I think Eric is correct for the early K series controllers and even for some C series like on the CA&E cars, in that the controller "speed" handle be...
I just received the Spring 2003 issue of First and Fastest, the magazine of the Shore Line Historical Society. Mr. Norm Carlson did a nice article/photo essay...
John, I agree that the GR folks are pretty much writer friendly and do a good job. But how did you manage to sneak in the photo of you and your lovely wife?...
If anyone has a Bachman streetcar (largescale) are the sideframes integral with the frame or are they seperate pieces. I am needing the sideframes and...
... It depends on the type of equipment. Work cars only rarely got anything sophisticated in terms of control equipment and so would, as a general rule, tend...
... Bryan, they're separate pieces that just "go along for the ride" on either side of the motor block. ... A very trim and business-like little car! Wonder...
Bryan, Bachmann has been pretty good in the past about selling parts and pieces, even for items which are temporarily not being offered. I heard that was the...
John, It is always nice to conect names and faces. Thanks for the insight on the photo. I may not be the smartest tack in the box, but I figured you were the...
... have ... ran it horizontal instead of vertical. I have no idea why. The car itself is tiny. As to the long poles I have no clue. All of the SIRs other...
... I love this little work motor, it would hide the top of the Aristo Craft motor block, and the side frames could be scratch built of plastic or brass. ...
... Sounds like good, old mechanical brakes, Bryan: when we lived in the Portland, OR area I was involved in the Trolley Park out near Glenwood where we had a...
Jan thanks for looking into the sideframes for me. I believe I can shorten them by taking some out of the center if necessary. I just wanted to know ahead of...
Hi Bob, I have noticed signs for the IRM on our way to St. Aubins, so I figured you must be in the neighborhood. Maybe when the weather gets a little nicer...
... The wheelbase is approx. 3 3/8" and the sideframes are fastened to the sides of the motorblock. The axles are stubs and do not extend into the journal...
... Yes I have. I have measured the small Moravia Depot, it still stands and is in pretty good shape. Carbarn, coal mine head,and a portable substation on a...
Bryan, You may think I am a shameless IRM booster (guilty as charged) but we also have in our collection a portable substation on a flatcar. I believe its...
... we ... last ... for ... technically I ... watermelon ... IF I am able to make it to IRM in July I most assuredly will need another stick for the Olympus....
Box is in place. I need to make the latches and the pivots for the box. Don't laugh at the artwork on the sides. I use a lot of scrap material from work. I...
Sometimes it may seem like IRM is wunnerful, but as a volunteer outfit there are as many projects needing attention (or more) than there are showpieces already...
One thing we do well is get ... That is one of my frustrations here in Boone. We have several items that are of wooden construction that have spent too many...
... Yes there is. It provides power for the mile or so of overhead trackage to the downtown. A few years ago a shelter was built over part of it as the rain...
I visited my friend Marty Cozad on a COLD evening in February. I was returning home from spring sales meetings and detoured through Nebraska City. I brought...
Bryan - You are not so big - - - - Since you are an Iowa guy through and through, did you know IRM has trackless trolleys also and runs them? I believe we...
Hi Guys, I think I asked this question before. Are Bachmann Trolleys a good mid priced item to run in a garden railroad? I saw 2 of the in this months GR Mag....
... Hi, Al; The first open and closed trolleys Bachmann had motorblock problems, but the current version purrs right along. You might also keep an eye out for...
Hi Jan, Washington, DC ran cars with their poles down within the center of the city since overhead wires were not allowed. The cars picked up current through a...
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