All 20 heritage units are scheduled for a family portrait at Spencer on 7/3-7/4. Check the NS site for the press release. We are taking Amtraks Carolinian to...
Did anyone know or does anyone even remember the late Jess Bennett of Careywood, Idaho? Jess was in my estimate one of the finest S scale locomotive builders I...
To further elaborate on what Stumpy was saying. One of the ways that manufactures cut costs, and thus price, was to reduce the size of the trains. Those big...
Bob, In my mind Jess was one of the legends in S gauge Model Railroading his layout and rolling stock were just awesome! My only regret is that I didn't get a...
Bob, You inquired about Jess Bennett's layout and locomotives, and elicited fond memories in several of us, I'm sure. Jess (born July 1914) was my mentor and...
S-Gaugers, I need wiring advice for the 21089. I used the excellent wiring drawing that Doug Peck has on Port Lines. However, I'm not an electrical person...
Regarding Jess, My partner Sam Rapp and I visited with Jess shortly before his passing and did a long interview with him on video. We also took more footing of...
Nice work Rich. This is the sort of comparison that helps provide context and some decent entertainment. Furthermore, I am pretty sure it is close to being on...
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May 26, 2012 11:57 pm
Reminder from: S-Trains Yahoo! Group http://groups.yahoo.com/group/S-Trains/cal SUNDAY EVENING S CHAT Sunday May 27, 2012 8:00 pm - 12:00 am (This event...
Well, I think that illustrates the creativity Lionel uses in their pricing. The stuff is basically pegged to "Greenberg value", and not necessarily cost plus...
I was working in a hobby shop during the last few years of the "Post War Lionel" collecting era, and during the coming of MTH onto the scene. Both the shop...
From: <schwartzsj@...> Subject: Re: [S-Trains] High Prices and Inflation ... That makes it pretty much they way we all price things. We hope to get what...
Hi Bob It sounds as if you wired it right it maybe the lever is locked in the reverse position try moving the lever if that's not it you may have a bad unit. ...
Good morning Steve. Yes the locking lever is in the up position. No change. Bob From: S-Trains@yahoogroups.com [mailto:S-Trains@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of...
Hi Stan. I'll try to reposition the lever. Thanks. Have a great Holiday. Bob From: S-Trains@yahoogroups.com [mailto:S-Trains@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of...
the lever should be in the down position , if that is not the problem then try switching the wires to the brushes , as it could run but only in direction if...
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May 27, 2012 7:42 pm
how long is the sale at shs [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]...
Beginning June 1, 2012 we will have AF steam engine marker light jewels in red & green that will actually fit. These jewels are 2mm in size and actually fit in...
And whats left....... ... From: Noplowboy@... <Noplowboy@...> Subject: Re: [S-Trains] SHS sale To: S-Trains@yahoogroups.com Date: Sunday, May 27, 2012,...
Dear Mr. Plowboy, Right now our sale runs out until the end of May. Last week was rather busy with over 18 items selling out. Poor Bill Clark has had to...
I had the good fortune to meet Jess a few years back and visited his layout a couple times when he hosted the IES club. I'm an HO'er but my friend Bruce...
Hi Ron. Your suggestion on the wires to the brushes was the solution. I never thought to inspect the engine wiring. The yellow and red wires were reversed....
Bill, Thanks for posting this. Jess was a good friend and a true Gentleman. gale hall ... From: Bill To: S-Trains@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, May 27, 2012...
