Model Forum / General / Railroads / February 2006

Does anyone have the latest update on Roco? I read that they had
financial trouble last summer - has this been sorted out?
The reason I ask is because, we have found on their website,
http://tinyurl.com/bnarg an updated version of the excellent LocoMouse

G'day all, I need a copy of Railroad Model Craftsman from Jan 2002, or if
you good people out there can't help me with a copy, maybe a scan/copy of an
article in the mag, regarding the Lehigh Valley GP18's, thanks in
advance,.............Jim

I need some info and pics on TVX/NQVX/NQVF Flexivan Wagons. Particularly
about the conversion to carry std containers. I have 2 hanovale kits that i
need to modify to represent the current state.
Thanks

Just about anywhere
http://find.mapmuse.com/re1/interest.php?brandID=MTRAIN&authCod=oran
Interesting application of web based mapping - has many topics besides model
RR.

To all list members in the DC, Maryland and Virginia area,
The World's Greatest Hobby Expo is taking place this weekend at the Dulles
Expo Center. The WGH is held 4 times a year in different markets,and have
been a favorite for the experienced model railroader and the newbie alike ...

Anyone in the trade know whether Hornby have cleared
the entire intended production run of R2441, the NRM
A3 Flying Scotsman? It only seemed to appear about
November, and seems to be out of stock with all the

Anybody know if ConCor (or anyone else) did individual cars for the New
Haven "Cranberry?"
I just picked up the ConCor set, but it's only a three-car consist.
I'm looking to add another one or two - just because.

I'm putting together a test / programming track. I want to use this also
for checking coupler settings and general testing of kits when I build
them.
The board is 1600 mm by 200 mm. I know I can get 2 tracks side by side,

What size wire do I need to use for the bus? I thought that 1mm
lighting cable would be ok but I am getting confused when I look at the
spec from RS for 29swg tinned copper wire (390-555 is actually 29awg),
which should be the equivalent of 1mm, if my calculations are correct.

We are trying to chase down a large HO scale trackplan approx 10m x 4m
european outline to run approx 15 trains at once all digital.
We have had no luck for a couple of months, nothing worthwhile.
Must have approx min. 18 stall round house, we will be using all Fleischmann

Grow up you two, or take you lovers tiff somewhere else.
You are both downgrading this newsgroup.
Before either of you go on about "freedom of speech" or
"who made you a moderator of this news group" or any BS

The loco just started to jerk and even not work at all. Used to run as
smooth as can be. It's electrical caused I'm sure, as headlight also
works only when it does move (jerks). Cleaned track and all wheels
thoroughly. Still jerks. Inspected underside and whisked away anything

Is it my deteriorating eyesight or is catenary wire about four times the
diameter it used to be? It's beginning to look like Triang's old proprietary
system.
Kim

Morning all from California,
I have been trying to find additional pics of the restored #1009 Queensland
Garratt, I only have 2. I would really like to find some nice side shots
showing details. Who does it belong to and is there a site?

I've bought an old Airfix 00 brake van kit off Ebay which
I'm in the process of building and detailing - replacing
handrails, wheels etc. I've bought some Smiths 3-link
couplings from Mainly Trains and, having never 'installed'