The old zinc alloy Central Valley trucks were die-cast with a noticeable draft angle. Being sprung, the angle at the top of the side frame's bolster slot tends to force the side frames to pinch the ax

Hello, Does anyone know of a better upgrade solution for the trucks in this kit? Mainly looking for a replacement truck option for the Snow plow. Bryian Sones D&RGW Prototype Modeler Murrieta, CA

Hi all, Hoping someone out there might have a Builders in Scale #104 C&S water tank kit they'd care to part with? I've looked on the Bay, and other places without luck. If you have one or....two kits,

Nobody has answered the question about Shinohara track. Is Shinohara really gone? What caused them to close up shop? Are they a victim like PFM was that the original owner died and left it to his fami

Anyone out there have a left hand Shinohara dual gauge turnout with narrow gauge on the left? I'd be glad to take it off your hands! Russ -- Russ Norris, MMR Cape Cod, Massachusetts http://blacklogval

code 70 NS new in orig pkg; 2 right #6. code 70 NS new in orig pkg; 2 lefts and one right. $16 each plus shipping and paypal friends or checks. lloyd lehrer, MANHATTAN BEACH, CA (310)951-9097 -- lloyd

Hey guys, I'd like to continue reducing my on hand stuff to pay for other things. I only accept PayPal. I ship USPS Priority unless otherwise paid for. Pictures for serious buyers. Contact me off list

code 70 NS Micro engineering turnouts sold, but two #6 shinohara still available. $16 each plus shipping and paypal friends or checks. lloyd lehrer, MANHATTAN BEACH, CA (310)951-9097 -- lloyd lehrer

lloyd lehrer, (310)951-9097-- lloyd lehrer

I use a cheap ($11) adjustable 60W pen type soldering iron that usually lasts 2-3 years. Comes with a variety of tips. Bit cheaper than an Antex. I I see that the 714 case is delrin. Which means weldi

I have an Antex iron based on Mark’s suggestion and really like it, highly recommended! Not just for welding coupler boxes but it’s great for decoder and other small wire installations. -- Mike Conder

At 10:14 AM 4/4/2021, rick@... wrote: >Scenes from the brass locomotive makers some time ago (maybe the >50's) showed their workers using a big iron like that but with a >place off to the side for hea

Okay, my ignorance/experience/knowledge/ego is out there with this post. I have a difficult time with CA. I do not understand the various "types", if indeed there are multiple types; I do not know whe

Looking for someone to do some additional DCC work on my Blackstone C19. Any recommendations? Thanks Frank

Hi Everyone Does anyone know of a kit of a Ho or HOn3 rail truck. Does not need to be powered. Thank you Eric

I have this brand new unit that I purchased way back when but have managed to separate if from the Instructions. Has anyone got a set of wiring instructions that you could email to me. I feel like a b

My brother just turned me on to using 'Make It' fake Legos from Dollar Tree for corner reinforcers in styrene construction. Those things are very square all around, even the fakes. Does anyone have th

Hi all, I am planning a new modern-era HO layout, and am considering making room for a HOn3 tourist / heritage railroad (ie: like Puffing Billy here in Melbourne, Australia, or the Cumbres & Toltec in

Nice short documentary on South Park: https://youtu.be/Wuv5qKCvzKw Regards, Mark Don‘t take life too seriously...no one gets out alive anyway....

Hey guys, I'd like to get myself a 3D printer so need to sell a few items. I only accept PayPal. I ship USPS Priority unless otherwise paid for. Pictures for serious buyers. Contact me off list at sil