General - model railroads of all scales

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GG-1	26 Apr 2005 00:17 GMT	13
Looking for some Pennsy GG-1 (no Tyco) will trade or buy. Need to pull less that 8 cars. Jim Stewart
Input Sought on MTH Z-4000 vs. Lionel ZW Products	25 Apr 2005 23:12 GMT	8
I'm considering purchasing either an MTH Z-4000 or a Lionel ZW transformer. Can anyone give me their thoughts and or experiences with both? I'll be using this on a non-command/control layout, but that factor may change in the future. Below are some questions that I have:
demodellers	25 Apr 2005 14:53 GMT	9
Anyone know whats happened to yahoo group demodellers??
modelling NSW 1500 volt overhead traction wiring... ideas?	25 Apr 2005 12:01 GMT	7
My new layout design is coming along well. Something I've decided to do is make it an industrial setting with lots of general industry serviced mostly by rail, and I'd like to have the 'main line' feeding into the area electrified so that I can run my electric locos (Ian Lindsay ...
LGB Spare Parts	24 Apr 2005 16:24 GMT	1
I'm looking for a supplier of LGB parts, particularly detail parts, like hoses, hand rails, headlamp covers, doors etc.. does anyone know of such a supplier Ideally Germany, US or UK? Do LGB themselves deal with such requests?
Lets talk only Model railroad	24 Apr 2005 08:16 GMT	6
I am highly interested in N scale and would like information regarding the Norfolk Southern Line.
Recommendations for a book on plastic kit building	24 Apr 2005 00:57 GMT	18
I am looking for a book no how to build plastic kits (rail and aircraft that explains most things for a beginner. I would prefer something that is still in print, as I need soon it for a relative's birthday
A web site that does exactly what it says on the tin....	24 Apr 2005 00:36 GMT	12
I was talking to someone about how difficult it is to buy from a web site nowadays. So many people have missed the point. As a web designer I was told you should be able to buy something from a site in three clicks. At last I found a site that allowed me to do this. It's called
Mailcoach Coronation coaches	23 Apr 2005 21:32 GMT	5
OK, I've got the beaver-tail and a couple of coaches. I know I have to paint the sides on the outside, first the interior colour then the exterior blues. Should I paint a, say, grey barrier coat before the exterior colours?
The P & C Railroad	23 Apr 2005 16:42 GMT	2
What became of The P & C Railroad on http://www.pcrailroad.org/? Signature Best regards Erik Olsen
Rusty Rails and concrete sleepers	23 Apr 2005 13:22 GMT	26
I wonder if anyone has any tips on how to create rusty looking rails... I've seen it on many OO/HO layouts and presumed people must paint the sides of the rails but I'm planning on using N gauge with about 60 yds of track - painting would probably be a life-time's work!
rolling stock repar	23 Apr 2005 09:33 GMT	12
I have some rolling stock with broken stirrups and missing brake wheels. Can anyone advise on how I can repair these and where I can get parts. Thanks for any help
Help with LL P2k GP38-2	23 Apr 2005 05:06 GMT	3
I am trying to remove the shell from a LL GP 38-2 to add a DCC decoder. I have taken the couplers off and removed the two screws that are inboard of the coupler pockets. However the shell is as solid as ever. Any help would be greatly appreciated
All train shop(s) in the Toledo, OH, area?	23 Apr 2005 03:00 GMT	1
Where is the closest "all train" shop in the Toledo area? Over the past few years, a couple of them have closed, the most recent one being Steve's Hobbies. Now, I'm not aware of any "train shop" in the area at all. Living in Findlay, I'm guessing that the closest all train ...
A web site that does exactly what it says on the tin....	22 Apr 2005 22:05 GMT	5
I was talking to someone about how difficult it is to buy from a web site nowadays. So many people have missed the point. As a web designer I was told you should be able to buy something from a site in three clicks. At last I found a site that allowed me to do this. It's called