The actual scale is often refered to as HOn3.5 the spacing between the rails is something like 12mm, making it the same as TT scale. The big...
Hello - I have recently started building an HOm scale railroad that is roughly based on the MGB in Switzerland. My primary reason was that I...
Good Morning - I recently installed about 12 Atlas Code 83 # 4 turnouts. It seems that at certain spots they loose power, causing the...
First, we have a lot of cool things going on with the Heartland Flyer. As you know, we have a wine tasting on board the 1st Saturday of each...
Group - This Saturday, the Heartland Flyer will be celebrating it's 4th anniversary. There will be a celebration in Ardmore, Oklahoma kicked...
I'm not sure. I am on a quest to ride over each different Amtrak route this year. I have 7 different ones done, and everyone of them have been...
I recently travelled on the Starlight from Los Angeles to Seattle. I am not a new to rail travel and have had good and bad experiences, but this...
Well...her first comment was, when are we going to go back and can we ride a different train next time. My favorite was about 2:00 in the morning...
Hey Group - I have to post this to the public: Last weekend I took my 77yo mother on her first overnight trip on an Amtrak train. We flew to...
Hello - I hope someone can help or provide some information. I am planning on travelling to Australia in October and spend my 40th birthday on...
Hey Gang as a follow to my E unit issue.... I contacted Life-Like via e-mail and received a reply giving me the 800 number to call for support....
I checked the gauge on the wheels, but not the flange. Will do....thanks Ron
Hey Group - I recently purchased a Proto 2000 E7. I am having FITS keeping it on the track. I started using Atlast code 83 track with a couple...
The E unit (which is the only one that does this) derails right where the direction points meet the rail. I thought I had it resolved by throwing...
Thanks a bunch.... I will get one tomorrow.......... Ron
Hey Gang - I have sort of a follow up on the curved turnout issue. I have a 6' x 10' in the garage, based VERY loosley on the SAL. I have a...
Lets see if I can describe this a little better. I am using 32" curves. The table is 6' x 10', on each side of the 10' section is a small town....
Hey Group - In my planning, I am thinking about putting a hidden loop under the rest of my layout (about 4"). In doing this, I have about 5...
Thanks a bunch...I'll post the results. Ron
I am planning to start building a new 6' x 10' railroad and wanted to use the "cookie cutter" method of subroadbed. Does anyone have any...
