Hello all, It has been a while since I posted. I have been into model railroading for most of my my life (I got my first O scale set at age 2). I had a long...
The 2 guys that are building the body for my PRV just sent me the plans. They also sent the option of an "F-unit" style diesel for it. It sort of reminds me of...
Hey, This is pretty neat. This frame and motor could be the start of lots of other PRVs as well. I now take our PRV to every track we visit by car. You never...
I'll continue to keep you updated. Thanks for the article that inspired the idea. Once I get the PRV back the final step besides decals will be to build the...
Just 2 more things Jim and his sone Mike are qualified to get near. At Hesston we had Mike in the truck and Jim loading it. keep em working and thanks for the...
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May 12, 2008 10:54 am
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Some of you may have participated in the survey John Beck conducted on discoverlivesteam.com about lawsuits. The survey is done and John wrote an article...
I had a minor update on my PRV. The builder got back to me and it has taken longer than he expected. The basic body is done and I uploaded a pic. I had hoped...
I uploaded a file a couple of weeks ago of a rough draft for the 1/8th scale figures article, you must have missed it. The photo quality is not too good so...
Finally after lots of work I'm ready to announce my newest product, it also comes with a web site. I'd appreciate any constructive feedback, check it out even...
Roy, the only suggestion I have is about the name "Kidspeeder". It may imply it's good for kids but an adult would not be able to ride it. I see the on the...
... Very cool. It looks like a slightly better metal version of the MR Motion Shifter and probably about the same price but this one is assembled. I'm glad I...
Hi! Does anyone have any suggestions on how to add cab lighting to a steamer? Pressure gauge and water level, and of course finding the firebox door in the...
Don't worry about the heat. Any incandescent bulb will put out as much heat as the fire. Look at radio shack for small bulbs. you can tack them (glue) to...
Hi! I have an OS Mogul under construction, and I really like the quality of the engine. One lacking needed feature has cropped up, that the sight glass does...
If you're more concerned with battery life than authenticity, don't worry about overheating LED's either, I melted all the plastic internals of my LED maglight...
I bought a LED clip on light and it works fine. A hunting /fishing place will have lots of clip on LED's. The ones that fit on the brim of your hat work good...
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Jun 18, 2008 9:39 am
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Hey, this is really cute. It will make a great article. The photos with the particle board background could be reshot. But the rest is very nice!!!! Can...
I talked to the guy building the body for my PRV. He asked me to come by the shop. It has taken a little longer than he thought but the results are going to be...
Hi! On your car carrier, what height interior flange do you use for the central "track" to hold the car or loco in place? What would you recommend? Tony...
Hey Tony, I use 1/2" square tubing welded to flat stock across the bed of my truck . I have three tracks and eyebolts to hook my straps to to tighten on my...
Tony, you might check with locoparts.net He will custom make parts so he may be able to put metric threads on his sight glass. They really look good so you...
Sorry, I went off the world radar for a while. I will try to reshoot all photos this weekend. John T ... time. ... JR" ... 1/8th ... quality is ... you ... ...
Hello all, Im scratch building some box cars, would like to know what the most used or most common manufacture is for couplers is. I also would like any...
Jason, Are you building these cars in 1.5/1.6 inch scale (standard gauge cars) or 2.5 in. scale (narrow gauge)? I know of a fellow who cast me four pair of...
Here's something that's important to most of us: I'm putting together a list of Insurance Agents and insurance companies that offer railroad coverage in the...
Thanks Kenny Linton for the neat article and schematics on the signal system. Even though I don't expect to build my own track or signals anytime soon, I read...
Hello all, Just wondering if any of you know a good way to produce the wood siding on early era rail cars. I have 1/8 birch ply I plan on using for the...
There has been several techniques used and reported over the years: scratching with a somewhat dull wood awl, grind one side of a rope wheel (this wheel is...
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