Nelson, Glad to know I'm not crazy!!! I had the same problem just a few weeks ago. I got so frustrated with the whole thing that I put away the...
I've got a couple small grades on my layout, and I don't like when the train goes faster downhill, when I just let the trains run on their own. I...
I'm new to DCC, and I'm just starting to convert some of my engines. I need some suggestions for decoders for a Life-Like C424 and an older model...
Supports every 18" should do the trick, especially if you aren't using a plywood base, which would weigh things down more.
My soon-to-be-started layout is an L-shaped 12x8, with a grand total of 54 square feet of table space.
I had similar problems with my Con-Cor Bi-levels. I also replaced the trucks with MT's, but they still derailed like crazy. I solved the problem...
I model CNW, which makes up 30% of my fleet. Not a UP car or engine in sight. [img]
Jason, I don't know about the SW8's, but they do not have any parts for the SW9/12's. I emailed them about this a couple months ago, and was told...
NS 3329, the Maersk Sealand SD40-2? http://www.railpictures.net/viewphoto.php?id=71066 CNW 1776, Bicentennial GP18? (or any number of other...
Jerry, I'll ask the question Craig isn't ready to ask yet: What brand/color paint do you use on your track? The rails look great, and so does. ....
Like this? http://www.switsport.com/tek9.asp?pg=products&specific=jodrqqook It's considerably smaller than N scale, but if you position it far...
Jack, Looks good, man. I do have a concern though: I recently experimented with using some balsa strips in a storage yard. I wanted the ground to...
I am by no means an expert, but I did do quite a bit of research before I purchased my airbrush a few months ago. From what I read, a dual...
Bruce, Head to a hobby store that carries R/C car accessories, and pick up some racing stripe stickers. Tamiya is the brand I have (I think). It...
Bill, Nice looking trucks, man! Who made the dump truck? It's a nice looking model. Kevin
You can also order a back issue from the N-Scale mag website. If the Kato gears don't work out, contact me off-list. I have a couple spare LL...
Looking at the sheer number of trains per day (100+), I'd recommend a stop in Fostoria, OH. The scenery isn't much, but if you want to watch a...
Have any of you thought of having a branch line on your layout that had bad trackwork on purpose, to simulate a poorly maintained branch? I model...
Harold, A quick Google search revealed that this unit is now Eastern Alabama Railway (EARY) 2182. EARY is a RailAmerica shortline. Kevin
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