Beautiful work, Jeffrey! I love the aged copper look! -David ... ___________________________________________ http://www.creativelement.com/z/...
D. A. Karp
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Apr 20, 2001 3:54 pm
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Hi Gang, As usual, I found the real problem after I had posted my 'solution'! Anyway, the real cause of the problem was the rear handrails on the locomotive....
Jeffrey MacHan
jmac_han@...
Apr 19, 2001 6:30 pm
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Upper Centre Val Ease is linked to Val Ease West by a very nice Faller N scale steel arch bridge that I narrowed to Z scale track width. The bridge was brand...
Jeffrey MacHan
jmac_han@...
Apr 19, 2001 4:55 pm
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It's Spring! It's time to get the trains moving! Up until last week, I had been pretty lazy about getting the VEC into shape for the upcoming NTS2001. Sure, it...
Jeffrey MacHan
jmac_han@...
Apr 18, 2001 2:53 pm
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Jeffrey, Thanks for the info. I will be sure to keep and eye on the trucks. Rob Ztrack Magazine 6142 Northcliff Blvd. Dublin, OH 43016 Phone/Fax: (614)...
ztrack@...
Mar 26, 2001 5:49 pm
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This is a good cleaning method. Unfortunately, my original cause of the problem was indeed the Relco HF unit. Why, you ask? Well, I use the Relco on only one...
Jeffrey MacHan
jeffrey.machan@...
Mar 26, 2001 4:19 pm
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Sorry about the amputated links to the photos. I forgot about the limited width of the message composition field. Please cut and paste the full URL into the...
Jeffrey MacHan
jmac_han@...
Mar 26, 2001 2:35 pm
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Jeffrey, The dirt and crud in the axles of Märklin locomotives is a common problem and not one necessarily due to the Relco. I have found that 90% of the...
ztrack@...
Mar 26, 2001 2:02 pm
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Thanks to Manfred for suggesting the answer to my broken links problem. The size of the screen is the problem. However, there is no way to change the screen...
Jeffrey MacHan
jmac_han@...
Mar 26, 2001 1:09 pm
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I'm back with more news on the loco maintenance front... While waiting for the glue to dry and the ballast to set on the repaired 's' in Val Ease West, I did...
jmac_han@...
Mar 26, 2001 4:06 am
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Hi Gang, The glue has dried on the ballast and the landscaping has been repaired. The most challenging of the 2 S curves has been softened although not...
jmac_han@...
Mar 26, 2001 3:57 am
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Sorry about the amputated links to the photos. I forgot about the limited width of the message composition field. Please cut and paste the full URL into the...
jmac_han@...
Mar 24, 2001 3:55 am
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Hi Guys, Wth the S taken care of in Val Ease East, it was time to tackle its counterpart in Val Ease West. The solution to the radical S curve coming down the...
jmac_han@...
Mar 24, 2001 2:09 am
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Hi Gang, It took 2 days but the result is very nice, indeed. The S curve joining Val Ease East to Centre Val Ease is no more. The following two images show...
jmac_han@...
Mar 24, 2001 1:45 am
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Well, I finally got the guts to take out the razor saw and hack a chunk of track out of Val Ease East to make way for a new switch. The S curves finally got to...
Jeffrey MacHan
jmac_han@...
Mar 21, 2001 4:33 am
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Jeff, Helen wants to know what you mean by BACK??? Sounds like she's content with just going! Zee Uber Alles!! Terry...
sutfin
sutfin@...
Mar 16, 2001 6:29 pm
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Here is an exerpt from a message received today from Terry Bacus, Editor of the NMRA Bulletin. His answer was in response to my request of confirmation of his...
jmac_han@...
Mar 15, 2001 12:34 am
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We would like to remind you of this upcoming event. Toronto Train Show Date: Saturday, March 17, 2001 Time: All Day I am taking the VEC out for a spin at the...
VECRR@yahoogroups.com
Mar 14, 2001 5:02 am
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I have uploaded the 2 latest articles that appeared in the January - February issue of Ztrack (#7-1). Turnout camouflage techniques used on the VEC Beatin' the...
jmac_han@...
Mar 13, 2001 10:30 pm
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I thought that I should let you in on the plans that Terry and Helen Sutfin and Marthe and I are batting around. It seems that the 4 of us are very excited...
jmac_han@...
Mar 12, 2001 10:33 pm
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I have uploaded some pics to 'Files - Pictures' for your amusement. I have a few more to add in this folder. I will complete the articles with the...
jmac_han@...
Feb 16, 2001 2:50 am
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Well friends, I'm taking the VECRR out of mothballs and braving the public once again. I finally realized that the VEC gives me the greatest pleasure when I...
jmac_han@...
Feb 10, 2001 10:33 pm
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Went right over my head Jeffery Tom Oz -- Forwarded message from <VECRR@yahoogroups.com> -- Hello, This email message is a notification to let you know that a...
grumpy@...
Jan 31, 2001 11:01 pm
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Hi Jeffrey, I have been lurking here for a while expecting to see some photos of the The Val Ease Central Railroad soon. Your layout is very interesting, some...
Ole.Rosted@...
Jan 31, 2001 9:36 pm
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Dag nabbit, Terry! I actually write PCDV and go back and correct myhself! Early onset Alzheimer's... I'll contact Dean and set the record straight. I'd...
Jeffrey MacHan
jmac_han@...
Jan 17, 2001 3:11 am
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Jeffrey, For the umpteenth time, it's PVDC, PoorVille & Debt City. Or maybe it was PlasticVille and DieCast, then again, how about Portland,Vancouver, &...
sutfin
sutfin@...
Jan 17, 2001 2:38 am
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Hi Mr. Dickerhoof, I recall having sent you an email some months ago indicating my desire to return to the NTS for the 2001 edition. Not having heard from...
Jeffrey MacHan
jeffrey.machan@...
Jan 16, 2001 7:58 pm
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Jeffrey, Oh Well!!! Duh! TJ...
sutfin
sutfin@...
Jan 16, 2001 7:21 pm
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The transfert of data from Z_Scale will take place over the next few days and I will organize folders to accomodate the info. JPEG uploads from my stock of...
Jeffrey MacHan
jmac_han@...
Jan 16, 2001 2:34 pm
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The first message should be significant, but in this case, I wish simply to welcome all who share my love for Z scale and who wish to share in my passion for...