{S-Scale List} Re: Switch Ties

2006-08-07 Thread mhrreast
The switch drawings at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/S-Scale/files/mhrreast/ are drawn from dimensions in a Mainline Modeler article on prototype switches. Ted Larson --- In S-Scale@yahoogroups.com, David Engle [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: How far do you go on the heel side of the frog from the

{S-Scale List} Re: 2006 NASG convention

2006-08-07 Thread englishintroy
--- In S-Scale@yahoogroups.com, Bud Rindfleisch [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: snip My wife, Jan and I had the priveledge of giving Jeff English a ride Well, I know some people who wouldn't think it was a privilege, Bud, but thanks for the compliment. . . . we have a guest tonight . . . I

{S-Scale List} Brass 0-8-0

2006-08-07 Thread Edward Loizeaux
HowdyJust back from the convention and have decided to sell off an Overland 0-8-0 with standard tender. Painted and lettered NYC. The clear vision tender version is correct for the NYC as far as I know. Reasonable price. Test run only. Please contact me off list if interested. Thanks...Ed

{S-Scale List} S scale folks.....

2006-08-07 Thread Edward Loizeaux
Welcome Jim, I am sure you will love modeling with S and there are a great bunch of people in the scale. Happy modeling, Keith Blanchard As Jamie Bothwell once said, The size got me in and the people kept me here. 'Tis true! Welcome...Ed L. Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on

{S-Scale List} Thank You to SMSG

2006-08-07 Thread hobo47203
I just wanted to take a moment to send everyone of the members of the Southern Michigan S Gaugers a note of thanks for working so hard to provide a first rate National Convention! Speaking for my family and myself we all had a great time at our first NASG National Convention. We really enjoyed

{S-Scale List} Re: curved turnouts

2006-08-07 Thread Thomas Stoltz
And Woody said: I would strongly suggest an article in RMC 6/79 titled building curved turnouts by paul caparatta. I have been handing out this article at clinics and consider it to be the only place to start as there is so much mis-information out there from folks who really don't know of what

{S-Scale List} DCC wire twisting

2006-08-07 Thread Edward Loizeaux
Does anyone know if this twisting is just theoretical or does it have an observable effect on operations? One observable effect is less static on nearby radios. Ed L. Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/S-Scale/ * To

{S-Scale List} Found at the Pontiac Coinvention

2006-08-07 Thread Tom Hawley
From: Gaylord Gill Found at the NASG National Convention in Pontiac: - pair of glasses in a black case. We left these with the front desk at the Marriott, so inquire there (248-253-9800) - paper sack from Scenery Unlimited containing what looks like some purchases. You may make your

Re: {S-Scale List} Re: Convention

2006-08-07 Thread C P Porter
Yes, Jerry, and others went beyond the call of duty. A suggestion to the future convention hosts-Put the name tag info on BOTH sides of the tag. Chuck Porter - Original Message - From: Jerry Poniatowski To: S-Scale@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, August 06, 2006 8:53 PM

RE: {S-Scale List} Re: Convention

2006-08-07 Thread Wallace Collins
Jerry, I for one think you and your gang did a great job. When I was standing with two bus loads of S gaugers outside that locked up O scale clubhouse Thursday afternoon I felt so bad for you fellows but we know by now that something has to go wrong. At least I got to help when some total

{S-Scale List} Convention News

2006-08-07 Thread Jim Kindraka
O.K., we all know it was a good convention - I really enjoyed it too. But I had to leave Saturday afternoon before the banquet... Who won the Bernie Thomas Award??? Jim K. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to:

Re: {S-Scale List} Convention News

2006-08-07 Thread Gerry Evans dba Best of Show Model Builders
JIM: Lee Johnson accepted the Thomas Award for Jess Bennett. Tomalco won the Sandersfeld Award. Gerry Evans - Original Message - From: Jim Kindraka To: S Scale Egroup Sent: Monday, August 07, 2006 8:09 PM Subject: {S-Scale List} Convention News O.K., we all know it

{S-Scale List} Re: Curved turnout dimensions.

2006-08-07 Thread Richard Karnes
Dave et al -- A No. 6 turnout has nearly the same dimensions whether on a curve or a straight track. The only compensation one must make is that the smaller-radius closure rail must be a fraction shorter. If you like, you can take anyone's commercial #6 turnout, remove the ties, and spike