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Cab Curtains
I've completed a set of cab curtains based on an article here on MRH. I posted about them on my personal blog at: http://coloradosouthern.blogspot.com/ .
Please enjoy if you visit,
Darel
early 1900s ore cars, ho scale
id like to get a string of ore cars from the early 1900s, say between 1910ish and 1930ish. micromark has something, but i dont know anything about the quality. here's a link
http://www.micromark.com/ho-scale-22-wooden-ore-car-kits-bulk-pack-of-12,9060.html
does anyone have a recommendation on a manufacturer where i could buy ore cars? any thoughts on the micromark cars? id like RTR and preferably from a western railroad.
Perfect Gussets
Still working on the Morris Benchwork...
I needed some gussets for a weak part of the Morris benchwork. After looking in my offcut bin for a piece of plywood I could use, I decided I didn't want to go out to the shop to cut the parts (It's blizzarding!) so I drew them up and 5 minutes later I had perfect gussets!
Curved turnouts in/out radii
I am considering using several Peco No 7 curved turnouts in my layout design. The outer (though) curve radius is 60in and the diverging curve radius is 36in.
Are there any issues with track radii of 36 inches entering and leaving the 60in radius of the turnout? While I have some room to work with, long curves of greater than 36in radius are not an option. Short (10 degree) curve segments of 48in radius might fit into the design.
Thanks
Alan
New Cardboard Trucks from FDS - a Peterbilt Wrecker and a GMC Snow Plow
There are two new, high detailed models from our friends of FDS. Because they are Holiday-Gifts, I can not say how long they will be available. So hurry up and get them.
The Peterbilt Wrecker in a very detailed version, e.g. with opening doors and hood - in 1.100!!!
Thank you Art Fahie - Bar Mills
It has been a rough year. Very little model railroading. I had a bad bicycle accident earlier in June that broke several bones. And with my medical and my wife’s medical expenses I have had very little to spend on model railroading. And not being able to work on my kits or my railroad as I recovered has been frustrating.
I had wanted to buy George Sellios’ kit, the Jamestown Water Stop. And I wanted Bar Mills new kit, the Popovich Pipes and Fittings. But I could not afford either one.
Need a part for Fleischman F7A
I have a used Fleischman F7A diesel that I am hoping to repair. The motor itself, if removed from the loco and powered, spins very freely. The problem is, there is a coupling missing between the motor and the rest of the drive train on one end. I was thinking perhaps there is a way I could fabricate a part, but if I can find a supplier and buy one that might be preferable.
Here are pictures to describe what I am looking at. First, here is the loco still assembled in case anyone recognizes it that way:
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