Model Forum / General / Railroads / January 2006

My family and I have recently returned to Oz from Europe. In Germany I
picked up a Piko  Digi-Set ICE 3 Start-Set for my son (and me!) as a
reminder of our travels and the times we spent on the ICE's in Germany. Now
that we're back at home I've set it up - only to discover the ...

Hi, I had to disassemble my Athearn genesis 2-8-2 mike in order to
repair a wire that broke inside of the locomotive. Got that fixed with
no problems, but now I'm having problems properly "reassemblying" it.
Right now, the boiler "floats" in the front, i.e. I can wiggle it up

I've been planning on putting a high level track along the back of my
in-progress layout. My original intention was to have the level change dealt
with by a retaining wall. I'm now considering implementing this as railway
arches, with businesses operating from them, should add a ...

Could anyone tell me what, where, and why a Class 08 would carry
lights? I have recently bought a green Hornby Class 08. It has four
lampholders on the back (cabside) and 1 on the front (radiator) as far
as I can make out. Thanks.

Does anybody know were i can find the walthers H.O. scale steel mill?
I've tried a bunch of hobby stores with no luck. Any help would greatly
be appreciated, thanks jon

Hello everyone. I have posted the pictures of the swing bridge at
www.flickr.com . the album is titled "Bridge to Michelle's Lee".

What are the best (easiest) ways to clean loco wheels?
With my Lima locos, I simply turn the loco over and rub
a track rubber over the wheels as I turn the axle with my other hand.
But with the Bachmann and newer Hornby locos, it's impossible

Hi --
I am converting from Marklin three-rail to DCC two-rail model
railroading -  mainly because I want to change over to model
American railroads, but also partly for reasons of cost -

Does any one have any experience with building or know of any plans for
an n scale transfer table?  I'm willing to buy (within reason) but I
can't find one to buy.

I have been thinking about the difference between LEDs, and Grain of
Wheat bulbs.  I myself can tell the difference in the type light they
produce. I prefer to use Grain of Wheats for headcodes and headlights,
as they use Tungsten lamps at 300mm/ft scale.  I acknowledge that more ...

Me and my husband brought the Flying Scotsman Live Steam during Christmas.
To cut a very long story short, it didn't work properly and had to go back
to Hornby, they replaced the engine with a new one (which has a blob of
solder or gold paint on the left side cylinder - not ...

I have an Athearn GP50 that needs to have a motor replacement.  Can someone
recommend a remotor kit with fly wheels that will work?
Jeff

G'day guys, I am slowly repairing all my old Tri-ang/Hornby/Dublo stuff
and was doing a little research into BR. I have a quite a few Trains
(steam and Diesel) and Carriages. I was wondering if there are any web
sites on what class of Train pulled what and where, in England? I ...

I have finally finished laying the track for my layout in the loft and have
fitted about 50% of the seep point motors. I have taken some pictures of the
trackwork and layout as it stands at the present. Please have a look, and if
you can see any mistakes I have made or wish to ...

Greetings people,
This last Xmas I received from my wife's grandmother her old O scale
model railroad.  It consists of the trains (loco + 5 cars) and about 40
pieces of track.  It has greatly peaked my (since childhood) interest.