To me is appears that one of those wheelsets is out of gauge, which would not be dependent on axle length.
I have a couple of newer Bachmann 2-8-0's (non-DCC version) and a few Bachman K4 4-6-2's (with DCC & sound). I've been pleased with how they run.
I'm glad to hear about this announcement and hope they do CNJ in a future run. I kick myself for not getting the Kato ones when they were being...
I plan to be there Saturday afternoon for a couple of hours.
Ruston, LA - nice. It's been a long time since I've been to Ruston. The company I work for had a customer (Sure-Pine, part of Willamette...
I've used taconite pellets that I've collected along the rail line grade crossing near where I live. They are free and are actual railroad cargo...
I received an AHM HO set for Christmas in 1972 or 1973 and a Bachmann N scale set for Christmas in 1974 or 1975. I'll need to go back and look at...
Good question. A new Dreyfuss streamlined J3 would be nice. I wouldn't be surprised if Bachmann does one within the new few years since they...
I expect the Kato Big Boy will sell well for 2 reasons: 1. It's a Kato - Kato has good reputation and lots of fanboys 2. It's a Big Boy - big...
OK, I'm intrigued by this. I was at Trainfest today and yesterday and stopped by the Athearn booth both days. I spoke to the people at the booth...
I attended the show on Saturday morning. Great venue with lots of space. Many vendors and layouts. Saw some familiar faces. Scored some good...
I had an old Mehano GP40 as a kid and I was surprised at how hot it got!
What a great idea to use fitted sheets! I have several extra that I no longer need for bedding.
I met Pete Nolan at the NSE convention when it was in Milwaukee years ago. I had a nice chat with him about his ship models. He's a very...
I was at the show on Saturday morning and spend some time over at the Burning River table. The 3D printed vehicles were very well done. I was...
The newer ESM cars are prototype specific as Hardcoaler states, including the PRR X58 boxcar which was offered in different versions. If the 40'...
What about taking a little off the top corner of the point rail, filing the point rail a little thinner or trying to bend the point rail to fit in...
The locomotives and rolling stock are being sold off by Jim's family. I believe the layout is going to be scrapped. I have not heard of any...
I received an email from TrainWorld yesterday that BLI is releasing RSD-15 and RSD-7 models. Pre-orders due 4/14/22, arriving in September 2022....
Ha ha - small world.