A friend at work introduced me to this company. They have some nice scale cars that would add some flavor to our layouts. This particular web page shows Ford...
I finally got around to uploading to the traction substation folder a picture I took in 2005 of the former sub that Iowa Traction used before they went to...
Doc Blackburn's Dixie Flyer * ....will ply the rails of the Illinois Railway Museum on Sunday, Sept. 9th, departing at 1:00 pm. Passengers will be treated to...
... Those planning to take advantage of this unique and exclusive invitation should plan to be at IRM no later than noon to allow for parking (FREE), paying...
Most of the way down on the page http://www.nmra.org/ is info on an MR at MIT which includes TrolleyCars!~!~! While this is HO, any scale can receive...
Today was the first run of my new LGB CSL streetcar , yes , another fine running product . And to my surprise , the hummingbirds were trying to find where to...
... Well, Rick, tough to give a single answer. What is the capacity of your substation, that will determine the size of the transformers? For reference the...
Slightly off topic due to being in HO scale - But has anyone looked at the ads for the Milwaukee Trainshed shed kit coming out from Walthers this fall?...
I have recently come across this collection: http://www.indianahistory.org/library/manuscripts/collection_guides/p0376.html I have written them a letter to...
Well, Rick, tough to give a single answer. What is the capacity of ... in, vs the more common 3 units found today. ... OK, probably about 1500KV, probably...
... Circuit breakers, metering transformers, other switchgear, along with panels, bus bars, meters would probably all be inside the sub building. So unless...
We had a perfect weather day yesterday for the Indana 65 Charter at IRM. Thanks to Jan, our list owner, and his fan friends who came out and enjoyed the day....
Just slightly off topic but very inspirational, there is a beautiful HO scale scratch-built work motor by Ken Robbins. Modeled after a United Railways of...
... job... ... You can always learn something from a traction model in any scale. But I was a little disappointed at the lack of info and plans. Especially for...
All, I am finally getting around to finishing my Taunton single truck plow. The opposite end's plow is not finished and mounted. Just awaiting details and...
Ted that really looks good , great modeling , and the overhead and cars are so nice and correct looking , nice work . I enjoy reading and looking at the photos...
... Bob, I completely agree with you. I would have liked a little more on how the drive went together. Thank you for your diligence in writing the editor... ...
Dear Friends of the Trolley; Last week I rode Amtrak to the Midwest and spent two days at the 24th Annual Hoosier Traction Meet in Indianapolis. If you haven't...
Welcome home Jan. Glad you made it safe and sound. Also glad we were able to meet your expectations on the charter, we tried to provide some extras since you...
Finally got the funky oxide off my the NS trolley wire today and ran some tests. One end of the car has a wheel and harp from Karl; the other end is a slider...
... In one of the smaller scales which shall remain nameless, I use phospor bronze wire and sliders on the poles made from nickle silver. The obvious source...
Bob, is Phos Bronze usable for large scale outdoors? I noticed that wire type mentioned among some of East Penn Traction's published information. I am having...
Due to the exposure of outdoor railroading rather than use the traditional small scale wire sizes and materials may I suggest using 'N' scale rail. Gordon...
... I have some sections of LGB's "newer" , more prototypical catenary and their grooved contact wire is slightly larger than N, to my aged eyes at least. . ....
... I believe phospor bronze will work outdoors, and work better if it is used more often rather than less. Sliders will tend to also keep it polished. For...
Gordon - I have read about using N scale rail before but never saw any specific descriptions, diagrams, or tutorials that explained how to connect it to the...
... is ... This evening I placed an order for the February and April 2003 GR issues. I have an LGB trolley with pantograph and a Bachmann streetcar that I want...
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