Congratulations Rob It's good to see that the NMRA Recognizes what we already knew.
Take a look at the power pickup tabs on the trucks in this picture In yellow the contact tab at the coupler end is coming from the left side...
You reassembled the trucks backwards on the one that is running in the opposite direction. Push the pin out and flip the trucks around move the...
I only right a loco off as unrepairable when it is cheaper to buy a new one than to buy or make the parts needed to repair it. Not completely...
On a Static model no its probably not worth it. But some of the cars and trucks on a couple of the modules Bryan has are not static. Some move up...
Welcome to Trainboard Carlos I am wondering what the advantage of Metal vs Resin would be? Stronger? more durable? What about detail would...
Our layout at the Last Great Scale Model Train Show We exceeded our 30' x 40' space by a few feet in both directions. [ATTACH]
JoeS Go to a local store and PAY CASH for a Visa gift card with just enough on it to pay for what you want. That way the card number is not tied...
I knew it was only a matter of time that's just a 3D printed version of my 0-6-0 upgrade that was printed in Z track Magazine a few years ago....
I'm not sure I would gamble using that with my Z scale Loco's Saving a few dollars by using that could cost you considerably more in the long run...
You may want to keep one of those older Blue Marklin power packs to power the turnouts/lights. That or get one of the newer White Marklin power...
With the sleeve gone and the flywheel assemblies checked for proper fitment and alignment its time to press them onto the motor. First I checked...
Once you have both motors free you will notice that one end of the GP7 motor has a 1.5mm sleeve crimped onto one end. Depending on how the...
Ok now that I have sourced new motor it needs to be removed from the GP7. Holding the fuel tank with one hand grab the top of the shell with the...
Now gently wiggle and pull the frame halves straight apart keeping both ends even as you go. The trucks will fall free as it comes apart, Also...
A friend asked if I could look at a (non-running) brass Dash 9 that he had just acquired. I started by placing it on my test track which...
If you take a close look at old photos or visit one of the RR Museum that still have a turntable you will see that the track around the turntable...
There is not much you can do about the coupler droop. A very small amount of up down movement can actually be beneficial when going over...
Congratulations Rob!
Portland Rail Car released 8 cars in total for the American market they were available as kits and as "ready to run". 4 Overton Coaches, the...
