Model Forum / General / Railroads / June 2005

I'm trying to clear up some space and the above is available on eBay:
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayI­SAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=5979353­153
Starting at only 99p!
Kind regards,

I installed a lexan control panel on hinges attachedto the side of  my
4 x 8 layout. I plan to put racing stripe tape onto the panel, using
the exact configuration of the actual track layout. And, wherever there
is a turnout on the layout, I would like to drill a hole in the

I'm getting sick of cleaning my rails :-( (it's only a small set of
tracks too), and am looking at purchasing a track cleaning car. I know
Hornby do one, but is it (honestly, please) any good, and if not, what
alternatives are there that people can recommend.

I have some photos for auction on ebay, if you are interested take a look at
http://search.ebay.co.uk/_W0QQsassZpdsteveo
Included are  Akeld,  Appleby East,  Blaenau Ffestiniog Central,  Boston
Lodge Works, Broome,  Charing Cross Glasgow,  Cirencester Town,  Heaton,

I ask because we have their early 1990's, 3 video set, starring Spike
and Milo.
I was going to finally list it on eBay, but I can't find any trace of
the company now.

Thinking of curve radii ...
SWB "tippler" wagons and the like ... 6" minimum radius (As say found in a
quarry)
Bogie passenger stock ...12" minimum radius (As say chugging up a Welsh

is there any of the preserved railways line stock that have a coach painted
in BR Crimson ( suburban) livery
A friend has asked me to paint  his  BTK model and all the paints I have (
from Prescion paints) for BR Crimson or "blood" seem to be much more maroon

  My son and I have decided to scrap our modest N scale setup, salvage
what we can, and basically start again using DCC and computer control.
As we are both reasonably proficient at writing software and a bit less
so with electronics we'd like to build most of our own stuff ( ...

Go to this link and look at the picture
http://www.kasloshops.com/pops/ptra9602.htm
This thing looks a lot like an Oz engine, but I can't think of which one.
Anyone make the connection?

Blue 08s from Hornby just arrived.

TURN $6 INTO $6000 USING PAYPAL (www.paypal.com)!!! READING THIS
COULD CHANGE YOUR FINANCIAL LIFE! IT REALLY DOES WORK!
I found this on a bulletin board and decided to try it. This awesome
concept is 100% legal (refer to US Lottery Laws, Title 18, Section

Please don't restart the DC vs DCC jihad, but I had to share this.
I just had the concept of wireless walk-around DCC proven for me in
1:1 scale.
I spent my lunch hour today watching trains at Evansville's CSX

Evening group... hope you are all well.
Anyone have/know of measurements and/or good photos of Battledown Flyover?
This is the girder brifge that crosses the Salisbury lines at Worting
junction sout of Basingstoke?

Newbie question:
I have a lot of experience using Visio, and a little using AutoCAD.  What
are considered the "best" software apps for designing layouts on computer?
I find RTS Freeware awkward at best.  Which ones are user-friendly,

Quincy Rotary East Board Meeting, June 2, 2005
Minutes
The meeting was called to order at 12:08 p.m. at the Ritz.
Members Present: Elizabeth Flynn, Amy Lannerd, Chelona Edgerly, Bob