Model Forum / General / Railroads / December 2004

  Yet another P2K loco for auction on ebay............
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have fun and Merry Christmas
John

I am in the market for an air brush and have read about the Badger
line, but don't know what would be best for a beginner that wants to
be able to grow and not find my choice lacking later on.
Any suggestions or observations are most welcome.

New Bachmann class 37s and Farish MML 170s now in stock.

After a lot of shopping, and talking with my father, who is going in on the
gift, and who also called our "local" model train shop (nearly 50 miles
away, so "local" isn't quite the right word), I think I'm going to go with
the Bachman Spectrum Santa Fe set.  I'm a bit uncomfortable ...

I am looking for detail plans and or photo's of the NSW JHG brakevan, yes i
know that it has been done in a few Mags.  I will if need be pay for
reproductions of the photos and any plans.
Is there one at dorrigo?

Heljan have announced that they are to *produce a Bo-Bo chassis platform
which will be used initially for class 33 models and later for classes 26 &
27* - these to go into production AFTER the previously announced classes 52,
57/3 & 66.

Must be the season for webpage updates.....
The Eureka Models website has just been updated with the latest Eureka
Times.
Progress on the AD60 and 620/720

One rear axle on my N scale Spectrum Doodlebug is out-of-gauge [too
wide], causing it to derail on one switch -- it wants to turn out
instead of going straight.  Is there a way to correct this?  If so, how
do I do it?

Hi all, back after 6 months off list.
Have added a new section to our layout that includes a canal. Track must
cross this canal and by requirement must also clear the associated bridle
paths.

N scale factories need access and service ladders. Osha requires
access ladders over 20 feet to have a safety cage at 30 feet, a
platform is required. As a N-Scale Plant manager, you are required by
law to ensure the safety of your crew.

A 1924 Bassett-Lowke Scale Model Catalogue has been posted on Australiam
ebay............www.ebay.com.au..........#594329401.
Cheers

Has anyone had any experiance with the train cameras that are advertised in
the model press.?
These are the type that fit in a enclosed coach etc with a pinhole camera
and transmitter, that enables the picture to be seen on a TV screen.

Just got back from the local model store here in Atlanta, where I was shown
something that I think is so brilliant I wish I had thought of it!!!!
Apparently, the new range of HO Locos, will have the option of analog, DCC
equipped or DCC/Sound Equipped.

Hi,  This should separate the boys from the men.  The old men, I mean.
Does anybody remember the very old Mantua couplers?  They consisted of
flat, oval shaped metal loops, about 1/32 thick. Can someone refresh MY
memory..how did they uncouple?

I am new a this, but my cars seem very light and derail farily easy. I
filled the caboos with playdo and it feels a little heavy and stays on
track . Is is ok to put playdo in the cars, or is it a stupid idea?
Thx,