Model Forum / General / Railroads / October 2004

Does anybody know of any N-Scale forums?
Thanks, Jonathan.

I'd like your opinion on HO freight cars. Please rate the following in
terms of looks (scale accuracy, paint job), operation (weight etc), value
for money.
Accurail

Please take the time to have a look at my auctions.
http://search.ebay.co.uk/_W0QQgotopageZ1QQsassZrhumbaabaaQQsosortorderZ1QQsosort
propertyZ1
Rob.

Anyone going to Utrecht for Eurospoor?

Hi Group,
I have a pair of Atlas/Kato RS1's that I'm reworking
to be the motive power on a freelance shortline.
One loco is already Blue and yellow with ATSF lettering.

Pardon me if this has been asked many times. Is there an area for upload
of layout photos?? I couldn't find references on DejaNews (now Google
groups). Since this NG doesn't allow binary attachments, I figure there
must be areas for this.

We have been notified of price increases on the new Hornby Gresley coaches
which are shown with a recommended retail price (RRP) of GBP25.00 in the
current Hornby UK price list.
Those in LNER 'teak' livery will now have an RRP of GBP35.00 whilst the BR

 Is there a web site or mailing list where model RR
clubs can announce cars they're making available to
the public? I'm not selling any, I'm interested in buying
some, especially the freelanced RR.

Hi, I recently posted a thank you message for help on my model
railroad. I mentioned in passing that I was glad that this group
didn't have those foul-mouthed, mental midgets who talk dirty and
nasty about others.

Hattons are showing the first of the new gresley coaches in B&C, looks well
worth £22, i think!

Never been here, not really into railway things if im honest.
I actually build military and cars, but work in a model shop / train store
on Sats.
I have been over a while watching what people buy, building wise, lots of

I was at the local Habitat for Humanities store the other day and found some
4 by  8 foot oak laminated (both sides with 1/8 inch oak sheet) particle
board.  They had tons of it for $10.00 per sheet, both 1/2 and 3/4 inch.  It
looked brand new.  I am looking at different ...

Here is a link to auction:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=5925917559&ssPageName=ST
RK:MESE:IT
Thanks

What year are the new Athearn N scale firetrucks? Would they be correct for
steam to diesel transition era? They look real good and was considering
purchasing one to go with the firehouse I just finished for my layout.
By the way, the Lifelike N Firehouse is a sweet little kit. ...

I am a late starter to the hobby and am currently researching for my first
layout.  I am leaning towards 'n' gauge although my preferred producer
(Fleischmann) seem not to make uk outline.  Most probably I will have to go
Continental or opt for the Graham Farish line.