Be careful with the Rustoleum, a friend recently tried it but it never cured/dried completely. I got something similar from Home Depot, Krylon brand, that I used on something else. It did take 15-20

John, I live in Inver Grove Heights and I work in Bloomington. Contact me offlist at zurekc@... Chris Z.

Pencil 'lead' contains clay and other fillers. If using pencil 'lead' for lubrication, use a softer grade pencil. A 2H pencil is too hard and contains too little graphite to provide the desired

Update: went to the garage, and looks like I was using the Rustoleum Rusty Metal Primer. Going to try it on my Sharons this weekend. Mike Conder ---In SergentEng@..., <vulturenest1@...> wrote: Be

Frank In Model Railroad Hobbyist, I'm not restricted to just HOn3. I'm pleased that I can include the HOn30 guys in the article as well. With that I have a question? What do you recommend for the

For On30, I was thinking of using HO couplers since the stock Bachmann couplers look about the same size as standard HO couplers. But I don't know enough about all the Sergent couplers to know which

Larry S scale are perfect. I use those for On2 and they are real close to 3/4MCBs. Actually a hair too big for On2, but closer than Kadees. GaryKohler m2fq@... 330-702-0117

Hi Larry, Unfortunately we don't have good answers for anythingother than HO and HOn3 today. We used to make an S scale coupler and arecurrently working to re-introduce those. Right now, I have a

On my Sharons the Neolube works better. Was looking for dry lube to try when I gave the neolube a go. Yes Micro-mark is where I got mine. May try ptfe and a micro brush if painting gets to be an

Frank; That is depressing. Hope ya find out why. Talmadge C 'TC' Carr Sn42 and Hn42 somewhere in the wilds of the Pacific Northwest group_list@...

Hello Frank and Mike; Most 30" railroads use or used 1/2 size couplers. The closest for "O" would be H0 ones (1:87 vs 1:96). I do not know of any 30" common carriers that used a larger coupler. AS

Yes, you will ALL Maine 2-foot roads used 3/4 MCB, except Monson and KC which used linkand pin to the end. And the WW&F did not start with anything, they inherited link and pinfrom the W&Q and

Not at all:) My ifno was word of mouth and I always wondered as to the truth of it. Talmadge C 'TC' Carr Sn42 and Hn42 somewhere in the wilds of the Pacific Northwest group_list@...

Have over 100 bulk EN87ks. Anyone want to swap for Sharons or interested in buying these? Cameron/Rabbi

Are the new Sharons a drop in replacement for most hon3 models or do modifications need to be made to the car or coupler? Thanks. Nathan

Nathan The new Sharrons are drop in for Blackstones. Some minor reaming isrequired on Rail Line, PSC, and Grandt Line. John Arethe new Sharons a drop in replacement for most hon3 models or do

"The new Sharrons are drop in for Blackstones. Some minor reaming is required on Rail Line, PSC, and Grandt Line." True, but the reaming is extremely easy with Sergents tapered reamer. Just about 3

Posted a omparision of the Sharon vs EN couplers from Sergents. Used neo-lube on Sharon and I really like how the neo-lube makes them

Cameron I've been using Neo-lube on my Sergent EN87's myself since 2007. I use a fine 10/0 brush and apply it after assembly to the pivot point/hinge pins being careful not to get any near the steel

John, Interesting, that is what I'm going to try with dry ptfe. I guess I'm lazy, just dunked all parts except ball into the neo-lube. Thanks Cameron