Model Forum / General / Railroads / November 2007

Hiya,
Did anyone notice Simon Kohler on BBC1 last night talking to the guy
from Grand Central?  Listen to Kohlers words.  "It has to be accurate
down to the last rivet".  Now he's on about an HST power car which they

If you guys want to argue , go elsewhere . This is a
model railroad group and  was a good one ,but you
guys are ruining it.
All of you should have learned long ago how stupid

Here are some pictures of the Warren Truss Bridge I built for my N scale
diaroma.  The bridge is a fairly simple construction, using strips of
bass wood and white glue.
The images are fairly large, as I haven't reduced them in size.  With my

I am looking to start building a loco or two (OO gauge) and would like to get a
chassis jig so I can't blame not having a jig when the loco won't run <G>
What jigs are out here and where would one acquire such a jig?
Ta,

... not a lot.
On a more serious note I'm looking for a couple of 4mm scale "statues" to
make decorative tops to a pair of bridge pillars ideally are pair of the
following: classical Greek Urns, figure of Britannia, two of the virtues or

I am seeking cooperator, part-time job and gaining much profits.
We are from China. And our business is internation trade by internet
for many years. Our products is best selling in Europe. And Our
products have Top quality.

Having acquired a few R044 switches I find myself wondering if the
common supply point is in fact the lever fulcrum shaft. Any offers?
Regards
Peter A

I'm strictly an O gauge person, but I happened to receive an N scale set
(engine and cars only) as a gift. It was still thoughtful so I'm not about
to return it. Plus it's just so damned cute.
The thing is I know nothing about N scale equipment. I've been searching

I'm just re hashing a Hornby Duchess of Sutherland R066 chassis I've
acquired and can't remember how the power is collected. Looks like its
picked up from the tender wheels and returned via the driving wheels on the
loco.on the other side. Does this sound right? There is a ...

Does anyone have any info as to roughly when this may become available ?
Cheers,
Simon

Years ago, modellers 'made do' with steamroller wheels, locos that
only bore a passing resemblance to a prototype (I remember a 'King'
with skirts!) and buildings who's windows were glazed with bars
scratched on plastic...

I'm looking for a used Digitrax Zephyr DCC controller... not the entire set
but just the DCS50.  Other than the factory, does anyone know where I might
find one?
Carter Braxton

I picked up an American Flyer 310 Steam Locomotve at an antique store.
Had missing parts and I found some on ebay. I don't really colect S
Gage, but after all this is an circa 1946 Amrican made product and I
had to restore it.

I'm feeling that my motive power roster is too heavily weighted on the
larger locomotive side, so I'd like to add some smaller engines.  I've been
looking at a Mantua 2-6-0 or 4-6-0.  They also have the "era" that I'm
looking for.  Well, they may be just a little too old, but ...