And since we all don't model in HO, 85# rail in S is .07995" which is close to code 83. But I thought I read somewhere that someone makes code 75 in Europe....
I have removed the registration form from the Operating Sessions web site. There are still spots left for most of the sessions so if you want to sign up send...
Hi Terry and Jack, Peco makes code 75 HO scale track. However, code 83 is actually closer to 85# S scale rail because the the difference between .083" and...
The ties would be un treated (no stain) but you may want to stain down the center to represent oil and such that drips from trains. Green just means that the...
... down the ... ====================== Wouldn't a steam era RR using untreated ties have the oil stains along the outsides of the rails? I would think the oil...
Actually, I will be modeling 1970. It's just that the 85-lb. rail was from the early 1900s. Best regards, Jack. In a message dated 7/1/03 7:21:03 PM Central...
Jack I would echo the words of others. For green ties, ie untreated raw wood, use basewood ties and stain lightly with an alcohol dye. This will give the light...
I went to the local craft store, which has a wide selection of acrylic craft paints for about $1 a bottle (for the cheaper ones). A bottle is like 4 oz's. I...
If you are inclined to cut your own ties and want silvery grey hues, you can get quality poplar from outfits like Constantine Woodworking. It comes in various...
... Rob, It's been my experience (and I worked with a god bit of this stuff in a previous life) that new creosoted lumber is more black than brown, and tends...
As mentioned in the previous answer to your question, I have used cheap KMart brand spray paint right out of the can. First I start with Flat Black, lightly...
In a message dated 7/1/2003 12:02:57 PM Central Daylight Time, ... I spray the track with Light Earth and do the ties with Rail Tie Brown ... gives a nice 'not...
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To make ties look like individual or groups of ties, cover some with old cards or paper scraps, then remove cards or scraps and spray again. Variations, not...
All, A gentleman by the name of Dan Merkel won a trip recently on the Goodyear Blimp. If you are currently or considering building a stone quarry on your...
... From: "Paul Kossart" <misterkozy@...> ... Blimp. If you are currently or considering building a stone quarry on your layout, you'll want to see the...
Would Donald Reining please contact me off the list. I have tried to reply to your email and I keep getting an undeliverable mail error for 40 times now. ...
I am trying to set up my layout for OPS, and I had planned on copying Linda Sand's spot charts diagrams she had on her web page. But I can't seem to get in to...
I was also wondering about the paperwork a crew gives or receives at an interchange. Specifically a small town interchagne where the cars are likely to be...
Donovan I was around such an interchange in the 60's and it is like your description. ACL would deliver cars for SAL delivery. The crews would pick the cars...
Larry's reply to Donovan's interchange question introduced the roles of agents and clerks. Many model railroad operations try to supply information on waybills...
... Linda Sand's spot charts diagrams she had on her web page. But I can't seem to get in to her web page and she isn't answering any e- mails I've sent.>> I...
... an interchange. Specifically a small town interchange where the cars are likely to be spotted within 5 miles of the interchange? I am assuming there...
... From: "Donovan" <donovansart16@...> ... ========================= They would look exactly like the MoP ZTS charts I sent you for the GSW, only for...
... From: "Donovan" <donovansart16@...> ... ======================= If there is no agent there, the delivering RR may leave a copy of the bills and or a...
... From: <BillJewett@...> ... where in ... located on the ... =========================== Going specifically by his question it wouldn't be reciprocal...
Rob: I spray Floquil Roof Brown from the top down to paint the ties then a pass of the same color horizontally to hit the rails. I then use a very light spray ...
You might try to post a spot diagram at each of the locations on your railroad which would include codes for each spot. A popular one is the "ZTS" or Zone,...
A real light bulb went on when Dave said something to the effect that "yup, it could easily take up to 24 hours." But one thing bothered me about this......if...
Donovan, A few thoughts (not an attempt to answer everything) First, it is entirely possible the MP could pull the KCS interchange without the paperwork and...
... From: "Donovan" <donovansart16@...> ... ========================== The real communication between the RR's on interchange isn't between the train...
