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54383
Here is the text of the message that I placed on the Z-scale forum early last month. I do not know if anyone else out there has had problems with this engine...
Garth Hamilton
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Nov 1, 2007
2:31 pm
54384
Hi Garth, While I didn't try to carefully visualize every detail in your description of your repair procedures, (I don't have one of those beasts that is...
Loren Snyder
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Nov 1, 2007
3:49 pm
54385
... gives ... ... Thank you Garth for sharing your skills. Garth's very detailed and informative article has been added to the wealth of information in the Z...
Glen Chenier
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Nov 1, 2007
5:40 pm
54386
I opened the latest Ztrack that arrived today and was thrilled to see my Humidor in the NTS report. Made my day and my week Thanks Rob Ellen...
Ellen
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Nov 1, 2007
11:15 pm
54387
While we know Micro-Trains is making great contributions to Z scale, this was forcefully brought home to me when I downloaded the "N, Z and Nn3 Quick Reference...
Malcolm Cleaveland
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Nov 2, 2007
6:43 pm
54388
Ellen, You are welcome. I just HAD to share this with the readers. I loved running it during the NTS and it sure was a hit with the crowds. I am glad you liked...
ztrack@...
robkluz
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Nov 2, 2007
7:06 pm
54389
Thanks Malcom. I was looking at all the cars I worked on since coming to MTL 6 years ago, and am pretty happy with what we have been able to contribute to the...
Joe DAmato
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Nov 2, 2007
8:08 pm
54390
Hi all, Need some input. I want to start offering Undecorated cars, in the regular box, but unassembled with parts packed either below or inside the car....
Joe DAmato
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Nov 2, 2007
8:10 pm
54391
Good thing Joe, Do you suggest I should choose between HO and Z scale? Should I start saving already? Should take a second job? You make me curious and I think...
Gert Velthuizen
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Nov 2, 2007
8:14 pm
54392
Hi Joe, I'm not sure what you mean by "our backlogs", but I'll give this a try. I for one enjoy purchasing fully finished rolling stock. I don't consider...
Jim O'Connell
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Nov 2, 2007
8:51 pm
54393
Jim, Backlog meaning the time it takes to put these together now vs doing fully decorated cars. We have to push to the back of the line, these undecorated cars...
Joe DAmato
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Nov 2, 2007
9:39 pm
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There's already a few people like Tim B's TnTz and Michael Hilliard and some others offering Z scale decals. Randy Joe DAmato <shipsure2003@...> wrote: ...
Randall Smidt
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Nov 2, 2007
9:54 pm
54395
... Hi Joe, I think I'm dense today, I've been up for about 30 hours, so I suspect there is a reason. :^) Are you saying that if it is handled by the...
Zane H. Healy
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Nov 2, 2007
10:01 pm
54396
Zane, You have my vote. I'm from Portland. Cheers, Jim CCRR...
Jim O'Connell
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Nov 2, 2007
10:06 pm
54397
Well Joe, this won't come as any surprise to you since I know the inner workings of MTL fairly well, but your suggestion is a hands down winner all the way...
Loren Snyder
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Nov 2, 2007
10:23 pm
54398
I haven't read any commentz- or missed em all - about Micro-trains FULL COLOR , full page add, for Z scale in the DEC issiue of Model Railroader. A very...
Fred Ladd
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Nov 2, 2007
11:16 pm
54399
... Works for me - on one condition. You don;t take the disassembled as far as the couplers. Trying to assemble microtrains couplers is almost enough to make...
Alan Cox
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Nov 2, 2007
11:55 pm
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Alan, I'm with you on the couplers......I've assembled a few and though it takes only a few minutes each.....I end up about a year older per coupler and with...
Loren Snyder
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Nov 3, 2007
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54401
... I'd assumed MTL had a machine for it ? Alan...
Alan Cox
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Nov 3, 2007
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Joe, At risk of Bryan and John making fun of me for all of my unfinished projects, I will admit to being a big fan of undecorated rolling stock. I've bought a...
Randall Smidt
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Nov 3, 2007
12:21 am
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You make some good points Fred. I think at least once MTL HAS run an ad featuring multiple pieces of rolling stock and/or locos. These could be more effective...
Randall Smidt
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Nov 3, 2007
12:31 am
54404
Joe, Are you talking just box cars or will you be trying to provide undecs in all the different car types? Manfred...
Manfred G
trainpain2000
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Nov 3, 2007
12:51 am
54405
... together ... Let me guess... They use binocular microscopes with deep eye relief? They use the N/Z scale coupler assembly jig or maybe something even ...
Glen Chenier
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Nov 3, 2007
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54406
... I'm curious, are all the people doing the job really women? Reminds me of the old days of computing when Core Plane memory (minature magentic donuts on...
Zane H. Healy
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Nov 3, 2007
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54407
... I hope to have a custom painted "Portland & Western" engine in the next few months. I need to get some good pictures of the engines running on TV Highway....
Zane H. Healy
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Nov 3, 2007
2:57 am
54408
You're probably right on all counts Glen. I've watched them for a while and I shudder at the thought of doing that for a living. ... From: Glen Chenier Date:...
Loren Snyder
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Nov 3, 2007
3:17 am
54409
Joe... I'd be in the market for undecorated cars of all kinds. DEWEY ... Z-scale: minimum siZe, MAXIMUM enjoyment! Yahoo! Groups Links Sometimes, the light at...
FT. Dewey
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Nov 3, 2007
5:52 am
54410
Joe, Great idea, but without a even a decal manufacturer out there who has a decent selection of Z scale decals then I don't see this as a big seller, unless...
John & Sue Bartolotto
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Nov 3, 2007
7:32 am
54411
Joe, about one year ago I have released a bunch of about 50 boxcars of your #14100 series. The parts came bulk packed from your company. I made a special...
FR.model@...
fr_germany2000
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Nov 3, 2007
11:31 am
54412
Charlie, here is a beginning for your re-entry into Z scale activity. Charlie lives in Redding, CA area and plans on attending the Medford train show. Loren,...
Jim Glass
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Nov 3, 2007
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