{S-Scale List} (unknown)

Hi Tom,   I have a couple of questions about Lionel's SD 70 scale unit.  Does your model work on dcc with your present throttle? Would changing the color on the shell be any more difficult than repainting an American Models or SHS shell? Finally, do you have the 2012 or the 2013 model?   Thanks

{S-Scale List} Articles/photos of intermodal containers

Hi All,   Several years ago either RMC or RMJ ran a series of articles and photos on intermodal containers. Does anyone recall which magazine ran the series and the approximate year/years?   Thanks.   Ed Davis Stockton, Ca

{S-Scale List} forward and reverse lights working backwards

Hi,   I installed a Digitrax DH163 decoder with plug in a SHS SW1 diesel. Everything works as it should, except the forward and reverse lights work in the opposite direction. I tried using the factory reset CVs, but the lights still work in reverse order. I connected the harness to the decoder

{S-Scale List} forward and reverse lights

Hi   When I started this topic, I failed to mention two things. I used a harness because the diesel is DCC ready, and I didn't use the harness that came with the Digitrax DH163PS. So I'm going to use the correct harness and see if there is a difference. I wouldn't think so, but we'll see. At

{S-Scale List} painting rails

Hi,   I'm trying to decide between rail brown and rust in choosing the correct color for mainline rail. Thoughts? Opinions? I'm not in position to physically check real mainline rail.   Ed Davis Stockton

{S-Scale List} Floquil paint markers

Has anyone used Floquil paint markers to paint or weather track? Do they work? I read that the markers come in weathered model railroad colors.   Ed Davis Stockton

{S-Scale List} making decals revisited

Hey Gerry,   When making your own decals, did you use O or HO wet decals? Have you tried using dry transfers onto decal paper for freelance decals? I guess I'm asking what was the process (step by step) that you used to make your custom decals? Comments anyone else?  Thanks.   Ed Davis Stockton

{S-Scale List} Age old question concerning speed matching for MU operation

Hi,   Is it possible to closely match the speed of two diesels with different motors and different decoders WITHOUT using a computer? I don't have a laptop and this desktop pc is in a different room. If this is possible, I could really use some help. Diesel A runs just like I want it to. Diesel

{S-Scale List} SDH164D Digitrax sound decoder

Hi All,   How good (or bad) is the Digitrax SDH164D sound decoder? I know it doesn't compare with the Tsunami, but is it a good stop gap decoder until one can afford the Tsunami? It's less than half the cost of a Tsunami but is it worth it or is it junk? Thanks.   Ed Davis Stockton, Ca

{S-Scale List} CV 06 question

Hi,   I'm a bit confused about CV 06. If I want a diesel loco to gradually increase speed, do I increase the numbers toward 255? The manual suggests that 048 is a good starting place for a road switcher. I tried that but the loco seemed to speed up at a faster pace. How do you correctly use CV

{S-Scale List} Wrong CV #?

Should I have been asking about CV 03 instead of CV 06?   Ed Davis Stockton, CA

{S-Scale List} D135RJ

Hi,   I have a locomotive with a mobile decoder that has the letters and numbers D135RJ on it. No other ID is visible. Has anyone ever heard of this decoder? It doesn't check out with Digitrax, QSI, Soundtraxx, MRC, etc. It works fine, but I'd like to know what make it is. A friend(out of touch

{S-Scale List} Speed steps

Hello,   I understand ( I think) that speed steps represent the incremental power on the throttle from zero to 255 max. I can't find out how to change from either 14, 28, or 128 speed steps. I'd like to find out which speed step each loco is in, and how to change steps if necessary. Thanks.  

{S-Scale List} UP lashups

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 scene on my layout. : )   Ed Davis Stockton

{S-Scale List} TCS decoders

Hi,   Anyone have experience with TCS decoders? My local hobby shop owner suggested that I try the TCS MC4 decoder. He says some of his customers really rave about it. Since I've never heard of this decoder, I thought I'd ask this group.   Ed Davis Stockton, Ca

Re: {S-Scale List} Re: TCS decoders

Thanks to all for the positive comments about the TCS decoders. I'm convinced  and will make the purchase.   Ed Davis --- On Fri, 4/19/13, vito4cal gib...@myfam.com wrote: From: vito4cal gib...@myfam.com Subject: {S-Scale List} Re: TCS decoders To: S-Scale@yahoogroups.com Date: Friday, April

Re: {S-Scale List} S Trains For Sale, AM and SSA

Eric,   What is the price of the S Scale America 48' containers?   Ed Davis Stockton, Ca --- On Sun, 4/14/13, Eric ericrh...@gmail.com wrote: From: Eric ericrh...@gmail.com Subject: {S-Scale List} S Trains For Sale, AM and SSA To: s-scale@yahoogroups.com s-scale@yahoogroups.com,

{S-Scale List} non powered locomotives

Hello,   Does anyone know if AM offers/sells non powered (dummy) locos? I bought a dummy FA2 and PA 2 many years ago but nothing since. Emails to AM haven't been answered so I thought I'd ask the group if anyone has bought a dummy( no wisecracks please :  ) loco in the recent past. Thanks.   Ed

Re: {S-Scale List} Passing of Judy Sheffield

Linda and David,   Thank you for your post about Judy. I was tempted to post this sad news last Sunday, but thought someone a bit closer to both Howard and Judy would express their sympathies more appropriately.   Ed Davis Stockton, Ca --- On Sun, 3/17/13, djde...@cncnet.com djde...@cncnet.com

Re: {S-Scale List} SHS truck screws and washers

 http://davestnt.com/index.html John Claudino AZTEC MANUFACTURING CO. On Mar 10, 2013, at 10:01 PM, Edward Davis wrote:   Hi,   Does anyone know a source for the small screws and washers used to mount SHS trucks to freight cars? With SHS gone, parts are hard to find

{S-Scale List} SHS truck screws and washers

Hi,   Does anyone know a source for the small screws and washers used to mount SHS trucks to freight cars? With SHS gone, parts are hard to find. Thanks.   Ed Davis

{S-Scale List} cement trucks

Hi All,   Anyone know where I can find scale cement trucks? They're needed for my Hercules Cement plant. Thanks.   Ed Davis Stockton, Ca

{S-Scale List} scale barns

Hi All,   Does anyone remember the name of the company in Kentucky that sold S scale barns, and are they still in business? Thanks.   Ed Davis Stockton

{S-Scale List} 10 year layout final

Hi All,   Thanks to all who responded to my call for advice and help. I'm going to save all locos and cars of course. I'll also save the turnouts and flextrack that survive the demolition. All scenery will go except the trees and buildings that survive. Electrical controls and devices will be

{S-Scale List} breaking down a 10 year layout

Hi Group,   We will be moving in the next several months and I have to tear down my 10 old S scale layout. I've done it before, but the layout was not this far along. I have scenery, structures, and three levels of track to remove.  I would appreciate any advice or method on how to best tear

{S-Scale List} breaking down a 10 year layout

Hi All,   I should have mentioned that my layout is 13' x 15 1/2' and is in the garage. The basic frame is sectional but the roadbed and scenery is not.   Ed Davis Stockton, Ca

{S-Scale List} Stripping and painting AM SD60 diesel

Hi Group,   Has anyone of you stripped and painted an AM SD60 model? If so, how did you handle the windows and lenses? They seem to be too small to cover and AM doesn't offer any windows or lenses on their webpage. AM has sold out of unpainted models, so if one wants to buy an SD60, he/she will

{S-Scale List} Gleaming track as a cleaning method

Hi All,   Will someone explain what is meant by Gleaming with regards to track cleaning? Many modelers seem to claim that this method is superior to most others, especially as opposed to abrasive methods (Bright Boy, etc.). Thanks.   Ed Davis Stockton, Ca

{S-Scale List} SD 45

Anybody know the availibility and price of DPH's new SD45? Comments on the model?   Ed Davis Stockton, Ca

{S-Scale List} Digitrax DT400R problem

Hi All,   Bear with me if this has been discussed numerous times. My throttle works fine when tethered to my DB 150, but for the last couple of weeks I get no response when I try to operate tetherless. I've used new batteries and even juggled them around to get a better contact but nothing

Re: {S-Scale List} Kaslo Shops Cylindrical Covered Hoppers

Hi Michael,   I have three kits but I haven't finished any of them. The kit looks like it will look great when finished. However some of the parts are hard to fit properly. I think an experienced modeler needs to complete one and then give advice to the less skilled ( meaning me ) modelers.  

{S-Scale List} LED lighting (again)

Hi,   I know that this topic has been talked to death, but I still need an answer to one question.  I installed two leds into the headlight housing of a AM GP35 using two fiber optic tubes as lens. The leds work fine and the lights look great. However, when I attempt to turn out the lights,

{S-Scale List} FNF

Hi All,   This is my first entry concerning my freelance layout, The Sierra Katsina Railroad. It's 11 1/2 x 16 and in a two car garage. The layout is based loosely on a track plan from The Best of Model Railroading magazine's track plans. It has three levels but no helix. I don't have enough

{S-Scale List} LED lighting problem solved

Hi Guys,   Thanks for all of the advice and suggestions. The simple solution to my problem as many of you suggested, was to reverse the wiring on ONE of the LEDS. I've used one resistor for both LEDS. I'm now testing resistors to get the proper brightness that I want. Presently I'm using a

{S-Scale List} LED lighting question

Hi,   I'm trying to use twin headlights in a GP35 and I want to use LEDS instead of incandescent lights. The light bulbs tend to warp the plastic lens housing. The problem is I can only get one 3mm LED to work. I've tried various resistors and still can only get one LED to light. My decoder is

{S-Scale List} Ace trucks and wheelsets

Hi,   I have some Ace trucks and wheelsets that I'd like to trade for some SHS 70 ton trucks and wheelsets. Some are new, some slightly used, and some need to be assembled. All have straight axiles, none pointed and all are scale. I'm also willing to trade for the newer AM trucks and wheelsets.  

{S-Scale List} operating method

Hey String Bob,   Read your last post describing operation on your Shabonna (sp) railroad. Do you use a card system or do you just place cars at different places on the layout and start your operation from that point? Are you strictly freelancing or are you following the operation of a

{S-Scale List} Re: [showcaseline] Installing a Soundtraxx Decoder and speaker in a SW-1

John,   I just successfully placed a Soundtraxx 1st generation diesel sound decoder and Railmaster speaker in a SHS SW1 diesel. While you don't have to get into the cab, you will have to take everything out from under the shell except some of the wires. There simply isn't enough room for the

{S-Scale List} screws for SW1 chassis

Don T or anybody else,   What is the size of the screws used to hold the frame onto the chassis of the SHS SW1 locomotive? I've misplaced the screws when putting in a sound decoder and will never find them in my work area. :  ^ )   Ed Davis Stockton [Non-text portions of this message have been

Re: {S-Scale List} S gauge NSC Cylindrical hopper

ledge that runs the length of discharge cute area. It's like an outward facing L. The edge of the upper part fits there and not in the deep channel inside of that. Does that help? cheers - Original Message - From: Edward Davis edandhda...@yahoo.com To: S-Scale@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday

Re: {S-Scale List} S gauge NSC Cylindrical hopper

- Original Message - From: Edward Davis edandhda...@yahoo.com To: i...@kasloshops.com; S-Scale@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, September 19, 2011 8:02 PM Subject: {S-Scale List} S gauge NSC Cylindrical hopper Hello, When test fitting the underframe into the bottom of the car, do the bottom sides

{S-Scale List} S gauge NSC Cylindrical hopper

Hello,   When test fitting the underframe into the bottom of the car, do the bottom sides of the body fit into the large grooves of the underframe or do they fit into the small ridges on the side of the underframe? It seems as though the body will have to be squeezed tighter or spread wider in

{S-Scale List} Number boards and ditch lights

Hi All,   I have a couple of questions about the above topics. For those of you who model freelance roads or paint your locos, how do you put numbers on your number boards? The area seems too small to use decals and even so you'd have to fix four separate numbers. The area also seems to be too

{S-Scale List} locomotive speed

Hi,   If I want to increase or decrease the speed ( power )of a loco at what the throttle reads at 40mph, do I change CV6 or CV3?  Thanks.   Ed Davis Stockton [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group

{S-Scale List} Different lashups or consists

Hi Group,   Has anyone ever seen a prototype lashup or consist with a SD60 and GP35 or an SD60 and an F7? How about a GP35 with F7? I'm trying to match some consists with the diesel locos that are available in our scale. Oviously diesels of the same model were always seen. Thanks.   Ed Davis

Re: {S-Scale List} Different lashups or consists

-Scale@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, August 29, 2011 6:24 PM Subject: Re: {S-Scale List} Different lashups or consists   Ed,  What road(s) are you looking for? Have both the SP,  and SF diesels video I could look at if you are modeling any of those roads.  Bill --- On Mon, 8/29/11, Edward Davis

{S-Scale List} Listing Locomotive decoders, CVs, and characteristics.

Hi All,   Is there any standard form used for the above? I can put the info down in a notebook, but a form would make it easier and might include some things that I may unknowingly omit. No big deal, I was just wondering.   Ed Davis Stockton [Non-text portions of this message have been

{S-Scale List} wiring turnouts

When wiring back to back turnouts, does there have to be a piece of insulated track between the two? I wouldn't think so, but some type of short caused some of the plastic ties to melt on one of the turnouts. The two turnouts had been working fine until today. Several locos ran over the area

{S-Scale List} Digitrax Soundbug decoder

Hi All,   I have not been in position to hear a sample of the Digitrax Soundbug decoder. However, I have read many comments very critical of the Soundbug and really bashing it. Is the Tsunami that superior? I haven't heard it either. I have used and am pleased with the Soundtraxx DSD 101LC and

{S-Scale List} Convention tidbits

The convention attendance was officially announced at 19,500+ by convention officials on sunday during the breakdown and packing by the venders and exhibitors. Des Plaines Hobbies had the shell example of the SD45 and it looks to be an exceptional high quality model. Knowing Ron, I'm sure the

{S-Scale List} Expert advice

Hi All,   I hope all of you technical experts attending the Sacto convention will be prepared to answer a ton of questions because I will be asking most of them.   It's not often that I get a chance to talk to so many experienced modelers at one gathering. This convention is in my back yard so

{S-Scale List} Ron Sebastian's email address/Desplaines Hobbies

Hi,   Anyone have the above information? Thanks.   Ed Davis [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] 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} Re: Insulated frog question

Thanks Chris. I finally figured out the diagrams and the turnouts work fine. Thanks to all who helped.   Ed Davis Stockton From: Christopher Borgmeyer cborgme...@me.com To: S-Scale@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, June 8, 2011 4:26 AM Subject: {S-Scale List} Re: Insulated frog question   Ed,

{S-Scale List} RMC article, one question

I have read most of the comments pro and con concerning the special S gauge pullout in the May, 2011 copy of RMC. My question is, why not wait and see what other non S scale readers think about the article? Their comments will give a better insight on the effect that the article had on those

{S-Scale List} Home layouts

I have a question for those who have a home layout or anybody that's interested. How much time do you spend running trains ( operating ) compared to building structures, sceniking (sp), or working on locos and rolling stock? I love running trains but there always seems to be something that

{S-Scale List} barns and farm houses

Anybody know the name of the company in Kentucky that builds s scale barns and house? Thanks. Ed Davis [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} Re: paints--was AM GP35

Hi All, Since I started the topic concerning painting a AM GP35, I'll close the topic with this bit of information. I am removing the Scalecoat paint using 91% isopropyl alcohol and an old toothbrush. It's working well. I think I found the problem. Though I used a household (Rust-oleum)

{S-Scale List} paint problem on AM GP35

I tried my hand at painting a undecorated AM GP35 and ran into a problem. The primer coat went on without a problem. However, the main coat, while going on smoothly, dried leaving a kind of crazed coat. I believe that I forgot to thoroughly wash the model before painting it, but the primer coat

{S-Scale List} Re: SD45

What a pleasant surprise! This is the first time that I've heard about this. Is this a Des Plaines project? Is there any projected cost or date of arrival? I'll definitely be in the market for one or two of these. Ed Davis Stockton, Ca [Non-text portions of this message have been

{S-Scale List} tank cars

What is the name of the company that is making the new tank cars? I've just gotten my pc back from the shop and much data was lost. Thanks. Ed Davis Stockton [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit

Re: {S-Scale List} For Sale

Jim, If you don't get an offer better than $225 and can wait until the 31st (payday), I'll give you a firm committment to buy the two units. Ed Davis Stockton, Ca From: SMMW jimki...@charter.net To: S-Scale@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wed, December 22, 2010

{S-Scale List} Sale items

Jim, I sent that offer to you the sender. Not sure how it got on the group list. My apologies to the group. The offer still stands though. Ed Stockton [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your

{S-Scale List} Tapping brass/ related subject

Hi All, With all of the talk on working with brass, I have a question. The cab on my OMI SW1500 brass switcher came apart from the hood while I was installing a sound system. Can the two pieces be joined together using a soldering iron? I don't have a resistance soldering system or a torch.

{S-Scale List} Tapping brass/ related subject

Hi All, With all the comments about working with brass, I have a question. The cab on my OMI SW1500 brass switcher came apart from the hood while I was installing a sound system. The separation occurred at the point where the two pieces were soldered before. Can the two pieces be soldered

{S-Scale List} SHS SW1 side frames

Thanks to all of the helpful posts regarding the removing of the side frames. Very helpful. Don's tips and hints section on the Showcase website is a must read. Thanks Don. Ed Davis Stockton, Ca [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

{S-Scale List} SHS SW1 side frames

Hi, How do you remove the side frames on this diesel? I removed the four small screws but the frames won't come off. I'm trying to resolder the wire to the wheel wiper, and I don't want to force anything and end up breaking something. Ed Stockton, Ca [Non-text portions of this

{S-Scale List} TTX stack car color

Ron and all others, I'm trying to match the yellow color used on the SSA TTX stack cars. I have several kits that I put together before the new cars came out. I tested reefer yellow and bright yellow without success. Even TTX yellow doesn't match the new cars. Suggestions anyone? Thanks for

{S-Scale List} directional problem

Hi, Last night I did something ( I'm not sure what ) with my DT402R that caused one of my locos to run in reverse order. Forward icon runs the loco backwards and visa versa. What did I accidently do and how can I correct it? Thanks. Ed Stockton [Non-text portions of this message have

Re: {S-Scale List} Re: brake fluid (again)

Hi Dick, Many modelers claim good success using 91% isopropyl alcohol. They say it works and won't damage the plastic. Have you used it? If so, how would you rate it? Ed Stockton From: Richard Karnes rnk2...@yahoo.com To: S-Scale@yahoogroups.com Sent: Fri,

Re: {S-Scale List} brake fluid (again)

Thanks to all who replied to the brake fluid question. I decided to try the PineSol(sp)solution until I can purchase a bottle of Cameleon. I also have a small amount of Dio Sol that I'll try. Ed Stockton From: Edward Davis edandhda...@yahoo.com To: S-Scale

{S-Scale List} brake fluid (again)

Hi All, To those who have used brake fluid to remove paint from plastic models: Did it work ok?  Was the plastic unharmed? I have a couple of cans of brake fluid that I won't be using for automobile purposes and thought I might give it a try. Did you scrub the models ( using a old toothbrush

{S-Scale List} Am I missing something?

Hi All, I have a SHS SW-1 diesel that I'm trying to get running. I have removed the shell and all of the insides, choosing to hard wire and add sound. I'm trying to get the engine running before I do anything else. Here's the problem: I have both ends of the orange and gray wires that are

Re: {S-Scale List} Stan Furmanak

From: Scale S Only scaleso...@cableone.net To: S-Scale@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thu, October 7, 2010 7:44:42 PM Subject: Re: {S-Scale List} Stan Furmanak Bill, My best wishes to Stan also. I never met him but I read some of his emails and saw his name

{S-Scale List} Clear nail polish

Hi All, I have a brass engine that creates a short when the truck frame slightly touches the gear box. This happens when the engine makes any kind of turn. I was told by a hobby shop person that clear nail polish applied to the areas that touch would solve the problem. Is this true or is it

{S-Scale List} Generic decals

Are there any companies that make generic box/tank car decals that can be used for private road names? S scale of course. Ed Davis Stockton [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the

{S-Scale List} CVs and values

I'm confused about certain CVs and their values (range). CVs 02 thru 06 have a value range of 000 to 255. If I start from 000 and increase the number, will it increase motor voltage (power) or lower it? Increasing or decreasing CV06 doesn't seem to affect my diesel's speed at all. I'm trying to

{S-Scale List} AM GP9 / runs too fast

Hi All, Thanks to all who tried to help. I should have mentioned that I have a Digitrax DH123 decoder in the engine. Also, after reading the many comments, I compared the motor with my other AM diesels and now believe that I have an older motor in the GP9. I'm not very knowledgeable about the

{S-Scale List} AM GP9 runs too fast

Hi, I have an American Models GP9 (S scale) that runs at seemly close to top speed with the throttle at less than half power. I've tried to adjust CV02,CV06 and CV05 according to the Digitrax manual but I can't slow the engine down. As soon as I open the throttle, the engine starts and speeds

{S-Scale List} working ditch lights

Does anyone know where I can purchase a pair of ditch lights for AM or SHS diesels? I want working lights, not plastic castings. I'm pretty sure that only ho products are available. Thanks for any help. Ed Davis Stockton [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

{S-Scale List} Weyerhaeuser box car

Hi All, Going through some old boxes (haven't we all), I found a kit that I must have bought in the eighties or maybe the seventies. It's a Quality Craft Models Weyerhaeuser box car kit. There is one small photo of the car on the instruction sheet. Does anyone have any information on the kit

Re: {S-Scale List} Today's Railroading

Tom, I've been trying to figure out how to do that for months. How did you handle the coupler situation? Did you separate the flasher from the HO coupler? Ed Davis Stockton, Ca From: Tom Hawley t.haw...@comcast.net To: S-Scale@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thu,

Re: {S-Scale List} Re: FNF

Bill, 18 hoppers! Just how big is your layout? You must live in the east where they have basements.  :  ^ ) Ed Davis Stockton From: William Fraley wjfra...@comcast.net To: S-Scale@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sat, August 21, 2010 7:08:51 AM Subject: {S-Scale List}

{S-Scale List} track/wheel gauge

Hi, Anybody know where I can get an S standard track/wheel gauge? I tried the NASG Clearinghouse but Roy hasn't answered my emails. Maybe he's on vacation. Thanks. Ed Davis Stockton, Ca [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

{S-Scale List} Putting wheelsets in proper gauge

Hi All, After finding that some wheelsets are not properly gauged, what methods do you guys use to evenly push/pull the wheels into the correct gauge? I know you use the NASG track/wheel gauge to check for the proper measurement, but what happens after that? Is there a special tool such as a

{S-Scale List} Paint remover

Hi All,   A few months ago, there was a good discussion on various paint remover products that were safe to use on plastic models. Unfortunately, I didn't copy the names of any of those products. Would someone who remembers a few of those products please post them again?  Thanks. Ed Davis

{S-Scale List} Painting brass wheelsets

Hi All, I'd like some opinions on painting brass wheelsets. I've been using prepainted wheels such as SHS, AM, etc, so I've never tried to paint brass wheels. What are the common colors and brand of paint used? Thanks. Ed Davis Stockton [Non-text portions of this message have been

{S-Scale List} Repairing Locomotives

Hi All,   Although this question is directed to the Bay Area S Scalers, anyone familiar with the northern California landscape can feel free to respond. Simply put, where do you take/send your diesels/steam engines when you need repairs? I realize that many of you do your own repairs, but some

{S-Scale List} Soundbug decoder

Hey Bob,   What was your opinion of the Soundbug? I haven't heard any comments on its quality.   Ed Davis Stockton [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to:

{S-Scale List} first time sound

Hi all,   I am about to put sound in a few of my diesels. This will be my first attempt and I have some questions and need some advice. I have mobile decoders in my locos, so I know how to hard wire them. I am using the Digitrax system with the DB150.     1. Is the Digitrax Soundbug the

{S-Scale List} Freelance prototype plans

Hi All,   I am in the process of modeling a freelance modern (1988-95)railroad. I have a theme and will follow a prototype as close as possible. Where can I find black and white plans of second generation diesels and freight cars? I need blank plans so I can try different colors and heralds to

{S-Scale List} Programming mobile decoders

Hello,   When programming decoders using the DT100, is the DB150 switch also set in the programming mode or the run mode? I've done something while programming that has caused the rear lights on two locos to turn on and yet neither loco will run or respond. This all happened while I was

{S-Scale List} Showcase SW-1 Doesn't respond

 Hi All,    I need some help or advice. My SW-1 ran fine until about a month ago. It stopped responding suddenly and doesn't respond to any commands. I tried to reprogram the decoder and the response in my DT100 read good.  However, the loco won't budge and the lights don't work. It's as if it

{S-Scale List} Ditch light castings

Hello, I am using Detail Associates castings of ditch light holders and stands. The material is either plastic or delrin etc. Will the heat from12v grain of wheat bulbs warp the castins or should I use a resistor? What about 1.5v bulbs? Has anyone done this? Ed Davis Stockton, Ca

{S-Scale List} Country barns

Hi, Sometime during the past year there was a website that offered various country barns, some had decals for Mailpouch etc. Anyone know about that site? Ed Davis Stockton - Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile.

{S-Scale List} Mu hoses for diesels

Hi, Does anyone know where I can get mu hoses for diesels? Does Detail Associates have a website or catalog available? Ed Davis Stockton, Ca - Never miss a thing. Make Yahoo your homepage. [Non-text portions of this message have been

{S-Scale List} Detailing an AM SD60

Hi, I want to add some minor details to my AM SD60. I have a snow plow, mu stands and receptacles, and ditch light stands. Where can I get a large frontal view of an SD60 to see how to place these details? Would it be best to use leds if I decide to use Detail Associates' ditch light

{S-Scale List} Cab lighting

Hello, Do LEDS burn and warp plastic? If I use leds for headlights, do I use the original lens or drill them out and use the leds as lenses? I'm working on American Models locos. Thanks. Ed Davis Stockton - Never miss a thing. Make Yahoo

{S-Scale List} American Models GP-35 headlights

Hi, Has anyone replaced the headlights of the AM GP-35 with different lights? If so, how did you do it and how did you handle the number boards? The original light is too bright and lights up the whole interior making everything seem unrealistic and toy like. Ed Davis Stockton

{S-Scale List} ratio of water and white glue

Hi, For those of you that use a mixture of white glue and water when attaching turf and ground cover, what ratio of water and glue do you use? I want to spray wet water on the ground cover and follow that with the glue and water mixture. So far, the ratio that I've used squirts rather

{S-Scale List} manufacturing locos and freight cars

This question is to Don of S Helper Service, Ron of American Models, and anyone else who has accurate knowledge of the subject. How many confirmed orders would it take to make a diesel locomotive such as the SD40-2, SD70, GP38-2, etc.? Are there many other things to consider other than

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