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Atlas HO S-2 Handrails
So I started a project that I've had sitting around. I'm detailing and painting an old Atlas S-2, but apparently it's so old that the handrails became brittle and when I was removing them I ended up with more pieces than when I started with. The old S-2/4 has been out of production for a long time, and it doesn't look like the handrails are available from Atlas anymore. I've checked the usual places for them, and can't find any. Does anyone know of an alternate source? Anyone have any they'd be willing to part with?
MTH SD70M/ACE wired backwards?
Hi everyone. I took the plunge & purchased all 10 MTH NS heritage SD70's without DCC for use on my conventional DC layout. Of the lot 6 run fine & the other 4 (PC,WAB,CNJ, DLW) seem to be wired backwards. (Run in reverse when they should be going forward & vice-versa).Curious to see if anyone else is experiencing this dilemma?
Old time lighted signs
I've always wanted to include a few older style lit signs like the ones pictured here:
Basically just painted signs with an array of light bulbs forming some of the letters.
With the tiny SMD LEDs around these days it would be possible, but the thought of wiring up all those ity-bity LEDs was not exactly filling me with enthusiasm!
Kits to build rail cars
Are there any kits available for building rail cars both freight and passenger? If so where? Thanks.
Richlawn RR V2 - Love them curves! - Coving the Corners - no cracks!
**** UPDATE 10-2-18 *****
It's been over five years since I installed my coved corners using Charlie Comstock's styrene method and still no cracks - not even one! Also, no rust!
**** UPDATE 4-18-17
It's been over four years since I installed my coved corners using Charlie Comstock's styrene method and still no cracks - not even one!
**** UPDATE 7-18-14 ****
Show us your before and after pictures.
How about some before and after pictures of your guys layouts, rolling stock, and locomotive builds.
I was looking at pictures of some of the buildings and rolling stock I built for the layout. This is a before and after shot of my Basic Oxygen Furnace.
After
Don Dunn
3rd Athearn Crane Build
Just what I need, another project. A friend of mine asked if I would build him a crane for his portable engine terminal which he takes to RPM shows. Of course I said OK, what are friends for. He got me all the items I needed. So I thought I'd share with you the building of the third Athearn wreck crane. I'm going to go about presenting it a little different. I'm going to make a series of videos as the build proceeds and add a bit of humor to it also. So here goes.
Bernd
Questions about homemade shingles
What material do folks use? I've seen suggestions of very fine grade black sandpaper and that's the first thing that comes to mind but I also had a kit once that used what looked like construction paper. Is there a certain pattern they should be cut and/or laid in? Commercial products are not an option right now. These have to be made out of something readily available at the local Wal mart, office or building supply store. If it matters, these will be put on an older steam era type structure.
Michael
Need ID!!!
I recently purchased my first HO brass locomotive after spending more than 20 years longing for one. As someone who likes to build/kitbash/super-detail locomotives when I have the time, which I have not had in a long time, (see some of my old blogs here on modifying/detailing Tyco/Mantua and Roundhouse kit locos) I, of course, went for what appeared to be a semi-completed brass kit. Since my project road is the Tallulah Falls Railroad (again, blogs) I opted for a loco suited to that road, a 2-6-0.
local or online?
I support my local store when I need quick parts or some track, but have had more success buying online so I can get exactly what I want in the way of cars or locos. both work well for me. just wondering what is the trend now? mostly online or both like myself?
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