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Motors P2K

Mon, 2014-04-07 16:07 — BR GP30 2300

Hello all,

I`m Dennis .....I`m new to the Model Railroad Hobbyist magazine.

I have a question.......

Are replacement motors for Proto 2000 loco`s hard to come by?

I am in need of one for a GP30......one for this loco.......

Thanks.

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Can a loco lean to one side stationary?

Mon, 2014-04-07 14:51 — Deemiorgos

I've noticed in a video that some freight cars can lean to one side while stationary.. Is thus due to worn out springs in the trucks? Can a diesel be slighty leaning to one side parked?

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InterMountain 4750 18 rib covered hoppers

Mon, 2014-04-07 08:39 — Dr Dirt

Hi all,

I am building 4 of these kits.I find that the instructions are 'lacking' in what part goes where and how.Any tips from folks who have built them? Even prototype photos links?It's mostly the ends that I need.

Thanks for any help,Kev

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Firefighting problem

Mon, 2014-04-07 04:10 — robboxxx

This is the way they do it in Belgium:

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Modern Day Critter

Sun, 2014-04-06 17:51 — Bernd

Ok, who's going to be the first to build one of these modern day critters for there layout?

http://members.shaw.ca/tractivepower/index.html

I think my On30 Critters just met their death knell.

The drive train. A DD40 four axle truck was used under the shell. So I'll make a four axle modern critter in HO this time.

Taskboard Tie Strips

Sun, 2014-04-06 12:18 — Bernd

Originally I posted a question on Taskboard because I had seen Michael Rose use it on his N scale layout. So I thought I'd give it a try for TT scale size strips. I had bought the Taskboard and had a local laser shop cut some test strips. When I posted this picture both in the TTnut forum and here members were saying that it would warp because it's made from card board.

Main line and sidings at different heights

Sun, 2014-04-06 12:16 — pvwradtke

Hi folks, I've been following MRH for a while (almost 2 years). I guess it's time to be more proactive, rather than watching quietly on the sidelines. :)

I'm building a new HO layout, and I want to have my sidings at a lower height than my main line. I can change my cork type to get a different height. However, how can I make smooth the height transition from the main to the siding?

If I just change it abruptly I'm afraid it'll look like a bump. Not to mention potential derailments. Any ideas on how to make it look good and functional?