Model Forum / General / Railroads / February 2005

If you could choose 3 existing or to-be-released models from manufacturers
to be released in new (prototypical) liveries, what would they be?
My choices:
* Bachmann Class 170 - Hull Trains

Years ago, I used Peco turnouts, where I simply isolated the entire
turnout from the rest of the track and wired it in separately.
Everything worked fine! No complications!
Now, with the Atlas Custom-Line Code 83 HO turnouts there are some

SMD Products is proud to announce the latest arrival to the signal
family.  SMD N 114.
It is available immediately.
http://www.signals.n.scale-train.com/double-board-d-mast-signal-smdn114.php

I had bought some decals thinking I owned the right type of UP train
that they belonged on, but I was wrong. The decals are all the Flags
and decals for a U.P. EMD SD70 MAC. I think this engine design is
called "centennial"?

Just reported on the (UK) Working Lunch programme...
Hornby is 'on-the-up', having sold over 100,000
'Train Sets' over the Christmas / New Year Period.
Research shows the majority of sales were to Men

The UP diesel, together with the well executed south-west scenery, make this
layout extremely realistic.  I had to look twice to make sure it was a model
photo.  Can someone tell me who manufactured the Diesel model, and is this
stock or did the modeler add detail?  Gary Q

I have been looking at the Harry Potter Train Set from BACHMANN and am
wondering if anyone here has it and if so, is it an "ok" set?
It seems like good value, but not if the detail levels and build standard
are of a low quality. I am unconcerned about the track and

I have DC N-scale.  What recommendations would you have to add sound (both
diesel and steam)?

Here's another question I meant to ask.  Can you create blocks with
Unitrack?  I didn't notice
block controllers on the KATO website.  I think I saw something about
using their switches to isolate power and you having the option to turn

I am about to paint early diesels for the NSWGR (1950's) and would like to
know which paints look good. Firstly need a indian red for 42 and 44 class
chrome yellow and a red for the lining. The only paints i can find are TLB
and Railey, having no experience with these i am looking ...

Does anyone know when the Bachmann class 66's which were promised before
Christmas are finally due to appear, any information or advice on this
would be much appreciated.
Mark

Does anyone still make Sound that will syncronize with the trottlepack in a
DC layout.  I am running Kato Mikados without DCC (assume these are still DC
only) and want sound.
This is a Lehigh Valley line ie- lots of coal.

Can someone exlain to me how to make the puff ball trees you see on a good
many layouts. I also am looking for some photo's and tips on background and
sky  painting for around my moutains.    Thanks
                                                       Joe

Am trying to remove the body of a Bachmann 08 to fit new pickups - after
removing all the screws, anybody know what happens next to get the body off?