I finally got a cylinder side smoking engine but it might need work. I put a few drops of smoke oil in the stack and it smokes weakly at the stack but no...
Chuck If it's running good, I'd let it run first and see if it starts smoking better after burning off some of the old burnt oil built up inside. Also check...
Hi Debbie, With regard to operating switches, take a look at February's Model Railroader magazine, pages 46-49. There is an article by Tony Koester "A survey...
I could not access the links you have in your reply about the switches. I am looking for different switch controls for my G-scale switches in my garden...
Hello to all members of this group. I found this looking for help on repairing/troubleshooting one of my engines. I just built a 5x6 set for my son for...
I'm not sure if this is a problem with the gears or in the way you are putting it back together. Once you have the geared wheels out it is very important that...
Hello i am building a n scale i need know how high to space the upper level so i can get the best clearence from the trains passing under the upper track and...
Most folks will agree that a 2-3% grade is the very steepest you want to attempt (if you want your train to consist of more than an engine and a caboose!). ...
... Are you building a two level layout, or are you just talking about a bridge crossing? If you are building on two levels, they need to have enough ...
... upper ... under the ... a bridge ... enough ... feet, ... etc. You ... your ... troubles) might ... Sorry i was not clear i am not going for two levels i...
... If you are just looking to pass one track over the other one inch clearance should be good for most rolling stock. Best way is to measure the height of ...
Super Elevated Curves: · On plywood, locate the middle of you curve and mark it. · Apply a single length of masking tape on the outside length of the curve. ...
Hi, We jsut got our first people packs via an internet order. They have no base but are all glued to one clear strip. Do you remove them from that strip and...
Hi Debbie, "Copydex" or similar latex type glue works well but can be peeled off easily without damage to scenery and figures, or you can leave the clear...
... to ... will ... clearance ... height of ... ok i will try that i am closer to cherry point air station but camp lejune is not to far down the road maybe 30...
My Uncle passed away & He had an extensive collection of O Gauge. 150 locomotives (mix of Stem & Diesel). Did the inventory of the engines still accessories &...
Hi Yes i would be interested please advise jde1@... ... From: potatofullofsteam To: allgauge@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, January 20, 2006 10:55 AM ...
I am not really into the model train hobby but I need a question answered to put a small circular layout on a 40 x 40 platform for my grandson at christmas...
Hello To Everyone Hear My Name is Daniel and I have gotten into model trains through a back door in away. I have been in to trains and carnivals for a long...
Greetings, Question: Does anyone know of any Lionel Train Clubs in Southeastern Michigan? Someone has asked me and I don't know, so I said I would ask around. ...
Hi: I saw this layout on Thortrains www.thortrains.net/marx/kdlayatla.html Looks good but where can I find the actual plans to see what size tracks go where?...
Well i Have just got started building my first n scale layout now with some family problems we must move back to our old town so i will be out of service for a...
There's a parts list at the bottom of the plan. By looking carefully at the plan, it's possible to discern where the half-straights go. They go right next to...
I am flogging a few American HO scale locos on Ebay - ends next Monday. Go via this link to get there (the unabreviated ebay link takes up too much space) ...
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Railroad_Express/ We just uploaded a list of over 200 hobby and trains stores across the USA to our groups file section. . It is...
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