Model Forum / General / Railroads / February 2008

I'm wondering why the Atlas L remote switch machine doesn't quite fit
properly to the #4 L turnout.  The tie with the notch nearest the throw
rod seems a bit short and is bent upward slightly with the switch
machine in place.  It isn't a snug fit.

no its a f.cking waste of money

Hello..I hope everyone is doing well today...To make a long story
short..My mother would would have been 85 this year passed away last
fall and one of the items she left me was an old set of Lionel trains
she got for her birthday when she was 8 years old in 1931..It is a

What do the letters designations for diesel locomotives mean? I see GP,
SD, F7, etc. Is it possible to look at a loco and know what its
designation is? Is there a table some where that lists all the designations?
Karl

I've been toying with the idea electric traction but if I'm going to go
to the effort of putting up catenary I don't want it to be just cosmetic.
In general, the model catenary duplicates one of the rails. This is fine
until the loco is turned.

does she like bumsex????

Whoopeeeeee its Thomas the tank - I get a ride behind daisy.
Tis good day out.
Cheers,
simon

I have now got a layout with track only so far, and after many years, I have
also got my collection of Lima deltics dusted and running, after being
stored in the loft. As expected, they ran poorly, but after stripping and
cleaning the motors and wheels, and adding additional pickups ...

Has anyone ever made a garden train capable of carrying loads?  I'm
thinking something that could pick up beer at a fridge (and yes, an
automated method of loading the train), and bring the beer to the
poolside.  Not that I have the time or money to do this right now, but

Shaped as it is ?
If it was made it into the shape of a driver it could then have slotted
connections at the base - like computer card - and fit into the cab. Wires
to motor etc.underneath cab.

Hello. I have an Atlas diesel (N scale) that runs very fast alone,
however it is unable to pull  a couple of cars. I have other engines
that don't run so fast like this one when runing alone, however seem
to pull 8 or 10 cars with no problem. What do you think? Is there some

I have had for years an unused Hornby Railways RS.508 Flying Scotsman set
(with exhaust steam sound).  Boxed with electric locomotive, 2 coaches in
GNER livery immaculate condition.
Is this common or is it likely to be worth anything.  Thought about selling

I have an old Lionel set that I was going to put up on eBay.  My
question is whether to include the transformers.  I have 2 and they
would greatly add to the weight of the shipping.  Do the transformers
have any value, or should I just sell the tracks and train?

i acquired a santa fe chief from the 50s that was sitting for many of
years, i cleaned it up and started running it, the front uncoupler
gets do hot it burned my finger, i spayed water on the bitch and it
sizzled like a cars exhuast manifold. i noticed a wire going to it i

Does anyone know if Hornby Ringfield brushes and spring will fit in
Mainline motors?