Model Forum / General / Railroads / February 2007

Has anyone found a good online source for GarGraves complete line of track
and accessories? I tried the dealer locator and all the dealers near me
(and some that would be a four hour drive) stock nothing more than the 37"
bendable sections. No curved sections at all.

When did Atlas switch from brass to Nickel-Silver for n-scale track?  
I'm toying with switching back to N from HO (space issue) buy my N track
dates back to my teen years (1975-1980).  Kinda hard to tell.

I'm trying to locate Eon Bailey - the former proprietor of
Constructeon Models, Nottingham Road, Ripley, Derbys.
Anyone help?
Thanks...

Hello all, I just read in my local rag that the Stockwood Park Museum in
Luton has no room for its 45ft working model of Lutons old tram system, it
says to contact leo.taylor@ntlworld.com let me know how you get on! THere is
certainly no room for that in this crummy bedsit of ...

Many years ago (well before I was married) I had a fairly basic Hornby
train set that my Dad bought me for Christmas. I've recently been to
various model railway events and have finally decided now is the time to
get back into things. Initial discussions with wife have not been a

Thanks for the link below on the post titled "A site with Lionel train
O gauge listing of the cars with descriptions? " I have been able to
track down all my model train cars and accessories except one. Does
anyone know the number, name or a link too information about the car.

Iam thinkinking about putting a second layer on to my layout Can anyone tell
what the reccomended gradient for 00 track is
Thanx
Jim

What material would be recommended for a base board?
Thanx
Jim

Full details at :-
http://www.staffordrailwaycircle.org.uk/exhibition.php
Contains a link to travel directions. Recommended.
Dave W.

OK, Im bored at work, surfing the net. Decided to research Graham
Farish. Google dont help much. Who was he, when did he live, any info
would be interesting
Thanks

Hornby could have got their fingers badly burnt if there's any truth in the
report on MREmag.
John.

http://img244.imageshack.us/img244/7316/daylightog4.gif
But I don't get it.
What's wrong w/ this pic?
Rob

Dear Chaps,
Does anyone know of any Model Railway clubs in the Great Yarmouth area?
Thanks
Mike

As a child in the early 60s I had a used Lionel train O gauge set. I
sold it to a collector in the early 70s. I am curios to see what the
going rate and availability to buy back my childhood would cost.
Is there a site or sites that has a good source of what Lionel made

Having dipped my toe in the water with a couple of contributions to this
news group, I'm after some help from the experts.  I've purchased a couple
of Minitrix locomotives off Ebay (Sir Nigel Gresley and Flying Scotsman) and
between them they've shed a total of three traction ...