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November TCA "e-Train" // Electronic Magazine

Here is the latest version of this outstanding electronic magazine put together by the TCA. If you like toy trains (how...
0 comments posted 22yrs
posted by hspanier
0 comments posted 22yrs posted by hspanier

Re: Trackplan

> Where could I post my trackplan since I dont have a website of my own? I > would love to see what ppl think, get some...
0 comments posted 22yrs
posted by DONTknow
0 comments posted 22yrs posted by DONTknow

CV boxcar blue compared to GTW

I got the following question today from a friend. I seem to recall that there was a business connection between the CV...
2 comments posted 22yrs
posted by jefinch
2 comments posted 22yrs posted by jefinch

Working with pink foam

Ok, so I am finally getting around to making scenery for my layout and have decided to use 2" pink foam. I am modeling...
11 comments posted 22yrs
posted by jeff
11 comments posted 22yrs posted by jeff

Re: Double Door Boxcars

> > >What are some typical loads shipped in double door boxcars? ------------------ "Slingblade" wrote > Food products,...
29 comments posted 22yrs
posted by DONTknow
29 comments posted 22yrs posted by DONTknow

For you O scalers . . .

Planning a port feature on your layout? How about this 1/48 model: http://www.lancehatfield.com/bldmdl.htm
2 comments posted 22yrs
posted by stevecaple
2 comments posted 22yrs posted by stevecaple

Possible car ferry conversion

I received an unsolicited catalog in the mail from Model Expo. Its generally very intricate looking ship kits. Also has...
3 comments posted 22yrs
posted by jim.mclaughlintheobvious
3 comments posted 22yrs posted by jim.mclaughlintheobvious

Spline roadbed, again?

I understand the individual splines 1/4 X 3/4 or so. I understand the spacer blocks between the splines. What I am havi...
4 comments posted 22yrs
posted by davew
4 comments posted 22yrs posted by davew

4 or 3.5mm scale bricks, tiles and pipes

I'm trying to locate a source of 4 or 3.5mm scale brick stacks for use around a brickworks model. I have found that Har...
2 comments posted 22yrs
posted by jumbledup
2 comments posted 22yrs posted by jumbledup

Will my n Kato run on Atlas Code 55 track?

Are all the different codes designed for different brands of rolling stock? Just looks? What?
4 comments posted 22yrs
posted by clambrain
4 comments posted 22yrs posted by clambrain

Spline Roadbed: Furring Strips?

Someone recommended "lattice" for spline roadbed. How about furring strips, which are generally used in the drywall tra...
19 comments posted 22yrs
posted by frank-eva
19 comments posted 22yrs posted by frank-eva

NEWBIE - Linoel Train Questions

Hello, I inherited an O-gauge train set and wish to put it to use for Christmas. While I have been able to make it run,...
2 comments posted 22yrs
posted by kefaa
2 comments posted 22yrs posted by kefaa

Re: OT OK OR NOT OK?

>>>> By whom? This is an unmoderated newsgroup. >>> >>> All obnoxious OT posts (an I alone get to decide what is obnoxi...
1 comments posted 22yrs
posted by mark
1 comments posted 22yrs posted by mark

OT: Question for people with railroad knowledge?

Hello, I have a question... targeted at those who have railroad experience. Some people own Yachts... if I ever become...
17 comments posted 22yrs
posted by ethan
17 comments posted 22yrs posted by ethan