Model Forum / General / Railroads / April 2005

Anybody remember how many of the states Trains Minatures included in their
reefer series.  I know of at least 13 as I have those but did they do a car
for each of the states?
Thanks for the info.

During the process of researching DCC options, it became clear to
me that most decent DCC systems have far more power output than
necessary for my layout (which is relatively small).  Couple that
with the fact that I want a number of different power districts for

I'm converting an old MDC Pullman car into a wreck train diner. My
information is that these cars had either schedule LN or UC brake
equipment. If anyone can suggest a source for a schematic or other
diagram showing the layout of this equipment I'd be very grateful. Of

Looking for any informed opinions on:
Micro-Metakit
Lemaco
Fulgurex

Anyone know what these are?

I need candiates for the position of Software Engineer. (VB,SQL,ASP,
Crystal Reports, .net)
if your profile matches the requirement we have at our organization u
r free to contact us. Its a very urgent requirement with the best

Heard a rumour yesterday at the Canberra Model Railway Expo that a "new
player" is proposing to produce a 19 class plastic model, from China. Don't
know whether to believe it or not! I guess only time will tell. Has anyone
else heard this?

I'm wondering what people would think about a model railway system
which controled trains like on out british standard gauge railways.
What kind of features would you want to assist the simulation
(fail-safe etc)?

I just bought one of these and have a question / concern:
I ran it around my DCC (Digitrax) layout pushed by a decoder equipped engine
and noticed several things:
1. Every once in a while, my PM42 circuit protector would activate (set at 3

Do folks know where are range of locally available buffers can be got?
Melbourne, or Oz, if mail order-able
Cheers
Steve

Can anyone recomed any track planning software suitable for Kato unitrack?
I'm new at this model railway stuff so be gentle.
Cheers

I'm in the process of setting up a new layout which will have 2
switching yards and 3 independent runnable ovals of track... what is my
best bet?
I don't really want to spend $200+ on a DCC system... is there a cheap

Does anyone make kits for the v early type of coaches/
I am looking specifically at the four wheel 1840-ish type - that look a bit
like a stagecoach with U shaped bottoms of carriage compartments?
I am playing with the LSWR but they all seem to have used the same

I've not been able to get the above mag from WH Smiths for a couple of
months now, does anyone know if it's still in print?