Model Forum / General / Railroads / December 2004

My layout is made using Kato Unitrack.  They have two types of turnouts,
both of which cut power automatically to a spur as the switch is thrown.
One of these kinds is not remotely controlled and the power cut
condiguration can easily be changed by little screws on the bottom.

Does anyone have a source for coreless motors to purchase in one off
quantities.   I've managed to exist over the years on Portescap RG4s
and some small Faulhaber 1524s which were given to me,  but I'm now
looking for a larger design of motor to put in a 7mm model.

I've not posted on here for awhile, so I can't even name all the new
additions that I've got.  One big one is the addition of about 170+ CB&Q
steam locomotives, and a new gallery of panoramic railroad photos.
You'll just have to search for the rest...  :)

I am considering the idea of placing some dead track sections
[controlled by an ON-OFF toggle switch] at high risk locations
[crossings, tunnel exits, etc.] to safe guard against a collision
between a continuous running train [unmonitored] and any other train. I

Jinty and K3 arrived in nearby model shop today!
37/0's also VERY imminent - wouldn't surprise me if there are a few at the
NEC this weekend.
Also the Heljan Western has hit these shores and is rumoured to be available

When I read that MRC was responsible for the decoder in the Genesis
Challenger, I cringed - MRC's own cheapie sound decoders have generally
received unfavorable reviews. So, I was curious to know if they used a stock
MRC sound decoder, or if MRC made improvements for Athearn?

Has anyone seen the latest edition of Rail Express magazine ? Guessing
the date on it should be January 2005? The Latest one I've got had the
73 on the front cover?
Are they not supposed to come out on  or about the 18th of the month?

I've been looking for a motor for a Lionel Model 33 train.  When i look
for a motor for this locomotive, i come across many part numbers and
motor types.  I'm not sure which motor will work with this locomotive.
I haven't taken the engine apart to get more information, I thought I'd

Hi, I am starting to put together an n scale layout and I am totally
new at this and new to this newsgroup. I have some questions about
wiring.
I am planning to have two loops connected by two switches that will

This batch comes from William Bunch and Richard Napper.  I’m beginning
to get into towns I’ve never even heard of.  Things should be getting
more interesting as I go.
Stay Tuned.

Can Bachmann's HO EZ-track be used on a berber carpet or do I need to place
the set on a board?
Many thanks.

My website, http://home2.scarlet.be/gerolfp/, describing the evolution of my
Belgian layout, is now available in English too.
I think non-Belgian folks might enjoy my site as well, as it describes a lot
of hints on subjects I've been reading in this newsgroup.

Someone on the newsgroup was looking for sounds of RDC Budd cars a few
months back / photographs and I emailed him some imformation..but this
current site has current photographs in the history secton of the esquimalt
and nanimio railway as well online video with rdc budd car ...

Many thanks to the posters about ballast. Very helpful NG! After
scraping away unwanted ballast, I'm now concerned that future ballasting
will look a lot better - and won't match previous bad sections!! A good
problem to have.

Hello,
I'm looking for an O gauge Fowler 3F Jinty Kit. Does anyone have any
recommendations? Even better does anyone have a built up one to sell?
I have been looking for J.M.models but cant find them, I heard they