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...
28
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...
29
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...
30
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...
31
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...
32
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...
33
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...
34
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...
35
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...
36
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...
37
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...
38
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...
39
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...
40
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...
41
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,...
42
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...
43
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...
44
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...
45
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...
46
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-...
47
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...
48
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...
49
ChopperOne@...
Aug 21, 2000 7:05 pm
If anyone is interested, I have a newly available item for sale. It is an N Scale Baldwin-Westinghouse 60 ton Steeplecab Locomotive Shell. It is nicely...
50
albabe@...
Aug 21, 2000 7:45 pm
Rick- I saw these in the new catalog you sent (thanks!), are there any pics of it?? I'm interested if it is "close enough" to what I need... Also, what...
51
R.C. Eaton
ChopperOne@...
Aug 22, 2000 1:10 am
Hi Alex, Yes, I have a new catalog page for these shells (that you didn't get). Give me your address again and I will mail the information off to you first...
52
David Williams
jerrel@...
Sep 1, 2000 3:39 am
Kirk Reddie has come out with a new n scale magazine. It features a photo essay of Dan Kamikubo's N scale Pacific Electric cars built from Western Railcraft...
53
nscaletraction@egroup...
Oct 5, 2000 5:02 pm
Enter your vote today! Check out the new poll for the nscaletraction group: Curious to know how many of you would rather scratchbuild your motive power or ...
54
Alex Postpischil
albabe@...
Oct 5, 2000 5:05 pm
Hi all- I started a poll to see if N scalers would rather have a ready to run engine or a scratchbuilt engine. There are some variations between the two...
55
ChopperOne@...
Oct 6, 2000 11:30 pm
My sense is that a lot of people would like to have models that are ready-to-run. Me too! The problem we run into in N Scale Traction is that there are only a ...
56
Alex M. Postpischil
albabe@...
Oct 6, 2000 11:56 pm
... I don't know when, but someone imported Illinois Traction System interurbans (unpowered I think). A friend of mine has two. In 3 or so years of watching...
