Well I finally did it. I started my layout by completing the benchwork last night of the future New York Central and Hudson River Railroad, Western Branch,...
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John & Sue Bartolotto
jbartolotto
Oct 2, 2005 5:41 pm
Also, will they be equipped with the Marklin like switch controls?...
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Lionel Gazeau
lionels_trains
Oct 2, 2005 5:52 pm
... Thank you for the compliment Sir. No, I don't have it, never even thought about it, wouldn't know how to go about getting it. To tell you the truth Adam, I...
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dpstripe@...
dpstripe
Oct 2, 2005 5:53 pm
Robert, This is only a guess. The bearings are there to provide tension to keep the rails against the spikes to keep the rails from sliding. The holes are...
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Loren Snyder
tealplanes4me
Oct 2, 2005 5:57 pm
John, I just looked at your new module picture on the forum and I'm concerned that
giant Dearzilla will eat all of your vegetation Loren [Non-text portions of...
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Loren Snyder
tealplanes4me
Oct 2, 2005 6:21 pm
Right on Dan. I was told that they, (whatever they are) were to keep the
rail from sliding. Loren [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]...
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Allan Miller
raileditor
Oct 2, 2005 7:14 pm
That benchwork looks great, John! I had no idea that WS offered benchwork kits. I've seen their scenic modules, etc., but didn't realize that they also...
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John & Sue Bartolotto
jbartolotto
Oct 2, 2005 7:26 pm
Loren, Yes, by Woodland Scenics. I haven't decided what approach to take on the next part of the layout, whether I will cut the wood and lay it and the foam ...
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John & Sue Bartolotto
jbartolotto
Oct 2, 2005 7:33 pm
Allan, I am also getting ready to thin my collection over the next few months on that auction web site that we can't mention. Check out the Nn2 scale...
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randy smidt
rsmidt1
Oct 2, 2005 11:59 pm
John, I've been waiting for someone to try using these Woodland Scenics modules for Z scale and develop a whole new modular standard around it. BUT, wow! I...
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Wild Zontar
wildzontar
Oct 3, 2005 12:27 am
Hi gang, Can anyone tell me how the roadbed of the new MTL track compares to the IBL cork roadbed in thickness and width? What I'm wondering is if I can do a ...
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Lajos Thek
zthek
Oct 3, 2005 3:09 am
I've completed the artwork for a colorful collection of EMD SW-1 diesel switchers, and prepared to take orders for the ready to run models. Also, I've created...
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Adam Amick
chessie_fan_13
Oct 3, 2005 3:33 am
Great work, Lajos. Not only is the model impressive, but the instructions appear to be as well. Hope sales are great! Adam...
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John Grindlinger
jbgrindy
Oct 3, 2005 3:54 am
Hi everyone, I was hoping somebody could point me in the right direction. I recently received a Marklin, B&O F7 AB unit. To my dismay, the coupler pin and part...
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Tom Gilchrist
tgilchrist9
Oct 3, 2005 3:56 am
The black finish on the MT PRR's didn't show the great details, so I decided to give them some weathering, then I added some faded red noses and finally added...
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Tom Gilchrist
tgilchrist9
Oct 3, 2005 4:23 am
I'll be interested in how it goes and some photos along the way. BTW, how high did you make the modules? Thanks, tomg www.tomgtomg.com/z...
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harbormaster@...
sea_rails
Oct 3, 2005 9:06 am
I strongly recommend and enthusiastically suggest you read the two-part John McPhee article "Coal Train" beginning in the current (October 3, 2005) issue of ...
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John Bartolotto
jbartolotto
Oct 3, 2005 9:32 am
Tom, The modules come pre-set at a height of 35 1/2" and each leg has a screw type foot in it so you can level the benchwork if required. John...
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Larry Card
ebtrrc
Oct 3, 2005 12:15 pm
... coff coff (Nn3) coff coff V/R Larry P. Card Franklinton NC...
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John Bartolotto
jbartolotto
Oct 3, 2005 1:22 pm
Larry, Thanks, my mistake, slip of the finer on the keyboard! You might want to see a doctor about that cough also. John...
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Tom Fisher
tfisher10
Oct 3, 2005 4:28 pm
1. From what kind of wood (solid vs ply; softwood vs. hard) is the benchwork made? 2. How are the pieces attached to one another? ... ...
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John & Sue Bartolotto
jbartolotto
Oct 3, 2005 5:41 pm
Tom, 1. From what kind of wood (solid vs ply; softwood vs. hard) is the benchwork made? A: The legs are made of semi-hard pine and the side braces from hard...
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randy smidt
rsmidt1
Oct 3, 2005 5:54 pm
John, What are the module bases made from? It isn't clear on the Woodland Scenics site. Also, how do the bases bolt together? From their website it looks...
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John & Sue Bartolotto
jbartolotto
Oct 3, 2005 6:01 pm
Randy, The module bases are made from plywood and then the different WS components added as the modeler desires. I'm not sure how the module bases bolt...
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Fred Ladd
ahoy123123
Oct 3, 2005 9:05 pm
John and other Pufferbellies, I too am working on a very early RR layout. Western style. Keep us posted on your progress. I'll show you mine if I can see...
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Reynard Wellman
peekaboomoe
Oct 3, 2005 9:30 pm
Hello Fred, Many of our products are designed to fit this era while others are meant for the transition period. Checkout our 1888 Capital City Depot, Metal...
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Allan Miller
raileditor
Oct 3, 2005 10:09 pm
Way to go, Fred! Mid- to late-19th century modeling is definitely the most neglected area in the hobby in most scales, and certainly in Z. That, in large...
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robkluz
Oct 4, 2005 12:09 am
John, You may want to try Helmuts Hobby Specialties. The our the best Märklin Z scale service facility and can easily repair locos as well as obtain parts....
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harold grady
butch60619
Oct 4, 2005 12:40 am
Hey guys if you want to really see something outstanding, check out trainboard.com His pictures of his newly acquired GP35 are among the best I have ever seen....
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GordonWerner
Oct 4, 2005 12:41 am
or visit them online at http://www.helmutshobbies.com/...
