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Model Power HO 2-8-0 - any advice?
I have a Model Power 2-8-0. It's tender driven (with rigid trucks and 36" wheels!), but all in all not a bad little engine. Being all plastic, except for the brass driver tires (which pick up power), I am surprised at how well it runs and how good it looks. It's no Spectrum or Proto 2000, but it's a lot cheaper as well. And kitbashing is easy since the motor is out of the way!
Here's a photo from the Frateschi web site (the company that makes these models in Brazil):
Railroaders' Advice
C&EI F Unit
To All; This C&EI F Unit is one I painted, lettered, weathered and dullcoated. It is one of several I exchange out on this chassis. That way I save on money and at the same time have many railroads available to run. The train run that day determines the F unit body used.
Yours, Elvin Howland/E. St. Louis Rail Group Layout
Steam running on veggie Oil
Looking around Google and searching just info for my pike, I came across this Prototype steamer that runs on veggie oil. I think this is fantastic !!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b95GANkUCDs
Any advice on measuring or comparing steam driver crank throw?
I need help! I am trying to determine whether I can use a Bachmann 4-4-0 (old time, not Spectrum) driver with a Bachmann Spectrum 4-6-0 driver. I already know about the different axle design, and have an idea on how to modify the 4-6-0 frame to deal with that. The overall diameters are within a few hundredths of a millimeter, and I can skim the surface of the larger one if I have to. The different counterweight style is not a problem - in fact it's the reason I'm considering the change.
Article Submission Process- from a Rookie
Given the current discussions on the forum regarding article submissions, I thought it might be helpful to see the process from the perspective of someone who recently put together an article. This was my first attempt at writing an article for publication in anything, and I had very little experience at taking digital photographs.
if you are interested in Australian desert model railways
Hi All
I just joined, MRHM has got some great tips, if you are interested in Australian Desert Model Railways, check out my Blog for one of my layouts, Barcoola.
Barcoola is my take on Tarcoola, the junction between the Central Australian Railway (to Alice Springs and Darwin) and Perth Western Australia.
I model Australian National in 1993, lots of long trains, double stacking, TOFC, Roadrailers etc.
N Scale Couplers: C'mon guys
One of your advertisers, Con-Cor, has a great spread on couplers. They have a new one for long trains, fixed consists, lower price, etc. Per them, the new ones are great, esp. for me since I 'hand uncouple' anyway.
They mention 5 or 6 major coupler alternatives, although MTL (nee Kadee) has the majority share. We've seen this before: Whether you have to pay Kadee or not (old days), make them alike.
Midwest cork situation - they are waiting on raw materials - expected in by May 1.
Guys, I sent an email to Midwest asking the situation on their cork roadbed. Here is their reply:
Hello Rick , There is a raw materials issue. We are anticipating 3 - 4 weeks before we have stock.
Thank you,
Traci Sutton
Customer Service
Manager Midwest Products Co., Inc.
400 S. Indiana St
Hobart, IN 46342
Inkjet on Scribed Siding
I have a small stockyard on my layout that I based on one near my home town. It was owned by a neighbor with a distinctive name and had that name painted in LARGE block letters on its board wall. When I got out my 40 year old dry transfer letter sheets to add the name, it was of course dried out and unusable. At my local art supply store there was one employee old enough to remember dry transfers, but none to be had. Of course I can print any font and size on paper, but I didn't want a sign posted on
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