I tried to strip the C&NW paint from a Kato SD-45. 91% alky removed a little. When I am ready to work on this again I will forget stripping and go...
ACC to Epoxy Pete On the latticework boom made from music wire, I would be tempted to try soldering first. To accomplish the solder job, I would...
I just read about your loss this morning. My prayers are with you and your family. Len
Considering the PR benefit, it would be worth their while to fix it free of charge. If they do fix it gratis, be sure to give them some good...
I use the powerpoles to connect my 50 watt two meter Ham rig into the electrical system of my truck. So far they have been reliable. The electric...
Believe it or not, I have two "Standard" B'mann 4-8-4's that run pretty well. Out of the box, both needed regauging of all wheelsets. On the old...
Russ This is one of the neatest scratchbuilds I have ever seen. I think you have the basis for a great article in one of the N-scale mags. I am...
[img] What else can I say. Len
For old and out of print books, I have had good results with abebooks.com and Golden spike books and videos. Len
Pete Please sign me up. This is the sort of info that I print out and keep in three ring binders. Prior to starting a project, I always refer to...
Their used locomotive dept. manages to get to my bank account from time to time. I have been very satisfied with the product. A great way to...
Is there any practical way to work easements into a track plan using unitrack? The little door top layout I am running now is the first where I...
The Bachmann 2-8-0 Consolidation is a good steamer to begin with. The price is ok, DCC installation is reasonable if you have a good hand with a...
Great work by all three of you guys [img] [img] . Len
Strangely enough the TT installation would have been a snap if I were closely watching the electrical pickup. Unfortunately I neglected that...
LT Do you have any further info on replacement drawbars for the 4-6-2. After installed the decoder I must have improperly unwound the wires. The...
Speaking of golden spike, has anyone read "Nothing Like It in The World" by Stephen E. Ambrose. It about the building of the transcontinental rr...
Great to hear your recovery is coming along. Since the last correspondence I have added another B'mann Connie and a pair of CNJ Trainmasters. This...
Hi Bob (LT) I haven't seen any of your recent posts, which caused me to worry a bit. I would consider good vision as the most important tool in...
As long as we are discussing pulling power, how are the recent Atlas Trainmasters. I just ordered a pair today. When it comes to predicting...