Model Forum / General / Railroads / May 2005

   Anybody know where I can get the motor for a #182 crane? One wire from
the windings is broken and I can't find the
end of it.
                                                   Thanks in adv.

My apologies for this newbie question, but...
What's the easiest way to tell the difference between an EMD E-Unit, an
EMD F-Unit, and an Alco PA Unit?

Gang,
   If you haven't picked up MR for a while this is a really good issue.
More meat than anything for a long time.
   I'm glad to see the new one page contents much like in the old days but

 My Paasche D-500 came equipped with a Badger regulator/moisture trap
that shows pressure to 160 psi. I would like an air pressure gauge that
shows pressure to 60 psi since the compressor's maximum is 28 psi. I
think that would be easier to set than the 160 psi gauge. I have ...

Hi again.
Just wondering if anyone knows a shop that still has 48 class decals (Tuscan
scheme) in stock...seems they are pretty scarce at the moment.  Been doing
'net sites listed in AMRM, but that's a trauma on its own.

I am setting up my Horby HO sets for my kids, and have found that none of
the trains work (they used to, about 15 years ago).  Could you please
recommend a site or book that would help me repair/clean/refurbish the
trains?  They are both diesel and steam.

I remember looking at a site featuring a garden railway but have lost the
address.
I think it was something about "Sand"
However, any OZ site would be welcome

What lenz  chip can be used with the Bachmann class 66.
Thanks for your help.

I've just acquired a Lima loco that's pretty old (25 years, to be
precise). Before running it, I gave it a good clean up, and lubricated
it etc. Motor appears to be a Ringfield, possibly 3 pole, bogie mounted.
However, after about 10seconds of running, there is a nasty smell of

For anyone interested in Bachmann collectors locos
I have listed my model of 08507 weathered.
Ebay number 5975736822
Unfortunately it does not fit in with my layout plans.

What scale is  "Z"  scale.   Is it around  1/200 or is it smaller.  And
if so what is the size for it.  How difficult is it to find buildings in
that scale.
Thanks very much for your help

I am setting up my Horby HO sets for my kids, and have found that none of
the trains work (they used to, about 15 years ago).  Could you please
recommend a site or book that would help me repair/clean/refurbish the
trains?  They are both diesel and steam.

   Just a reminder that this weekend will be the biggest diesel gala we
have ever had at the Churnet Valley Railway in Staffordshire. It starts
tomorrow (Friday) at about 9am with the launch of Class 47 192 back into
public service following a year long overhaul along with ...

I am setting up my Horby HO sets for my kids, and have found that none of
the trains work (they used to, about 15 years ago).  Could you please
recommend a site or book that would help me repair/clean/refurbish the
trains?  They are both diesel and steam.

Over what time span did the Milwaukee Road shops build their 40' and 50'
horizontal rib welded boxcars?