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Gluing track to cork

Hi, Using code 83 HO scale track. Years ago I tried carpenters glue and it held well. But when it came time to break it...
27 comments posted 21yrs
posted by axipolti
27 comments posted 21yrs posted by axipolti

Replacement trucks for IHC Cars...

Hi, i bought 3 HO scale IHC smooth side passenger coaches. Well, they were cheap, but the trucks and wheels are for sh**...
2 comments posted 21yrs
posted by Michael-Kreiser
2 comments posted 21yrs posted by Michael-Kreiser

Roundhouse or Bachmann Spectrum?

I have a chance to get a Shay in either of these brands - I believe the Roundhouse will be around $30-40 cheaper and fe...
6 comments posted 21yrs
posted by seriph_I_SAID_NO_BLOODY_SPAM
6 comments posted 21yrs posted by seriph_I_SAID_NO_BLOODY_SPAM

WTB: HO Scale CLIMAX logging 2 truck

As per subject - here is a link to the type of thing I am seeking http://www.geocities.com/seriph1/climaxlocomotive1.jpg...
10 comments posted 21yrs
posted by seriph_I_SAID_NO_BLOODY_SPAM
10 comments posted 21yrs posted by seriph_I_SAID_NO_BLOODY_SPAM

Eastern Car Works out of business?????

Has Eastern Car Works gone out of business. Their web site is gone and the dealers that I have talked to don't seem to...
0 comments posted 21yrs
posted by trainnut
0 comments posted 21yrs posted by trainnut

WTB: HO scale SHAY Locomotive for my 1903 mining project

Hi all If anyone has one of these little beauties for sale, please let me know via email. I am willing to consider item...
0 comments posted 21yrs
posted by seriph_I_SAID_NO_BLOODY_SPAM
0 comments posted 21yrs posted by seriph_I_SAID_NO_BLOODY_SPAM

Athearn - MDC Roundhouse Now Dead?

After the Horizon takeover of these two companies, I reluctantly went to their web site and found that the only "local"...
90 comments posted 21yrs
posted by robert
90 comments posted 21yrs posted by robert

Horn does not work - Lionel set # 6-11972

I dug this set out of the closet today and set it up and the horn does not work. I tried switching the wires around on...
2 comments posted 21yrs
posted by newsgroups1
2 comments posted 21yrs posted by newsgroups1

Re: FAQ for this group..or group charter?

Here's a FAQ: http://www.canit.se/%7Egriffon/modrail/faq/rmr-faq.html and another: http://mrfaq.swiki.net/1 Bill Bill's...
0 comments posted 21yrs
posted by billsrrempire
0 comments posted 21yrs posted by billsrrempire

Re: Old boxcar toy or model train

> Someone gave me a metal box car (made of tin). Is it a toy or a model > train from the late 40's or early 50's? It ha...
4 comments posted 21yrs
posted by cutler2
4 comments posted 21yrs posted by cutler2

Athearn GP-35 vs GP-38-2...why price difference?

Athearn has brought out an all new GP35 and also thr GP38-2. Why is the GP35 more expensive (around $80) than the 38-2 (...
8 comments posted 21yrs
posted by jamcool
8 comments posted 21yrs posted by jamcool

Weathering

Check out this guy's weathering of scale model cars. In the auto world I guess its called "unrestoration". http://cgi.eb...
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posted by mike.com
3 comments posted 21yrs posted by mike.com

Kato passenger couplers

I have some of the early [1990's] UP passenger cars with non-magnetic couplers. The trucks look like the pockets are ju...
0 comments posted 21yrs
posted by harrym
0 comments posted 21yrs posted by harrym

HO Tichy windows and doors?

Hi again Does anyone out there have any Tichy windows and doors they no longer require? I have seen these online though...
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posted by seriph_I_SAID_NO_BLOODY_SPAM
7 comments posted 21yrs posted by seriph_I_SAID_NO_BLOODY_SPAM