Model Forum / General / Railroads / June 2005

Finally got mine today (and a fine looking beast it is too), the EWS
version, and so put it straight onto the layout for a bit of running in.
Now, I have a short section (two lengths) of second radius track on this
layout, and the leading bogie kept sliding off when going round ...

I've already done the one in the western part of the state -- the Durango &
Silverton -- although it was 20 years ago, but we're going to be in central
Colorado this time, driving from Sante Fe, NM up to Leadville CO.
What are the good/best railroads to ride?

Gary,  Try rolling thin copper strip round a wodden dowel solder at joint
then 'rust' with PCB etchant should work.  You could also try thin brass
strip as well I would think it would react moch like copper   Malcolm.

I wanted to solicit comments on MR's review of the Atlas Dash 8-40CW.  What
is really bothering me is the last paragraph stating to the effect "Atlas
doesn't recommend MU'ing the Silver and Gold Series".  Now, in normal DC
mode, I can totally understand this as the starting ...

Waverley MRC Annual Model Train Show
11,12, 13th
Hungarinan Community Center
760 Boronia Road

Of possible interest, Leslie Smith (the Les of Lesney) has died.  Nice
obit in the Torygraph:
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/main.jhtml?xml=/news/2005/06/10/db1002.xml&sShee
t=/portal/2005/06/10/ixportal.html
Guy

Has anyone tried fitting a decoder to this model, and if so how did you
get the body off? I am beginning to suspect that the model has been
changed since previous versions and that the included assembly diagram
does not match the model.

I wish to make my own train layout in H0 scale and I have free space in my
basement 3 x 1,5 meters. so if anybody have some kind of layout plan within
that dimensios I'll be very greatfull to send me some samples to help me
organize track, buildings, roads, etc on layout.

I want to replace the plastic wheel sets on my rolling stock with metal
wheel sets.  Is it as simple as replacing the wheel sets or do I need to
replace the whole truck assembly?  Which replacements are recommended?
Kirk

I recently purchased a new Proto 2000 PA, which probably had a lot of
shelf time.  At first, it ran great.  Now, after about 15 minutes
total running time, it runs for about 5 feet and then stops.  If I
give it a little nudge, it runs for another 5 feet and stops, and so

HORNBY REPORTS STRONG SALES AND PROFITS GROWTH
FOCUS NOW SHIFTS TO INTERNATIONAL
Hornby Plc, ("Hornby") the models and collectables Group, has today
announced its preliminary results for the year ended 31 March 2005.

Have just received my new class 47 and now must remove the body to
insert the headcodes.
As the instructions are a bit sparse on remove the body are there any
tips, tricks, or warnings that you lot can pass on before I do any damage.

Hi all - someone I know has just listed this item on eBay - I have no idea
about it but am informed it is a very rare and high value thing. Just
thought it might be helpful to let any possible collectors know about it.
Steve

I've known Terry Flynn for many years.
I value his opinions, whether I may care to differ with him or not.  Unlike
some of the "Dummies" around the place, he is an endeavourer to reaching
high standards and obviously academic in his approach to the hobby and whats

If you are interested take a look at
http://my.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?MyeBay&LogUID=pdsteveo&CurrentPage=MyeBayS
elling&ssPageName=STRK:ME:LNLK
Some finish on Saturday and some on Sunday.
The picture of Appleby East is now correctly captioned as Kirkby Stephen