I finally tried out these dental tools for uncoupling cars and was quite impressed with how well they work.  However, I was thinking they'd never be where I'd need them, so I printed up the attached

I finally tried out these dental tools for uncoupling cars and was quite impressed with how well they work.  However, I was thinking they'd never be where I'd need them, so I printed up the attached

Thanks John, I never noticed that smoke box before. Cal-Scale also makes a nice working bell with antl-rotation bar. Dale Buxton

Recent discussion of sources for locomotive modification and scratch-building parts focused on Precision Scale Models and Keith Wiseman's stock of old PIA and Backshop parts. I will add that Bowser,

For those interested in servo operation for turnouts and other things take a look at the EZYBUS from MERG. I have been using it now for about a year and I really like it. PCB boards are small in size

Sorry, you're on the other side of the pond? I gave up on UK eBay stuff for the exactly the same reason. Try Gaugemaster, they carry a fair amount of US sourced material. Nigel Nigel

I am relieved that I am not the only one finding much of it over my head! But some of the projects and of course their kits are well worth the membership and there's always the hope that a blinding

I cannot see the internal US postal rates only the cost to send items to the UK and in some cases the post is $65.00!!!!! For a $15 item? 'Interesting but stupid' Rowan and Martin Mark K

Very nice, Paul. Mike

When I realized that the 705s weren't going to be a drop in I experimented with the 714 centering device. Like would the 714 box center with a solid coupler rather than a split coupler. I welded a 714

I, too, am a member of MERG (https://www.merg.org.uk/merg_kitlocker/) and yes, I believe you do have to be a member to order.  I've been thoroughly satisfied with everything I've ordered from them. 

Very interesting, do you have to be a member to get the controller kits? Would love to learn more about them. And love your new railroad name ... 😁😁 Mike Conder

Like many I installed Tortoise turnout motors from the first time I saw them in operations - mmmmdiddly years ago. Recently I wanted to change the track layout at the back of my RR and didn't fancy

Mark Lewis, I thank you for your answer. It's a hopeful thing, then, to begin a slow conversion. Someday. I agree with the pair (Marlett and Kasprowicz) about how strange the notion is that it

Go to eBay, search Model Power 410. There are 100+ at around $25-$27 including postage. The $14 one is the cheaper EST but with high postage. Nigel

Can you provide a link for the $15 eBay special? I can’t find it.

Well, My spy told me the 705 creation was a rush job. It seemed that the tooling guy at Kadee was getting ready to retire and they wanted a new HOn3 coupler. So they took an older design they had and

The plastic shed is actually OK, (it's also part of the Sanding tower kit I believe). If you're not happy building the Campbell kit then why complicate matters and just build the complete plastic kit

Couldn't agree more Jim. It had to be a fast conversion for me to take up the new coupler. When the standard coupler for HOn3 is the 714, what kind of thinking does it take to make a replacement that

I am selling a Blackstone box car factory painted yellow silver colors #3468 non weathered (P.N. B340118). Going thru my collection and didn't realize I bought two of these. If interested message me a