Anyone else purchased one of these cars and had the roof missing? Just got two and one was like this. My LHS guy checked the other one he had in...
I think you captured the overall shape. Try throwing some weathering and vegetation on and see what it looks like. Post some pictures too.
The model from Coasterdynamix actually works. It is also much easier to build than a Faller kit. Take it from someone who has built working model...
Ebay is nuts. I find myself spending my money more at shows and the new LHS. By time you throw in shipping, I typically would be paying more than...
CB&Q, Thanks. Exactly what I was looking for.
Just wondering. Where I live, the only CSX coalporters that go by are being used to haul scrap. So this leads me to ask if they actually still use...
DI is doing something. I called about a month ago and asked what the status of the spine cars were. Reason I called is when I went to thier site,...
The code 80 is what I was able to get cheaply off ebay. At the LHS I was actually able to compare Peco code 55 next to code 80. The difference was...
How often are you guys finding you need to clean your track? I know some unitrack users, including myself, have said they don't have to clean...
I notice things on Ebay go for more than retail alot. For example, I have rutinely seen new release Kato engine sell for higher on Ebay than what...
This has been pretty interesting. Looks like it may actually be a regional thing or even particular routes. Thanks to everyone that replied.
Gordon that reminds me. I seem to be seeing less of the flats also. I live in Rochester, NY near the CSX mainline. Maybe it's a CSX thing then....
Is it just me or does it seem that there are less and less spine cars around lately. It seems that every intermodal train that goes by is mostly,...
I know I'm late to the game and I do think they were mentioned already, but some spine cars, any 5 unit car, would be great.
Very cool. I think I may be adding a mystryum loader to my upcoming layout also. Might be able to post pics of it soon.
I think this is what you are looking for: http://www.walthers.com/exec/productinfo/933-3247
Curve radius min is 19". I'm using Unitrack. I have already converted some cars and test run through 19" rad. curves as well as cross-overs using...
Ottergoose, I agree with you on having a long train which is why I first went with the CC racks. But I now find myself at the age and in the...
LOOKS GREAT!!!! Very difficult to tell what brand of track that even is. It has a nice flow to it too. Can you post more pics of your layout?
Cool pic and another excuse for me to have a steamer on my layout when it's built.
