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IAIS's West End - Chessie comes to Iowa
For as long as I've been following the IAIS, their MOW department in Atlantic has used an ex-Chessie 50' PS-1, C&O 21054, as their local tool shed. I've always liked this car, and found it especially interesting in that the IAIS never bothered to patch it at all (much like their ex-NP boxcar/tool shed in Council Bluffs that's still in full NP paint and lettering).
Looking for the right mounting screws
Greetings. Not much of a blog but an inquiry. I own a Car Works O scale diesel (VO 1000) made in Korea. There are no chassis to body adherence screws except for one that is struggling to hold the entire body down! There are six possible spots where the screws go through the chassis into the body. These might be metric screws. Does anyone know what screws are required for this make engine? I believe Car Works is no longer in business.
Much thanks for the info.
signed
Transfer.
Micro LED choice and source?
I'm starting to think about locomotive headlights, and I could use a little advice. Specifically, I'm working on HO scale steam locomotive headlights. The casings I will be using are translucent and are large enough to accept a 3mm LED, of which I happen to have a lifetime supply. However, I am considering the possibility of using something like a 0402 SMD LED - three actually, one for the main light (installed behind a paraboloic reflector) and two more for the two number boards.
Paper Models
I was wondering if anybody knew of any websites that had free cardstock structures and other models I like the look of them and it would be greatly appreciated
Custom Coal Loads: tips/advice needed
Hello. I've recently tried an experiment with making my own coal loads for my sizable HO scale hopper fleet. However, the experiment didn't go so well so I've decided to ask for help from the forum. I'm using scenic express coal for the loads and the cars range in size from 55ton to 100ton. What base material should be used for the loads so that they can be removed fairly easily (I.e. no wrestling with the car in order to get the load out)? Also, what's the best way to get the different shapes from the different loaders? What's best for gluing it down?
Gang Car to Steeple Cab
I am rebuilding a Lionel gang car into a steeple cab. It won't be prototypical, but will be very close to a steeple cab. Main difference is mine has one truck, and larger wheels. I'll post some pictures of how it is progressing. I have already started, considering on doing an interior. I'll put pics in when I have the time to shoot some. This project is being made out of low budget materials. No, wait. I meant "no budget" materials! I'll try to get in posts once a day, if I can. It's gonna be a slow project.
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