Model Forum / General / Railroads / October 2005

Greetings once more.
Having taken my trusty Gaugemaster panel mounted UF feedback controller out
of storage, I discover that for reasons which totally escape me now after 6
years, I changed the wires from the coding printed on the reverse, to my own

I hae got a very old bo-bo class 30 R.046 which doesn't want to go. I
am afraid I have lost the maintenance sheet that came with it.
Does anybody know how to open the motor asssembly? It seems difficult
to get at.

Might anyone know if the ATSF and/or the SP ever used an 0-8-0 steam engine
in their history? If yes, might you know about what time period? Would it
have been used exclusively as a yard switcher?
Thanks!

I was just told that a loco I bought has been "converted" to P4. I imagine
that means the wheels have been replaced and widened or something - spot the
novice - Could folks help me understand what is likely to be involved to
return this item to OO.

Ok, so how do you get the drive / wheels out?
I need to replace the couplers with Kadees. Any help appreciated.
Rob

Hi Allan
5 Killara Crescent
Tumut
NSW

There is no reponse from John A.Gurdak - alias - Uncle Dave's Brass  NJ
since end of August.
Who knows what has happend ?
Any information would be welcome !

Anyone suggest where I could buy a replacement tension lock coupling
for my Hornby class 50?
Thanks
ROB

All the discussion about Peco Jubilees caused me to go to the shed and dig
my example out of the small box of "old and not working properly anymore"
where it has languished for many years.
A quick inspection revealed the reason it had been put in the condemned box;

It may be easier to replace my Peco turntable with a Walthers one.
Anyone know the hole size, as the Peco one is in and sceniced!!!
Rob

A 'Dream Plan Build' DVD from Kalmbach showed up unexpectedly in my
mailbox today.  Anyone else get one?  First glance indicates that
the DVD@ccess features are retreaded content from MR.  Not sure of
the video sources.  Comments?

I read recently that diluted copydex can be used instead of diluted pva for
setting ballast ... the advantages claimed were that when it sets it sets
"elastic" and has a matt finish.
I'm considering using it on my new layout but before I take the plunge has

For the first time in @% years I find myself with a little extra time
and some disposable income (Quick Moriarty... the disposable Tuba....
oops, sorry wrong newsgroup)
I was thinking about a little foray into the railway  modelling hobby

Has anyone had any luck motorizing the OO Peco turntable?
Care to share? its driving me up the wall!! I'm trying to use a "meccano"
type motor with gears, and it sucks...
Rob

G'day all...
I'm looking at having some custom brass etching done. Does anyone know
who'll do this in the Melbourne area?
What I'm looking to have done are external window frames for a carriage