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New BNSF logo

.. time for new decals! I don't know if this paint scheme has actually been applied to this locomotive, or if it is jus...

20 comments posted 21yrs

posted by mark

20 comments posted 21yrs posted by mark

Study on Train Dispatchers

While surfing this evening, I found a website with the title: "Understanding How Train Dispatchers Manage and Control T...

1 comments posted 21yrs

posted by goverticl

1 comments posted 21yrs posted by goverticl

NWSL wheel set replacement for Athearn diesels

Does anyone have the cross-reference for NWSL #7142-4 wheel set? It looks like they have replaced their nickel-plated s...

9 comments posted 21yrs

posted by kbruce

9 comments posted 21yrs posted by kbruce

Track Cleaning?

I know, a question as old as model railroading. But I'd be interested in comments, as I am starting work on an into the...

28 comments posted 21yrs

posted by tkranz

28 comments posted 21yrs posted by tkranz

Magnuson N scale Merchants Row kit needed

Hello Freinds, I have been trying to find one of these Magnuson "Merchant Row" kits for my downtown area on the layout...

3 comments posted 21yrs

posted by atsf359

3 comments posted 21yrs posted by atsf359

Lehigh Valley Caboose?

Hello all, I don't know much about model trains, but my brother is looking for a Lehigh Valley caboose. HO Scale. He me...

2 comments posted 21yrs

posted by brad1970

2 comments posted 21yrs posted by brad1970

Winter SouthErneR V46#1 now online

For those interested, the SER's Winter issue of The SouthErneR V46 #1.5 is now available for downloading and reading at...

0 comments posted 21yrs

posted by paul-voelker

0 comments posted 21yrs posted by paul-voelker

Re: BLI Steam Models

Well the Santa Fe 4-8-4 is a well done engine. Some minor problems that are easily correctable (three air pumps for exa...

7 comments posted 21yrs

posted by atsf

7 comments posted 21yrs posted by atsf

disassembly of Atlas N scale locos

I have an Atlas N scale road diesel about a year old. It ran great for many months. It has become erratic lately, and s...

3 comments posted 21yrs

posted by tkranz

3 comments posted 21yrs posted by tkranz

web-site up-date

See how a Ponderosa Pine can be modeled that is suffering from the infestation of the drought time bark beetle. http://...

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posted by azrock

0 comments posted 21yrs posted by azrock

Wanted: Go Train

I'm looking for some " Go Train " passenger coaches in both N and HO gauge. Please email me at snipped-for-privacy@hotma...

0 comments posted 21yrs

posted by va3tna

0 comments posted 21yrs posted by va3tna

EZ/Tru/Uni-Track

Much has changed since I last built a layout, what with DCC and all! What's the buzz on the new track systems with the...

4 comments posted 21yrs

posted by norm.morgan

4 comments posted 21yrs posted by norm.morgan

AOL : Bite me !!!

No more newsgroups service = No more AOL !!! I'll be back with DSL. And remember, kids: AOL Sucks !!! -John

2 comments posted 21yrs

posted by pacific95

2 comments posted 21yrs posted by pacific95

Newbie turnout question

Please pardon my ignorance on these topics. I'm just setting up a new HO layout at home and ran into a bit of confusion...

7 comments posted 21yrs

posted by tom

7 comments posted 21yrs posted by tom

Loco Wanted

SW series switcher (hood slopes back toward cab) in L&N livery (Family Lines at the latest). My grandad made his living...

3 comments posted 21yrs

posted by nmorgan

3 comments posted 21yrs posted by nmorgan