Model Forum / General / Railroads / April 2005

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Has anyone noticed that the surest sign of spring has arrived?
The volume in this group has gone way down!
Hope to see all back again this fall :-).

Is there am HO scale model of the GM class available that also has a chassis and
bogies? See SSR GM22
SM: Ocean Springs.

I am just wondering if anyone has built the layout from the book  "N
Scale Model Railroad That Grows" by Kent Wood and Ric Laban.
I am thinking of building this layout, and was just curious if anyone
else has.

Any suggestions for Micro-trains conversion couplers for the pilot and
tender on the N-scale Model power USRA 4-6-2 Pacific (model number
7405 SOO)?
Many thanks.

I've noticed that when the KCS passes near where I work, there are usually a
few very large tank cars in the train.
They are about twice as long as a normal tanker and have two trucks at each
end. They are usually mixed in with other tank cars.

While checking out the Bachmann site I noted their announcement of a
NEW scale - "A-1" scale. It is SMALLER than Z scale, so
they had to start at the first of the alphabet. The first model looks
like they used their plans for the On30 gas mechanical:

I just wanted to make sure I'm using the right rating on my resistors that
will be used inline with Athearn Genesis mini-bulbs (as found in their F
units). I have calculated that the minimum I should use is 680 ohms, but is
there a lower rating that would result in brighter bulbs ...

I'd like to improve the running of a Dapol Pug ... Does anyone know of
a chassis kit? Though, if I'm ever going to scratchbuild a chassis, I
suppose this is where to start ;)
David

I am pleased to announce that Boat News Victoria will make it's scheduled
appearance on 1st April, as promised.
Unlike other magazines, we are able to get our sh.t together and get
publications out on time.

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I have purchased, obtained, inherited and other ways accumulated a
collection of HO "stuff". Now retired, my wife and I are ready to
play, - - - with the trains also!
I've run into a brick wall looking for replacement parts, i.e.;

         A while back someone asked about selling some equipment on another
venue than Ebay. My question would be, who else does beside E-barf?
John P Franklin

Helping a friend sort out his Dads war experiences (having unearthed
all the letters sent home, fascinating), one event he is trying to
find the details of is as follows . . .
Where would I get info on 'supressed' wartime incidents? For instance: