Thanks Paul. I'm currently working on a diorama and I couldn't find a decent looking roofing material until I seen yours. Any particular source...
Great work Paul. Just wondering what you used for the shingles.
The Eastwood Company, which specializes in auto restoration supplies, has a chrome spray paint. I've also seen some at Fleet Farm here in Wisconsin.
Thanks Paul. Would like to see more tips like this, especially on lighting and scenery.
Well deserved Paul. Gonna be a must get issue. You have one amazing layout!
I've looked at quite a few of your layouts, and I am amazed at what you people can do. The craftmanship is simple outstanding. So I'd like your...
Here is his email address. He lists lots of wood on E-Bay. cgilfill@netcom.ca
We have quite a few good hobby shops here in east central Wisconsin, but if you want anything, you drive 50 miles south of here. Terminal Hobby...
The track work on my small layout is done, but I need to replace my MRC 1300 power supply. Everytime I try to run a loco with a string of cars it...
Ah, the trial and tribulation of model railroading. What could be so hard as to set up some track, hook up two wires and run a train? Talk about...
watash, I hear you about IHC. I took the tender off the problem loco to check out the motor. The coupling moved about three revolutions and quit....
One last question. I see that Rivarossi also makes the 4-4-0 loco. It has the same kind of drive as the IHC but with the brass gears. I guess what...
7600EM_1, thanks for the reply. The gears are plastic and there is absolutely no grease on them or the bearings. Part of the problem? Also, now...
Thanks for the replies everyone. One more question... Do these types of drives usually run poorly? I bought a second one (slow learner?)and...
Thanks for the welcome. After looking over the exploded diagram for this loco, I just decided to dive right in and take it apart. Sure isn't much...
First of all, I'd like to say hello to everyone. Looks like a very interesting site. You can be sure I'll have many questions since I'm new at...