Model Forum / General / Railroads / November 2004

For the benefit of those who are not aware, I am publishing two monthly
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Anyone out there able to help me with this please ?
I've five or six Wrenn locos but have absolutley no idea as to their
value : I don't want to sell them but would like to know what they are
worth. They are all boxed and are at least very good, if not nearly

Forest in a Box or 'sea moss', does anyone know exactly what genus,
species this is, I have an enquiry from a chap in the US
TIA
Mike

Has anyone tried imbedding some tiny slivers of aluminum foil between
layers of EnviroTex to simulate fish?  Any opinions?  Would they have to
be glued down to keep from coming to the top?  harrym

Might anyone know if Bachmann has plans to release an HO scale version
of the "Climax" steam engine?
BTW, what are the advantages [strengths] / [performance differences]
between the Shay, the Heisler, and the Climax?

How about letting me know what you think for my design?  Surf to
http://www.soundrail.com/images/lowerlevel.gif to view.
This drawing is of the lower level and I haven't put in ANY sidings.  I
know that the yard throat on both ends is not correct as I couldn't make

ear N-Scalers,
My new line of traffic signs really need to be seen to be appreciated.
For this reason, I have decided to give away free samples.
More signs are added daily so if there's a sign you need and I don't

http://motorrad.cx/tspotsim/index.html
real-life sim for trainspotting
jai

Here's the URL:
http://members.cox.net/kg0wx/
I had some requests to post the list so I put it
on the webpage in .txt format as well as the

The November edition of Model Railways On-Line Magazine is now
available on our website at mrol.gppsoftware.com for download.
Enjoy!
Graham Plowman

I have a completed N scale layout in the basement that I'd like to sell.
Does this ever happen? I've never seen an entire layout for sale on ebay.
How would I reach a potential buyer? Thanks for any advice.

I'd be interested to know from those of you who own an Ultrasonic Cleaner what
cleaning solution do you use most often to clean the insides of locos (frames,
trucks, geartrains, motors, etc.).
Thanks,

I am needing two of these if anyone can help...
Larry at Papas Trains

Recieved the Athearn Challenger today.  Very nice loco, very well
packed, best packing of a steam loco I have received from a company.
This is the third challenger I have by different companies (Rivarossi,
Lionel and Athearn).  I am by no means an expert in what is right or

I am building a display layout for my office reception area that will
feature a train running continuously for a short period daily.  I'd like
some opinions on the very best available sound in HO steam locomotives.  I
know something about model railroading from many years ago, but ...