Ed,
The Lionel SD70 should run fine with any DCC unit. If I recall correctly,
Lionel's development team tested with Digitrax, NCE and MRC DCC to iron out the
quirks.
Rich G(ajnak)
--- In S-Scale@yahoogroups.com, Edward Davis edandhdavis@... wrote:
Hi Tom,
I have a couple of questions
SHS had a daughter board to go with the Tsunami units. I think it was mostly
for controlling the smoke unit, but also had headlight resistors.
Lacking that board, just be sure you put resistors in for the headlights. I
was a DCC newbie when I put an MRC sound decoder in mine and eventually
Andre,
Yes and no.
Unless requested, SHS locomotives came with an electronic reverse unit for AC
operation. I expect it would also work on DC, although I never tried it.
The good new is the reverse unit had the standard 8-pin DCC plug and SHS also
included a shorting plug for DC only
That was on the initial shipment of SW1's. All the other SW/NW's were OK. I'm
not sure, but I think they swapped out the defective ones on remaining stock.
--- In S-Scale@yahoogroups.com, Tom Hawley t.hawley@... wrote:
- Original Message -
From: richgajnak
I'm pretty sure PBL would refund the deposits if the Climax were to be
cancelled.
Part of the reason PBL isn't mentioning price is because the final price will
be somewhat dependent on how many models are reserved.
A fully tricked-out foreground model (painted, lettered, weathered, glazed,
I bought a Tomar El Capitan drumhead several years ago(at the NMRA convention
in Milwaukee,)it came equipped with a very small surface mount LED with two
very fine pigtail wires soldered to it.
The folks at Tomar were looking to sell the business back then and retire.
Rich G(ajnak)
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Looks like it hit my work PC, but not my home PC (yet...)
Apparently, on the new format, you can no longer browse the messages without
first logging in.
*sigh*
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--- In S-Scale@yahoogroups.com, Pieter Roos pieter_roos@... wrote:
Kinda sad that the railroads ship by truck
This is the second such load I saw this year.
Pieter Roos
Sent from my iPhone
It probably costs considerably less to make such non-revenue shipments by truck
than by
@yahoogroups.com, Bill Rigsby silvergost1@... wrote:
 How deep is the extension, and will you be making any of multi stall long
versions for those of who have articulated power?
Bill RigsbyÂ
From: richgajnak rustytraque@...
To: S-Scale@yahoogroups.com
For those of you folks going to Scranton, Altoona Model Works will be debuting
their new roundhouse kit in S:
http://ogrforum.ogaugerr.com/topic/roundhouse
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--- In S-Scale@yahoogroups.com, grchud chudgr@... wrote:
For any dealer selling MTH S gauge products.
Is MTH going to include scale wheels with their locos and rolling stock as
did SHS? If not, do they have a policy where the hi-rail wheels can be sent
to them, or through a dealer, in
--- In S-Scale@yahoogroups.com, Willam Fraley wjfraley@... wrote:
S Scale Modelers,
To run code 88, 93, 98, 110, 125 or whatever on our rolling stock, is that
really prototypical?
I know they run on a variety of rail sizes, but wheelsets?
I would be interested in knowing if all of
--- In S-Scale@yahoogroups.com, Bud Rindfleisch BlackDiamondRR@... wrote:
Its not my choice of prototype but I'm just curious if anyone has put new
roller bearing side rods on the Am Models Santa Fe northern? I saw an HO
version of one of the 2500's with the rb rods and it made for a nice
--- In S-Scale@yahoogroups.com, Edward Davis edandhdavis@... wrote:
Could there have been a scenario where a UP SD60 could have been consisted
with a F7? Would either loco have to have been leased to a smaller railroad?
Which other earlier diesels could have been seen to lashed up with the
--- In S-Scale@yahoogroups.com, wpscaler tiga34@... wrote:
Looking through MTH's on-line S catalog the other day and noticed
in their diesel features section they state, Supplied with optional
drop-in Code 110 Scale Wheel Sets. First I have heard about this.
They have offered this on
--- In S-Scale@yahoogroups.com, wpscaler tiga34@... wrote:
Looking through MTH's on-line S catalog the other day and noticed
in their diesel features section they state, Supplied with optional
drop-in Code 110 Scale Wheel Sets. First I have heard about this.
They have offered this on
Both articles appear to be available to anyone by clicking on the links Chris
supplied without being a member of the S Scale SIG.
Rich G(ajnak)
--- In S-Scale@yahoogroups.com, nyow55@... wrote:
Chris
Why not post the articles on this group as well? Not all folks are members of
the SIG.
--- In S-Scale@yahoogroups.com, Gerry Evans gerry.evans@... wrote:
On the other hand, our S Flyer, SHS and AM engines performed near flawlessly
for 25 years in downtown St. Louis from T-day through New Years each year.
trying to find a new home for it.
Gerry Evans
The MSI layout runs
--- In S-Scale@yahoogroups.com, Pieter Roos pieter_roos@... wrote:
And Rich posted a nice example, which was how it was done before AM did their
bay window caboose. Still not a prototype car really. I suspect the
cupola-ectome was more common than removing the bay to get a steel off-set
)
--- In S-Scale@yahoogroups.com, shabbona_rr user141771@... wrote:
So, where's the pit'chers
boB Nicholson
--- In S-Scale@yahoogroups.com, richgajnak rustytraque@ wrote:
--- In S-Scale@yahoogroups.com, Pieter Roos
Unless, you're refering to this one:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/S-Scale/attachments/folder/1651287638/item/list
Rich G(ajnak)
--- In S-Scale@yahoogroups.com, richgajnak rustytraque@... wrote:
Ain't none. No pictures. No plans...
Just Evergreen styrene, Ace bolsters, cast steps from
--- In S-Scale@yahoogroups.com, Gavin csowry@... wrote:
Anyone actually selling this stuff yet?
I want to buy, can't find anyone listing.
Gavin Sowry
New Zealand
Freight cars are due in October/November 2013, Locomotives April 2014. Or so
says MTH's shipping schedule. I don't know
--- In S-Scale@yahoogroups.com, pickycat95 pickycat95@... wrote:
Bill,
No harder than SHS except I don't believe they had replacement wheel sets in
the box. They are nice toy train cars with crisp and colorful paint schemes.
Detailing is heavy and lacks fineness. If you want them to
--- In S-Scale@yahoogroups.com, Roy Inman rinphoto@... wrote:
The Kansas City Southern, through the generosity of CEO Mike Haverty,
donated an FT unit to Union Station Kansas City for the rail museum. Problem
was, it was unpainted.
Roy Inman
Not to get too picky about it, but it's not
Message -
From: richgajnak
To: S-Scale@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Friday, May 03, 2013 4:47 PM
Subject: {S-Scale List} Re: There's a prototype for everything!
Hmmm.
Lionel's not the only one to get things backwards... (They has the nose
stripes and pony backwards
Hmmm.
Lionel's not the only one to get things backwards... (They has the nose
stripes and pony backwards on their O Gauge NS Genset)
Rich G(ajnak)
--- In S-Scale@yahoogroups.com, Jim Kindraka raisinone@... wrote:
This is for all you hot shots who like to argue about correct paint
Paint samples for some of the new Flyer cylindrical hoppers are up on Lionel's
FaceBook page:
http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.504676066246757.1073741827.476559235725107type=1
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--- In S-Scale@yahoogroups.com, Bill Lane bill@... wrote:
As I have mentioned I have been fiddling with both of my RDC. They were
painted with the Alclad paint almost exactly 3 years ago. It was quickly
pointed out to me by my PRSLHS Brothers that most PRSL RDC did not have the
pilots on
He has yet another article in the NMRA Bulletin. This one's on redetailing a
pair of American Model's BO FA's.
Seems to me his extremely well done, scale detailed S hirail railroad has
received the most coverage in the non-S publications.
I think that pretty much proves that it's not the
--- In S-Scale@yahoogroups.com, Ed Loizeaux@... wrote:
Whose going to take the bull by the horns and tell Brooks Stover that his
layout is just a toy and not a scale model?
boB Nicholson
BobThere is no way to answer your question until you provide a specific
and precise
--- In S-Scale@yahoogroups.com, Bill Lane bill@... wrote:
Atlas O - including 3 rail
https://secure.atlasrr.com/ato1/index.asp
Atlas HO
http://download.atlasrr.com/Winter2013/2013Wintercatalog3-23.pdf
Atlas N
http://download.atlasrr.com/Winter2013/2013Wintercatalog24-46.pdf
Bowser
--- In S-Scale@yahoogroups.com, Gavin csowry@... wrote:
My hope is that wagons either get offered with scale wheels, or come the same
way the did with SHS.
Having said all that, I will be buying.
Buried in the fine print of the F3's, the scale wheels will be included.
Rich G(ajnak)
Now that we've had some time to digest the 2013 MTH and Lionel Flyer catalogs,
a few thoughts:
MTH:
About what I expected. I anticipated 4 roadnames for the F3's, there are six.
I'm interested in the Santa Fe F3's, but don't know if I'll bite yet.
I also expected 4-6 different types of
--- In S-Scale@yahoogroups.com, Bill Lane bill@... wrote:
My point is. if SHS could do it from day 1 why could not MTH include scale
wheels in the box? At least for freight cars I am more than a little sure
the net cost would NOT be $2.00 per car. Even if the scale wheels cost more
you
--- In S-Scale@yahoogroups.com, Talmadge C 'TC' Carr group_list@... wrote:
On Apr 18, 2013, at 3:35 PM, Michael wrote:
As for both boxcar offerings, they look to be toys. To me I don't see the
appeal of these cars at all. Now I don't model that era, so maybe that's
it, but to me
--- In S-Scale@yahoogroups.com, David jaydeet2001@... wrote:
--- In S-Scale@yahoogroups.com, Michael wsmwrr@ wrote:
Second I'm going to have to look into this a bit more, but the Santa Fe
scheme looks all wrong. I didn't think the warbonet went that far back onto
the carbody.
The
--- In S-Scale@yahoogroups.com, ctxmf74 ctxm@... wrote:
If MTH is wasting design and production time on operating accessories that
don't bode well for S scale. Lionel bought American Flyer so them making some
throw back stuff does make sense but MTH bought SHS not AF so them
http://www.lionel.com/products/catalogs/Interactive/2013af/index.html
NS Heritage GE ESAC44 locomotives and matching cylindrical hoppers along with
four new NS Heritage SD70ACe's and matching cylindrical covered hoppers are the
ony new scale offerings.
And a return of Santa Fe and NW Y3's.
F-units, boxcars, covered hoppers, ore cars, steel rebuilt boxcars and woodide
reefers.
http://www.mthtrains.com/sites/default/files/catalog_files/2013_sgauge/index.html
Rich G(ajnak)
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Well, at least on question has been answered: Scale wheels for the SD70's and
ES44's will be made available from Customer Service.
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In a word, no.
Rich G(ajnak)
--- In S-Scale@yahoogroups.com, Alex Binkley alex.binkley@... wrote:
Tom, thanks for doing the research I should have done.does Lionel ever do
undecs for those who have their own roads?cheers
Alex Binkley
Yahoo!
--- In S-Scale@yahoogroups.com, Edward Loizeaux Loizeaux@... wrote:
Gentlemen...
I just received the May/June issue of the S GAUGIAN and could not help but
notice a lot of Flyonel ads and photos. Ruminations are fun when you get
old enough..Ed Loizeaux
Also, tucked away in a
Well, AM vaguely states from 1960 and seeing they list the same car body as
8000-13000 gallon tank cars, I'd say that's a little too little information.
Walthers also mentions the 1960's for similar UTLX funnel flow cars.
There's a lot of contemorary information out there on this here
Well, seeing the various Govenment of Canada cars are quads and the Lionel
version is a triple, I'd say offhand the Lionel cars are not accurate for the
Canadian cars.
Rich G(ajnak)
--- In S-Scale@yahoogroups.com, Tom Hawley t.hawley@... wrote:
- Original Message -
From: Ed
. . .
--- In S-Scale@yahoogroups.com, Michael wsmwrr@... wrote:
what have you guys used for the window glazing on an AM GP9?
Evergreen 0.10 clear styrene glued to the inside of the cab.
Rich G(ajnak)
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I started to double up the centering springs about a year ago. It seems to
reduce the slack bouncy-bouncy quite a bit with no ill effects. I don't know
if it affects the magnetic uncoupling, I only do manual uncoupling.
Rich G(ajnak)
--- In S-Scale@yahoogroups.com, North Stratford
Ed's anaysis is pretty much spot-on.
Most, if not all contemporary DC power packs no longer offer selectable pulse
power. The pulsedf DC is continiously present in some form.
These pulses are being interpreted by the Lionel's electronics as a command
control signal and appear as gibberish to
Thy leg has been pulled mightily, John, as it is indeed the great day of jest,
the oneth of the month of April.
The new S Scale friend Arnold Ziffle, is none other than the pig the
occasionally appeared on Green Acres and Petticoat Junction.
Rich G(ajnak)
--- In S-Scale@yahoogroups.com,
Converting American Models from AC to DC is as easy as removing the AC sequence
reverse board and wiring the motor directly to the trucks.
Some soldering required.
Rich G(ajnak)
--- In S-Scale@yahoogroups.com, danconialead danconialead@... wrote:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NzWaMRg5Bp8
Woo Line?
Is that that subterrainian railroad that runs from Minneapolis to Bejing?
Rich G(ajnak)
--- In S-Scale@yahoogroups.com, Bob Werre bob@... wrote:
Gentlemen, the local Soo/Milw depot agent has finally secured three
stockcars to get the locally raised beef to market from the
--- In S-Scale@yahoogroups.com, Michael Greene mgreene@... wrote:
Ben
Glad to hear it is running.
Ken might want to consider 1:16 scale (aka 3/4 scale) -- a much better
scale for tired eyes and/or finer detail, and an even larger windmill than S
at which to tilt!! :-) A small but
--- In S-Scale@yahoogroups.com, Roy royhoffman@... wrote:
Those people who whine about not having much of a selection today must not
have been among the brave and/or dumb folks like us who stuck with S. But
then there are people who are never satisfied no matter what.
Roy Hoffman
Then
--- In S-Scale@yahoogroups.com, gsc3 gsc3@... wrote:
I don't have a answer, but I think if the above things didn't keep S
growing over the past 60 years, why would they now? Sorry, I wasn't going to
post, but thought I would share what I'd observed.
Some will say that lack of Gilbert
--- In S-Scale@yahoogroups.com, Lynn lynnshouse2000@... wrote:
Have we lost sight of where and how a new S modeler would begin a layout? I
would think the majority will start by wanting to have a continuous loop to
see the train run. The younger beginners will naturally set up on the
--- In S-Scale@yahoogroups.com, Ed Loizeaux@... wrote:
That's an interesting point. Anyone know how many truck modelers there are
compared to train modelers? snip these guys could build a boxcar for
about the same price as a tractor trailer rig? .DaveBranum
I think collecting
--- In S-Scale@yahoogroups.com, Ed Loizeaux@... wrote:
I was thinking about the piece in the new NASG Dispatch about getting young
people into the hobby. I don't feel the complexity built into this
locomotive is going to help much, but I would like to hope I'm wrong.
I think you have
--- In S-Scale@yahoogroups.com, Bob Werre bob@... wrote:
It might be time for us to realize that furthering S Scale through a
publication isn't possible without an actual printed copy available in a
hobby shop, while many of us seem to be well informed by just linking a
website to a
--- In S-Scale@yahoogroups.com, Edward Loizeaux Loizeaux@... wrote:
String boB is right !!
DCC is very complex.
DCS (MTH's version of DCC) is even more complex. MTH just announced a
215-page guide with charts, illustrations and so forth. I am sure that boB
and all former SHS
--- In S-Scale@yahoogroups.com, Bob Werre bob@... wrote:
Rich, My Baldwin switcher had the spring drive. I never owned a slinky
but that came pretty close. I replaced a mess of them for a friend on
GP-35's and maybe GP-9's too.
AM must've been going through a phase, then.
For S folks who are on Facebook, Lionel has opened up a separate Facebook page
for American Flyer.
The first three items refer to the SD70ACe reviews on the S Scale Sig and OGR
and the S SCale Sig first look of the Y3 scale conversion.
https://www.facebook.com/AmericanFlyerTrains?ref=nf
While
--- In S-Scale@yahoogroups.com, Edward Loizeaux Loizeaux@... wrote:
Well, good old S scale made it through another year. Congrats...Ed L.
And is looking towards a brighter future once again!
Rich G(ajnak)
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--- In S-Scale@yahoogroups.com, Tom Hawley t.hawley@... wrote:
Anybody know the Lionel part number for the scale wheels for the SD70ACe ? I
can't make any sense out their web site.
Tom Hawley -- Lansing Michigan
Currently, Lionel only shows part numbers for the truck block minus
--- In S-Scale@yahoogroups.com, Bob Werre bob@... wrote:
I don't know if the engine was a SD-70 or not, but I sure like the
multi-colored paint. That off white from the past was really boring.
Bob Werre
PhotoTraxx
Your KCS unit looks like a GE ES44AC, which we'll probably see from
I busted the head off one of the bracket screws, I guess some paint was fouling
the threads on the pilot casting.
Anyway, I simple drilled an adjacent new hole and used one of the Kadee
self-tapping screws to secure the bracket.
No big deal.
Rich G(ajnak)
--- In S-Scale@yahoogroups.com,
Michael,
Thanks for the info on reversed unit consisting for the SD70's. Although I had
no trouble running the SD70's elephant stye, I wasn't able to do it
successfully previously with my MRC system.
I was pretty much puzzled, as I didn't have any trouble back-to-back consisting
with Lenz
Mebbe we should just use magnets like the Brio and Thomnas trains!!!
Or the good old poke your eye out hooks and eyelets like my wooden trains of
olden days...
Or, dare I say it??? String?
:-)
The nice young men in their clean white coats are here. Time for my meds...
Rich G(ajnak)
--- In
--- In S-Scale@yahoogroups.com, Ed Loizeaux@... wrote:
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
Ed, I'm so
Seeing the 802 is an 803 in S clothing, I guess maybe the On3er's weren't
fond of the good old 2-56.
I feel you pain, Dave. I once tried modifying an 802 for a 2-56. The results
were less than stellar.
Rich G(ajnak)
--- In S-Scale@yahoogroups.com, David Engle rirocket@... wrote:
What
Well, a 2-56 would be pretty impractical in N...
The AM Snap-Loc uses a 2-56 and has a narrower draft gear, so it probably
doesn't have anything to do with draft gear width.
It takes a little work to mount an 802 on a pad designed for a Snap-Loc or #5,
but it's not insurmountable. I've
Part of the reason is legacy, for lack of a better work. It what scalers of
old used on their equipment because of reliability and availablility.
There's also the occasion where the HO couplers, with their wide array of shank
styles and lenght, allow for mounting with in difficult situations
Carl Tuveson's SD70ACe video on YouTube.
Warning: HiRail railroad content.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jhshzko7vX8
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The issue is with straight DC, which was unanticipated. As long as your pack
puts out a pure, flatline DC level, everything is fine.
The problem occurs with pulsed DC, which apparently most modern packs put out
nowadays. The electronics tries to interpret the pulses as a command control
--- In S-Scale@yahoogroups.com, Bill Lane bill@... wrote:
If I get a new loco that is not my usually followed roads I try to get an
appropriately matching caboose. I made a Chessie I12
http://www.lanestrains.com/Caboose_Photos/Chessie_I12.jpg to go with what
was a small fleet of Chessie
--- In S-Scale@yahoogroups.com, ctxmf74 ctxm@... wrote:
--- In S-Scale@yahoogroups.com, Ed Loizeaux@ wrote:
I have not heard any comments from Lionel regarding sales volume of
so-called scale products.Could it be considered confidential?
Hi Ed, I would expect it's
Yes, you can run the SD70ACe on DCC without any modification. It has been
tested on multiple DCC platforms.
You will not need a Lionel Legacy system to run the SD70ACe.
Rich G(ajnak)
--- In S-Scale@yahoogroups.com, aztecfan aztecfan@... wrote:
You can run the new Lionel engine on any DDC
The Union Pacific(heritage paint and standard,) KCS(both versions,) BNSF,
NS(standard paint,) and CSX SD70's all are available with scale wheels, if you
can find them. They are apparently sold out at the distributors.
DesPlaines had some scale wheel SD70's in stock as of 2/24/13.
The Norfolk
Dave!
You can experience the thrill and excitement of asking Lionel yourself by using
the handy link provided!
http://www.lionel.com/ContactUs/
Rich G(ajnak)
--- In S-Scale@yahoogroups.com, ctxmf74 ctxm@... wrote:
--- In S-Scale@yahoogroups.com, richgajnak rustytraque@ wrote
--- In S-Scale@yahoogroups.com, Ed Loizeaux@... wrote:
It is my belief, although not publically stated yet by Lionel, that scale
wheels for the SD70 will soon be announced as a separate product with its own
product number. If/when that happens, I will buy the scale wheels and my NYC
,
for personal gain and recognition, be advised lionel is aware of your
actions
mel perry
On Feb 24, 2013, at 10:13 AM, richgajnak wrote:
It wouldn't be the first time Circle L's copywriters were in
error. MTH has been known for some catalog innacuracies, too.
And, good luck in trying
My model has the Elesco tank that's furnished with the undecorated locomotive
or is applied on select roadnames.
It's designed to snap over the basic Worthington SA that's cast into the
smokebox top front.
I think both River Raisin and/or SSLS have the overhanging Elesco in stock.
Rich
with
them that it is okay to mention
their names, so differences in presentations can be verified
mel perry
On Feb 25, 2013, at 4:54 AM, richgajnak wrote:
I WILL take personal umberage to those remarks, Mel, nor will I be
intimidated by what someone is told by a rep at a train show.
I
--- In S-Scale@yahoogroups.com, Ed Loizeaux@... wrote:
But doesn't the NASG have standards for scale wheels?
I think the NASG and NMRA specifications are identical for scale wheels.
If so, I cannot think of any excuse if Lionel ignores those standards as
it says it is trying to
Well, I've used SHS Hirail wheels in AM trucks and they seem to work fine.
Might even have AM trucks with SHS scale wheels rolling around here somewhere,
too, I just can't recall which car they're under.
And SHS wheels (both Scale and Hirail) work fine in PRS/SSA trucks.
Rich G(ajnak)
--- In
Unfortunately, S Scale is a lot like the weather...
Many model railroaders talk about getting into S Scale, but few will do it.
Rich G(ajnak)
--- In S-Scale@yahoogroups.com, Roy royhoffman@... wrote:
This caption was from a post on MRH from a train show in Canada:
One guy just had a
It wouldn't be the first time Circle L's copywriters were in error. MTH has
been known for some catalog innacuracies, too.
And, good luck in trying to nail down the correct answer. Talking to Lionel is
sometimes like talking to the IRS. Ask 5 people, get 8 different answers, any
of which
For those who might be curious and don't want to take a screwdriver to their
SD70, a peek inside by Carl Tuveson:
http://www.tuveson.com/sd70/af_sd.htm
Rich G(ajnak)
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Bear in mind, the hoppers pictured in the American Flyer catalog are
photoshopped 3-rail O scale cars.
Both Lionel and MTH tend to use photos of an undecorated model of various
scales and overlay the graphics for the catalog illustrations.
Rich G(ajnak)
--- In S-Scale@yahoogroups.com, Alan
--- In S-Scale@yahoogroups.com, ctxmf74 ctxm@... wrote:
The guys coming to S to re-live their childhood flyer fantasies are a
dying breed. Any new modelers are going to come from the scale ranks as they
were never flyer kids. S should join the ranks of the other scales and grow
based
It is pretty amazing how between the time the shutter button is depressed and
the image is recorded the wheels will decide to jump the track!
Rich G(ajnak)
--- In S-Scale@yahoogroups.com, Rusty thebrassbasher@... wrote:
Ed Loizeaux has a photo of one of his GS-4's featured on the home
Back on Feb 13th, in message #94216, I mentioned that the folks over on the OGR
board opened up a *FREE* forum for the NASG in their National Club News section
(at the suggegstion of Kenny Palmer, I believe.)
I posted the link to the NASG webpage in that forum for a start.
Bill Winans replied
--- In S-Scale@yahoogroups.com, Bob Werre bob@... wrote:
I wished I still had my copy of a paperback book that Gilbert put out
making the case for S in comparison with 3 rail of the time. They
concluded, if my memory is correct, that Gilbert AF S gauge products
were indeed hi-rail. Why
The NMRA did have a Living Legends series and another series honoring the
great model railroaders of the past. I bought most of them, GD, ALP, PURR,
Delta Lines, etc. Two had rather silly (Bikini Hollywood and Firewater
Kicking Horse) freelance roadnames and graphics, so I passed on those
The VO car was offered as a tank car in O, HO and N. I don't think there was
a readily available tank car in S at the time, but they could have changed the
reefer to something like silver w/black lettering.
I can understand mixing things up for the sake of variety, I suspect that's why
the
--- In S-Scale@yahoogroups.com, Mike S shur-way@... wrote:
I still don't understand why the NMRA doesn't make S gages for their mass of
members.
Mike Swederska
Probably for the same reasons they no longer offer commemerative cars in S: Not
enough members are interested in S.
It's a
I suspect it's current old stock.
And, if you take note, phone orders only for the sale items.
Rich G(ajnak)
--- In S-Scale@yahoogroups.com, pickycat95 pickycat95@... wrote:
I didn't know they were having a sale. The most interesting thing to me on
their web site was mention of new CD
Y'know, I was wondering why I couldn't find any tenders in the boxes for
them... ;-)
Rich G(ajnak)
--- In S-Scale@yahoogroups.com, David doheld@... wrote:
Do these locos just use the water tower and coaling facilities? Sorry, I
couldn't pass it up.
Dave Held
From:
AM offered the choice of high(standard) or low speed gearing on their Baldwin
S-12. You didn't get both sets of gearing included, you had to specify which
one.
The low speed gearing runs signifcantly slower than the standard high speed
gearing.
I understand it was a matter of changing out
Got it backwards, Alan. The BNSF has the headlights in the nose, UP up by the
numberboards.
Protoytpe images for UP and BNSF were supplied with the OGR review and this
dicrepancy was pointed out.
Rich G(ajnak)
--- In S-Scale@yahoogroups.com, Alan Lambert alanlambert64@... wrote:
From: Alan
--- In S-Scale@yahoogroups.com, ctxmf74 ctxm@... wrote:
--- In S-Scale@yahoogroups.com, richgajnak wrote:
the soon to be released PBL 60 ton Shays have:
A vertical can motor...
Exposed gears...
And heavens to betsy, tender drive
I guess this classifies them as a toy train
Don't forget, it's advertising and art, not aimed at railfan.
The purpose to to entice shippers that BNSF should be their choice if possible,
and give the general public a warm fuzzy about the railroad.
And if it's got a cool looking train in it, so much the better.
Rich G(ajnak)
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