... First thing I would do is to set up the track where you are going to have it so that you have an approximation of the distances involved. Then you can...
I finally completed my main line of track, and to my amazement, it worked without a hitch, To celebrate I hoisted a glass of Rhine wine AND posted a MAJOR...
Dale, Have you ever handlaid any turnouts? Crossings have a minimum of 4 frogs and can have up to 16 frogs. I define frogs as the joining of two rails at any ...
James, Your efforts should be well rewarded with a rousing chorus of bravos and applause! I found your pictures, names and comments to be most entertaining ...
David, I am glad you like the photos! I splurged and bought a Canon EOS 10D. This camera will really let me do some amazing photos that we can use for the ...
James, Wundervar! I have been following your website off and on for a while now and it's something to see it as it comes together. My layout is just in the...
Hi Gang, Here is an news update concerning the 2003 NMRA National Convention and National Train Show to be held in Toronto, Ontario, Canada next July 13 to 19....
I agree with Bruce, Fantastic!! My head is also swimming with ideas with a design in mind . I will start building my layout table tomorrow. 7' x 2' with a...
First, thank you for the kind comments and for taking the time to visit the website. It's what makes putting a site together worthwhile. I must admit to having...
Folks, I will probably be heading to the Modellbahnzentrum at the Ostbahnhof in Munich on Saturday. They have a whole section on digital for Zed headers (see...
Hi, I've been playing a bit with a 4-6-2 Pacific and have had a heck of a time getting the gears to really sit well. I have aligned the side rods so they are...
Hello everyone, I'm not exactly new to Z scale or to this list. I've been lurking on the list now for about two months or so. I got started in Z scale with a...
I can only reccomend patience. And maybe alcohol. And maybe sedatives. It just takes a lot of trial and error. Being off by one tooth can mean a lot. Just take...
John, See Garth Hamilton's reseating locomotive wheelset method in the FAQ: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/z_scale/files/FAQ/ Hope that is of some help. Jeffrey...
Hi Dan, I'd like to ask you a question on this gear reseating business. I read the Garth Hamilton FAQ (Thanks Jeffrey) where he says he removes the side rods...
Hi guys, I had good reason to pull apart my 2-10-0 Loco the other night (8884) and It was real fun! trying to reset all the cogs and stuff! I found that by...
Hi Gang, Our good friend and Z Ambassador, Dieter Nolte in all his modesty did not send word that his beautiful "Red Rock Canyon, Texas" layout was featured on...
John, Dont remove the side rods because it goes back to the same location after you remove it and will not help if misalligned. I remove and install the gears...
Hi Kim, As I write this I'm in the process of following your instructions. I have to wait a moment for the old soldering iron to heat as I accidently broke one...
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Hi Jeffrey and Gang. ... In wich way he should done it? I took the photo at Leipzig fair in October and placed it on the cover page. I didn't told Dieter that....
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Hi Kim, I appreciate your earlier email detailing your method of reseating the gears. As I wrote earlier, I accidentally broke one of the solder joints on the...
Hi to all, I just wanted to add my little contribution to the very interesting and important topic of gears re-alignment: once the gears have been perfectly...
Hi Guys: Having built several Steam Engines , one of which is a live "O" gauge , I think a bit of steam info. might be helpful to understand why the side rods...
In the PROTOTYPE THE siderods have to be off center or the engine will get stuck. The local Shortline, Middletown and New Jersey had that problem with one of...
Hi Nel, Terrific explanation. Your observation that the steamer was 1 gear tooth out of synch right out of the box doesn't surprise me one bit. While touring...
Hello Everyone!! I just brought a used Ice train set(#8871)from Ebay and the first motor car is shot.I opened the lid and notice the two contacts(#8989) are...
Hello, Your experience is certainly not typical of eBay, at least from my experience. I'd suggest leaving appropriate feedback for this seller, and possibly...
James, Congratulations on a truly fantastic and inspirational layout. Thanks for sharing it with us and for presenting it in such an attractive and informative...
In a message dated 4/3/03 1:51:29 PM Eastern Standard Time, ... On a technical note. By all means, go with the 5-pole motor as suggested. But before installing...
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