{S-Scale List} Re: cars for sale

2013-01-01 Thread northern_pacific_runner
All cars for sale have been spoken for. If any transactions fall apart I will repost the item. John Currie --- In S-Scale@yahoogroups.com, northern_pacific_runner jgcurrie@... wrote: Update: At this time it appears that only the Great Northern flatcar is still available. If any

{S-Scale List} Re: cars for sale

2012-12-31 Thread northern_pacific_runner
Update: At this time it appears that only the Great Northern flatcar is still available. If any of the transactions fall thru I will relist what is available. --- In S-Scale@yahoogroups.com, northern_pacific_runner jgcurrie@... wrote: Hi All: Here are some cars I have for sale. Photos

{S-Scale List} cars for sale

2012-12-30 Thread northern_pacific_runner
Hi All: Here are some cars I have for sale. Photos are posted under Northern_Pacific_Runner. Shipping would be just the actual cost of USPS and insurance if you wanted it. 40' Great Northern Boxcar kit by American Models. Car #8893. All parts appear to be there including scale wheels. I can

{S-Scale List} Digitrax switch controllers for sale

2012-11-18 Thread northern_pacific_runner
Hi: I have 3 Digitrax dual stationary decoders, DGTDS52, for sale. They can be used to control switch machines. One decoder can control 2 switch machines. Go to the Digitrax web site for a description. One is new and 2 are used. Retail was $24.95 each. All three for $24.95 plus shipping. John

{S-Scale List} Re: Caboose Industries

2012-11-12 Thread northern_pacific_runner
Hi: I am using some Caboose Industries ground throws. Just depends on the point rails. If you use the #202S, which says HO-S the travel distance is .190. the #202S means it is a sprung throw so there is a little give in it if the travel is less than .190 you then get a nice electrical contact

Re: {S-Scale List} 3 cars sold

2012-11-12 Thread northern_pacific_runner
From: S-Scale@yahoogroups.com [S-Scale@yahoogroups.com] on behalf of northern_pacific_runner [jgcurrie@...] Sent: Sunday, November 11, 2012 10:13 PM To: S-Scale@yahoogroups.com Subject: {S-Scale List} 3 cars sold Hi All: Regarding my earlier post on the available S group I have sold

{S-Scale List} Cars for sale

2012-11-11 Thread northern_pacific_runner
Hi: Have posted 5 NIB cars for sale on the Available S site. Photos are there also. Staring at $15.00. Take a look 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} 3 cars sold

2012-11-11 Thread northern_pacific_runner
Hi All: Regarding my earlier post on the available S group I have sold the 2 WP cars and the Pacemaker. Still have the Anthracite Blue Coal and the Great Northern Box car for sale on Available S with photos. John G. Currie Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit

{S-Scale List} Re: Finding a ‘S’tone façade

2012-06-06 Thread northern_pacific_runner
Hi JJ: I just bought some brick styrene from Model Builders Supply Line. It's supposed to be for HO but scales a perfect brick in S. I notice they have product # 50050 Random Stone and #50051 Random Cut Stone. Not sure if it's what you need but check it out. John Currie --- In

{S-Scale List} Re: FM switcher

2012-04-12 Thread northern_pacific_runner
Hi Bud: I have my H10-44 painted in Milwaukee Rd. colors. Have not weathered it yet so glass is not in. If you still need photos I can shoot some and email them to you. It really looks good, has DCC and runs very nicely. John Currie --- In S-Scale@yahoogroups.com, Bud Rindfleisch

{S-Scale List} Re: Static Grass - DIY Tool GrassTech USA Tool

2012-04-03 Thread northern_pacific_runner
I also built one but it was not a success for me and that could be related to the humidity problem I posted earlier. There is a lot of information out there regarding the amount of voltage that the flyswatter produces compared to the Noch applicator and it is a substantial difference. Wish I

{S-Scale List} Kenworth 100E Semi-Tractor Trailer avaiable

2012-04-01 Thread northern_pacific_runner
Hi All: Have a 1/64th Kenworth Semi-Tractor Trailer for sale. White with Cooper Tire and Rubber Co. decals, lettering and stripes. This is probably a late 1970's or early 1980's tractor and is about 20 years too new for my layout. The tractor has a wind cowl, not a sleeper, on the cab. It's all

{S-Scale List} Static Grass and humidity

2012-03-31 Thread northern_pacific_runner
Hi: Just a problem we have in Nevada with static grass. Sometimes our humidity drops under 20% and in general is very low. I have found that static grass does not stand up very well when the humidity is low. The simple solution was just to put the grass in a small can which is placed in a

Re: {S-Scale List} Drilling Accurately Spaced Holes (was Bob's Comments)

2012-02-27 Thread northern_pacific_runner
DUH! Thank you so much! Just opened my dad's Dietzgen drafting tools from 70 years ago and there was the divider with pins on both ends of the divider. Life is good. John in Reno --- In S-Scale@yahoogroups.com, Scaler164@... wrote: When trying to drill correctly spaced holes for ladders,

{S-Scale List} Re: Your favorite scenery technique please

2012-01-15 Thread northern_pacific_runner
Hi John: Just bought 5lbs of plaster cloth made by Activa (approx. 12 x 50')for $16.94 plus $5.95 shipping through Amazon. It's actually sold by ScrapbookingAlley. I think that's a good value and it works well. John in Reno --- In S-Scale@yahoogroups.com, johnalbee03 johnalbee03@... wrote:

{S-Scale List} What's left to sell!

2011-12-23 Thread northern_pacific_runner
These are the items still remaining. PRS 50' SGL. DR. Great Northern Boxcar in Tuscan Red with white lettering, new in box. $30.00 Sale fell through on PRS 40' Virginia Ohio Steel Ice Reefer Black with white lettering, new in box. $25.00 Rusti Downs 50' Great Northern Boxcar Tuscan red with

{S-Scale List} Excess S items for sale

2011-12-11 Thread northern_pacific_runner
Even with my new yard addition I can see lots of items that will not see the light of day. Follwing items for sale. PRS 50' SGL DR Great Northern Boxcar in Tuscan red with white lettering new in box $30.00. PRS 40' Virginia Ohio Steel Ice Reefer Black with white lettering New in Box $25.00.

{S-Scale List} Virginia and Ohio

2011-12-11 Thread northern_pacific_runner
Hi All: RE; items for sale the Virginia and Ohio reefer is spoken for. John Currie 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

{S-Scale List} Re: Looking for S scale fence posts, aluminum screen fences, barbed wire fences

2011-04-02 Thread northern_pacific_runner
Hi Earl: I just picked up the Walthers Cornerstone Series Chain Link Fence kit in HO #933-3125. The straight part of the fence post is 5' tall and with the bent it is 6'-3 tall. It builds about 80 of fence for $12.00 on sale. I will use this initually and possibly make something of my own

Re: {S-Scale List} Looking for S scale fence posts, aluminum screen fences, barbed wire fences

2011-04-02 Thread northern_pacific_runner
Hi again Earl: I have looked at the cornerstone kit and it would be very easy to make your own posts. I can send you one of the cornerstone posts, one of my own posts that I will make tomorrow and a piece of the fabric they use for screen which you could find in S scale at a fabric store. I

{S-Scale List} Re: Asking for a big favor...

2011-03-14 Thread northern_pacific_runner
Hi Ken: I live in Reno and have a layout up and running. It is DCC but I probably could get some track set up for just DC. I am flexible for day and time of day. John Currie --- In S-Scale@yahoogroups.com, Ken kdeboy@... wrote: I hope this isn't too presumptuous, but is there anyone here in

Re: {S-Scale List} Turnouts

2010-07-31 Thread northern_pacific_runner
Turnouts the Original question: I would say try the Custom Trax turnout. He does need lead time but they truly are RTR. I'm glad there are folks who have had success with Tomalco with some tweaking. I would have been pleased to have just had to tweak. As always have your NASG gauge handy. I

{S-Scale List} Turnouts

2010-07-30 Thread northern_pacific_runner
I have 18 Tomalco turnouts on my layout. The rails on every one of them were out of gauge and all the back to back spacing on the guard rails were bad. Towards the end of the Tomalcos I was de-soldering the guardrails, prior to installing the turnout, and using PC ties soldering the guardrails

{S-Scale List} DCC specifics for AM Pacific steam

2006-12-09 Thread northern_pacific_runner
I know this has been done hundreds of times but could not find any old postings on installing DCC in the AM Pacific steam. Could I get some comments on these thoughts. Combine all 4 wheel pickups on each side of tender to 1 wire each side. Mount Decoder in locomotive? Use spare wires from tender

{S-Scale List} Custom Trax switches

2006-10-28 Thread northern_pacific_runner
I have a few Custom Trax switches still avaiable. 4-#6 right and 3-#6 left.These use code 125 rail from S-Helper and are for scale 110 wheels. They can easily be converted to hi-rail. These were offered by S-Helper a few years ago for $47.95. I am asking $28.00 each plus shipping. No charge

{S-Scale List} For moderator

2006-09-20 Thread northern_pacific_runner
OOPS just realized that I did not sign my post regarding the sale of my Custom Trax switches. Could you add it thanks. John Currie 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} Custom Trax switches

2006-09-20 Thread northern_pacific_runner
I've made the swith to code 100 rail and have some Custom Trax switches for sale. These use code 125 rail from S-Helper and are for Scale 110 wheels but can easily be adapted for Hi-Rail. They were offered for sale by S-Helper a few years back at $47.95. I am offering them at $28.00 plus

{S-Scale List} Northen Pacific B-3

2006-09-05 Thread northern_pacific_runner
I'm looking for a Nortrhern Pacific B-3 brass scale gas/electric locomotive. Missed the one that Don had in the most recent S gaugian, probably because of later deliver on the West coast. Anyone got one they would like to sell. Thanks John Currie. Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your