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help with replacement coupler

Wed, 2012-12-12 22:08 — Ventana

can anyone identify this coupler?

I have about 20 old Bachman cars that have this coupler.  I want to change them to knuckle type.  I bought some Kadee #148's.  they fit but the hole is much larger then the original hole.  I'm thinking of just drilling the hole larger and using a bigger screw.  Does anyone know if there is a direct replacement for this?  I looked at the kadee web site but couldn't identify this coupler/car combo. 

I guess it make a good "How to" tip, lol.

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Grande Pacific Acme Latex Co. Update

Wed, 2012-12-12 21:27 — arthurhouston

This update of the Acme Latex Co. Ind and scenery at Rock Ridge. This a continuation of the CAL COAT 127 project.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SwleL3yQsdo

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More photos of the JDS&E RR

Wed, 2012-12-12 19:25 — John Winter

A few more of my layout.

When did CN start using the "www.cna" logo on their locomotives and rolling stock?

Wed, 2012-12-12 15:57 — Pirosko

When did CN start using the "www.cna"  logo on their locomotives and rolling stock? Can anyone answer this please? I am looking to date my railroad more precisely and this is one of the constraints I will have to deal with?  Thanks for any help all.

Steve 

Static grass applicator

Wed, 2012-12-12 08:53 — torikoos

Hi all,

 

I've recently made a static grass applicator, using the parts of an electronic fly swatter, and a tea strainer.

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It ain't easy being a B...

Wed, 2012-12-12 08:18 — jeffshultz

MRH advertiser Rapido is known for it's innovative and entertaining ads, blog posts, and videos, and here they've done it again:

Be sure to check out the Rapido News, Volume 42 as well.

Layout room/Building that looks like a Train Station

Tue, 2012-12-11 19:31 — rwproctor

Ok railheads, I need you all to go back in your collective memories. After a recent lull in layout design and my daughter deciding that she now wants to move into the basement for more privacy ( I guess thats what 14 year olds want), I have decided to build a separate building for the layout. It will be approx 22' x 32'. I am thinking I may make it look like a train station.

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chip dust for ballast?

Tue, 2012-12-11 15:25 — LPS L1

Has anyone had any experience in using chip dust for ballast???

I am curious as it seems to be available at most gravel yards for fairly decent prices

Also, anyone know of a supplier of small quantities of coal?

thanks in advance,

A Prototype for Everything - The Great Western Industrial Park

Tue, 2012-12-11 12:09 — kLEROYs

They say there is a prototype for everything.  Here is another at The Great Western Industrial Park (http://www.greatwesternindustrialpark.com/index.html).  It is a simple oval with a variety of industries, including a wind turbine blade plant.

If you zoom in with the satellite view, the 45deg view will pop up and you can see the track work in the construction phase.  This could make for some interesting modeling.

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Removing Dried Glue

Tue, 2012-12-11 04:33 — JamesS

I am building a bridge(styrene) and I've been sloppy with getting glue(CA and Pro Weld ) on the exposed

areas.  Is their anything that can safely remove the dried glue without damaging the plastic?

-James


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