Model Forum / General / Railroads / March 2006

I am having an issue with the Kadee uncouplers that are mounted between
the rails.  They are slightly too high for the Atlas code 83 track on
my layout, however, I really do not want to cut the ties to make room
for the uncoupler.

 Does any one in the group know if this firm is still bussiness I E Mail
them via their web sight over two weeks ago but have not received a reply.
Any advice would be appericated.\\
TIA   Malcolm

Possibly OT, but I'd like to make a Dodge Magnum train car (a la
Monster Garage Jesse James Discovery Channel). Easiest way I figure is
to take a short (~040) engine body off the frame and fix a plastic car
shell onto the chassis. Anyone with experience done this before?

I am hoping to get some recommendations from folks for videos/DVDs on
anything to do with the following:
Weathering
Scratchbuilding - models and locos

Hi would anyone have a scanned copy of RM or MRN articles from the 50s and
60s of this layout. Im not sure if there are copyright issues. Id be happy
to buy any back issues if necessary. Thanks in advance

I want to try building my own G Scale turnouts, so I need a rail bender.
I have found several listed in magazine ads, but have no idea if they
work or not. I'd rather not spend $75 to find out. Can anyone make some
recommendations?

I have bound copies of 'Model Railroader' from 1948 until the mid-1950s.  Do
these have any value?
Thanks for any information?
John.

Does anyone have any or know who would most probably stock some?
Thanks
Steve
ps. if I find some and anyone else is looking, I will let you know.

One of these:
http://www.dself.dsl.pipex.com/MUSEUM/LOCOLOCO/swisselec/swisselc.htm
Would make a nice conversation piece.  And shouldn't be too difficult
to make.

I have a NIB a&r HO silverton 45  is it worth putting on ebay.
Any ideas on what it would be worth approx ?
Thanking you
                     Dean

OK, I'm new here. Have looked at a few sites and an FAQ.
My daughter (5) wants a "train set". She played a little when she was younger
with those wooden toys you push around a track and now wants a proper train
set. I don't know how long this will last, but I'll go along with it ...

I have already got the branchline Kit, but I'm not too impressed with it.
Maybe its just because I am a beginner.
Is there a Tednder with a motor inside that I can use instead of the Motor
in the engine ??

I was thinking that it would have been far better that the then NSWGR
should have brought a fleet of shay locomotives to shunt places like
Darling Harbour, Enflield, Pt Waratah etc instead of persisting with
the 19 class.  If you disagree state the reasons why you think the 19

Can you contact me off group if you're still after a TechCad BTH class 15
diesel.
John.

Hi, I was wondering if Hornby's HM2000 is suitable for N-gauge
locomotives? I recently bought one off eBay and tried it with my
N-gauge locomotives. They work all right but they seem to hum horribly,
as opposed to when powered by a Bachmann controller.