Locos and rolling stock
Union Pacific FP7 Air Horn type
I have just finished installing a Tsunami decoder in an old Atlas UP FP7 model that I have had since I was a teenager. It is number 1498. I am starting to program the sound and lights and I wasn't sure what air horn would be appropriate for this model given the prototype. I don't even know where to find this sort of prototype information. Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks.
Couplers
I have acquired a group of cars with various types of couplers. What I want to do is, of course, go to one type, Kadee's, Which is the better, #5's or #58's? And why? Which is the more popular? An inquiring mind want's to know and so do I.I just know this is going to make some opinions known, strongly. Thanks.
Any way of adding ditch lights to Atlas GP40-2 with QSI
I have several Atlas GP40-2's with QSI sound. Any way of adding Ditch Lights or nose light to the units.
Painting Boxcar Underbody/Under frame
I am planning on painting the underbody and under frames of several 50' boxcars. These boxcars are of the modern era (1980-95). Do I use a traditional black or go with a rust color or etc. I would like to be somewhat proto-typical.
Painting Roundhouse archbar trucks
I am in the process of assembling several "old time" roundhouse kits that come with archbar style trucks. The challenge I am having is getting paint to stick to the archbar trucks. I am new to paining and I have searched the posts here and have not found anything helpful.
Where can I get Powered trucks for Proto 2000 E7/E8 Locomotives?
I have been having one heck of a time trying to find the correct replacement powered trucks for a Proto 2000 E7B Unit for a A/B set I got off the internet. I have even tried Walther's direct. I have a Seaboard Coast Line Set which is pretty long and does not match up with anything I already have. I have parts numbers for the E7B Truck Assembly - #584818, and E8/E7, Geared Driver Assembly - #584494, E7 Truck Sides Frames/Parts - #584799. Any Help out there for an novice trying real hard?
Can anybody show me where to look?
Pre 2000 P40 Lighting Questions
Hey gentlemen, I'm detailing an old Athearn Blue Box P40 in hopes of eventually adding DCC and sound. Just purchased some LEDs the other day, and I want to ask some questions before I start taking everything apart.
Factory Weathered Rolling Stock
Does anyone know if any of the model railroad companies offer pre-weathered rolling stock in HO scale!
75 foot walthers flat car kits
I know these kits have not been made for a while, does any one have suggestions as to where I might purchase some on line besides E-bay. Also decal sets to use for these and the Athearn 85 foot flat cars to depict trailer train cars in 1959 or earlier. I am aware that the cars would have only been trailer train for a year or two and the 75 footers less than 5 years.
Thanks
Rob
Anyone give me a clue how to get the shell off an HO Bachmann GP-7?
I bought mine in D&RGW colors and since I can't find GS gons to plausibly run coal out west, I'm going to have to go eastern. My railroad is freelance but no way is a D&RGW GP-7 going to be seen pulling USRA two bay hoppers out west. Despite what some may think, I do have some standards and desire for plausibility.
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