Model Forum / General / Railroads / April 2005

I am just about to start on my first permanent layout (all my previous
layouts have had to be portble), and am intending to use flexible
track.
I was just wondering how easy flexi track is to lay and cut to the

Looking for some help here, does anyone know where I can get the above.
Alternatively do another manufacturers crankpins fit?

Any opinions on the quality, both running and body details of the Bachmann
Spectrum GP35 diesels. How do they compare to Proto 2000, Atlas and Kato
diesels?
Thanks

I've got my 00 layout up and running after a year or so dormant, but
have found my locos are a little worse for wear: namely 3 with traction
tyres that have loosened thus giving no traction, and an old style A3
that has lost drive to the wheel altogether.

Hi Group,
where could I buy an N-scale cowcatcher on-line? The one on my loco is
broken beyond repair.
Alex

Does anyone know the link to Norfolk Southern's updated locomotive
roster?

I am a Scalextric fan - but want to set up a model railway around the
slot car circuit.  I believe Scalextric is 1/32 scales - and I think
'G Gauge' is also 1/32 - but looking on ebay recently some G stuff is
listed as 1/22....

My son has a Hornby B12 that has started to misbehave on points. It stops
momentarily then starts again.  Someone has told me that longer pick ups are
needed.  Could this be the case or could it need a good clean?
Any help appreciated.

Hi again all
I just bought myself a neat little Triang B12 in LNER Apple Green and need a
tender. If anyone has one looking for a home I would love to hear from you
thanks

Anyone know the voltage a capacitor discharge unit gives out when throwing a
point motor. I have some crossed wiring and dont wish to blow my meter.
Thank you in advance
Bob

Has anyone got the following coach for sale please:
Mainline/Replica Mark 1 Brake Composite Corridor (BCK) in blue/grey, item
no. 12145.
It is the one with 5 compartments, not the Brake Second Corridor (BSK) which

I have a Backmann Spectrum 0N03  2-6-0 with a fake fixed coupler in front.
Any ideas on how to remove and replace it with a functioning coupler. I can
take an up close photo if it'll help. Also how can I replace that cock-eyed
bar & pin that connect the tender to the locomotive. ...

Hi again all
Could folks please let me know if this carriage ever saw service and if so,
from when to when?
Many thanks

I have a number of locos (kit built) that require coaling to complete. What
do you advise as suitable glue or fixative that does not show when I've
finished the coaling?
Thanks for help