Locos and rolling stock
SD40-2 MRS
Hi,
my name is Bart and i'm new here. That Brazilian loco i have built for my friend who collects models from booths Americas. Proto EMD SD40-2 number 5213-5 was built by Macosa in Spain under license. I have started on blue box athearn sd40-2, with some own built parts and few from DA, DW, C&Co and athearn RTR.
Great Northern 12 panel Intermountain boxcar
Does anyone know if the Intermountain HO scale Great Northern 12 panel 40' boxcar is modeled as the 10'-0" or 10'-6" interior height car?
Thanks.
Larry B
Over weighting of cars.......
Over in another discussion the practice of over weighting of cars came up. Not wanting to hijack that and having some questions, I thought I'd start a new thread as other discussions on the subject are buried kind of deep in threads.
TLCX 40 Ft. Boxcar
To All: Any out there know where I can find prototype photos (If they exist) of the yellow and black TLCX (Transport Leasing Company) PS-1 boxcars? I have an AHM model of this car. Is it prototype? Thanks, Elvin Howland
Broadway Limited Track Mobile
Looking at getting a HO Scale Broadway Limited track mobile for one of my industries.
"Does anyone have any experience with these"?
Was curious if these had the power for actual switching duties or were just single running layout novelties.
Joe Musgrove
AHM/Rivarossi steam loco parts
Hi,
I'm looking for some parts for AHM Rivarossi steam locomotive parts, such as the boiler front for a bigboy. I really need help.
AAR car types
Hi Guys. Thanks for the help I received on my waybill issue. I am thnking I will go that way. When filling them out I was just curious if I have the car types correct. I dont know about the covered hopper so kind of just winged it
CAR TYPES
Covered Hopper 2 bay – CH2
Covered Hopper 3 bay – CH3
Flatcar – FM
Tank Car – TM
Boxcar – XM
Refrigerator Car – RB
Open Hopper – HFA
Auto Carrier – FA
Centerbeam Flatcar – FBC
Nickel Plate Zephyr HELP
I purchase a Nickel Plate Burlington Zephyr. It has cracked gears in the drive truck. Does anyone know where to get replacement gears or what would be a complete replacement drive truck?
Replacement wheels for Bachman Spectrum F40PH (Older Version)
Greetings All.
I have been scouring the internet with no luck to find some replacement wheels for my Bachman F40ph Spectrum Loco. Looked at NWSL but can't determine which one would fit. Anyone have a good part number? Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Mike.
Phosphor Bronze strip for extra pickup power
Greetings all,
This question aimed mainly at Aussie modellers - can you recommend a supplier of phosphor bronze strip suitable for use in making extra wiper pick-up contacts on a brass HO loco?
I have an HO Pennsy 2-8-2 L6 electric loco with four driver pick-up one side but only two rear driver pickup (one flangeless) on the other. I need to get power from the front flanged driver.
Any suggestions?
Many thanks
John (nikko)
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