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Looking for Soo Line GP-7

Looking for Maroon and Gold colors, as in the pair of them that used to pull the Laker. Saw one a few years ago, think...
3 comments posted 22yrs
posted by cbt2000
3 comments posted 22yrs posted by cbt2000

Helm Leasing

HATX is one of several reporting marks used by Helm Financial, a leasing company that deals in locomotives and in rolli...
1 comments posted 22yrs
posted by bentnosewillie
1 comments posted 22yrs posted by bentnosewillie

Challenge to scratchbuilders?

I've been dumping clippings, in an effort to simplify my life. Hah! Anyhow, I found a 4-page NMRA Bulletin article on h...
20 comments posted 22yrs
posted by wolfekir
20 comments posted 22yrs posted by wolfekir

G Gauge Scaling

Greetings, Should an entire line be of the same scale (i.e. 1:20.3)? Yes, I am a neophyte. Thanks
5 comments posted 22yrs
posted by dcrps
5 comments posted 22yrs posted by dcrps

"O" Gauge Train Forums

Make sure you take a look if you are not aware of the following alive and vibrant forums: 1. OGR Forum ( http://ogauger...
0 comments posted 22yrs
posted by hspanier
0 comments posted 22yrs posted by hspanier

AT&SF GP30 Questions

Guys, My wife picked up Santa Fe GP30 #3223 at a rummage sale for five bucks. She figured that even though its a diesel...
2 comments posted 22yrs
posted by bwftex
2 comments posted 22yrs posted by bwftex

Looking for

Hello, this is my first post here. I am looking for one or two (preferably) RCMP car(s) made by Busch (in HO scale). If...
6 comments posted 22yrs
posted by Halifax
6 comments posted 22yrs posted by Halifax

LEDs/Spring Wire/Application Notes for Tortoise

A few questions regarding Tortoise Switch Machines: 1. I have lost the spring wire for a Tortoise Switch machine. What...
5 comments posted 22yrs
posted by cruegger
5 comments posted 22yrs posted by cruegger

Topper Tape - what is it?

I read in a "how to" article that you can lay track onto Topper Tape. The article says that topper tape is "a material...
10 comments posted 22yrs
posted by kglassonTAKEOUT
10 comments posted 22yrs posted by kglassonTAKEOUT

Benchwork Question

I'm going to start building an N scale layout with 2x2's and 2" foam insulation. 1. What's the best meathod to build 'l...
4 comments posted 22yrs
posted by bunn_a
4 comments posted 22yrs posted by bunn_a

winch setup or garage layout

i have been looking for plans/information about how to rig a train board to a winch arrangement in the garage. i just h...
2 comments posted 22yrs
posted by andypaul
2 comments posted 22yrs posted by andypaul

AZ ROCK'S FIFTEENTH YEAR

http://www.rrscenery.comWe are celebrating our fifteenth year this month. There were 18 products back then and now over...
3 comments posted 22yrs
posted by azrock
3 comments posted 22yrs posted by azrock

Changing N scale caboose couplers

I want to change a Micro-Trains caboose to take rapido couplers. Will they fit the MT coupler pockets, or do I need a co...
8 comments posted 22yrs
posted by harrym
8 comments posted 22yrs posted by harrym

Derailing Locos - How to troubleshoot?

Folks, I did some running this last week at the club I belong to, and both the locos I brought had problems staying on...
1 comments posted 22yrs
posted by rick
1 comments posted 22yrs posted by rick