Model Forum / General / Railroads / October 2006

Yep, you guessed it; this hasn't really turned into the running session I'd
hoped for..
I thought I'd mention that my J72 fleet has another 2 casualties taking the
number of working J72s to 0 / 5.

The first of the ex-Lima models are starting to filter through from Hornby.
Yesterday we unpacked some bogie PDA twin depressed centre cement tankers,
and today we've found CCTs in spurious liveries for the Thomas the Tank
Engine range,

I am starting the framework on my new layout and am going to use 1/8"
Masonite for the backdrops.  It is my first around the wall layout and thus
first backdrop.  What radius can I expect to achieve in bending it around
the corners.  I am planning on 16 or 18 inches.  I have ...

Has anyoe out there ever successfully replace an armature in an X03/X04
motor? How easy is it to open the motor up and then when the armature
is replaced close it back up so that it is solid again? Do you need
special tools.

I recieved my Sergent couplers yesterday and spent last night having a
bit of a play around with them. For those unfamiliar these are a HO
true scale knuckle coupling, not compatible with Kadees or similar.
Their website is http://www.sergentengineering.com.

I have been trying to find Rheostats that can handle 70 watts (ac side of
transformer is 17.5v and 4a) but small enough in physical size to put on control
panel. Want to put about 7 of them on control panel.
Went to Radio Shack and the only thing they had were rated at 25ohm and 3 ...

Compared to Branchline HO coaches, how well detailed are Bachmann HO
coaches?  I've never seen the Bachmann passenger cars and have the
opportunity to get several for about what the IHC cars sell for.  My main
concern is that they don't stand out like sore thumbs if in the same ...

Considereing reserving one of the new ones, how do they run and how do
they look.  Also, where to get logging cars to go with them.

I've just bought a job lot of surplus Dapol suburban composite coach
bodies (unpainted) on eBay, but am now trying to establish what prototype
they're based on. I can only establish negatively from my modest picture
sources that they're not BR Mk1, and nothing GWR either. The layout ...

Hi we will be in Miami Florida next year, and I thought it would be
interesting to look at an American model shop. Anyone know if there is one
in the area
Bob

http://www.jb2mmworld.co.uk/
     Is what you are looking for

Just did a quick Google and didn't turn up any usable results, so does
anyone here know of any DCC controllable couplings/system for OO/HO? By DCC
controllable I mean the couplings can be opened/closed using a DCC decoder
within a vehicle, and NOT through any form of track ...

To make the gauge on a 1/24th scale water tower I'm modeling, I need to
cut a lengthwise slot in a 1/8" diameter brass or aluminum tube, 11"
long. Any suggestions on how to do this? I only have hand tools.
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I'm considering getting some N scale carbody units, and I'm thinking
either Intermountain F3s or Kato F7s.  The Kato units seem to be a bit
hard to find, and I was wondering if anybody has had experience with
these two brands and how they measure up?

I've got a brass locomotive that my great grandfather never completed
before his death in the 50's.  I can't find any identifying marks, but
it appears to be O gauge (abt 1.25" wheelbase).  4" high, 14.5" long.
Please take a look at these images and let me know if you can tell