Phil O'Keefe's Chicago Tunnel Company website at: <A HREF="http://www.ameritech.net/users/pokeefe571/tunnel8.htm">The Freight House </A> I now have copies of...
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jphuf@...
Jul 5, 2000 4:01 am
CHICAGOLAND HOBBY Trains all scales, lots of brass. Buy & sell books, mags, tapes, brass, traction. Near O'Hare. Ph: 773 775 4848; Fax 773 775...
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jphuf@...
Jul 5, 2000 4:07 am
Does anyone know of or can recommend any good Hobby shops in the St Louis area, I will be there Friday 7/7. Thanks Jim Huffman...
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jphuf@...
Jul 11, 2000 8:20 pm
For those who are interested, I have added today, my entire collection of "Traction & Models" Magazine, all 226 Issues from the 1st to the last....
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jphuf@...
Jul 18, 2000 11:03 pm
To everyone, thanks for the support, I know this seems I'm taken advantage of you so as to make money, but that is far from the truth. Most items sold so far...
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Alex M. Postpischil
albabe@...
Jul 21, 2000 11:33 pm
On another list, we're in a small discussion of what should and shouldn't be posted on various lists (including this one). Rather than continue that here (they...
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R.C. Eaton
ChopperOne@...
Jul 22, 2000 4:49 am
Alex, I have an 11' by 13' N Scale traction layout called the Eubetcha Railway & Power Company (see Summer-Fall issue of Scale Model Trolley & Traction ...
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David J.Williams
jerrel@...
Aug 1, 2000 2:19 am
Commuter Modeler Magazine Commuter Modeler Magazine ... [ Follow Ups ] [ Post Followup ] [ Model SubTalk ] [ FAQ ] ... Posted by IMPERIAL HOBBY PRODUCTIONS on...
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blbachman@...
Aug 15, 2000 9:25 pm
I can't tell if intros are de-regeur on this list (but the traffic is real light anyway, so maybe it'll spawn some discussion). I'm Blaine Bachman of...
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Alex M. Postpischil
albabe@...
Aug 15, 2000 10:44 pm
... Welcome, and you will learn a few things here and there. I think you'll find that if you wait to install the wire, you'll find yourself worrying about...
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ChopperOne@...
Aug 16, 2000 2:23 am
There are many ways to handle scenery and line poles. Let me share my personal experience with my N Scale traction layout: The only problem with putting up...
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ChopperOne@...
Aug 16, 2000 2:36 am
Just an FYI for anybody interested in Green Max power units. I ordered a bunch of these great little power units a couple of months ago. The catalog lists the...
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Alex M. Postpischil
albabe@...
Aug 16, 2000 2:42 am
... I guess I've been pretty careful in my spraying. I know there were a few places where I got some spray on the wire, but it hasn't been too bad...or I'm OK...
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David Williams
jerrel@...
Aug 16, 2000 2:52 am
Thank you for the dimensions. They are close enough for a classic interurban such as a Niles or a Jewett both of which I love. Did you buy this from Mokei...
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David Williams
jerrel@...
Aug 16, 2000 3:02 am
Several new members joined in the recent past. Welcome. In the Links section are websites of interest to N scale traction modelers and traction fans. One...
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Alex M. Postpischil
albabe@...
Aug 16, 2000 3:11 am
... I did a write-up on these for the NCat newsletter. Be cautious of the springs that are used on the trailing truck can jump out and disappear when you are...
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r32dave@...
Aug 16, 2000 2:08 pm
Greetings, Is it possible to convert the Bachman PCC Trolley so that it may be operated via overhead power? I'm new to model traction and I'd like to try some...
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albabe@...
Aug 16, 2000 2:25 pm
... Is it possible to convert the Bachman PCC Trolley so that it may be operated via overhead power? Yes, but you'll have to totally disassemble the unit and...
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blbachman@...
Aug 16, 2000 2:27 pm
As time goes on, I have learned to appreciate the idea of ballasting after the basic ground cover is in place (like the 1:1 railroads do it!). Therefore, it...
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ChopperOne@...
Aug 16, 2000 8:26 pm
Dave, I have employed a simple technique for converting my Bachmann PCCs and Brills to live overhead: I use the PE Model Supply #1277 Operating Trolley Pole...
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ChopperOne@...
Aug 16, 2000 8:35 pm
... you ... Yes, it came from Mokei, through my local train dealer. It took a long time to get it though. I ordered a bunch of these units a couple of months...
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r32dave@...
Aug 17, 2000 2:59 am
In a message dated 8/16/00 4:28:59 PM, ChopperOne@... writes: << I use the PE Model Supply #1277 Operating Trolley Pole for the N Scale PCC, and...
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ChopperOne@...
Aug 17, 2000 5:07 am
... PE Model Supply? Thanks! Dave Yes, I am the owner of PE Model. Our mailing address is: PE Model Supply PO Box 83811 Portland, OR 97283-0811 If you want,...
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jphuf@...
Aug 17, 2000 11:55 am
In a message dated 8/15/00 5:27:41 PM Eastern Daylight Time, blbachman@... writes: << Blaine Bachman of Albuquerque, NM. and am quite committed to doing...
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ChopperOne@...
Aug 17, 2000 5:26 pm
For N line poles I have been using 3/32" solid brass rod (K&S Brass #163). This looks to be approximately the right diameter and the stuff is robust enough...
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Alex M. Postpischil
albabe@...
Aug 17, 2000 11:32 pm
... After reading this I went and measured my poles (it's been over a year since I made them)... I, too, use the 3/32" rod for line poles. Sorry about the...
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ChopperOne@...
Aug 18, 2000 2:33 am
I need some input on an idea. I (PE Model Supply) make these neat little HO Scale etched brass Eclipse Fenders. If I made some in N Scale would anyone be...
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Alex M. Postpischil
albabe@...
Aug 18, 2000 2:49 am
... Rick- Any chance of getting an image of these (either scale)?? I just looked through the catalog and didn't see anything... -alex-...
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R.C. Eaton
ChopperOne@...
Aug 18, 2000 6:05 am
Yes, I have plenty of photos of the fenders. Unfortunately my scanner is out of service. I have updated the new catalogs to show close-ups of the HO version as...
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David Williams
jerrel@...
Aug 21, 2000 2:15 am
I have added a link to Model Tram in the links section. It is for all scales. Address is www.egroups.com/group/model-tram Their files section has lists of...
