Locos - Rolling stock (general)

Steam Switchers on the Mainline

Fri, 2015-12-18 13:27 — sanchomurphy

I had a question pertaining to the use of steam switchers particularly geared towards the Great Northern but also other transition era railroads as well.

I recently came across a GN 0-8-0 yard switcher in one of my books on the GN where classification lights were added periodically for service outside the yard in Grand Forks, ND. My question is what kind of jobs were steam switchers used on with the GN and other roads requiring them to go out on the mainline?

Athearn flywheel sleeve

Fri, 2015-12-18 13:21 — Larry Bischoff

 Does any company make a sleeve to allow Athearn bluebox type flywheels that have a 3 mm motor shaft diameter to be used on the newer can motors that have a 2 mm shaft diameter?

Suggestions?

 

Thanks 

 

Larry B

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HO Scale Lever Style Load Binders for Freight Load Tie Downs

Thu, 2015-12-17 13:41 — Bill Brillinger

PDC.CA is pleased to announce...

HO LEVER STYLE LOAD BINDERS!

Each set contains 20 complete binders that mate perfectly with Builders In Scale No. 250 40 lpi chain, and should also work with 51 lpi chain.

The top item here shows our heavier ratchet style binder.
The bottom one is the lever style.

Collector or modeler?

Tue, 2015-12-15 08:36 — Rustman

When I was a younger modeler I wanted this car or that locomotive. Sometimes I'd search eBay international listings to find something I wanted from overseas. I could and still sometimes go to a train show and fill my arms with stuff.  But as I've matured I'm less interested in collecting and more interested in modeling. I'm currently working on plans for modeling two different prototypes of which no models exists. 

Anybody else here find themselves shifting from. Collector to modeler? 

 

Matt

Dec 2015 Bonus - Gary Christensen weathering, part 2 - Dust & grime

Sat, 2015-12-12 13:14 — TMTV

Gary Christensen is a member of The Weathering Shop (theweatheringshop.com/gary.html) and is known worldwide for his beautifully-weathered models of rolling stock.  He sat down at Joe Fugate's dining room table to share his techniques.  Part two of a series - this segment "Collecting dust and grime".

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My Layout (Yes My Layout!!) First Module Done (and review)

Fri, 2015-12-11 20:00 — trainmaster247

Thanks to Arizona Rock and Mineral my model railroad dream will become a reality. I am doing a product review on their ballast and ground cover which will be featured on my 2'x5' switching layout. Construction will begin Monday and I can't believe it is really happening!!!

The plan:

 

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HO Scale Ratchet Style Load Binders for Freight Load Tie Downs

Tue, 2015-12-08 05:08 — Bill Brillinger

PDC.CA is pleased to announce...

HO RATCHET STYLE LOAD BINDERS!

Each set contains 15 complete binders that mate perfectly with Builders In Scale No. 250 40 lpi chain, and should also work with 51 lpi chain. Each set also includes extra hooks, shackles, and partial binders to leave lying around the dock.

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Are Metal Wheelsets Worth it?

Mon, 2015-12-07 06:32 — trainmaster247

I have rolling stock mainly consisting of older tyco and some trainset quality life-like cars that I am using for my switching layout. They all not have body mounted Kadees and the question remains should I convert them to Metal Wheelsets? I have 18 cars being used on the "layout" and was curious what is the cheapest/most economic way to get enough for them all? I as many of you know have an extremely small budget so whatever help you can give would be appreciated! 


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