Model Forum / General / Railroads / November 2007

I'm planning to put a layout in a shed.   I had been assuming I would run a
sheilded cable from the house for electricity.
Then, today, I saw a narrow boat with a windmill on it and wondered if I
could dispense with a mains connection and use "green power".   After all if

http://modelrailroading.blogspot.com/2007/04/worlds-scariest-model-train-wrecks.html
scarry model railroad wrecks.....

I see that Photojenic have in effect ceased trading. Are there any other
companies oput there that make similar backscenes i.e. photographic ones?
Thanks
Stu

Hello people,
prompted by a friend who has recently relocated (and dismantled his
layout), I made for him some proposals for modules in the area he had
allocated after the discussion with his wife.

I can't recall seeing this pointed out on r.m.r in the past...
Model Railroading magazine is available on CD.  A complete set of 2003-2006
is available for US$49.95 + US$4.85 S&H in the US through November 30.
http://www.mrgmag.com/2005_cd.htm

Iam looking for two walthers cornerstone plastic model kits in ho scale.
Currently no longer in production
933-3024 milwakee beer and ale
933-3068 carfloat aprion

I wanted to pass along a coupon that is available at NCPHOBBIES.COM
for $10.00 off of a $100.00 order that is good until December 3,
2007.  The coupon code is 2007NCP10 and must be entered in the
shopping cart.

I would like to add  lights to a loco  using a dcc chip.
What can I use? and how do you do it.
Any information at all, thanks for any help.

Will Hornby encoders fit directly into the 'older' Bachmann DCC ready
lococ's ?

Yes, here I am again David, making one of my rare appearances on this ng.
At the Hurstville exhibition, while I was wistfully looking at the piles of
especially-imported-for-the-exhibition cement wagons on the Austrains stand,
I was assured my fully paid-for models were in a ...

I just found a brand new Digitrax DCC controller in my closet that's
brand new, never used and still in the box.  It's the Chief Premium
starter set.  I have no idea what this thing is worth and I need to sell
it.  I looked on their web site but I don't see this model.  The only

Well folks, you may remember a couple of posts from me a month or so ago
wherein I described the demolition of my layout and subsequent
rebuilding - or at least a start to towards so doing.
OK so all the 00 track has been re-laid and the 009 track is at least

Assuming that these were the only two makes available, which would be the
brand of choice?
scoot

I am looking to buy a Digital SLR for modeling and rail fanning. Does anyone
have recommendations for something under $1,000?
Or, what are you using?
The most important feature is that there is no delay between the shutter

I have been modeling HO scale railroads for many years now and am
frustarted at having a very hard time installing
metal uncoupling bars to the front & rear pilots.  I drill the holes
just fine but when it comes to installing the bars with