LIke the subject of the post, the horse is apparently in a coma and dreaming of what was and not what is, R
Going to go "belly up"? within a few years? My prediction is based on the following: 1. economy sucks, and until we get off this...
Selenoid switch machines have quite a bit of force, (think Karate chop) if you handlay turnouts (even if you don't) that quick snap like movement...
I like the middle version myself, it looks like what a railroad would like to see (spacing wise) on the locomotive. On the lower version, this...
Nice design, 1. pitfalls? A) never ever put turnouts against the wall B) Never ever place turnouts under scenery unless its removable...
Thanks Charlie, you said it better than I, I recall back in my earlier days the same problems with Ho scale modelers, the same arguments, the...
Couplers used to be Micro trains mantra, (or Kaydee to be exact) why haven't they taken the lead????????? The cadillac of N scale, the inventor...
greyone, I can't tell you how many times I've heard an HO or other modeler say he wouldn't consider N because of the toy like flanges and poor...
hey Eric, go dribble a basket ball! we are talking two different wheelshere, low pros and their new modified aka reduced pizza cutter. If you...
My post was a question, and for the life of me I cannot recall where I found the info but you can bet that I'll post a link If I can find it...
Just so others know where I stand, I just believe that N scale (and others too) should be progressing, improving. finer wheel standards, equals...
I'm hearing (actually reading) that Micro trains new modified non pizza cutter (aka compromise again) is not NMRA compliant. Is this true?...
Maybe you guys ought to Ask Lance Mindheim of shelf layouts the same question. r
Wow do those bring back memories. I haven't seen one in 20 years, but I did a few, one looked like a warehouse, I can't remember the other, brace...
One way to get the ballast look is to use a sand textured paint in a spray can, spray it on the roadbed before laying the track, you can ballast...
They are 9 foot ties vice the 8 foot 6 inch ties atlas uses. R
Kato had a heavyweight RPO?? when was this? anyone got a pik? R
I believe Micro trains has indeed "lost their way" they were the leader in couplers and has since stagnated in that department. They should put...
Many choices on what to use for glue. However using these guidelines will help you decide which glue to use and when. Absolutely permanent?...
Model railroad news reviewed the NW2 from kato, and they are very excellent engines. However they did state they are somewhat noisy. 35 to 40...
