http://www.talkaboutcrafting.com/group/rec.models.railroad/ $ en-us Copyright 2003-2005, Talk About Network. All Rights Reserved. 2008-11-23T03:11:09+00:00 TAN rss@talkaboutnetwork.com Discussion hourly 1 1970-01-01T00:00+00:00 http://tan12.talkaboutnetwork.com/images/spacer.gif http://www.talkaboutcrafting.com/group/rec.models.railroad/ http://www.talkaboutcrafting.com/group/rec.models.railroad/messages/530985.html After months of work I finally got my loft layout to a stage where I felt I could invite a couple of friends over to test out the currently laid track before moving on to scenery or other parts of the layout. Before they arrived I double checked t... Mike Hughes ltmike@[EMAIL PROTECTED] gt Discussion 2008-11-17T22:08:10+00:00 http://www.talkaboutcrafting.com/group/rec.models.railroad/messages/530983.html The Pacific Northwest Region of the NMRA will be holding its annual Regional Convention in Edmonton, Alberta, September 17 -19. More info at: http://www.northernlights2009.ca Mark -- Mark Johnson Electrical Department Edmonton Model Railroad Asso... Mark Johnson ltmark.johnson@[EMAIL PROTE... Discussion 2008-11-17T13:22:33+00:00 http://www.talkaboutcrafting.com/group/rec.models.railroad/messages/530980.html I have inherited a Far East brass model with a superb paintjob - unfortunately the foam packaging has perished and some has now stuck to the paintwork like glue. Anyone any ideas for getting this gunk off without ruining the paint job? JW ltjeffrey.wood3@[EMAIL PROTECTED] gt Discussion 2008-11-17T17:13:02+00:00 http://www.talkaboutcrafting.com/group/rec.models.railroad/messages/530976.html Run in R 2636X OK on DC. On DCC engine is reluctant to move without several good pushes. Runs jerkilly at first then OK at speed. Turn down and jerkiness recurs. Any ideas? Super D ltderekcrofts@[EMAIL PROTECTED] ... Discussion 2008-11-17T04:21:40+00:00 http://www.talkaboutcrafting.com/group/rec.models.railroad/messages/530972.html Does anyone have pictures of other brewieries have locomotives like labbats etc? Thanks Brock Brock Bailey brbailey@shaw.ca PS also looking for a copy of Esquimalt @ Nanimio Railway stocks from 1800s Photograph or original. Brock Bailey ltbrbailey@[EMAIL PROTECTED... Discussion 2008-11-16T20:25:24+00:00 http://www.talkaboutcrafting.com/group/rec.models.railroad/messages/530969.html http://snipr.com/LiveSteam RMR ltnobody@[EMAIL PROTECTED] gt Discussion 2008-11-15T07:43:38+00:00 http://www.talkaboutcrafting.com/group/rec.models.railroad/messages/530966.html Hi, I am restoring my American Flyer 282 engine. Whatever that is in the coal car isnt responding. Voltage gets to it but nothing happens. What is that thing? It looks like a motor that turns a cylinder (electromechanical commutator?). I think ... abby ltabbybrown@[EMAIL PROTECTED] gt Discussion 2008-11-14T23:00:09+00:00 http://www.talkaboutcrafting.com/group/rec.models.railroad/messages/530962.html The final touch to my Christmas scene was to light up Grandmas House. See it at, http://www.rrscenery.com Phil Anderson Philip Anderson ltazrock@[EMAIL PROTECTE... Discussion 2008-11-14T16:05:29+00:00 http://www.talkaboutcrafting.com/group/rec.models.railroad/messages/530959.html If a DCC accessory decoder is powered by the DCC bus, would a locomotive that shorts on a turnout because the turnout was thrown against it prevent the switching of the turnout? I like the simple hookup of something like a Digitrax DS44, but want... Puckdropper ltpuckdropper(at)yahoo(dot)c... Discussion 2008-11-14T20:46:11+00:00 http://www.talkaboutcrafting.com/group/rec.models.railroad/messages/530957.html I have a lot of texture moulds used in making scale models, the brand name is LINKA, Model Building System, made in Scotland by Thomas Salter LTD. I have Stonework, Brickwork, Log Cabin, Roof Shingles, etc., a total of 12 moulds, gently used. I ha... Vibrant Jewels ltvibrantjewels@[EMAIL PR... Discussion 2008-11-14T17:43:55+00:00 http://www.talkaboutcrafting.com/group/rec.models.railroad/messages/530956.html The Tech Model Railroad Club of M.I.T. will be holding its fall Open House on Saturday, Nov 22 from 2:00 to 5:00pm and 7:00 to 10:00pm, in room N52-118 at 265 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge (downstairs from the MIT Museum and across the street from ... j_purbrick@[EMAIL PROTECTED] Discussion 2008-11-14T09:41:49+00:00 http://www.talkaboutcrafting.com/group/rec.models.railroad/messages/530942.html Heres one for yall: my wife wants to do the water, when I get a set up. She looked at the article in the current MR, and complains it doesnt tell her anything she needs to know. I think she means it doesnt explain what work the epoxy with paint stirr... whitroth ltwhitroth@[EMAIL PROTECTED] gt... Discussion 2008-11-12T22:05:29+00:00 http://www.talkaboutcrafting.com/group/rec.models.railroad/messages/530940.html I have wanted to do this for several years. Here is the start. See it at http://www.rrscenery.com Phil Anderson Philip Anderson ltazrock@[EMAIL PROTECTE... Discussion 2008-11-12T19:59:42+00:00 http://www.talkaboutcrafting.com/group/rec.models.railroad/messages/530905.html I saw this sign while recently traveling on Amtrak and thought I would need to have one for my layout. newbury@[EMAIL PROTECTED] Discussion 2008-11-10T06:38:09+00:00 http://www.talkaboutcrafting.com/group/rec.models.railroad/messages/530895.html Just an alert for those within shopping distance of a Michaels arts crafts store in the U.S. (and in Canada???). Theyre selling those little bottles of acrylic paints for 50 cents each (the Craft Smart brand). Get em while you can. (Like every ot... David Nebenzahl ltnobody@[EMAIL PROTECTE... Discussion 2008-11-09T16:28:02+00:00 http://www.talkaboutcrafting.com/group/rec.models.railroad/messages/530886.html The previous thread on DC voltages, stalled motors and such has made me curious about PWM (pulse-width modulation) for DC model train control. Anyone have any schematics for a DIY PWM power supply? I did an AltaVista search*, but couldnt find anyt... David Nebenzahl ltnobody@[EMAIL PROTECTE... Discussion 2008-11-09T11:15:56+00:00 http://www.talkaboutcrafting.com/group/rec.models.railroad/messages/530861.html What is the optimal maximum DC voltage to use on an HO locomotive? Ive heard 12VDC and Ive been told it can be higher. Thanks, Mike Mike Lawson ltblue734@[EMAIL PROTECTED] ... Discussion 2008-11-07T19:19:16+00:00 http://www.talkaboutcrafting.com/group/rec.models.railroad/messages/530846.html Ok, so Im looking at the current issue of MR, and in the article on tank cars, it mentions, several times, that the tanks are fastened to the center of the center sill. Are they actually saying that its only fastened in the middle, and the ends are j... whitroth ltwhitroth@[EMAIL PROTECTED] gt... Discussion 2008-11-05T20:23:01+00:00 http://www.talkaboutcrafting.com/group/rec.models.railroad/messages/530844.html Ok, so like many of us, I have a lot of old and cheaper rolling stock that has talgo couplers on the trucks. Is there a Kadee coupler I can use to convert those to Kadees? What number Kadee would I use? Thanks for your help. Wayne wayne ltwayne.deloach@[EMAIL PROTECTED] ... Discussion 2008-11-04T06:08:08+00:00 http://www.talkaboutcrafting.com/group/rec.models.railroad/messages/530838.html Hello all, Its been years since Ive posted on this newsgroup. I hope someone here can help with this. I have been trying to get to the lights in my sons polar express observation car with no luck. Ive read the instructions which states to press in... ComputerSpace ltcomputerspace@[EMAIL PRO... 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