Mantua's small motors could be a three pole skewed armature motor. The 7 pole motor will run better than a 3 or 5 pole motor, eventually if it a...
Robert, I like your Frisco car a lot. What brand of Archbars do you have on it?
Hi Guys! I joined originally back in the early 2000's (IIRC), I have had some terrible health conditions trouble me for a while and lost interest...
Have you followed the in program demos? These show you pretty much how to use the program. I was having a lot of trouble with it as well, until I...
I would recommend the table saw. Simply for its versatility. I also have several other saws, the ever present sabre saw, circular saw and a few...
If you're really looking just to get started writing articles for various mags, might I suggest that you submit articles for your NMRA regional...
I did one better! I was drilling some holes thru the benchwork for some wiring to go thru. I was in an awkward position and met some resistance to...
For the handrails, if Athearn/Horizon doesn't list them, check Smokey Valley Products for them. They have a wide selection....
I own brass, and I run it. Have for over 30 years. I have loco's made in the mid 1960's that run like swiss watches even today. I have doubts that...
Walthers used to offer these. They may still be available. I would check their catalog or do an online search at their website...
Instead of 2x2's Coming down from the rafters, why not use threaded steel rods? I have a 3 level layout and they work beautifully!
I hate to disagree, but if I read this right, I think that you need to talk with another lawyer. Our club is a 501(c)3 as well, and the first...
When I was in the club in Mobile, Al, We didn't have DCC. In fact DCC wasn't invented yet. This is how we MU'd DC diesels. We took two or three...
JD: Do you know if they will put the steam whistle on it that Graham Claytor equipped it with back in the 1970's for use on the Crescent? I...
They do. Although a current issue isn't available, there are enough "Old timer" 2-8-0's still NIB that can be had. I would check with several...
From someone who also develops and plans layouts for people as a hobby within the hobby, I have found that this software, for me is the...
You need to use a solvent based thinner for these. They are not acrylic based. I use Xylol.
Not there isn't to my knowledge. The DH123's are 2 function only. Speed and headlights only. No flashers, ditch light or such.
Sounds like the loco is just in need of some cleaning, and relubing. How old is the loco? To clean the wheels, since the loco only picks up power...
Sorry, I miss spoke. I meant that it wasn't the one voted on, as I did say. I never meant to imply the NMRA didn't have anything to do with it....
