I just purchased a HON3 BRASS WMC WESTSIDE D&RGW 2-8-2 K-27 - SLIDE VALVE at an estate sale. Looks to be in very good condition. However, it is missing the drawbar post that screws into the bottom fro

Thanks. With cinders in your eyes, Bruce Bowie 419-602-3584 in2trains@...

Ric, What is the overall length of the one(s) used for HOn3? With cinders in your eyes, Bruce 419-602-3584 cell in2trains@...

No spoilers, please. Hasn't arrived yet here in north central Ohio. With cinders in your eyes, Bruce Bowie 419-602-3584 in2trains@...

Very, very nicely done! Any hints as to what all you did to turn out such great looking models? With cinders in your eyes, Bruce 419-602-3584 cell in2trains@...

Attached is a TinderCad screenshot of the keeper box. This is glued under the ties with the two top tabs sticking up on the outside of the rails with the split between the turnout and the moving secti

John, Thank you for your response. I have some thinking to do! If/when I come up with my final, and successful, effort I will post tot he group. With cinders in your eyes, Bruce 419-602-3584 cell in2t

I use a 3D designed and printed "keeper" under my turnouts to hold the over center spring mounted under the turnouts to keep the spring from over time falling out. I have tabs on the top of the keeper

Larry (and Group), I am in the process of converting to DCC friendly 30 +/- old but never used Shinohara HOn3 code 70 turnouts. As part of the conversion I replace the metal bar that connects the poin

Came across it a week ago when I was cleaning the layout area. I handkaid the track on my first EBT layout circa 1980. Won't be doing anymore given my eyes and my patience and the quality of today's f

I have a Kadee Spiker in excellent condition for sale. It comes with five still sealed packages of spikes (4,000 spikes / package), one opened package of spikes that is nearly full and two spare cutte

It is looking GREAT! I'm very excited to receive my pre-ordered kit but will wait until you have them ready. With cinders in your eyes, Bruce Bowie 419-602-3584 in2trains@...

I found them on his Facebook page. With cinders in your eyes, Bruce Bowie 419-602-3584 in2trains@...

Ric, Where did you see a wall assembly? With cinders in your eyes, Bruce Bowie 419-602-3584 in2trains@...

Just bought some of the new Kadee 705's from TRAINLIFE.COM. Kadee Quality Products HOn3 Gauge: #705 Medium Centerset Assembled Couplers - On sale , Pkg 4 for $4.24. Seems pretty good price. Bruce Bowi

Nice! I rode in No. 5 two years ago from Chama to Antonito. BEST train ride ever...out of a lot of train rides. Great photos!

Mark, I have an inexpensive FDM printer. I have had decent success with windows and doors. However I will be purchasing a resin printer down the road. This will allow me the ability to print finer det

Ric, Your photo is inspiring and shows how large the complex is! Bruce Bowie Huron Ohio

Thanks for the insight John.

FYI, I have built this kit. The basic car is cast metal. The weight makes it useable. Theprototype and the kit mount three couplers on each end. The center coupler of each set is set to use with stand