Artie Johnson's character was named Wolfgang, but the character's name isn't mentioned often. Sergeant Schultz was indeed a character on Hogan's...
Haven't tried it, but there's an important difference you'll need to resolve. The ConCor PA has a truck-mounted pilot and front coupler, while...
There were two different versions of the Con-Cor whatever. The first was made by Rivarossi, and also sold by Atlas (before Con-Cor). Avoid it....
I don't have an answer on temperature, but too cool is worse than too hot. I struggled with this for a long time, and finally dedicated a...
My thoughts: 1. Peco looks the least like North American track, but is also the sturdiest. Also, it will accomodate rollingstock with...
There are also decals (from Microscale) and car sides available for most of the cars (except the NCL observation). This is a simple kitbash from...
Both boards of the CN-GP must make good contact to the frame on both sides, otherwise weirdness happens. I'd check that first.
Micro-trains will often sell parts for current production cars even though the parts are not listed in the catalog. Contact them directly (see...
I'd take a look at the contact stripsnover the front truck. Might be misaligned
GMM make stanchions for diesels engines and for steam engines, but not entire railing kits.
Yep, a solid zinc-alloy casting. I bought it new in the early 1970s, and have repainted it quite a few times. I'd have said "pulls like an...
Here's a just-rebuilt Arnold-Rapido FA. It's been repainted and has DCC (in the fuel tank), an LED headlight, and NWSL wheels so it can run on...
Branson. And John's olive jar trick is a good one - I use it too!
If shaking hands are a problem, use tools to help. For example, stick the joiner to a heat-resistant surface with paper tape (stick side up -...
<nit> The song is by Steve Goodman (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steve_Goodman) , Arlo Guthrie just did a (very nice) cover of it. </nit>
Umm - everyone needs more B&M cars, even someone (like me) who mostly models the NKP. George
I'm just starting one of these (H10-44), in FXD. Anyone have a template for handrails? Also, has anyone tried Mr. Surfacer 1000 on these shells -...
Are those pantographs rendered by Shapeways too?
The observation car has the window pattern of the Rock Island "La Mirada" - a one-of-a kind car. Unfortunately, it was built by Pullman...
what technique did you use to get that nice straight cut removing the skirt on Pine Arroyo? George
