 10 wheeler runs great, but the motor has a
high-pitched whine, even when I use a 9 volt battery to
eliminate the possibility of pulse DC from a power pack
causing the noise.

... it can always serve as a bad example.
this how *not* to sell on ebay:
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=69811&item=5920916596&rd=1
or use this if the above is fragmented:  http://tinyurl.com/5fda9

A few years ago I recall seeing a review of some injection moulded parts for
building one of the 'typical' LNWR wooden station buildings. I can't find
the original review so can anyone tell me who made them and more importantly
where can I get some if they are still around?

Hello could somebody please help me with the following points re new 44
class
What is the difference between the 1st and 2nd series
What is the difference between the western division tuscan and normal tuscan

I am quite new to the hobby and am also an old grandad with failing sight
and stiff fingers.
I have sat down with board , craft knife, and pencil.
I have built some tunnel and viaduct stuff all from my own vision it almost

I am looking for the black handrail set and front number boards for #976.  I
can not find on the Kato site and when I contact them, they do not know when
they will be available.  So I am seeking out alternate sources.  Thanks in
advance for your assitance.

Folks,
   Thought I got a good deal on a HO scale Kato and didn't read the fine
print - it was N Scale. Since this is my only N Scale deal, I'd like to
offer it for sale.

Good evening,
A bit off topic - sorry - but can anyone recommend any good model railwau
shops in Holland?
Thanks,

Hi Gang;
Not wishing to hijack the Holland thread...but I'm looking for the above...
Guideline is N Scale/Gauge...if anyone could provide adresses or
webpages......and maps would help too.