Am looking for info on the MDC HOn3 inside frame 2-8-0 kit. Specificaly info on re-gearing/re-motoring, and any construction tips in general. Have posted this request on the HOn3 and Slimrail lists

In a message dated 2/21/00 2:38:25 AM Pacific Standard Time, martin.fischer@... writes: << Could anybody here point me to information on the Web ( or elsewhere ) on backhead details for a (

In a 'past life' when I was modelling British Protofour (similar to Proto87 in concept) I was using steel tyred wheels from Alan Gibson. Steel is the de facto standard for P4. I expected trouble

I agree that it's time for better tires on steam engines. Solid Nickel Silver would probably be the easier to do as NWSL seems to have no problem doing solid NS wheels. Steel will rust and SS steel,

Steel will rust ... Actually, I think there is too much oil on our models mechanisms for this to be a big problem. Considering the axles are steel, and most drive shafts as well. I've only

Well, I measured the drivers, and they measure about 0.71 - 0.72 inches in diameter, depending on where on the taper I measure (the RP-25 profile has a taper to provide a "dihedral" to improve

In a message dated 2/11/00, 8:47:39 AM, HOsteam@... writes: <<Well, I measured the drivers, and they measure about 0.71 - 0.72 inches in diameter, depending on where on the taper I measure

I recommend you look up the following URL in respect of the Valentine message if you are in any doubt: http://www.sarc.com/avcenter/venc/data/be.my.valentine.hoax.html Nelson Kennedy H0 Steam list

In a message dated 2/10/00 7:29:50 AM Pacific Standard Time, a_grass@... writes: << The "final blow" was discovering the nickle silver plating of the drivers had worn off. In discussing

Please, before passing on any possible virus info, see if there is a listing for it as a hoax. Most are hoaxes. As Nelson states, you can check out the Symantec website at: www.sarc.com . It is

I guess Robert's posting was on its way before I posted my request to keep the list free of such warnings. Let me say this loud and clear. The Bud Frogs alert is a well documented hoax. It has been

Please guys, let's not clog up the list with virus alerts. Most lists have a ban on their being posted. Most alerts are bogus. If you have any doubt at all before passing alerts on to your

Arved: You had me rolling on the floor with this one. This Old House is about one of my favorite shows. As for your locomotive. NWSL, Grandt Line and Precision Scale make metal and engineering

MESSAGE ONE SOMEONE IS SENDING OUT A VERY CUTE SCREENSAVER OF THE BUDWEISER FROGS. IF YOU DOWNLOAD IT, YOU WILL LOSE EVERYTYHING!!! YOUR HARD DRIVE WILL CRASH AND SOMEONE FROM THE INTERNET WILL GIT

JENNIFER READ THESE MESSAGES CAREFULLY AND WATCH FOR THE E-MAIL MESSAGES AS NOTED. AS THE MESSAGE SAYS DIRE CONSEQUENCES WILL FOLLOW IF YOU DOWN LOAD THEM.. DAD. CASSEY I DON'T KNOW IF THESE

I have an old Max-Gray/KTM Southern Pacific 4-10-2. It's been run so much that the gearbox is worn out, and the old Pitman motor is showing signs of demagnitization in it's permenant magnet. The

Jim Flynn writes: "Is the Bachmann 2-8-0 appropriate for the year 1930? Am switching from N scale to HO, and the B'mann model is or rough appearance of the 2-8-0s used by the RR I'm modeling. Am

Jim & Brenda wrote: Depending on prototype (or lack thereof), the Bachmann 2-8-0 could fit into pretty much any date from ca. 1925 to end-of-steam. It could be reasonably backdated to 1910 or

Jim, Yes you can use the 2-8-0 for 1930. They were found everywhere up until the end of steam. Bob Amsler ramsler@...

Is the Bachmann 2-8-0 appropriate for the year 1930? Am switching from N scale to HO, and the B'mann model is or rough appearance of the 2-8-0s used by the RR I'm modeling. Am not going for prototype