Model Forum / General / Railroads / January 2006

I would like to start a model layout eg aussy based in a small way is "n"
easy tp get.
Lushy

   Well it seems the iron is in the fire.  UP has sued MTH over the use of
logos.  See;
http://www.sltrib.com/business/ci_3379296
   The may be the shot heard round the world when it comes to this type of

I've been given a $500 award at work, so I can buy that new express
loco :-)  Mallard or Windsor Lad?  Decisions, decisions...
Guy

You are even worse than all the computer nerds combined. Model
railroads are the nerdiest hobby in tis universe.
NERDS !

Someone wanted to know if pit head wheels were single spoke or dual
spoke.
This is a wheel from a salt mine pit head
http://www.igg.org.uk/rail/wheel.htm

I am looking to install a TCS Fleetlighter in the unpowered end of a
Bachmann 158 in order to control the lights. I have used a Lenz decoder in
the powered end connected as per Steve Jones' advice at:
http://www.electricnose.co.uk/dcc/dccbachmann158.html

I have the following Hornby Wagons up for auction on eBay at the minute:
Hornby United Dairies Wagon
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=6029260395
Hornby McVitie's Wagon

I must say that the work of George Sellios has inspired my model work. The
fun part is that this extra detail improves finished structures that I had
for over thirty years and makes them look like new ones. See the latest at
http://www.rrscenery.com

There was a post here a while ago asking if anyone had bought, seen or run
one of these new engines.  I have a couple of their Premier locomotives and
they run well for the money.  I'm tempted to take them up on their $180
offer which includes the eight passenger cars.

I am looking for a source of Kadee Couplers in the UK.
Want a number of packets of no 19s
Couple of packets of 20
And couple of  no 321 delayed uncouplers

Someone ought to market an "air freshener" that smells like the
creosote on railroad ties. I love that smell, and will always associate
it with trains. It would give model railroads the scent of
authenticity.  :)

I found out after I posted the link that new posters are on probation and
the pictures are not available right away. try the myspace page. I did put
them there too.
Sorry 'bout that.

For all those interested in my swing bridge follow the link in my sig. I
also have uploaded pictures from the Kalamazoo Model Railroad Historical
Society giving a tour from Cooper Park to East Franklin.
If you see any problems with the pictures or captions, please, be gentle,

Wal-Mart has the Norscot HO scale earthmoving equipment for $5.97 each.
This is the same equipment that Walthers sells for $19.99 a copy!  No wonder
it seems that model railroading is becoming a hobby for the rich.
Jeff

Hanging 'round the tracks today, I saw a piece of equipment I'd never
seen before: actually two. There was a short train of gondolas filled
with bundles of ties, obviously for a tie-replacement project, pulled by
a hi-rail big-rig tractor. I'd seen hi-rail pickups, but not big ...