Model Forum / General / Railroads / December 2004

More new HORNBY releases for 2005.
http://www.hornbyrailways.com/pages/newreleases2005_1.aspx
http://www.hornbyrailways.com/pages/newreleases2005_2.aspx
http://www.hornbyrailways.com/pages/newreleases2005_3.aspx

After some ideas on why my Bachmann Pannier (0-6-0 GWR) tank runs so
poorly.  It's OK at speed, but when you slow it down it becomes shaky
and juddery and frequently stops altogether.  I'm fairly confident it's
not the track because my other Bachmann tank (0-6-2) runs beautifully

I've been away from the hobby for a while. Does anyone make a RTR 00 BR
Std 4 2-6-0 yet, or is anyone rumoured to be introducing one?

Issue No 122 August 1997
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=6140510256
Terrific Photos and Stories from British Railways and Steam Enthusiasts .
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Christmas trains
http://www.washtimes.com/metro/20041221-094730-2459r.htm

I have laid a bunch of Peco track on top of woodland scenics roadbed using
foam tack glue, but now need to remove it. What's the best way so I can use
the track again. Its not ballasted at this point
Rob

I felt this needed a separate thread in case anyone would miss it in the
original thread.
From http://www.mremag.demon.co.uk/hpsite/index.htm, today:
"Yesterday we referred to the embargo placed on information prior to it

G'day from the US...
I am putting into service an HO NSW 6000 class 4-8-4+4-8-4 that I acquired
in memory of a stint of work in Sydney a few years ago.  It has a shallow
headlight at both ends, plus what appear to be small square light fixtures

This may be slightly off-topic but model railroaders are probably more
"electronic" than full-scale railfans.
How does full scale Multiple Unit wiring work to put loco's together in
a consist?? What makes it interesting is that MU connections seem to

A question on your tagline, Weather Or No Go New Haven.
Did you make that up or was it actually used by the NYNH&H ?
If you make it up, it puts you in the same class as Darren Stevens!
Best Regards,

I'm trying to locate the plans for an HO train layout that appeared in
Boy's Life magazine during the 1960's. It was built on a sheet of
plywood. I'd appreciate any help with finding these plans.
Thanks

I have a NYC Railking Hudson and it has locked in neutural. I have followed
instructions and replaced the controller battery. Apparently the board is
scrambled and it cannot be properly re-set. Does anyone know of a fix for this
problem?

I notice that, whilst not mentioned in the text, Hornby show in their
listing "R2466 BR 4-6-2 Merchant Navy Class". They don't say "Rebuilt"
or am I just being too hopeful that it will be an original?!
Merry Xmas everyone,

OK folks. Here's the situation... I have a layout which consists of 3
continuous running tracks and sidings which are controlled by 4 DC
controllers (actually two double ones). I want to move towards DCC, but
don't have the cash to convert everything at once, so I'm looking for a

The three Hornby Thomas locos we have all seem to rocket around the
track at the maximum throttle speed, while my children consider the
Bachmann class 24 diesel to be rather slow. So I have estimated the
scale speeds being achieved: