{S-Scale List} Trains (in general) Making A Comeback?!? [3 Attachments]

2012-11-11 Thread John Degnan
it be that our hobby is NOT as doomed as it may appear to some, including me from time to time? John Degnan scaler...@comcast.net scaler...@comcast.net

Re: {S-Scale List} Re: Trains (in general) Making A Comeback?!?

2012-11-11 Thread John Degnan
Thanks, Rich. It is clear to me that our moderator did not take time to THINK about what I wrote... And just think... Obama hasn't even started his next term, yet... John Degnan scaler...@comcast.net scaler...@comcast.net - Original Message - From: richgajnak To: S-Scale

Re: {S-Scale List} Re: NORTHBOUND : Somewhat Off-Topic

2012-11-08 Thread John Degnan
, there is the cost of living and job market issues to consider as well... LOL. John Degnan scaler...@comcast.net scaler...@comcast.net - Original Message - From: wpscaler To: S-Scale@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, November 05, 2012 08:05 AM Subject: {S-Scale List} Re: NORTHBOUND

Re: {S-Scale List} Re: Radius Roll Call

2012-11-07 Thread John Degnan
What about turnouts, Dick? What size are yours and, since you can't have easements on turnouts, how do these cars handle them? John Degnan scaler...@comcast.net scaler...@comcast.net - Original Message - From: Richard Karnes To: S-Scale@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday

Re: {S-Scale List} Re: Raduis Roll Call [6 Attachments]

2012-11-07 Thread John Degnan
Of course, there was the ever famous Orange Blossom Special... John Degnan scaler...@comcast.net scaler...@comcast.net - Original Message - From: raisinone To: S-Scale@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, November 07, 2012 06:22 PM Subject: {S-Scale List} Re: Raduis Roll Call

{S-Scale List} For the record / I'm just sayin'...

2012-11-06 Thread John Degnan
on the originals, 25 YEARS ago on the Challenger and 31 YEARS ago on the Big Boy. Given the amount of time that has passed, I don't see why there wouldn't be enough interest in these locos to see the models done. John Degnan scaler...@comcast.net scaler...@comcast.net

Re: {S-Scale List} Re: For the record / I'm just sayin'...

2012-11-06 Thread John Degnan
Welcome to the party, Rich! :) Lucif... um, I mean John Degnan scaler...@comcast.net scaler...@comcast.net - Original Message - From: richgajnak To: S-Scale@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, November 06, 2012 07:15 AM Subject: {S-Scale List} Re: For the record / I'm just

Re: {S-Scale List} Raduis Roll Call

2012-11-06 Thread John Degnan
Sign me up for that work session... John Degnan scaler...@comcast.net scaler...@comcast.net - Original Message - From: gftolhu...@aol.com To: S-Scale@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, November 06, 2012 07:38 PM Subject: Re: {S-Scale List} Raduis Roll Call George, you old

Re: {S-Scale List} For the record / I'm just sayin'...

2012-11-06 Thread John Degnan
Yeah... seems like I remember hearing something about this quite some time back... can't remember all the details. Interesting, to say the least. John Degnan scaler...@comcast.net scaler...@comcast.net - Original Message - From: Thomas Baker To: S-Scale@yahoogroups.com Sent

Re: {S-Scale List} Walthers Coupler Brackets

2012-11-05 Thread John Degnan
The correct Walthers part # is 933-997... and I posted about these on one of the groups a few years back. The bad thing about this item is... well, just install a few of them on some models then try backing them through turnouts and S curves... and I think you'll get the picture. John Degnan

Re: {S-Scale List} Re: radius roll call

2012-11-05 Thread John Degnan
distance between the truck centers and the ends of the model. The shorter the distance the tighter the curve can be. Taking the SHS Ore Cars for instance... I'm sure they will easily handle much tighter curves than 33 and would probably require little to no easement. John Degnan scaler

Re: {S-Scale List} Walthers Coupler Brackets

2012-11-05 Thread John Degnan
or something similar. John Degnan scaler...@comcast.net scaler...@comcast.net - Original Message - From: David Engle To: S-Scale@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, November 05, 2012 09:22 PM Subject: Re: {S-Scale List} Walthers Coupler Brackets We are dealing with the same thing

Re: {S-Scale List} Posting

2012-11-04 Thread John Degnan
Don't depend on anything from Yahoo but problems. Even Yahoo knows this, so they installed the 'BOUNCING' feature to deal with some of the problems. G John Degnan scaler...@comcast.net scaler...@comcast.net - Original Message - From: David Engle To: S-Scale@yahoogroups.com

{S-Scale List} NORTHBOUND : Somewhat Off-Topic

2012-11-04 Thread John Degnan
, private replies welcome. John Degnan scaler...@comcast.net scaler...@comcast.net

{S-Scale List} Sunset's UP Challenger Big Boy

2012-11-04 Thread John Degnan
Looking for photos of and info about Sunset Models' (brass) Big Boy and Challenger. How well were these models done and how well did they operate? I might also be interested in any that might be for sale. John Degnan scaler...@comcast.net scaler...@comcast.net

Re: {S-Scale List} a froggy day

2012-11-03 Thread John Degnan
Are these frogs cast or layered like the P:87 frogs from the Proto87 Stores? John Degnan scaler...@comcast.net scaler...@comcast.net - Original Message - From: Bill Lane Sent: Saturday, November 03, 2012 07:21 PM Subject: {S-Scale List} a froggy day [1 Attachment] I finally

Re: {S-Scale List} Re: A new Deputy Sheriff in this small town

2012-11-02 Thread John Degnan
, it does not cover person one's @$$ when person two decides to plant person two's foot up person one's @$$ because person two didn't like what person one said. In layman terms - having a RIGHT does not eliminate one's accountability. John Degnan scaler...@comcast.net scaler...@comcast.net

Re: {S-Scale List} Re: Admin Moderating new S parts

2012-11-02 Thread John Degnan
OOPH! Heh heh... been nice knowing you, Ed. G John Degnan scaler...@comcast.net scaler...@comcast.net - Original Message - From: Ed To: S-Scale@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, November 02, 2012 02:11 PM Subject: {S-Scale List} Re: Admin Moderating new S parts I

Re: {S-Scale List} Re: A new Deputy Sheriff in this small town

2012-11-02 Thread John Degnan
I am no nut, pal... I happen to be a pissy-stachio! G John Degnan scaler...@comcast.net scaler...@comcast.net --- In S-Scale@yahoogroups.com, Bill Lane bill@... wrote: For the first time since Pieter I took over the group someone actually volunteered to help run this nut shop.

Re: {S-Scale List} Admin Sandy Other off topic posts

2012-11-01 Thread John Degnan
Re: {S-Scale List} Admin Sandy Other off topic postsMaybe he meant an S scale foxhole...?!? John Degnan scaler...@comcast.net scaler...@comcast.net - Original Message - From: Roy Inman To: S-Scale Sent: Wednesday, October 31, 2012 10:47 PM Subject: Re: {S-Scale List

Re: {S-Scale List} Off topic posts

2012-11-01 Thread John Degnan
driving a train without a caboose. Just ask some of those MODERN modelers. For what it's worth... John Degnan scaler...@comcast.net scaler...@comcast.net - Original Message - From: cnr3304 To: S-Scale@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, November 01, 2012 01:09 AM Subject: {S-Scale

Re: {S-Scale List} Off topic posts

2012-11-01 Thread John Degnan
with one adapter. And I always keep two of everything - two disks with the same info. John Degnan scaler...@comcast.net scaler...@comcast.net - Original Message - From: ken garber To: S-Scale@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, November 01, 2012 09:43 AM Subject: Re: {S-Scale

Re: {S-Scale List} Off topic posts

2012-11-01 Thread John Degnan
I actually am talking about trains... in that I use the computer technology we're referring to for storage of my train photos and other info... S scale or other. John Degnan scaler...@comcast.net scaler...@comcast.net - Original Message - From: richgajnak To: S-Scale

Re: {S-Scale List} Scale wheels on SMMW kits

2012-10-28 Thread John Degnan
... not a descendant [or a remnant]. Otherwise, well said. John Degnan scaler...@comcast.net scaler...@comcast.net - Original Message - From: ctxmf74 To: S-Scale@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, October 28, 2012 04:48 PM Subject: Re: {S-Scale List} Scale wheels on SMMW kits

Re: {S-Scale List} The Y-3 IS for me

2012-10-27 Thread John Degnan
I might even want one of those Y-6 models, myself. Not sure why... but maybe! I might could even use a Y-3 since the SAL... I think... temporarily had something similar to them. Hmmm... lemme research this a bit... John Degnan scaler...@comcast.net scaler...@comcast.net - Original

Re: {S-Scale List} The Y-3 IS for me

2012-10-27 Thread John Degnan
Yes, they were only very briefly used on the SAL as they proved to be too heavy for SAL's lightweight rail... if I remember correctly. John Degnan scaler...@comcast.net scaler...@comcast.net - Original Message - From: Jack Wyatt To: S-Scale@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday

Re: {S-Scale List} NW Caboose

2012-10-27 Thread John Degnan
Just for shoots and googles... Assuming we're talking about the Lionel 2-8-8-2... What about the REST of the model? How does it actually scale out as compared to the prototype? Anyone know? John Degnan scaler...@comcast.net scaler...@comcast.net - Original Message - From

Re: {S-Scale List} The Y-3 IS for me

2012-10-27 Thread John Degnan
Doesn't really matter anyway... the Lionel model has the wrong tender for what I MIGHT could have used it (with a bad excuse) for... and there is no known source in S for the correct (shorty Vanderbilt) tender. Sad... John Degnan scaler...@comcast.net scaler...@comcast.net - Original

Re: {S-Scale List} Des Plaines Hobbies SD-45

2012-10-27 Thread John Degnan
My thoughts as well. I saw the samples, myself, and was VERY impressed! John Degnan scaler...@comcast.net scaler...@comcast.net - Original Message - From: Tom Hawley To: S-Scale@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, October 27, 2012 02:58 PM Subject: Re: {S-Scale List} Des

Re: {S-Scale List} Promises.......

2012-10-26 Thread John Degnan
Yeah... but what concerns me the most is what SEX those virgins will be. There is, after all, only so much I can (and will) work with... Does this paint laying TRACK on a roadBED in a whole new light? John Degnan scaler...@comcast.net scaler...@comcast.net - Original Message

Re: {S-Scale List} Scale wheels on SMMW kits

2012-10-26 Thread John Degnan
Well said, Jim, Alan Lambert needs to realize that you (and us scale modelers) don't care about HiRail standards... and never will. We're all doing just fine without a single thought about it or for it. John Degnan scaler...@comcast.net scaler...@comcast.net - Original Message

Re: {S-Scale List} Scale wheels on SMMW kits

2012-10-26 Thread John Degnan
The only question I have, Allen, is What is your big question? John Degnan scaler...@comcast.net scaler...@comcast.net - Original Message - From: Alan Lambert To: S-Scale@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, October 26, 2012 10:35 AM Subject: Re: {S-Scale List} Scale wheels

Re: {S-Scale List} Scale wheels on SMMW kits

2012-10-26 Thread John Degnan
critical of the BRASS manufacturers who also produce their SCALE, non-AF-compatable models in short runs based in the amount of reservations? Jim's production philosophy isn't much removed from theirs, so why aren't you nagging them? Well? John Degnan scaler...@comcast.net scaler...@comcast.net

Re: {S-Scale List} Re: Scale wheels on SMMW kits

2012-10-26 Thread John Degnan
Butch, A great big pat on the back AND your membership badge (in the scalers society) are on their way to you! Just because you get it! LOL John Degnan scaler...@comcast.net scaler...@comcast.net - Original Message - From: up148 To: S-Scale@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday

Re: {S-Scale List} Scale wheels on SMMW kits

2012-10-26 Thread John Degnan
Alan, Like Jim said - There is no need (as you surmise) when the orders (reservations) don't materialize. John Degnan scaler...@comcast.net scaler...@comcast.net - Original Message - From: Alan Lambert To: S-Scale@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, October 26, 2012 05:18 PM

Re: {S-Scale List} Scale wheels on SMMW kits

2012-10-26 Thread John Degnan
Wrong. PRICE dictates sales. ORDERS dictate production. John Degnan scaler...@comcast.net scaler...@comcast.net - Original Message - From: Alan Lambert To: S-Scale@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, October 26, 2012 05:27 PM Subject: Re: {S-Scale List} Scale wheels on SMMW

Re: {S-Scale List} Scale wheels on SMMW kits

2012-10-26 Thread John Degnan
that it is getting much harder for me to do so as my eyesight is fast deteriorating. 3. Do I, of all people, really need to answer #3? LOL! John Degnan scaler...@comcast.net scaler...@comcast.net - Original Message - From: Tom Hawley To: S-Scale@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, October 26

Re: {S-Scale List} Scale wheels on SMMW kits

2012-10-26 Thread John Degnan
How is he to know what people want, Alan, if people don't tell him? YOU go risk YOUR money that way... don't ask Jim to. And for the record... this is EXACTLY what I'll be doing next year with my coupler draft gear boxes... risking MY money. John Degnan scaler...@comcast.net scaler

Re: {S-Scale List} Scale wheels on SMMW kits

2012-10-26 Thread John Degnan
, are produced based on ORDERS. What part of this are you not getting? John Degnan scaler...@comcast.net scaler...@comcast.net - Original Message - From: Alan Lambert To: S-Scale@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, October 26, 2012 05:44 PM Subject: Re: {S-Scale List} Scale wheels

Re: {S-Scale List} Scale wheels on SMMW kits

2012-10-26 Thread John Degnan
I don't remember those being TWIN Stack cars... thought they were DOUBLE stack cars... ?!? There IS a difference. How many of these were produced and in what schemes and road numbers? John Degnan scaler...@comcast.net scaler...@comcast.net - Original Message - From: Alan Lambert

Re: {S-Scale List} Des Plaines Hobbies SD-45

2012-10-26 Thread John Degnan
Disappointing, but not deadly since I don't really model the era it fits into. Oh well... John Degnan scaler...@comcast.net scaler...@comcast.net - Original Message - From: Ed To: S-Scale@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, October 26, 2012 10:46 PM Subject: {S-Scale List} Des

Re: {S-Scale List} Re: Lionel S scale wheels [1 Attachment]

2012-10-26 Thread John Degnan
Does ANYONE actually pay attention to what is printed in these online catalogs? (See attachment) With OBVIOUS things like this little plug about scale wheels in the Lionel catalog, I find myself wondering why the availability of scale wheels from Lionel is even being discussed... John Degnan

Re: {S-Scale List} Re: Confused, really really confused...

2012-10-25 Thread John Degnan
I only heard this through the grapevine, so I can't say for sure... maybe Don can expound on it... but I heard that the shells of the SHS rebuilt box cars are too narrow. By how much I don't know... SIGH In a perfect world... John Degnan scaler...@comcast.net scaler...@comcast.net

Re: {S-Scale List} Discussing NWSL P-64 wheel sets

2012-10-25 Thread John Degnan
of a turnout, not the wheels. Longer trains WILL be tested ASAP. John Degnan scaler...@comcast.net scaler...@comcast.net - Original Message - From: scale S only To: S-Scale@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, October 25, 2012 12:51 AM Subject: Re: {S-Scale List} Discussing NWSL P-64

Re: {S-Scale List} Prototype Version of a Clearance Gage [3 Attachments]

2012-10-25 Thread John Degnan
You talking about one of these? (See attachment) John Degnan scaler...@comcast.net scaler...@comcast.net - Original Message - From: Pete To: S-Scale@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, October 25, 2012 12:34 AM Subject: Re: {S-Scale List} Prototype Version of a Clearance Gage

Re: {S-Scale List} Quality Choices.....

2012-10-25 Thread John Degnan
What... not American made? But seriously, I completely understand this concept. Getting my wife on board this train of thought is a whole 'nother story. John Degnan scaler...@comcast.net scaler...@comcast.net - Original Message - From: Ed To: S-Scale@yahoogroups.com Sent

Re: {S-Scale List} Small Places!

2012-10-25 Thread John Degnan
This same thing is going on at this time down here in Georgia... check out the following link : http://vanishingsouthgeorgia.com Some AWESOME structure photos on this site! Great modeling fodder. John Degnan scaler...@comcast.net scaler...@comcast.net - Original Message

Re: {S-Scale List} Confused, really really confused...

2012-10-24 Thread John Degnan
from Proto 2000 in the past (the SD-45 loco to be specific) to get them to correctly represent the prototype, so having to do so with anything available in S should be no surprise. John Degnan scaler...@comcast.net scaler...@comcast.net www.trainweb.org/seaboard/s-scale.htm - Original

Re: {S-Scale List} Confused, really really confused...

2012-10-24 Thread John Degnan
O-hi-o. Konichi-wa. Kon-ban-wa. And Sayonara. John Degnan scaler...@comcast.net scaler...@comcast.net - Original Message - From: Don Thompson To: S-Scale@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, October 24, 2012 05:51 AM Subject: Re: {S-Scale List} Confused, really really

Re: {S-Scale List} S Scale Loco Supply new stainless steel wheels

2012-10-24 Thread John Degnan
. So it can be done... and apparently much easier than some would like to believe. John Degnan scaler...@comcast.net scaler...@comcast.net - Original Message - From: ctxmf74 To: S-Scale@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, October 24, 2012 01:42 PM Subject: Re: {S-Scale List} S

Re: {S-Scale List} Re: NMRA Standards...

2012-10-24 Thread John Degnan
The real bottom line here is that standardization is THE WAY to go... even if only to make the hobby that much easier to enjoy (by making swap outs a snap). John Degnan scaler...@comcast.net scaler...@comcast.net

Re: {S-Scale List} Re: NMRA Standards and axle length (and the Truck Tuner)

2012-10-24 Thread John Degnan
high as well and required a good bit of work to correct. So, almost... but not quite. John Degnan scaler...@comcast.net scaler...@comcast.net - Original Message - From: tpm1ca To: S-Scale@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, October 24, 2012 03:21 PM Subject: {S-Scale List} Re

Re: {S-Scale List} Re: Standaridzation....

2012-10-24 Thread John Degnan
years. The last one I bought (an Samsung model) lasted about 3 years. Then there was my 4 year old dishwasher... and my... well, you get the picture. John Degnan scaler...@comcast.net scaler...@comcast.net - Original Message - From: Don Thompson To: S-Scale@yahoogroups.com Sent

Re: {S-Scale List} Re: NMRA Standards and axle length (and the Truck Tuner)

2012-10-24 Thread John Degnan
the height where necessary. What (if any) other SHS models require a shim of some kind/thickness? Good to know the trick with the AF box... hadn't thought of that... but not sure I still have the AF boxes since I either toss out or sell the AF stuff. John Degnan scaler...@comcast.net scaler

Re: {S-Scale List} S Scale Loco Supply new stainless steel wheels

2012-10-24 Thread John Degnan
these wheels back on the market is for us to show a demand for them. NWSL already has my first order for 30 freight car sets AND one geared set for the SHS SW-1 on the books... John Degnan scaler...@comcast.net scaler...@comcast.net - Original Message - From: gftolhu...@aol.com

Re: {S-Scale List} S Scale Loco Supply new stainless steel wheels

2012-10-23 Thread John Degnan
(and on them) to restart production of the code 88 wheels, but it was my understanding that they were not doing so yet. John Degnan scaler...@comcast.net scaler...@comcast.net - Original Message - From: David Engle To: S-Scale@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, October 23, 2012 09:10 AM

Re: {S-Scale List} S Scale Loco Supply new stainless steel wheels

2012-10-23 Thread John Degnan
HEAR HEAR!!! Finally, Ed... something you and I agree on! Imagine that. G John Degnan scaler...@comcast.net scaler...@comcast.net - Original Message - From: Ed To: S-Scale@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, October 23, 2012 01:47 PM Subject: Re: {S-Scale List} S Scale Loco

Re: {S-Scale List} S Scale Loco Supply new stainless steel wheels

2012-10-23 Thread John Degnan
wheel and narrower than a code 110 tread) would suit me just fine. If that scales out to be what most of us refer to as code 88, then I'm good with that. And may the above go to show that I am NOT the perfectionist that so many think me to be. John Degnan scaler...@comcast.net scaler

Re: {S-Scale List} S Scale Loco Supply new stainless steel wheels

2012-10-22 Thread John Degnan
Code 110 or code 88 tread? Can't tell for sure from the photos... looks like 110 to me. Would be REALLY nice if they were code 88 with the profiled back. One of the HO companies is now making such wheels... can't remember who right now... John Degnan scaler...@comcast.net scaler

Re: {S-Scale List} Re: AM Baldwin S12 - Trucks by ???

2012-10-21 Thread John Degnan
Well that's good news since I need at least TWO Baldwin RS-12s. But I'm not holding my breath until those come along in S scale. Or... were you referring to the ALCo RS-12 instead of the Baldwin RS-12? John Degnan scaler...@comcast.net scaler...@comcast.net - Original Message

Re: {S-Scale List} ratings are overrated

2012-10-13 Thread John Degnan
compilations of LIVE concert recordings to have only the songs I want on the CD... you name it. Simple stuff. And all I use is a simple little piece of software called Creative Wave Studio (v.5.00.11), which came FREE with one of the sound cards I bought years ago. John Degnan scaler...@comcast.net

Re: {S-Scale List} sound upload - not for me

2012-10-13 Thread John Degnan
scale. And I have no desire to know or experience it because I'm satisfied with SoundTraxx... be that lazy, or not. John Degnan scaler...@comcast.net scaler...@comcast.net - Original Message - From: Bill Lane To: S-Scale@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, October 13, 2012 04:23

Re: {S-Scale List} RED GREEN and F unit steps

2012-10-06 Thread John Degnan
installed? I don't see this being the case considering the small size of the pins, and I'm afraid I'm gonna end up having to replace them as well, although for a different reason than from the factory steps... John Degnan scaler...@comcast.net scaler...@comcast.net - Original Message

Re: {S-Scale List} Rusty's Magical Replacement F Unit Steps

2012-10-06 Thread John Degnan
and broken under the SAME abnormal handling methods as plastic can) (brass is NOT bulletproof (or clumsy proof or stupid proof)). So what do you do to ensure the brass doesn't separate from the shell? Is there some special glue that does this trick well? John Degnan scaler...@comcast.net scaler

Re: {S-Scale List} finding shorts - demolition style

2012-09-20 Thread John Degnan
I love my PLASTIC (non-shorting) models... :) John Degnan scaler...@comcast.net scaler...@comcast.net - Original Message - From: Bill Lane To: S-Scale@yahoogroups.com ; brasscollect...@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, September 20, 2012 10:15 AM Subject: {S-Scale List

Re: {S-Scale List} Cold or Understandable...??

2012-09-15 Thread John Degnan
Fair enough. John Degnan scaler...@comcast.net scaler...@comcast.net - Original Message - From: Ed To: S-Scale@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, September 15, 2012 01:53 AM Subject: Re: {S-Scale List} Cold or Understandable...?? I have my doubts that the 802 and 808

Re: {S-Scale List} Cold or Understandable...??

2012-09-15 Thread John Degnan
a waste of time for me. You're welcome. John Degnan scaler...@comcast.net scaler...@comcast.net - Original Message - From: rhettgraves To: S-Scale@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, September 15, 2012 11:18 AM Subject: Re: {S-Scale List} Cold or Understandable...?? --- In S

Re: {S-Scale List} Cold or Understandable...??

2012-09-15 Thread John Degnan
Cushion draft gear boxes do not require extended couplers... just movable draft gear parts. And a cushion draft gear is third in line on my list of draft gear boxes to be produced. An animated drawing of this is already on my web site. John Degnan scaler...@comcast.net scaler...@comcast.net

{S-Scale List} Re: Protocraft working coupler in O TRANSPLANT

2012-09-15 Thread John Degnan
Let's move this conversation over to my S-Scale-Progressive group where the members understand that they do not have to read and/or respond to posts that deal with topics and issues that don't interest them... John Degnan scaler...@comcast.net scaler...@comcast.net - Original Message

Re: {S-Scale List} Cold or Understandable...??

2012-09-15 Thread John Degnan
of the normal post. Simple. John Degnan scaler...@comcast.net scaler...@comcast.net - Original Message - From: ctxmf74 To: S-Scale@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, September 15, 2012 01:17 PM Subject: Re: {S-Scale List} Cold or Understandable...?? --- In S-Scale

Re: {S-Scale List} Cold or Understandable...?? [1 Attachment]

2012-09-15 Thread John Degnan
List} Cold or Understandable...?? --- In S-Scale@yahoogroups.com, John Degnan Scaler164@... wrote: A longer box is no design challenge... just lengthen the front of the gear box and add a second 'post' for the coupler's shank inside the gear box ahead of the normal post. Simple

Re: {S-Scale List} Kadee reliability

2012-09-14 Thread John Degnan
many times have we all had to replace a nuckle spring on one that had suddenly lost it's spring for no apparent reason? John Degnan scaler...@comcast.net scaler...@comcast.net - Original Message - From: Ed To: S-Scale@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, September 14, 2012 01:59 AM

Re: {S-Scale List} Kadee reliability

2012-09-14 Thread John Degnan
Thanks God for DESK, or I would have been on the floor. Couch not necessary as I'm on good standings with wife... ... for the time being... John Degnan scaler...@comcast.net scaler...@comcast.net - Original Message - From: Talmadge C 'TC' Carr To: S-Scale@yahoogroups.com

Re: {S-Scale List} Kadee reliability

2012-09-14 Thread John Degnan
a real 1:1 coupler... which I also consider to be a failure. G But of course, these are only MY experiences and persepctives, and may not be that of others... John Degnan scaler...@comcast.net scaler...@comcast.net - Original Message - From: Ed To: S-Scale@yahoogroups.com Sent

Re: {S-Scale List} Re: The Great Coupler Debate.....

2012-09-14 Thread John Degnan
when you believe and put a lot of stock into the two following quotes : Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it. - George Santayana Those that fail to learn from history, are doomed to repeat it - Winston Churchill John Degnan scaler...@comcast.net scaler

Re: {S-Scale List} Kadee reliability

2012-09-14 Thread John Degnan
still have lying around. Cheers...Ed L. A toast to common ground. John Degnan scaler...@comcast.net scaler...@comcast.net

Re: {S-Scale List} Kadee reliability [7 Attachments]

2012-09-14 Thread John Degnan
of Georgia early passenger car #2 (presently preserved at the CofG Roundhouse Complex in Savannah, GA) has a 1:1 example of one of these couplers. (See photo attachments) Strangely, the ProtoMax seems to resemble this smaller coupler in some ways... John Degnan scaler...@comcast.net scaler

Re: {S-Scale List} Re: The Great Coupler Debate.....

2012-09-14 Thread John Degnan
that he is open to suggestions. Earl Tuson and I talked about the width of gear boxes about a year or so back - how they should be as narrow as possible to look as realistic as possible. This would make that entirely possible... ... in a perfect world... John Degnan scaler...@comcast.net scaler

Re: {S-Scale List} Couplers Part II

2012-09-14 Thread John Degnan
? John Degnan scaler...@comcast.net scaler...@comcast.net - Original Message - From: Edward Loizeaux To: List, S scale Sent: Friday, September 14, 2012 04:16 PM Subject: {S-Scale List} Couplers Part II Perhaps Kadee's are not quite perfect at all times, but being darn good

Re: {S-Scale List} Re: Couplers Part II

2012-09-14 Thread John Degnan
Send me your address... I'll send you a couple hundred of the things... John Degnan scaler...@comcast.net scaler...@comcast.net - Original Message - From: richgajnak To: S-Scale@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, September 14, 2012 05:27 PM Subject: {S-Scale List} Re: Couplers

Re: {S-Scale List} Re: The Great Coupler Debate.....

2012-09-14 Thread John Degnan
Dave, that is true and I understand it... but my focus would be on those who have layouts with wider radius curves... definitely not for the average market. John Degnan scaler...@comcast.net scaler...@comcast.net - Original Message - From: ctxmf74 To: S-Scale@yahoogroups.com

Re: {S-Scale List} Re: coupler swagger and sway

2012-09-14 Thread John Degnan
that require it. This is not Tom York's S-Trains group, after all... although the dividing lines do seem to be a bit blurry... John Degnan scaler...@comcast.net scaler...@comcast.net - Original Message - From: ctxmf74 To: S-Scale@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, September 14, 2012 06:31

Re: {S-Scale List} Re: The Great Coupler Debate.....For the record.....

2012-09-14 Thread John Degnan
understand why you folks who have no interest in the Sergent coupler feel so uncontrollably compelled to get involved with posts about it... that just beats the ever lovin' #$%* out of me... John Degnan scaler...@comcast.net scaler...@comcast.net - Original Message - From

Re: {S-Scale List} Uncontrollably Compelled...??

2012-09-14 Thread John Degnan
in the Sergent coupler feel so uncontrollably compelled to get involved with posts about it... John Degnan Hi John.. I cannot speak for others, but I strongly object to the near-constant bashing of Kadee products. So I'd like to point out their good reliable operation and acceptable (though

Re: {S-Scale List} Cold or Understandable...??

2012-09-14 Thread John Degnan
that they just saw an opportunity to kill two birds with one stone. Maybe I'm wrong... but it is what I suspect. John Degnan scaler...@comcast.net scaler...@comcast.net - Original Message - From: Ed To: S-Scale@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, September 14, 2012 08:51 PM

Re: {S-Scale List} Uncontrollably Compelled...??

2012-09-14 Thread John Degnan
... instead of standing in front of me. John Degnan scaler...@comcast.net scaler...@comcast.net - Original Message - From: clipper...@att.net To: S-Scale@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, September 14, 2012 08:57 PM Subject: Re: {S-Scale List} Uncontrollably Compelled...?? what

Re: {S-Scale List} Re: Annoying slack action

2012-09-13 Thread John Degnan
at least a little slack action no matter where it comes from. John Degnan scaler...@comcast.net scaler...@comcast.net - Original Message - From: Richard Karnes To: S-Scale@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, September 13, 2012 12:58 PM Subject: {S-Scale List} Re: Annoying slack

Re: {S-Scale List} Re: Annoying slack action

2012-09-13 Thread John Degnan
have to do is drop in a small, plastic block into the shank. The flat spring that replaces the coiled shank spring just drops in place and is sandwiched between the rear of the coupler and the gearbox's inner feature, making it MUCH easier to assemble. John Degnan scaler...@comcast.net scaler

Re: {S-Scale List} Re: Annoying slack action

2012-09-13 Thread John Degnan
My design does not incorporate a coiled spring, is uses a flat, rectangular shaped piece of .006 thick phosphor-bronze strip. A small, solid block replaces Kadee's coiled shank spring and my flat springs inserts into the box BEHIND the shank. John Degnan scaler...@comcast.net scaler

Re: {S-Scale List} Re: Annoying slack action

2012-09-13 Thread John Degnan
are about to find out (as the HO guys already have) that the Kadee product is not the only one that can attain the level of reliability that it has. John Degnan scaler...@comcast.net scaler...@comcast.net - Original Message - From: ctxmf74 To: S-Scale@yahoogroups.com Sent

Re: {S-Scale List} Funky Trackwork

2012-09-11 Thread John Degnan
David, You a Buckner and Garcia fan? Or just arcade coin-op fan? I have the CD and LP version of that record (Pac-Man Fever) LOL!!! John Degnan scaler...@comcast.net scaler...@comcast.net - Original Message - From: David Engle To: S-Scale@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday

Re: {S-Scale List} Funky Trackwork

2012-09-11 Thread John Degnan
... And let us not forget the nickname, Charlie, in reference to the Vietnamese... John Degnan scaler...@comcast.net scaler...@comcast.net - Original Message - Sent: Tuesday, September 11, 2012 10:03 AM Subject: Re: {S-Scale List} Funky Trackwork Every nation had a nickname

Re: {S-Scale List} Funky Trackwork

2012-09-11 Thread John Degnan
OUTSTANDING! This trackwork easily rates up there among some of the best I've ever seen! I would love to see some videos of models running through these turnouts. John Degnan scaler...@comcast.net scaler...@comcast.net http://www.clag.org.uk/green14.html Dave Heine

Re: {S-Scale List} Cryer Gray Gondola

2012-09-10 Thread John Degnan
Amen to that, Jim... expecialy when a heavy hitter is so prone to stating his (or her) opinion as if it were a fact or as if it should be the final word. I can appreciate the perspective of others, but I won't bow down to it OR close other doors because of it. John Degnan scaler

Re: {S-Scale List} Good day - got stuff done

2012-09-09 Thread John Degnan
Well heck... all I did today was play with my kids and their Thomas the Train toys (and other toys as well)... but nonetheless I had a GREAT day! Stoking the fires of the next generation of model railroaders... John Degnan scaler...@comcast.net scaler...@comcast.net Modeling the Progressive

Re: {S-Scale List} New stuff

2012-09-08 Thread John Degnan
Steel Horse... Iron Horse... Iron Rail... can you say noicufnoc? John Degnan scaler...@comcast.net scaler...@comcast.net - Original Message - From: Gale Hall To: S-Scale@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, September 08, 2012 02:03 AM Subject: Re: {S-Scale List} New stuff

Re: {S-Scale List} New stuff

2012-09-08 Thread John Degnan
Wait, make that noisufnoc... which proves my point. G John Degnan scaler...@comcast.net scaler...@comcast.net I hate it when jokes backfire... - Original Message - From: John Degnan To: S-Scale@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, September 08, 2012 02:40 AM Subject: Re: {S

Re: {S-Scale List} Dock details

2012-09-08 Thread John Degnan
Maybe... but I don't think so. I think the HO conversion is still too short in the door areas. John Degnan scaler...@comcast.net scaler...@comcast.net - Original Message - From: trainsjeep88 To: S-Scale@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, September 08, 2012 10:11 AM Subject

Re: {S-Scale List} New stuff

2012-09-08 Thread John Degnan
Apparently so : http://www.pbase.com/dw_thomas/image/52050529 John Degnan scaler...@comcast.net scaler...@comcast.net - Original Message - From: Ed To: S-Scale@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, September 08, 2012 11:41 AM Subject: Re: {S-Scale List} New stuff Steel

Re: {S-Scale List} You don't have any of these! NW G3! like this??????

2012-09-08 Thread John Degnan
(model has wrong ends) I'd probably get about three of these if they were done... in eurethane. :) Maybe one if they were done in brass. John Degnan scaler...@comcast.net scaler...@comcast.net - Original Message - From: John E. Henning To: S-Scale@yahoogroups.com Sent

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