Hi All, Sending two pictures of a new item for my collection. I was unable at the time to bid and must THANK member Sean N for bidding for me. I had never...
Kit is made of Photo Engraved Brass not Copper. ... From: Jim Heckard To: yardbirdtrains@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, October 01, 2008 1:00 PM Subject: New...
Jim Thank you!!!! More knowledge to digest. Too bad this kind of history wasn't written down some where. Im kind of wondering how many Penn Line collectors...
Bill, What would I have to do if all this was written down and easy to find. I wouldn't have anything to do. Probably a number of pure Penn Line collectors out...
Frank Dill wrote a very nice history of Penn Line. It was based on his observations while growing up with the people involved with the company. Frank...
Jim suggested I ask you people again. Now that I have found the valve gear, thanks to your help, I am back to the superdetaling. My plan was to use the 1950 MR...
Welcome to this group . You'll find all levels from newbys to old guys with all levels in between . Feel free to ask questions , start a topic or add to one ....
Hello , You can find diagrams at Bowser for the A5 YB .If you want prototype photos go to Northeast Railfan [a great wealth of Eastern steam]. As for the...
Jim I can remember when I collected Gilbert HO and the prices were very low. Now they are sky high for even the most common boxed set and astronomical for...
Wow ! That's a mighty impressive body of work and photos as well . Well done my friend , thanks for sharing that with us . It'll help folks to tackle a...
Hi All, I need a the piece of "fiberboard" insulation for the top of a Pitman DC 60 motor. The part that holds the brushes. I'll buy a non working motor just...
Mr. Tom , Bless your heart are you sure ? Or is your moved stuff better organized than my added to not too recently moved stuff ?? Good to hear from you ! Best...
Hi Tom, How is the move going or are you done ? We moved into our new rancher over 4 years ago and we still are unpacking some things. Heck we didn't even get...
Thanks to you guys for helping me find Jim and for Jim to find the part and mail it. It arrived today. I had not looked at that kit since 1951 when I tried to...
... hi tom; i found one where do i send it. emmet ... moved into our new rancher over 4 years ago and we still are unpacking some things. Heck we didn't even...
A lot of building and installing valve gear is holding your face right . Sorry that sounds dumb but whatever works for you , go with it . Let us know if you...
Hi Folks... Another quick question since I now have Penn Line catalogs to go through. Is Penn Line speedi track easy to find and is it reliable??? Thanx in...
55 years ago, those tiny little rivits were difficult for me. I now start another valve gear porject and the rivits still look small and difficult. Are there...
Morning Art-check out "magnevisors" and good quality tools. I am a jeweler/engraver by trade and have used one for years in both my work and hobby. I have a...
Tiny little buggers aren't they ? Good call , magnifiers , close-ups [glasses], lamps . You need a small anvil , maybe a piece of metal , wood block rivet tool...
Hey Fella's: I was in a hobby shop in my home town today looking at things from an Estate sale and there were several; 8 empty Mantua boxes from the 40's &...
Rivet tools you buy from Dan at Yardbird Trains [or Bowser] . A wood block any size , to put the work on . Metal stock or a mini anvil to rest underneath the...
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