Re: {S-Scale List} Re: This groups new format

2013-08-29 Thread Ed Kozlowsky
for me since I was born, I wouldn't have it any other way. Ed Kozlowsky Sanford, Maine sscale.org From: Roger Nulton roger.nul...@comcast.net To: S-Scale@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, August 29, 2013 7:19 PM Subject: Re: {S-Scale List} Re: This groups new

Re: {S-Scale List} Re: This groups new format

2013-08-29 Thread Ed Kozlowsky
I've spent a little time trying to figure out Facebook. My conclution after digging for a while... all I wound up with was an empty hole. Too scatterbrained for my logical mind. Ed Kozlowsky Sanford, Maine sscale.org From: David Engle riroc...@att.net To: S

Re: {S-Scale List} Re: tomalco turnouts

2013-08-04 Thread Ed Kozlowsky
I've found the biggest problem is with the throw bar. I sand mine down so they are free to move without dragging on the roadbed. Never had an issue after doing so.   Ed Kozlowsky Sanford, Maine sscale.org Anyone had any luck using Tortoise machines

{S-Scale List} Mystery Layout

2013-07-27 Thread Ed Kozlowsky
enlighten me please.   Ed Kozlowsky Sanford, Maine sscale.org

Re: {S-Scale List} Mystery Layout

2013-07-27 Thread Ed Kozlowsky
Thanks Alan. I wonder if casual visitors to the photo albums might not benefit from having the layout and owner's name identified somehow. Ed Kozlowsky Sanford, Maine sscale.org From: Alan Lambert alanlamber...@yahoo.com To: S-Scale@yahoogroups.com S-Scale

Re: {S-Scale List} Re: Mystery Layout

2013-07-27 Thread Ed Kozlowsky
Thanks Jim. Ed Kozlowsky     From: raisinone raisin...@wi.rr.com To: S-Scale@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, July 27, 2013 10:03 AM Subject: {S-Scale List} Re: Mystery Layout   Ed: Check out messages 91780 82. I think you'll find the correct answer is Pete

Re: {S-Scale List} Grandt Line Castings

2013-07-10 Thread Ed Kozlowsky
I always get what I want from either Hoquot or Des Plaines Hobbies.  Check out the part numbers on the Grandt Line web site, then make a phone call. Ed Kozlowsky Sanford, Maine sscale.org From: Gene Cimino ecphora...@yahoo.com To: S-Scale@yahoogroups.com Sent

Re: {S-Scale List} New RDC Page

2013-06-03 Thread Ed Kozlowsky
Jim, Sikkens did such an amazing job on that paint I thought it was stainless steel! It wouldn't be the first car made out of SS. Ed Kozlowsky Sanford, Maine sscale.org From: Jim Cheryl Martin themart...@farnhamhouse.com To: S-Scale@yahoogroups.com Sent

Re: {S-Scale List} My RDC are done

2013-06-01 Thread Ed Kozlowsky
Bill, The BM used to run RDCs from Boston to Concord. I still remember watching them cross the trestle in the adjoining field to my grandfather's farm in Bedford. Your models capture the look and finish perfectly. I would say it was worth the effort. Ed Kozlowsky Sanford, Maine sscale.org

Re: {S-Scale List} Weekend Fun

2013-05-25 Thread Ed
wolf with a large layout is a rare breed these days. An informal group effort is much more common -- at least around here. CheersEd Loizeaux Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/S-Scale

Re: {S-Scale List} massive S layout

2013-05-25 Thread Ed
I stumbled across this layout this morning. Does anyone know whose layout it is? Bill Lane --- In S-Scale@yahoogroups.com, gftolhurst@... wrote: Uncle Ed... No. Not my layout. I do not live in Illinois. Something looks a bit fishy to me. Some of those Budd cars appear to be full scale

{S-Scale List} Re: MicroPrep

2013-05-19 Thread Ed
Examples of non-mailable items… Air bags Ammunition Explosives Gasoline Browse Domestic Mail Manual (DMM®) 601.10: Hazardous Materials › Browse Publication 52 -- Hazardous, Restricted, and Perishable Mail › Just trying to keep things in perspective..Ed Loizeaux

{S-Scale List} Re: decals vs dry transfers

2013-05-18 Thread Ed
for other paints of your choice. Product number is MI-11. Click here: http://www.microscale.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PRODProduct_Code=MI-11Category_Code=FINPRODProduct_Count=10 Good luckEd Loizeaux (formerly Ed L.) Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit

{S-Scale List} MicroPrep

2013-05-18 Thread Ed
MicroPrep is available at the local hobby shop and can be shipped via parcel post. Obtaining it is not a problem. Whether it works to your satisfaction is unknown until you try it. Good luckEd Loizeaux --- In S-Scale@yahoogroups.com, clipper841@... clipper841@... wrote: all

{S-Scale List} Re: Marker Lights

2013-05-17 Thread Ed
If you noticed the before picture, the holes for the marker lights were already there. Alan Lambert Is it possible that those holes are air vents needed to let the air out so that the water can get in easier? Just thinking..Ed Loizeaux (aka Ed L

{S-Scale List} Re: Dummy / Lionel American Flyer SD70ACe / S Gauge.

2013-05-15 Thread Ed
with this matter. It could be very easy, but non-prototypical. Or, it could be very prototypical, but not very easy. Decisions, decisions, etc. Good luck...Ed Loizeaux Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com

{S-Scale List} Re: Old School box o sticks kits

2013-05-10 Thread Ed
. Thought provoking, eh? CheersEd Loizeaux Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/S-Scale/ * Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional * To change settings online go to: http

{S-Scale List} Re: Cinder Conveyor in S etched brass kit

2013-05-07 Thread Ed
. Click here for a pix: http://www.walthers.com/exec/productinfo/933-3181 CheersEd Loizeaux Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/S-Scale/ * Your email settings: Individual Email

{S-Scale List} Re: Enhorning

2013-05-07 Thread Ed
memory stretching back about 40+ years. But it is an interesting story to be sure. Tom Hawley visited the Enhornings (brothers?) in their later years. He can probably add a bit to this story. CheersEd Loizeaux Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your

{S-Scale List} Re: Availability of Lake Junction Models BO I-1 caboose kit

2013-05-06 Thread Ed
Hi PhilThe S SIG has a product review of this kit which includes an email address for the manufacturer. I do not know if it is still valid, but it might be helpful. Give it a try and see what happens. Good luckEd Loizeaux http://sscale.org/638/volume-1-no-7-bo-i-1-caboose-laser-kit

Re: {S-Scale List} reefer iceing

2013-05-06 Thread Ed
for sure. And it is all prototypically authentic. Cheers...Ed Loizeaux Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/S-Scale/ * Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional * To change

Re: {S-Scale List} Re: Layout Designer's Web Site

2013-05-06 Thread Ed Kozlowsky
For the Record, all by Bob Nicholson;   The Keokuk Junction Ry  July 1990 The Iowa Central  January 1993 Burlington Northern's 11th Subdivision  May 1993 The Shabbona RR  February 1994 The Lowell Southern  April 1997 Ed Kozlowsky Sanford, Maine sscale.org From

{S-Scale List} Re: Tsunami Woes

2013-04-24 Thread Ed
Fireman Fred with his wrenching and shoveling coal get instantly killed. Bill Lane This is probably a dumb question, but why would an RDC sound decoder have a fireman shoveling coal? RDC's, to the best of my knowledge, were not steam powered. Ed Loizeaux

Re: {S-Scale List} Scale role reversal

2013-04-23 Thread Ed Kozlowsky
to be able to by something at a show, take it out of the box, and run it. Just every now and then :o)   Ed Kozlowsky Sanford, Maine sscale.org From: Bill Lane b...@lanestrains.com To: S-Scale@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, April 22, 2013 8:12 PM Subject: {S-Scale List

{S-Scale List} What is scale.....??

2013-04-22 Thread Ed
question. CheersEd Loizeaux Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/S-Scale/ * Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional * To change settings online go to: http

{S-Scale List} Re: Automated accessories

2013-04-22 Thread Ed
like if I actually thought about it for ten minutes. Some operating accessories are very realistic and authentic. Some are not. Just like engines and track. There is nothing inherently wrong with accessories that operate. It is the degree of realism that is of interest. CheersEd

{S-Scale List} Re: What is scale.....??

2013-04-22 Thread Ed
. Is this what you feel constitutes a good definition of an S scale layout? If so, we are on different planets. I will take Mars if you'd like Venus. Cheers...Ed Loizeaux Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http

{S-Scale List} Re: What is scale.....??

2013-04-22 Thread Ed
Ed, Why not just 1/64th scale. I was thinking that folks would like a definition to distinguish between the different kinds of S-sized trains. For decades now, 'AF' meant Gilbert Flyer and 'scale' meant conforming to NMRA/NASG specs and 'hi-rail' meant everything in between frequently

{S-Scale List} Growth of other scales......

2013-04-21 Thread Ed
and not worrying about the future. CheersEd L. Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/S-Scale/ * Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional * To change settings online go to: http

{S-Scale List} Re: TCS decoders

2013-04-19 Thread Ed
Anyone have experience with TCS decoders? Ed Davis A local train buddy and fellow member of BASS has conducted controlled testing to compare various brands of decoders to each other. The focus of this testing was primarily on slow smooth starts and stops. I believe he used AM diesels

{S-Scale List} Shrinking Machine

2013-04-19 Thread Ed
. Derailments would be common and the cars would be very heavy to lift back onto the tracks. Yes, I'd find fault with it for sure. And then there is the air pressure release each time a loco is uncoupled from the rest of the train. Yuk Ed Loizeaux Yahoo

Re: {S-Scale List} New Reefer Kit

2013-04-17 Thread Ed Kozlowsky
John, All the information on this kit was explained in detail in a previous email. A picture of the 8 hatch reefer kit can be seen here http://www.mlwservices.ca/   Ed Kozlowsky Sanford, Maine sscale.org From: John armstong5...@roadrunner.com To: S-Scale

Re: {S-Scale List} New to S Scale

2013-04-17 Thread Ed Kozlowsky
Welcome Art, Follow the link under my name to the S Scale Sig and you will find a great deal of information on what's available in S. Pick the S Scale Products Resources tab.   Ed Kozlowsky Sanford, Maine www.sscale.org From: acbailey27 acbaile...@yahoo.com

Re: {S-Scale List} New Reefer Kit

2013-04-16 Thread Ed
. Just a wish. Not a complaint. Just teasing a bit here. Making fun to make a point. Good humor intended. Don't shoot the messenger. CheersEd Loizeaux PS: I cannot wait to see what the angled wafer looks like. Those just gotta be really cool! The only wafer I know about usually comes

{S-Scale List} Lionel Cylindrical Hoppers -- short vs. longer

2013-04-15 Thread Ed
are their cars hard to unpaint? Alex Binkley How about splicing two 3-bays together to make a 4-bay? Then finding the correct decals? Possible or impossible? Ed Loizeajux Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http

Re: {S-Scale List} Lionel Cylindrical Hoppers -- short vs. longer

2013-04-15 Thread Ed
are their cars hard to unpaint? Alex Binkley How about splicing two 3-bays together to make a 4-bay? Then finding the correct decals? Possible or impossible? Ed Loizeaux Ed, Totally wrong style of car to try to make a Canadian Grain Hopper by splicing gale Geez

{S-Scale List} Re: Lionel Cylindrical Hoppers -- short vs. longer

2013-04-15 Thread Ed
Hi Ed, Probably not worth the trouble since Kaslo make the correct Canadian grain car in kit form. Good idea. I forgot about Kaslo. Need to go look. Are decals available? The Lionel 3 bay car is similar length to the 4 bay cars, just has less outlets. I assume you are speaking

{S-Scale List} Those Canadien Guys

2013-04-14 Thread Ed
Hi Ed: Since it's an opportunity for a shout-out, I'm going to add the Canadian S scale suppliers: snip - Trevor Hi Trevor Speaking of the Canadien Guys (I'm French, heritagewise), I was wondering of someone from up your way could tell me which of the Lionel cylindrical hoppers

{S-Scale List} S SCALE HISTORY

2013-04-13 Thread Ed
Ed... Loved learning the real history on this project. Bob H. Having been active in S scale since 1969, I can tell you that almost all of S scale has been accomplished by little guys working in their little homes making little things. But each of these little things contributed to the much

{S-Scale List} Budd Buddies Trucks

2013-04-12 Thread Ed
, but wiser. CheersEd Loizeaux Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/S-Scale/ * Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional * To change settings online go to: http

Re: {S-Scale List} Sn42

2013-04-11 Thread Ed Kozlowsky
Sn3.5 is the most popular scale/gauge combination in New Zealand.  It's also popular in Australia, South Africa, and to model the Newfoundland Railway. Ed Kozlowsky Sanford, Maine sscale.org From: shabbona_rr user141...@mediacombb.net To: S-Scale

{S-Scale List} Re: Sn42

2013-04-11 Thread Ed
PaulTalk to Don Marenzi who lives in San Jose somewhere. He is doing that road in HO and is a former S narrow gauge fellow. I am sure his experiences would be helpful. Ed Loizeaux PS: If'n you cannot locate him, ask and maybe he will surface on a Yahoo Group somewhere. Rustermier

{S-Scale List} Re: /AM trucks

2013-04-11 Thread Ed
. The main exception, according to him, was that the UP had a wider wheelbase. Right or wrong, I have no idea. Mr. Jackman made them and cannot answer questions right now. Cheers...Ed Loizeaux Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go

Re: {S-Scale List} Re: Fw: The Supply Car is moving ownership

2013-04-10 Thread Ed Kozlowsky
I agree with Bud.  I've never had a problem, or delay, with any orders I've placed with Bob.  This must be terribly embarassing for him.  Thanks for all you've done for us Bob.  I'm praying you come back soon. Ed Kozlowsky Sanford, Maine sscale.org From: Bud

Re: {S-Scale List} The Supply Car orders/AM trucks

2013-04-10 Thread Ed
--- In S-Scale@yahoogroups.com, adguytrains robert_hogan@... wrote: Butch... FYI, American Models is totally out of the scale sprung passenger car trucks and has been for 6 months. Ron told me he couldn't locate the truck dies after AM's containers were returned from China. He went

{S-Scale List} Re: S scale on Ebay

2013-04-09 Thread Ed
this, you might miss out on something else that you really want that is also printed. Ed Loizeaux Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/S-Scale/ * Your email settings: Individual Email

{S-Scale List} Cracked Axle Gears

2013-04-08 Thread Ed
30 years ago. Good luckEd Loizeaux Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/S-Scale/ * Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional * To change settings online go to: http

{S-Scale List} Re: Cracked Axle Gears

2013-04-08 Thread Ed
to find out about. CheersEd Loizeaux Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/S-Scale/ * Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional * To change settings online go to: http

{S-Scale List} Re: Tom Boldt

2013-04-08 Thread Ed
GaryThank you very much for the information regarding Tom. I knew him, but not well. We lived too far apart. Still, he was a good modeler and taught me a few things. Thanks again for the news. I had no idea. Ed L. --- In S-Scale@yahoogroups.com, grchud chudgr@... wrote: Group

{S-Scale List} Re: Suburban and Catalogs

2013-04-07 Thread Ed
. With a tapered tread the loco tends to keep itself centered on the track and not wander. With a small radius, the wheels tend to NOT pick points. It is the cross section of the tread that is square. The other view shows a circle. Ed Loizeaux Yahoo! Groups

Re: {S-Scale List} Auto rack car

2013-04-04 Thread Ed
was way ahead of his time with regard to animation of all kinds. Ed Loizeaux Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/S-Scale/ * Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional * To change

Re: {S-Scale List} SMMW - new draft gear set coming soon

2013-04-03 Thread Ed Kozlowsky
Jim, Nice to see the new design. New product and ideas are always welcome.   Ed Kozlowsky Sanford, Maine sscale.org From: SMMW jimki...@charter.net To: S-Scale@yahoogroups.com; S Scale Progressive Group s-scale-progress...@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, April

{S-Scale List} Re: Some brass items available

2013-04-01 Thread Ed
Bob McCarthy wrote: FOR SALE 4. Milk Car Hi Bob...What kind of milk car? Borden's bathtub? Or NYC express reefer style? Might be interested. ThanksEd L. Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com

{S-Scale List} Re: SD70ACe and DC

2013-04-01 Thread Ed
luck...Ed Loizeaux Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/S-Scale/ * Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional * To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/S-Scale

{S-Scale List} Re: SD70ACe and DC

2013-04-01 Thread Ed
suspect the Lionel internal electronics gets confused when seeing non-smooth DC and might interpret it as being DCC or Legacy or something else by accident. Just a guesstimate, but a reasonable starting point for experimentation. Good luck...Ed Loizeaux

{S-Scale List} Slow Starts

2013-03-26 Thread Ed
spot. Thus, it always starts up without the need to thump the table. Not trying to start a control technology debate here, but merely trying to point Matt in a direction that he might find pleasing. Worth exploring at any rate. Good luckEd Loizeaux

Re: {S-Scale List} Slow Starts

2013-03-26 Thread Ed
Ed, How does the Zimo know if the wheels are on a dirt spot? Bob Werre Matt wrote: This prevents a situation where an engine is parked on dirty track and later can't drive away, Looks like Matt has been doing some research about a very intelligent decoder. If he continues with his

{S-Scale List} Battery Power Thoughts..........

2013-03-26 Thread Ed
in that kind of environment. Perhaps dusty attics, grungy garages and dirty basements are other ideal locations for a control system that does not require clean track. Ed Loizeaux Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http

{S-Scale List} MTH, Lionel, and other assorted rumors..........

2013-03-26 Thread Ed
the 2013 MTH S catalog will be disrtibuted at the TCA York event, Rich G(ajnak) Rich I hear that the new Lionel/AF line will have a Polar Express starter set complete with track and transformer. Can you confirm that? You are, after all, RCC (Rumor Control Central). Smiles...Ed

Re: {S-Scale List} Battery Power Thoughts..........

2013-03-26 Thread Ed
Hi Ed -- It would be a major expense to outfit roughly 50 pieces of motive power with decoders, Bill Winans Mr. BillDecent non-sound decoders are now available for about $17 each. Just so you know... my wiring is VERY basic -- I use high tech alligator clips from power

Re: {S-Scale List} Growing S scale

2013-03-25 Thread Ed Kozlowsky
have stayed with the scale through all its trials and tribulations. Ed Kozlowsky Sanford, Maine sscale.org From: Roy royhoff...@yahoo.com To: S-Scale@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, March 25, 2013 2:37 PM Subject: Re: {S-Scale List} Growing S scale   Those

{S-Scale List} SSLS Y-3 Product Review

2013-03-25 Thread Ed
is a good time to join us for some interesting experiences. No need to be a member of anything. Free! Ed Loizeaux http://sscale.org/ The S Scale SIG is pleased to announce another release of The S Scale Journal. In Vol. 2 No. 3 Dick Karnes brings us a comprehensive review of Lionel's Y-3

{S-Scale List} Re: Growing S scale

2013-03-24 Thread Ed
as well. Ed Loizeaux Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/S-Scale/ * Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional * To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/S

{S-Scale List} Re: Post on S

2013-03-24 Thread Ed
order one (just one) American Models box car? Ed Loizeaux Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/S-Scale/ * Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional * To change settings online go

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

2013-03-23 Thread Ed
for doing that, but still that is where my heart beats faster. Call me strange and you'd be correct. CheersEd Loizeaux Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/S-Scale/ * Your email settings

Re: {S-Scale List} speaking of E-Zines

2013-03-23 Thread Ed
while the other costs hundreds and hundreds of dollars. Sort of like comparing apples and oranges. Apples, however, can take photos and oranges cannot. Smiles...Ed Loizeaux Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http

Re: {S-Scale List} NASG dues

2013-03-23 Thread Ed
I absolutely would like to have the PRINTED Membership directory Bill Lane Why not have different dues amounts? Cheaper dues for electronic and higher dues for printed matter. Everyone gets what they want and pays dues related to the cost. Ed Loizeaux with a small subscription

{S-Scale List} Re: Membership Directory

2013-03-23 Thread Ed
Hi Ed, Bill and anyone who wants a printed directory -- I never stated that I wanted a printed directory. Several other folks made that request. Not me. it sounds like an excellent project for Ed Loizeaux!... grin Bill Winans Projects I undertake are things I have a personal interest

{S-Scale List} Re: Membership directory

2013-03-23 Thread Ed
will print out for the printed version assuming the software works as intended. Another idea for others to do! I've been saying that for years and years. Nothing new there. I am retired and loving it! CheersEd Loizeaux Yahoo! Groups Links

{S-Scale List} NASG dues

2013-03-22 Thread Ed
Why not have different dues amounts? Cheaper dues for electronic and higher dues for printed matter. Everyone gets what they want and pays dues related to the cost. Ed Loizeaux Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http

{S-Scale List} Re: 1/64's Modeling Guide?

2013-03-21 Thread Ed
forums all over the place, I suspect the situation is even worse. Bummer.Ed Loizeaux Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/S-Scale/ * Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional

{S-Scale List} AM axle bearings

2013-03-20 Thread Ed
on the same axles with the same bearings. No need to search out additional bearings that way. Everything should fit just as before. Ed Loizeaux Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/S-Scale/ * Your email

{S-Scale List} U-joint vs. Springs.....

2013-03-18 Thread Ed
us know what you discover. Ed Loizeaux Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/S-Scale/ * Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional * To change settings online go to: http

{S-Scale List} Tubing in lieu of U-joints.......

2013-03-18 Thread Ed
Dumb question, but I have to ask: Is the tubing ACC'd to the shaft or is the natural inherant stretch of the tubing sufficient to hold it firmly without slippage? ThxEd Loizeaux First, there are several sizes of silicone fuel tubing. These have a LOT of stretch, and you want to get

{S-Scale List} Re: Older vehicles

2013-03-18 Thread Ed
horses pulling plows on their fields at that time. I believe, in this area, most of the farmers were of Japanese heritage. The area near the intersection (now a monster cloverleaf) of the Newport Freeway and San Diego freeway always had farms with horses hard at work. Ed Loizeaux

Re: {S-Scale List} Re: Vintage Vehicles (Horsedrawn)

2013-03-18 Thread Ed Kozlowsky
of the load, but he needed the cash so away we went. By the time we got where we were going we only had 2 studs left on each rear axle. Now I understand that Maine wagons lasted a good deal longer. Ed Kozlowsky Sanford, Maine sscale.org From: dwaskes dwas

{S-Scale List} Re: Vintage Vehicles (Horsedrawn)

2013-03-18 Thread Ed
up the empties. Then he would whistle and the horse would walk down the street to where the milk man was waiting. I have not yet seen a motorized vehicle smart enough to do that. Ed Loizeaux Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go

{S-Scale List} Reefers needing ice

2013-03-14 Thread Ed
and carried over to the reefer one at a time and then lowered down into the bunker. Not fast, but it worked. I think the locale was Utica, NY in the early 1950s. It is an easy scene to duplicate on a small layout. Ed Loizeaux Yahoo! Groups Links

{S-Scale List} BUDD RDC decals

2013-03-08 Thread Ed
I am getting enough decals to complete 12 - the exact number of RDC the PRSL had. Bill Lane Hopefully you had some BUDD RDC demonstrator decals made up at the same time. The BUDD demo unit ran all over the place and probably even on the PRSL. Just a thoughtEd Loizeaux

Re: {S-Scale List} Kadee No 5s

2013-03-07 Thread Ed
allegedly-S coupler. Easier even than the standard KD#5 kit. And available bulk packaged to save a buck or two. My couplers are the best! How are yours? Chuckles..Ed Loizeaux Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go

{S-Scale List} Factory Assembled Kadee Couplers

2013-03-07 Thread Ed
. Ed Loizeaux Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/S-Scale/ * Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional * To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/S-Scale/join

{S-Scale List} Couplers in Perspective.......

2013-03-06 Thread Ed
a matter of perspective. In the end, I suspect personal taste and familiarity is what makes the decision for most of us. I am happy with my choice and I hope everyone else is happy with theirs. Happier than a human ought to be...Ed Loizeaux

{S-Scale List} Re: NW Caboose

2013-03-05 Thread Ed
different cabooses that way. Fred is standing by awaiting your order. Smiles..Ed Loizeaux (Good twin of Ed L.) Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/S-Scale/ * Your email settings: Individual

{S-Scale List} Coupler Size Comparison

2013-03-05 Thread Ed
to do. CheersEd Loizeaux Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/S-Scale/ * Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional * To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com

{S-Scale List} Re: finishing an RDC

2013-03-04 Thread Ed
. And then some more clear coat to protect the decal. The idea is to prevent the decal from coming into direct contact with the silver paint. Ask my silver tank cars how I know this. Good luck...Ed Loizeaux Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group

{S-Scale List} Re: Why Kadee HO Scale #5 Couplers For S Scale?

2013-03-03 Thread Ed
stronger-than-normal magnets for uncoupling and non-magnetic wheels on everything. Works fine. Looks a heckuva lot better. 7. Kadee HO couplers are a lot cheaper when purchased in bulk at discount online retailers. Enough for now? Cheers...Ed Loizeaux

{S-Scale List} Re: UPDATE #1: Observations on the Lionel American Flyer SD70ACe with Scale Wheels

2013-03-03 Thread Ed
have a great time watching the heritage units. Now I need to go research how the NYC ran these SD70s in 1948. Public information on that particular matter is a bit sparse. (grin) CheersEd L. Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go

{S-Scale List} TYPO correction

2013-03-03 Thread Ed
CheersEd L. should be replaced with Edward Loizeaux Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/S-Scale/ * Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional * To change settings online go

{S-Scale List} Lionel Mikado

2013-03-03 Thread Ed
sitting at the table. Best to ask Fred questions about specific models. He is far more knowledgeable than I am. CheersEd Loizeaux Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/S-Scale/ * Your email

{S-Scale List} Re: Lionel Mikado

2013-03-03 Thread Ed
might more suitable--I'm sure Canada Southern could lease it I have heard SD70s hardly ever run by themselves. You would need two of them. Perhaps three! Maybe Canada Southern could become the newest heritage paint scheme. A little fantasy never hurt. Cheers, eh?.Ed Loizeaux

Re: {S-Scale List} Why Kadee HO Scale #5 Couplers For S Scale?

2013-03-03 Thread Ed
effort as attaching trucks. No need for frustrations any more. Kadee has solved the problem. CheersEd Loizeaux Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/S-Scale/ * Your email settings

Re: {S-Scale List} Kadee No 5s

2013-03-03 Thread Ed
oversize does not surprise me at all. Since the HO couplers are oversize for HO, why not the same for S? Then again, the amount of oversize is darn small -- at least when compared to a Type E. Ed Loizeaux --- In S-Scale@yahoogroups.com, Michael Greene mgreene@... wrote: Here's the relevant

{S-Scale List} Layout Design Commentary

2013-03-03 Thread Ed
question your design parameters. But the five foot radius sounds wonderful. Just thinkingEd Loizeaux ashpan.clinker wrote: I'm trying to add a second story to the joint here, 1200 square feet. I'll have a helix. Radius will be 60 inches, 2% grade, and the only hidden track, well

{S-Scale List} Re: SOO Line Stock car

2013-03-02 Thread Ed
of the photo? HO Kadees are well known to sag. Been doing that for years. Yep, shims help, but the couplers work well regardless. I doubt that anyone would take it as criticism of their modeling efforts. It is inherent with the couplers. Ed Loizeaux Yahoo

Re: {S-Scale List} code 125 ns flex track

2013-02-28 Thread Ed
, intelligence, education, etc. are all very subjective matters and are worthy of particular care. I felt Tom was trying to be helpful to point this out to a newbie manufacturer, but agree his choice of words was not ideal. Cheers...Ed Loizeaux Yahoo! Groups

{S-Scale List} Re: Registration for Scranton 2013

2013-02-28 Thread Ed
the effects of inflation will cause costs to rise significantly. Too bad I will not be here at that time. SmilesEd Loizeaux Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/S-Scale/ * Your email settings

{S-Scale List} Scale wheels for the SD70ACe

2013-02-26 Thread Ed
. Just trying to be helpful. As far as I know, there is no SKU for the NYC SD70 with scale wheels at this time. But my desire is strong and so I am willing to take a small risk. Over and out for me. Ed Loizeaux Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group

{S-Scale List} Re: Scale wheels for the SD70ACe

2013-02-26 Thread Ed
Hi Ed, Didn't someone say they just got a new scale wheeled loco from DesPlaines hobbies? DaveBranum Dave Yep, they did say that. But it was not a NYC SD70. They obtained a UP SD70. Here is why some confusion exists: Some SD70 locos have an alternate product number in the Lionel

{S-Scale List} Re: The most important thing I wanted to know.

2013-02-26 Thread Ed
You can run the new Lionel engine on any DDC system and not need the Lionel Legacy system. Yes or NO. Here is a video clip of the Lionel SD70 running with the NCE DCC system: http://sscale.org/988/volume-2-no-1-lionels-sd-70ace-s-scale-diesel-first-look-2/ Enjoy...Ed Loizeaux

{S-Scale List} Video Clip of the SD70ACe

2013-02-25 Thread Ed
camper also. Cheers...Ed L. http://sscale.org/ --- In S-Scale@yahoogroups.com, rxman46321@... wrote: I took advantage of the Des plaines sale this weekend and picked an SD70 WITH scale wheels as delivered. Just came up from the basement after a test run. The beast started to purr

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