1. As far as internet stores, I haven't used many -- I have had good service from Standard Hobby in NJ, from before they had a web presence. 2. I...
ACC does indeed react with water (vapor) and can be kept longer if you keep it in a jar with all those little packets of dessicant that you can...
I think I can finally access (with a little help from others on the Board) my present favorite picture -- actually taken several years ago......
Congratulations on using Peco switches -- I think they are the best. As far as the "motor", what you're looking at is two electromagnets that...
Actually, later brass models run much better than "what you'd heard". I'd suggest that you get the engine, run it for an hour in each direction...
I think the Broadway Limited Steam sound (from the Hudson) is great!! In fact, I think it sounds better than Soundtraxx [the fact that the Hudson...
I was going to mention the Pennsylvania area as well (they even have Steam Loco license plates!!). One of the things you may want to consider is...
The foam-lined self-closing boxes that I use for transporting my rolling stock to modular set-up's are made by Axian Technology in Phoenix AZ....
I haunted a house by adding a ghost, painted on clear plastic, "hung" in the attic. I lit it with a blue LED and it appears to hover in the...
Since you are already using foam, you might want to consider some lighter weight coverings for your foam -- other than the old stand-by of...
Actually, even people with nearby hobby shops often do most of their major purchasing on the internet or mail order. In the ad's in the major...
Whoops, sorry for not checking my facts -- I did admit to not having either Atlas or Digitrax -- I had used the Atlas at a show and thought it...
If you're going for a thin layer of gloss on top of your painted bottom, you may want to consider Woodland Scenics new pourable water. Make sure...
Prior quote: Remember that all control systems have to conform to the NMRA standards and they all "talk" to any decoder from any manufacturer...
...But to GET a handheld controller with the Zephyr you must purchase it separately -- it comes with the Atlas! I was not actually talking about...
But the Zephyr doesn't come with an handheld controller -- when you add that -- it's a LOT more expensive. The Atlas (Lenz) controller includes a...
I have used the Lenz (Atlas) system, and I would definately consider it for you. It's a very easy system to use and it, too, is upgradable. The...
While "regular" masking tape is really OK (especially if you create a new edge before using) -- I'd like to mention a relatively new product from...
The only problem with fiberoptics is that the light mostly comes out along the axis of the fiber -- even if you melt the end to make it bigger....
There's really nothing wrong with using incandescent bulbs, especially if they're fed a voltage less than 80% of their rating -- they will last...
