Hello All, Just found the new group. Not that it was all that hard...but it shows just how long its been since I checked in on the posts. And, it's been a...
Howdy Galen ! Better get used to it , my in-laws live close by [Poulsbo] it's been somewhat excentric this year , to say the least , take care . Glad you made...
Galen, I'm glad you made it!! I've been looking for you, but knew you were busy so I didn't worry too much. It's been a busy season so far. We've got a lot...
I know we do a lot of HO stuff in this group, but a while ago I posted some info on our Christmas train set this year, including our newest addition, the Green...
Hey Dan ! Try Toy Train Operating Society [TTOS] for links to people who might know more . Sounds like a ''sort of M1000 '' ala pioneer Zephyr type ....
I see posts from folks near Poulsbo......I'm north of Kirkland. Primarily large-scale anymore. However, doing some research for some kid on the Bachmann forum,...
Dave, We appreciate you joining the group! Your expertise will certainly be an asset to many here. I'm glad YB could help you get your heirlooms going again!...
Thanks for the efforts and intrest in "riviving" the old stuff . It good to here that we have folks who take the time to do that . My relatives live in Poulsbo...
Seasons Greetings to all , Model Railroading Season is here as well! It's time to drag out all your projects , and any problems you may have with 'em as well ....
... It ... I was a SINS tech on Nuke Fast Attack. Always an east-coast boat when I was aboard. I have this thing for keeping old stuff up and figuring out how...
Well I guess we are all caught up in the frenzy and excitement of the Yuletide ? Something for all to ponder , are there any projects that you need help with ?...
Over on the steamloco group there is a thread going on driver adhesion relating to driver tires and rail and what sorts of material would give best efforts. ...
Chuck, I've heard, and experienced, that brass does have better traction. We do refurbishing of brass wheel, vintage locos here all the time, and rarely does...
Chuck , Like Dan said there's a bunch of factors here . Another area is how ''free rolling'' is your rolling stock ? Bad trucks act like brakes left on . Dirt...
Welcome to all new members . Feel at home this is the kind of group where you can fee free to ask questions , give answers to questions , offer ''tips '' ,...
Hello All! I just added an album in the Photos section titled 'Galen's Shifter'. Inside are the four pics which are also the Yardbird site as well as two 'new'...
Hi Everyone ! I thought I'd throw a few questions out there . Brass parts , [namely soldering same , big and small ] ? Brass parts on plastic locos [AND zamac...
... adhesion ... The best traction is cast-iron tires on steel rail. I know that from my "0" stuff, ScaleCraft and General Models, with brass rail being a good...
Nice job , great work good pix .! Thanks for the input it really helps a lot . I'll be waiting for the detailing portion [brass detail parts/zamac interface] ....
I have to agree with Curm... the cast is a good grabber. The problem with HO is that not too many wheel treads are made of cast material. Most nowadays are...
Hank, I have to apologize for the silence lately... This Christmas season has been very, very busy here at the shop. It's a real joy to see how many people...
No worries Dan , you gotta do what you gotta do as they say . That is the blessing of small biz. you take the bows , and the slings and arrows [Bravo Sierra] ....
This is an old problem isn't it ? It used to be looked down upon as ''cheap''[?] if you had TTires on your loco , but Mantua did it on their later stuff ! Dan...
Yessir! This is going to be really nice. So how did you remove the cast on detail (piping) so cleanly? Nice job. Keep us posted with update shots. Someone...
... problem with HO is that not too many wheel treads are made of cast material. Most nowadays are plated, and as stated earlier, are a nightmare when it...
Curm, That's some good information... I like the idea of using a cradle to "balance" the loco. When we add weight to a boiler, I normally try to keep the...
... to "balance" the loco. When we add weight to a boiler, I normally try to keep the weight balanced over the drivers, but haven't actually used a method of...
You could power the tyco chattanooga using a MDC boxcab or an Athearn SW switcher and make or find a tender to fit the frame. I haven't tried this but saw it...
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