Model Forum / General / Railroads / May 2006

Here is something that is going to be VERY BIG... !
You can get a free position now and start promoting...
This is about to launch but if you get a group built now you
will beat the crowd and make a killing!

This from a post on uk.railway - Doesn't say what scale though!
Applications are invited from analysts with some experience of
transport modelling for an exciting role in The Department for
Transport Rail Group. Using your analytical and modelling skills you

I tend to double motor locos where possible or as with HST's provide
two powered  traction units, or use twin locos.
Q 1    When using a single locomotive with two motors is it best to
employ one high output decoder and reverse the wiring to one motor OR

I'd like to issue a warning on an individual who has stolen money from
us and others on choochooauctions.com.  He is now using ebay.  There is
more information at the following link:
http://www.choochooauctions.com/fraud.html

I'm having trouble getting hold of a spare R/H coupling rod for my
Tri-ang 'Jinty'; and have tried various shops to no avail. If anyone
has a spare rod (or pair of rods) or a duff chassis that could be
cannibalised for bits, please drop me a line. I'm also on the lookout

Here's an informal poll I'm conducting at
http://www.greenbayroute.com/:
Modeler's License: What do you think of Union Pacific's policy of
licensing model railroad products?

I'm contemplating having basic interlocking/route setting on my
smallish terminus-to-fiddle yard layout rather than just "electric
pencil" point operation and ordinary switching for the signals (mix of
2 & 3 aspect MAS, some with call-on lights) - any suggestions for good

I note endless spam threads, the most recent being something about
Jesus. I don't open these, and usually set the filter to block them.
So for those of you who are keeping this going:
a) don't read and respond - it does no good, as the original poster

Beechworth Victoria Australia

Does anyone know where I can obtain a motorised chassis or equivalent
for a N Gauge LIMA D2790 Diesel Shunter?
The motor is completly burnt out and I would love to get it running
again.

Has anyone here fitted a Black Beetle to a Lima class 121? I am thinking of
doing this and was wondering if anyone else has attempted the same and can
offer any advice.
Thanks

Below is the text of an email I recently sent to Bachmann trains.  No reply,
so I figured I'd throw it open for discussion.
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Recently, I purchased a Bachmann Spectrum-series F7 A-B set in Santa Fe