Update. Transformer Loads #04000 are all gone.
Might do a rerun, but it will have to be after my surgery in Nov.
Take care
Bill
Howdy Friends
In late July, we asked who wanted to buy a kit or two from a rerun of
our 40' Depressed-Center Flat Car in S Scale. Photos and info can be
Howdy Friends
In late July, we asked who wanted to buy a kit or two from a rerun of
our 40' Depressed-Center Flat Car in S Scale. Photos and info can be
seen at http://www.btsrr.com/bts9209.htm
26 of ya wanted a kit. Time to open your wallets and back your word.
Castings are coming in 2+
On 9/27/2013 9:40 AM, shabbona_rr wrote:
The board's been pretty quiet, lately. Did I scare everybody off, or is
everybody been NEO'd?
Is it time for the DCC/non-DCC discussion again?
No, please, no more of that!!
Quick update... depressed-center flat cars are being cast now and should
On 9/27/2013 10:05 AM, Andre Ming wrote:
Brain surgery?
Are they going to give you brain a replacement??? (Hmm... may be hope
for me, then.)
Seriously: That sounds very ominous Bill. I sincerely hope for the
best possible outcome.
(snip)
Thanks, Andre! Most folks are surprised
(snip)
Well the American Models car is now that only modern gondola that is
on the market. There was a great gondola kit of the Evans 100 ton
Gondola, produced by BTS, but for some insane reason he decided to pull
the plug on the project and they are no longer available.
(snip)
Michael,
Howdy Friends
I have posted a link on our home page to an announcement about a health
issue we face here at /*B.T.S.
*/Go to http://www.btsrr.com/
While things here are a bit hectic, I am working on wrapping up the
McCabe Camp Car series, and will have the Cookhouse Car and Dining Car
in
On 8/27/2013 4:52 PM, Bob Werre wrote:
Bill, You might have been better off keeping the Sunset front steps.
I replaced the front steps on the AM gp-9's some years ago and found
that two units won't couple with standard Kadee's (#5). I had to use
some long shank couplers to avoid problems
On 7/31/2013 7:42 AM, shabbona_rr wrote:
Maybe you could pick up a war surplus Liberty ship and put your layout in
that. Imagine the possibilities!
Good plan, Bob but not too many large bodies of water here on the
mountain top in WV.
Take care
Bill
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To: s-scale@yahoogroups.com
From: andrew.ba...@live.ca
Date: Sat, 27 Jul 2013 22:47:57 -0400
Subject: {S-Scale List} Dock [2 Attachments]
[Attachment(s) #TopText from ANDREW BAIRD included below]
Good evening!
Finally have some track laid and now looking for some details to add.
Anyone know
On 7/30/2013 12:32 PM, ANDREW BAIRD wrote:
Bill,
Great website.
I will be ordering the rescue tug as that looks just like the rescue
tug my grandfather was on over in England in WWII.
Yes the size would be huge in S. My dock scene in total is just under
5' so it would take up the whole
On 7/27/2013 3:01 AM, Bill Rigsby wrote:
Billy,
What type of four axle trucks did they have in the mid fifties?
Bettendorf or Andrews will work.
Take care
Bill
--
== Scale Model Railroad Products ==
== Manufacturer - Retailer - Importer ==
Bill and Diane Wade
B.T.S.
RR 1 Box
On 7/25/2013 4:31 PM, Edward Sauers wrote:
Bill,
There is no price listed on your site!! How Much?
No idea until I send the patterns to the caster and get his quote...
hence no price posted. Under $100.
Bill
--
== Scale Model Railroad Products ==
== Manufacturer - Retailer -
On 7/26/2013 8:34 AM, Carey Probst wrote:
What timeframe was the prototype from?
These cast steel cars started appearing in the 1940s.
Bill
--
== Scale Model Railroad Products ==
== Manufacturer - Retailer - Importer ==
Bill and Diane Wade
B.T.S.
RR 1 Box 141A
Belington, WV 26250
Howdy Friends
Several folks have asked about us doing a rerun of our 40'
Depressed-Center Flat Car in S Scale. Photos and info can be seen at
http://www.btsrr.com/bts9209.htm
Send me a direct email to b...@btsrr.comif you are interested in a
rerun of the flat car. If we get 25+
Just received a restock of the following
02003 Five Chime Air Horn $3.50
02029 PRR Trainphone Antenna Posts for EMD F E units Pk 14$ 8.50
Also received more of the logging brass parts so #08301 Sawmill Interior
kits will be back on the shelf later today.
More
Howdy Friends
A bit of info B.T.S. will NOT be at the NASG Convention in Scranton.
As it has been for the last few years, we are too busy creating,
cutting, packing, and shipping kits and parts to take the time off.
Hope you that go have a great time!!
Take care
Bill
--
== Scale
On 6/22/2013 6:22 PM, Edward Davis wrote:
Could there have been a scenario where a UP SD60 could have been
consisted with a F7? Would either loco have to have been leased to a
smaller railroad? Which other earlier diesels could have been seen to
lashed up with the SD60? Don't want a stupid
June 12, 2013
Howdy Friends
We have several new, large projects on the immediate horizon and each
will require a big chunk of money.
Rather than give the bank interest on a loan, I would prefer to give you
a price break on two of our hottest series - The McCabe Lumber Series
and the
On 6/10/2013 5:24 PM, scale S only wrote:
Hi Ken G. --
I haven’t tried that, but my experience with Solvaset has been that it is so
aggressive that it sometimes distorts the decal. Still, when I have extra
decals for a project, I will give that method a try.
A little Solvaset will work
On 5/14/2013 6:32 PM, Bud Rindfleisch wrote:
I felt the running boards were too heavy and too high. Always hated the
running board mounting pins on boxcars, regardless of manufacture.
If you don't like the running board, replace it with a B.T.S. version
Photo -
Looks like there is a lot of different thoughts on this. A quick search
of the web shows that Atlas O did the car with a blue roof - no photo of
the ends. Crown did it in O with green on the sides, roof, and ends.
Micro-Trains in N Scale used boxcar red on the roof and ends. Delton
did it
On 4/19/2013 1:01 PM, djde...@cncnet.com wrote:
At the risk of being black-balled, I have made one observation that I think
is true;
If a prototype locomotive were put in a shrinking machine became an S
scale model, some of you would still find fault with it!!
(snip)
And at least five folks
On 4/17/2013 2:26 PM, Bill Lane wrote
[Attachment(s) #TopText from Bill Lane included below]
___
I just got this Ertl REA truck. Are first glance I think it is big --
probably O Scale. The roof is the same height as another alleged S
Scale trailer.
(snip)
What does the scale say? How
On 3/24/2013 2:39 PM, raisinone wrote:
Michael et al:
With all due respect, and maybe to bring a little humor...
http://vimeo.com/61275290
That said, IMHO what we need for the hobby is more technology, not less. As
old fogies we just don't get it. Children today are digital natives; they
On 3/24/2013 4:55 PM, clipper...@att.net wrote:
bill:
i believe it is called, virtual reality
No, that requires the wearing of a special hood or special glasses... at
least for now, and computers to run the scenario. My imagination needs
neither.
Take care
Bill
--
== Scale Model
On 3/22/2013 9:33 AM, Rance Velapoldi wrote:
Interesting:
I find myself being just the opposite of Bill - that is, like
getting a paper copy of the Dispatch and go online to get the
membership directory. Well, Bill will probably win out on age
considerations alone:-) !
(snip)
Bottom
On 3/5/2013 1:41 PM, Bill Lane wrote:
Were any of the Overland Northeast cabooses reasonably close to a NW?
If yes what version?
The PWV version ended up on the NW, but that was not until 1964...
long after steam.
Conversely I have a very nice AF conversion that is ¾ done that might
On 3/3/2013 12:40 PM, Ed wrote:
Kadee offers an S scale coupler but it appears that the HO #5 coupler is
more popular on S scale equipment. Please explain.
Matt Hogan
Hi Matt
There are several reasons why some folks prefer the Kadee HO coupler.
(snip)
And some of us prefer the S scale
On 1/26/2013 4:10 PM, Bill Lane wrote:
After I fixed the humpty I sent earlier I did some wiggling of other
track to find it was under some tension as well. 1 turnout rail grew,
filled a gap and shorted. Maybe I did not leave enough gaps when I
laid the track. So on both mainlines I removed
On 1/17/2013 7:13 AM, Pieter wrote:
After looking at some prototype photos found via google, it looks like
the boiler on the Lionel version is too small in diameter, while the
MTH version looks closer. The angle of the photos may contribute to that.
Otherwise, there are so many small
On 12/23/2012 1:16 PM, leerai...@aol.com wrote:
After-market scale wheels ? ?
Didn't the Pennsy experiment with some 2-8-8-2s at one point? Hey, Santa !
Not really an experiment... they purchased six during WWII to help with
the war traffic, then leased a few more. ATSF and UP
Well, it was an interesting two weeks.
From Oct 29 until Nov 11, we did not have any electric power due to the
24+ inches of wet, heavy snow that the storm gave us. No power also
means no heat, no running water, no lights, no fax, no lasers, and not
much fun!Lost a few trees on the
On 10/29/2012 2:24 PM, Ed wrote:
My wife and I will be voting.
Tom
VOTE!
Which candiate will do more for S scale? I have not heard this discussed in
any of the debates. Thoughts?..Ed L.
Since neither is a model railroader in any scale, do either deserve my
vote?? I
On 10/28/2012 5:09 PM, ctxmf74 wrote
Hi Ed, We only have ourself to blame for letting the manufacturers get
away with this scheme. If we refused to buy stuff with pre-orders other
companies would step in to fill the void. Old Irv Athearn didn't wait for
orders to build his new line, he
On 10/27/2012 12:06 PM, Bill Lane wrote:
Just dreaming out loud -- if somehow the AF Y-3 ever miraculously got
scale wheels, of course I would need a NW caboose. Were any of the
Overland/Ajin Northeast cabooses suitable for NW?
Nope, not in the steam era.
Ex-PWV NE cabs came into NW
On 10/24/2012 6:21 PM, ctxmf74 wrote:
Hi all, I'm working on an HOn3 brass SP#1 diesel now and would like to
build an Sn3 version next. Has anyone built one of the Railmaster kits and
can give me some insight on the process and quality of the results? Looks
like it's a white metal
On 10/25/2012 9:37 AM, kerh...@frontier.com wrote:
Bill,
Is there any special consideration needed for painting a flat pewter
locomotive compared to brass or plastic? Thank you.
No, basically treat it as you would a brass model. Wash after assembly,
prime, and apply final color. DO NOT
On 10/19/2012 8:56 AM, Wesley Ewell wrote:
I agree. The BTS crane is a beautifully made model, but barely big
enough for S-scale. It will clear S-scale rolling stock if raised on
small pillars. It would not work at all in O-scale, and I don't
understand why it is advertised that way. -Wes
On 10/19/2012 9:07 AM, Bill Diane, B.T.S. wrote:
On 10/19/2012 8:56 AM, Wesley Ewell wrote:
I agree. The BTS crane is a beautifully made model, but barely big
enough for S-scale. It will clear S-scale rolling stock if raised on
small pillars. It would not work at all in O-scale, and I don't
On 10/18/2012 4:39 PM, Thomas Baker wrote:
Bob,
Your reference to RMC brings up a question: Perhaps six to eight weeks
ago I took RMC up on an offer of a one-year subscription for the small
sum of $25.00. And, yes, I did receive one issue, but after that the
company has gone off the
On 9/10/2012 12:16 PM, Bill Lane wrote:
(snip)
Where John is now I have no idea The website is still up but has
not been updated in over 3 years.
(snip)
All I know is that he has not paid */B.T.S./* for the last laser work we
did for that project in 2008. Phone calls, emails, and
On 9/6/2012 3:34 PM, adguytrains wrote:
Bob...
I've tried the same approach to the AM cars, but the ABS plastic that Ron
used is so hard that the #11 blade tends to slip off the guide at the edges.
(snip)
Gads... you are using stone knives and bear claws!
Go to Micro-Mark and order a panel
*I was asked that I let you know about a one-day meet that is now open
to S SCALE modelers. Info below.
Take care
Bill
*
*
*
*FLORIDA**O-SCALERS FALL MEET *
Hello 2-Rail O-Scalers (Standard and narrow gauge) and S-Gaugers
The 13^th Annual O scale meet has been arranged for September 29th,
My thoughts are very simple I purchase trains for the fun and
pleasure they give me. Not as an investment.
Painting brass reduces the future sale value.
I don't care... see the statement above.
Running a brass model on a layout can evidently, greatly reduce the value.
I don't
On 7/20/2012 11:10 PM, scale S only wrote:
Bill’s Train Shop was an active participant in South Wind Models.
The Bill in the shop name is Bill Wade. He moved his stuff to West
Virginia and you can find him under www.btsrr.com
http://www.btsrr.com (_B_ills _T_rain _S_hop). While he
On 7/7/2012 11:09 AM, tennsga...@aol.com wrote:
I did some spray painting yesterday despite extremely high
temperatures. It to up to 105 though it was a little cooler than that
when I was doing the painting. The humidity was fairly low. I used
Scalecoat II Pullman Green. Everything
On 7/7/2012 1:48 PM, raisinone wrote:
--- In S-Scale@yahoogroups.com, Bill Diane, B.T.S. wadepub@... wrote:
Never had any issues with temps, but have had color match problems with
model paint batches changing colors slightly over several years.
Classic case for me was four HO NW passenger
On 5/26/2012 7:13 PM, scale S only wrote:
Hi Bill ( and Diane) --
Well, I checked out the space where it might have gone and it won’t
fit. You had me going for a bit though...
Not a problem add on to the house!!
Take care
Bill
--
== Scale Model Railroad Products ==
==
On 5/27/2012 11:35 AM, Bill Lane wrote:
OK..
Every diesel we could ever imagine in S has been made in HO -- without
swinging pilots. Where is this extra clearance space that HO has
that S and larger does not have? Their standard tightest turn was 18
- not that many are using that now.
On 5/25/2012 8:34 PM, scale S only wrote:
Hi Bill --
You have a bit of contradiction here. I am still considering my
options, but that price might be a deal breaker... I realize that
the price is set by cost, so I am not complaining, just stating the
personal situation.
Bill Winans
Howdy friends
We have been asked by several S modelers to produce the Mill Creek Coal
Coke Tipple #2 kit in S Scale. This tipple can be see on our web
site at
http://www.btsrr.com/bts7240.htm
But 'several' orders is not enough to cover the costs of conversion. So
we will open it to
On 4/15/2012 4:17 PM, Ed wrote:
If you're not an absolute detail hound then these could be used on two bay
hoppers as well.
George Courtney
The above statement sort of infers these would be incorrect on 2-bay hoppers.
Is that what you meant to say? My Quality Craft NW 2-bay hopper has
On 4/12/2012 9:28 AM, David Engle wrote:
Has anyone attempted/succeeded in finishing a BTS BL-2 diesel
locomotive. How many are out there? (Jerry P. I still have your
info.) DJE-KCMO
I successfully built two of the 76 produced.
Take care
Bill
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== Scale Model Railroad Products
On 4/12/2012 3:54 PM, JGG KahnSr wrote:
I think an ex-Monon unit is one of the very few surviving ones--at the
Kentucky museum, if memory serves.
There are 3 or 4 BLs still around.
A Western Maryland unit is still earning its keep in Belington WV doing
freight and passenger service on
On 3/14/2012 3:52 PM, Gerry Evans wrote:
BILL F.:
We have the same policy when it comes to member information. Also,
the NMRA doesn't sell it member list so the O Gauge magazine didn't
get his name from us.
In quotes above is the response I got from an NMRA member who has, in
the past,
On 3/12/2012 11:21 AM, Bob Werre wrote:
|**|begin egp html banner|**| (snip)
However, one thing most kits/final buildings seem to lack is
provisions for a basement. Many areas have basements and I've only
seen one, the Monon Shop provided one on his Bob's Barbershop kit.
I'm talking
On 3/12/2012 12:10 PM, Alan Lambert wrote:
From: Alan Lambert
Bill,
The Cabin Creek Grocery looks like a storm cellar to me. 2 different
inities. Basements would have steps down to floor level. We are
talking Access within A building Like the American Flag building. That
is the only one
On 3/12/2012 12:21 PM, Bob Werre wrote:
Bill, I'm glad you mentioned that 'cause the Monon kits have been
gone for a long time. I have 5-6 of your kits on the layout, but not
those you mention.
The outside-downward stairways in my neck of the woods were always
open, so were filled with
On 3/12/2012 12:22 PM, Alan Lambert wrote:
|**|begin egp html banner|**|
From: Alan Lambert
Arlington, Texas
Bill,
Maybe in your neck of the woods. Me and Bob are in Texas. No
basements but alot of storm cellars similar to the Cabin Creek one.
Construction requirements and
On 3/10/2012 12:22 PM, Alex Binkley wrote:
Neat Bill, Thanks for sharing.
Maybe I missed but what is F scale. Never heard of it.
cheers
1:20.3
One of the many large scales.
Take care
Bill
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== Scale Model Railroad Products ==
== Manufacturer - Retailer - Importer ==
Bill and Diane
On 3/10/2012 4:51 PM, Carey Probst wrote:
So are we supposed to buy something that in no way fits our plans?
(snip)
No, Carey. No one suggests that everyone buy a product just because it
is created. ( But that would be nice.. visit our web site! ;-) )
The issue is one of numbers and
towards Energy Independence, will they come with
optional Solar Panels in place of the Skylights?
Bill
--- On *Wed, 3/7/12, Bill Diane, B.T.S. /wade...@ix.netcom.com/*
wrote:
From: Bill Diane, B.T.S. wade...@ix.netcom.com
Subject: {S-Scale List} [Ad] Re-run of Elliott Sons Supply
We have been asked by several folks to re-issue the Elliott Sons
Supply kit in S scale. We will be creating a few more this weekend.
If you want one, get your order in ASAP.
Photos and more info can be seen at
http://www.master-creations.com/lk240.htm
Thanks, and take care
Bill
--
==
On 3/4/2012 10:12 AM, John Degnan wrote:
AMEN preacher Michael. *_Finally_*... someone with a grip on reality.
(snip)
What seems to be ignored by most is that one's reality is not the same
reality for all.
The spread of modeler's prototype fidelity interests, in ALL SCALES, is
based
On 2/22/2012 9:30 AM, Thomas Baker wrote:
Gerry,
Thank you for that clarification. Two separate projects? OK, sounds
better. It remains to be seen where they both go. Last time a
speeder was mentioned, the venture faded because the person doing it
fell on some very hard times. Yeah,
On 2/12/2012 11:01 AM, gsc3 wrote:
Hope the news is either incorrect, or Ron has recovered completely.
As of Sat evening according to a call we got from Dan Navarre, Ron was
released and is doing OK. Seems he forgot to eat lunch and was taking
cold meds never a good combination...
Give me a few days... I will look into it.
Bill
--
== Scale Model Railroad Products ==
== Manufacturer - Retailer - Importer ==
Bill and Diane Wade
B.T.S.
RR 1 Box 141A
Belington, WV 26250
Phone: 304-823-3729
FAX: 304-823-2901
http://www.btsrr.com
We wish you Fair Winds and Following
On 12/17/2011 10:47 PM, Ed wrote:
Rusty wrote:
River Raisin can still do the SP 2-6-0 and the SP 4-6-0, and I'll be placing
orders for each of those when the time comes
Me too, these are probably the only brass locomotives I could find the money
for. I wouldn't hesitate for a moment if it
On 12/18/2011 9:18 AM, Alex Binkley wrote:
Apologies in advance to the moderators.
So we have either a conservative conspiracy or we have a liberal conspiracy.
But at least we have two tracks.
so are we talking narrow, standard and broad gauge.?
All joking aside, it really goes to the issue
Howdy Friends
After some interesting discussion on the SSTOT list, I have decided to
cancel all current and future 'modern' S Scale products and clear off
the shelves.
On December 30, I will scrap the remaining Evans gon and 50' pig flat
kits, take the tax write off, and get B.T.S. out of
On 12/2/2011 10:43 AM, Ed wrote:
On December 30, I will scrap the remaining Evans gon and 50' pig flat kits,
take the tax write off, and get B.T.S. out of the 'modern' era.
Bill
Why not donate the modern cars to NASG or the NMRA and take a charitable
donation tax writeoff? Just a
On 12/2/2011 2:59 PM, ctxmf74 wrote:
--- In S-Scale@yahoogroups.com, Alex Binkleyalex.binkley@... wrote:
Guys:
take a second look at the pig flat.
and visualize it painted NS brown and weathered. Why would they show it as
unlettered yellow when trying to promote it? When I see these
Seems some folks just don't like yellow. Thanks to Photoshop, there is
now a red car on the web page.
http://www.btsrr.com/bts9207.htm
Just scroll down a wee bit.
Take care
Bill
--
== Scale Model Railroad Products ==
== Manufacturer - Retailer - Importer ==
Bill and Diane Wade
(snip)
Somebody on our list requested building plans for Kinsman GN Caboose. I
said I had such and would send them if he provided his address. He did, but
unfortunatly my wife erased his e mail. If whoever this was
will provide the info again I will send them out. Sorry!
(snip)
All the
On 11/29/2011 9:32 AM, Ed Kozlowsky wrote:
Yahoo routinely deletes the trash folder contents.
There might be a way to set the time parameters for the deletion and
give it a few days or weeks. Or better yet, download one of the free
email packages, such as Mozilla Thunderbird, that gives
(snip)
Check their website--I bought mine, partly to encourage the manufacturer to
produce more S scale.
(snip)
And I hope you all will buy one or two kits from existing S manufacturers who
have been supporting S for years to help encourage them to keep making them!
FYI the Purina
On 11/19/2011 12:29 PM, lytle...@juno.com wrote:
Dave,
Put a hand full in your pants pocket. Make sure there's a little hole in
your pocket. Squeeze it shut and when your wlaking around the neighborhood,
discretely distribute on the neighbors lawns (or around the prison yard –
though I
Howdy Friends
We just finished cutting and packing another batch of the S Scale
Slatyfork Sawmills and several other of the components needed to
complete the complex. The lasers are now cutting more Interior Kits now
and they will be ready by Wednesday; _*all*_ the other kits listed below
Howdy Friends
A quick reminder that we have only a few S Scale steam loco kits in
stock.
Baldwin E.B.T. #6 0-6-0
http://www.btsrr.com/bts6100.htm
Baldwin MPA #43 2-8-0
http://www.btsrr.com/bts6102.htm
E.B.T. #11 Sn3 2-6-2 (Semi-Kit)
http://www.btsrr.com/bts06106.htm
Thanks, and
On 11/8/2011 5:51 PM, ken garber wrote:
Got this from a BL-2 owner:
BTS has sets for every road that had BL-2's. He used to anyway.
*Not every one... but some *
02702 BL2 Decal, BM $11.95 02703 BL2 Decal, CO $ 7.95
02704 BL2 Decal, Monon $ 7.95 02705 BL2
On 11/3/2011 12:34 PM, Michael Eldridge wrote:
This month's Model Railroader magazine (which I subscribe to and read cover
to cover) says that modelers own on average 36 locomotives. I own three. Does
one of you own 69?
15 in S scale.135 in HO. 17 in O scale. No documentation
On 10/18/2011 11:23 PM, Jim Kindraka wrote:
On a real model railroading subject, I have often thought about trying to
mount twin motors, one on each engine of an articulated; either the 2-6-6-2
or the Allegheny. It would take a degree of machining that is beyond my
skill level, but I
Howdy Friends
I have just changed the web site to reflect a 'sold out' status on
02903 PRR 4-wh Pass. Trucks, 2D-P2
Actually, we have two pair left, so act quickly if you want some.
There are no plans to rerun these trucks.
Take care
Bill
--
== Scale Model Railroad Products ==
==
SOLD.
Bill
On 10/14/2011 10:51 AM, Bill Diane, B.T.S. wrote:
Howdy Friends
I have just changed the web site to reflect a 'sold out' status on
02903 PRR 4-wh Pass. Trucks, 2D-P2
Actually, we have two pair left, so act quickly if you want some.
There are no plans to rerun
On 10/10/2011 10:39 AM, Koz wrote:
Anyone have a source for standard 3 or 2 hole cement blocks in S?
http://www.btsrr.com/btsnewdetails.htm
Take care
Bill
--
== Scale Model Railroad Products ==
== Manufacturer - Retailer - Importer ==
Bill and Diane Wade
B.T.S.
RR 1 Box 141A
Belington,
On 10/4/2011 8:14 AM, up148 wrote:
I should know this answer, but don't, so I'm throwing out a dumb question.
Are Sn3 freight cars built to the same the physical dimensions as S standard
gauge only sitting on smaller (narrow gauge) trucks.
No.
I know Sn3 is narrow gauge and the prototype
On 9/30/2011 1:40 PM, up148 wrote:
What is The Big Bang Theory. Is this some sitcom or ?
A rather funny sitcom.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Big_Bang_Theory
Now on Thursday nights.
Take care
Bill
--
== Scale Model Railroad Products ==
== Manufacturer - Retailer - Importer ==
$20 :)
Dennis H.
Saratoga NY
--- In S-Scale@yahoogroups.com, Bill Diane, B.T.S. wadepub@... wrote:
I have been quiet on this one since it has been plagued with problems over
the years After making the final corrections, the production etching
are due to arrive at the builder's soon
(snip)
NorthYard, in NZ, has 51 in. drivers, in case somebody wants to build a
switcher.
(snip)
Or they could just order the S scale 0-6-0 Switcher kit we have sitting
on the shelf. It can be in the mail today!!
Photos and info are on our web site at
Right you are that John is a pioneer! If you look closely at the
famous 1869 photo of the completion of the transcontinental railroad
(not 'intercontinental' as recently mentioned by a very smart man), John
is the gent hanging off the front of the Jupiter holding the bottle...
probably
On 9/28/2011 9:48 AM, Thomas Baker wrote:
A few years ago, a modeler whose last name was, if I recall correctly, Bell
created a USRA Mike from styrene. He did an excellent job. I wonder what
has become of him and his model.
John Bell is alive and well in FL working for B.T.S. on several O
Howdy Friends
I have been quiet on this one since it has been plagued with problems
over the years. We have been lied to and mislead several times and
just got tired of trusting folks.
_Brief history _
We tried to work with a US brass manufacturer to create this beast. I
spent a few
On 9/28/2011 11:50 AM, JGG KahnSr wrote:
Well, that will make Bill Lane happy--and those of us who wanted something
prototypical
to put behind one of your MaPa 2-8-0's.
Perhaps if this latest effort falls through, the investment in castings could
be recouped
as a kit with the same
On 9/24/2011 9:12 PM, Jonathan Hatfield wrote:
Can someone please tell me what the TRUE code is for the SHS flex track? I
have seen it listed as both 125 and 131. The website calls it 131, but S
Gaugian recently did a whole article on it and called it 125. I will be
building my own
the 'Detail Packages' that was the subject of this
thread. These detail packs included all the parts needed to detail
either an FA-FA or FA-FB set.
Hope that clears things up.
Take care
Bill
On 9/15/2011 9:04 AM, Bill Diane, B.T.S. wrote:
On 9/14/2011 8:25 PM, David Engle wrote
On 9/14/2011 8:25 PM, David Engle wrote:
If BTS has them now, what is the part number for the package; I do not see it
on my lists. DJE
We have them and all the rest of the parts however, due to very poor
sales, and lots of complaints - 'I wanted just an A unit, or 'the set is
for
On 9/13/2011 4:17 PM, Peter Vanvliet wrote:
Hi All,
My wife is wanting to build a barn kit for one of our Houston S
Gaugers modules. I seem to remember having seen them, but I can't find
any in the list of web sites I have on my site. Do any of you have any
leads? She's not too picky about
Howdy Friends
Just a reminder.
We now have in stock the Maine Central and Chicago Northwestern decal
sets that fit our Evans 52' gondola.
More info is on our web site at http://www.btsrr.com/bts9201.htm
Gondola kits are still available, but probably will not be rerun when
this batch is
On 8/28/2011 1:56 PM, Michael Eldridge wrote:
Yes, but large enough to justify shipping by rail. Maybe a matter of taste,
but when a boxcar is larger than the building, it's too much of a stretch for
my imagination.
-Michael Eldridge
Amen, Michael !!!
Take care
Bill
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On 8/26/2011 1:19 PM, Carey Probst wrote:
Agreed, or even one with no roadname which I could add.
The last thing that fits my proposed layout is an SP, UP or any other
western mainline.
(snip)
No matter the road chosen, there were always be the comments that it
should have been a __
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