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Manufacturer and item number
I have many cars I purchased used. Though they might be kits most are assembled. My problem and my question is I do not know who made them and the product number. The great majority of them do not have the manufacturer on the car any where that I can find. Some do, much less than one percent. I think most of them are Athearn Blue Box but that is just a guess.
Is there a source?
Great Hobby Resource
I just stumbled on to a great site called Trainlife.com. I was looking for info on 1st generation piggyback and this data was in Model Railroading back in the 80s or early 90s. I went to the MRG website and they mentioned that a new back issue had been posted to the Trainlife site. Although I have only barely scratched the surface of what is available, it looks like MANY issues of MANY magazines are available in web format.
I don't recall seeing any info about this site before did I just miss it?
What is the best way to work with styrene brick sheets to make walls?
Hello,
I want to scratch build my childhood home, which was "standard" brick construction. I've purchased a number of styrene brick pattern sheets from a number of vendors and they are all flimsy. Walthers makes a thick styrene brick sheet, but it won't work for my application.
European trains with American DCC
I'm getting back into the hobby after a long time away. I started in Germany so my trains are all European. I'm planning Swiss themed layout and plan on sticking with Minitrix, Fleischmann, etc. Can I use an Amercan digital control system with loks I buy from them? What about digital control of European turnouts and lights? Any good reading about the subject?
Thanks
Rio Grande Southern
Well, well, well, at last I see the Rio Grande Southern and the man behind the posts. As soon as I saw the railroad name and then the beautiful cabinetry I knew in a flash who the article was about. The moniker emblazoned on the end of the bench removed any doubt. I must say I would never have guessed 4x8 but true to form it is a very well done 4x8. Congratulations on the MRR feature Dan. Very nicely done layout. I expected no less.
UP Veranda with Tender
Hi Jack from Star, Idaho. I have been looking at the UP HO Veranda with tender. I have looked at the MTH with sound on board and the Athearn with DCC and Sound. I was wondering if anyone has purchased either one of these and how well they performed. I own both brands and like them both but I would like to choose the best one for the money.
Jack Strong
No models, so I am making it myself...
So the late Dean Freytag's book on steel got me interested in steel. I dreamed, schemed and planned what I would do when I had time and money. Then one day a couple years back I discovered direct reduced iron.
Homemade fuses
In one of the videos from MRH, the presenter spoke of short protection. I can't find the video now. There was a standard automotive bulb that worked beautifully. He also gave a few alternative bulbs for unusual amperage. And apparently there was a board mount socket one could also get. Does anyone know the name and location of that video, or at least the technical information?
Thanks- Walter Philaret
ExactRail gets new CEO
Orem, Utah – ExactRail has named John Pestana president and chief executive officer (CEO).
Atlas Acquires Branchline Rolling Stock
Hillside, New Jersey – Atlas Model Railroad Company has purchased all of the inventory, parts and tooling of Branchline Trains’ HO scale rolling stock including the Yardmaster series of freight cars and the upscale Blueprint series of passenger and freight cars.
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