Model Forum / General / Railroads / November 2004

I'm very excited about an idea I saw recently for making dwarf signals
for turnout indication (see below). I have ~90 turnouts on my layout.
That means fabricating and installing 270 dwarf signals. That a lot!
I'm wondering if there would be any prototype rationale for signalling

Well I finally got round to it. Quite happy with the results although I had
to hand-paing it...
's ok though. What do you think?
As I model SR, it doesn't *really* fit... but I like 'em. The bachman

When drawing with AutoCAD which scales should i use for both 7mm and 4mm
Ian Gearing

What please is an 'E4'? and please don't tell me it's a 2-4-0 steam locomotive
as I managed to work that out myself :o)
(kim)

I was watching a TV programme today (Bargain Hunt. BBC) and
they showed an 0-6-0 loco and tender steaming on the Bluebell
line. I imagine it is a pre-grouping type, painted (almost)
emerald green with lining.

Hallo Jilly,
Do not be so frightened ;-). Finally it is you who decides what knowledge
will be sold. I have alerady earned more then 1200 USD in few evenings
with no effort and I am sure everything is absolutelly OK with

After a bit of surfing and checking out some hobby stores and sites, I
have yet to see a NSW Cityrail V-set, either in the old paint scheme or
the newer "Intercity" colour scheme. Has anyone seen them or the K-sets
around in HO?

Hey Everyone,
I've been trying to find some online model train shops. I've now
managed to find some good ones located in America, but I'd love
something local.

South Australian Railways Stock Invoice Book (1980)
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Walk Inspection Peterborough (1989)

I'm attempting to scratch building a scale model of Goathland Station and
was wondering if anyone could point out any good resources on the net.  I've
started creating CAD drawing of the station, I've picked up on drawing of an
L.N.E.R. station that a good starting point and I'm ...

Have just purchased the Hornby Fowler 4P tank loco and am trying to fit
a Lenz 1025E decoder. There does not appear to be any room to physically
locate the chip end of the decoder.
Has anyone fitted a decoder to this loco and thus have any suggestions

November is Model Railroad Month and I would like to share some ideas
about sharing our hobby.
1) Put displays in Libraries.
2) Get an 'In' to grade schools as a teaching tool. It is, you know.

I'm a Yank and haven't been able to figure this one out. My son and I
have some Hornby Thomas engines and coaches. Are there any insulated
wheel sets available to help for interior lighting in the coaches? If
so, where are they available? Thanks in advance for any help.

Bachmann Branchline OO-scale due in November:
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30-020 Royal Scot TrainSet TBA
31-228 Rebuilt Scot 46141 'The North Staffordshire Regiment £68.50

What is your opinion on Rail Zip.  
Gene
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