Model Forum / General / Railroads / July 2006

There are probably hundreds -- if not thousands -- of on-line pictures of
New York City subway cars and stations.
But I can't find any decent photographs -- or drawings -- of the elevated
structure suitable for starting to model it.  I'll probably take some of my

I'm in the process of scratchbuilding a large batch of structures.
Since I have  a large quanity to do, Instead of plastic sheets I've
been building the shapes in foamcore board to get the correct size and
trying to find a good source for the printed brick cardstock.

Why are goods wagons either brown or grey? Are they used for different
purposes?

http://modelrailroading.blogspot.com/2006/05/video-model-train-in-shopping-mall.html
cool online video of a train in a shopping mall!!!

All,
Check out this very cool slot car and trains HO layout that's for sale
on eBay. With all the discussion about the Superman movie layout,
perhaps you all might be interested in this one.

What products are the most efficient. Since the temp moved into the
30's I have been having problems with surface deposits, presumably
from the ind alcohol which  I normally favour for all cleaning.

am trying to track down chemical blackening agents for the motion on my
Tri-ang and Hornby models  -  any help appreciated.
thanks
Steve

I understand the concept that the 'instructions' to the locomotives etc. are
carried along the AC powered trackwork, my query however is this:-
If you instruct 'Loco A' to travel in a certain direction at a certain
speed, it will do this until it receives an instruction to the ...

I'll be moving into a larger apartment within the next six months or so,
and I'll finally have room for a small layout (even if its only a shelf
layout). I've already decided to model a narrow gauge line in
California's Mojave Desert, running from the boom town of Copper City to

Anyone know what will blacken down the motion on older Tri-ang and Hornby
locos? (apart from paint, of course)
thanks
Steve

Folks:
So! Who here admits to using the Atlas line of electrical control
devices?
Somebody must be buying them.  I want to see a photo of a big panel

I'm trying to set up a simple on / off accessory using the MTH ITAD.  I hook
one wire to common the other to Normally Open  -  The accessory does not
shut off.  If I hook one wire to common and the other to Normally Closed the
accessory does not come on.  This is the case for ...

My HO scale Wisconsin Northern RR is coming to life . . . see
http://www.toddmueller.com/wnrr for pictures on its progress.

Folks:
It's unfair of me to say this.  I don't own it, nor will I, given its
$400 list price.  Still, based only on the review in the July MR
my feelings are indeed 'mixed', to say the least.  And you know,

Does anyone use Gargraves Track for their O or S gauge layouts.  I'm
thinking of switching to this track.  Any recommendations would be
appreciated.
Jim