Tom, The Rivarossi Big Boy can negotiate radii as tight as 22" - 24"...BUT... the boiler and cab overhang at these radii would take out an HO scale city block. Also, the loco will quite simply look "g

Please forgive this shameless plug, eGroups has bounced the message twice so that should be a hint, but I'm stubborn. I have some stuff to get rid of, if you are interested see me in a dark alley (off

Hi, I am a new member on the list, and have mainly come here due to my large interest in steam, and in HO steam. In a reply to a recent string of messages, 2 Big Boys will run on an inner 15", and an

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I have a pair of the old Casey Jones 10 Wheeler models. This elderly design has the simple open frame Pittman motor with the worm pressed onto the motor shaft drive arrangement. Both of them need rege

I'm trying to determine the level of interest for a magazine dedicated to modeling American railroading from its beginning until WWII, no matter what scale, gauge, or prototype you model. If you'd be

First measure the axle diameter as NWSL produces kits for both 3 mm and 1/8 inch Lacking that, Bowser provides the needed parts, but not a "gearbox" type arrangement. Many folks make can motor mounts

As a result of a mention of the existence of this list on rmr about a week ago there has been a flurry of activity of new subscription. That's great to see, guys. Welcome aboard to our new members. I

This was sent to the Digitrax List, and thought it appropriate to pass on to you folk. It is unsubstantiated right now, but will alert you to the possibility. Chris Shinn Winnipeg, Canada ----- Origin

I am very please with the running of this, my new engine. I would like to improve further its already remarkable good looks and fidelity to detail. I have gone to the library and photocopied pictures

Sounds interesting. If you do it I would try a subscription. I don't know of any other publications that concentrate on the early era railroading. My personal modeling interests range from the 1880's

This is a really good sale on Bachmann steam at etoys.com. They have the ATSF 2-8-0 for $49.99: http://www.etoys.com/toy/g/product/bac/00/20/1.shtml They also have the Bachmann UP and SP 4-8-2s for $6

The thing that concerns me about buying the Bachmann 4-8-2 from eToys is that they list it as a "Collectible Item," and refer you to their return policy. They are telling you that the return policy on

I'd started to, but after looking at pictures of it and some 0-8-0's I felt it'd be easier to make a switcher out of it. I think I found one picture of a Consolidation with two sand domes, but I don't

I have been blessed with enough prototype info and photos to make a stab at a specific loco, as well as attaining the level of enjoyment you did. Thanks for your nice answer. BTW, did you use a Kadee

Actually, I ddn't change the front coupler. My reasoning was that the Pacific would be used at the front of my D&RGW passenger consist hence I didn't need an operating coupler. I did add air and steam

> I just acquired one of these units, used, in running order, but needing a > bit of detailing work. This one never got to the paint shop, needs some > ballast and maybe some details. I'd like to rewo

The Ten-Wheeler is a model of Roger's (sp?) built Sierra Railroad #3. I hate to tell you this, but the blind driver is prototypical for that engine :-). All the best, - Arved _________________________

I did a large makeover job on a Mantua Mikado 2 years ago along the same lines as you are thinking about. I didn't change the drivers, but you can likely source those from Bowser. Cut off all the deta

HOsteam@... wrote: along the same lines as you are thinking about. I didn't change the drivers, but you can likely source those from Bowser......etc...etc... This is my first post on this list, and th