I have some questions on wiring a 4-8-4 bachmann, Im thinking of putting the pc board from a spectrum in the tender and wiring the loco that way. it seems most n steam decoders are in the tenders   I.m also curious about some good guides for ding this pretty inexperienced but have electrical knowledge any input is appreciated.  I alos have some model power engines that need lights wired considering a backup as well, all in time.

Hi All,

I bought a BLI undecorated steam locomotive and put the microscale Santa Fe decals on the tender but it seems to have lifted and is not black like the rest of the tender.

If I remove the decals what can I do to help them blend on the tender better? Spray it in high gloss then put on the decals then cover in a dull cote? Is there a special trick for black locomotives or surfaces?

Regards,

Nigel Gartshore

Hi all,

This is my first rolling stock kit. As you can see the roof doesn't sit flat on the body.

I would prefer not to glue it. What can I do ?

I have already learned a lot from this forum, and I have started finishing the layout room (about 30'x9') and in the meantime I start  building some kits.

Thanks a lot.

Gerard.

P.S. I apologize for the bad picture, a lot of progress to make with model photography....

As most of you know by now, I've been an N scale guy most of my years as a model rail and have just recently switched to HO. However, back in the day, I started with HO. In those days, the "standard" coupler of choice was the Kadee # 5. Has that changed?  What is the most popular coupler these days? Yes, I know what kind of an open ended question this is but I would like to hear any and all opinions on the various brands and types out there.

Michael