It was exciting to see a new RR formed. 0 0% It doesn't matter to me. 0 0% I am against any kind of RR merger.1 50.00% I hated to see BN die. 1...
Wow I'm such a noob compared to all you pros. We're modeling - or trying to model what we have here locally, so the only one that fits that is my...
Thanks, a thorough lubing with some light oil did the trick. Runs just as quiet-actually quieter than when I first took it out of the box. My...
Yeah, no telling how long it was on the shelf before it got shipped to me. A side note. The first one I got was dead out of the box.:omg: This...
I think you're right about the bearing in the drivetrain. It would make the most sense. I'll try that before sending it to athearns. I bought it...
No one has any clues? Ok, more info. It no longer stops buzzing, and now it slows down when it does it. I'm guessing it's a faulty motor....
Athearns AC4400CW- Help!! Picked up a new AC4400CW from athearns less than a month ago and suddenly it's making a weird buzzing noise when it...
There's a local "Toy Train" Museum that has a bi-annual Train Meet (As in "Swap Meet"_, it's happening this Saturday. Usually there's tons of...
I was a paramedic for close to 10 years. I've seen my share of "failed" train hops- and they are NEVER pretty. It's amazing what a train can do to...
Just did a quick search on Google and found that all the B23-7 in UP's roster are ex MP units. Looks like they use them mostly for locals. but as...
http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,243760,00.html Monday , January 15, 2007 IRVINE, Ky. — Four runaway rail cars struck two parked...
The downside of course is the job loss here in Tucson. Looks like half of the people here would be sent up there.
Aw comeon- my Durango doesn't look any better than after it's coated in mud- then again, I tend to do that ON PURPOSE. ;)
Nice! I definately like this better.
I wonder if there is a special formula that the railroad requires for their soap? Why wouldn't regular car wash soap work? Perhaps the stuff...
I'm planning a modern layout- looking to perhaps model the Switchyard here in town- I can get the track layout right from google maps. When I get...
A quick google search found this (Click the link for the full search): RR-Track home RR-Track is the answer for all your toy or model...
Wow lots of responses while I was otherwise occupied. Thanks for all the info. The idea for a train set for my son was originally mom's. She...
Wow, yeah I see what you mean. I guess around here what you see most is the Dash 9 at least based on cross referencing the loco numbers with what...
...so I thought, why not start a thread? I'm no noob to web forums, but I am pretty noob when it comes to this brand new hobby. Got my five month...
