{S-Scale List} Changing Scales

2008-07-11 Thread Peter Vanvliet
signature. Thanks for any and all feedback, Peter. Peter Vanvliet ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) http://www.fourthray.com/ http://www.fourthray.com/Peter/ Houston, Texas [Non-text

Re: {S-Scale List} Re: Changing Scales

2008-07-11 Thread Peter Vanvliet
prominent than rusty brown which blends in with the dirty ballast and brown ties. Perception is reality -- sometimes. 8) Peter Vanvliet ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) http://www.fourthray.com/ http://www.fourthray.com/Peter/ Houston, Texas

Re: {S-Scale List} Changing Scales

2008-07-11 Thread Peter Vanvliet
been out of their boxes so they do pop up. Our modules and 2 of our local layouts are DCC (Digitrax) friendly. Bob Werre BobWphoto.com Peter Vanvliet ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) http://www.fourthray.com/ http://www.fourthray.com/Peter/ Houston

Re: {S-Scale List} Changing Scales

2008-07-11 Thread Peter Vanvliet
. Flex track and turnouts are from Tomalco. I used code 70 to hand lay O narrow gauge, so it seemed like the right choice for what I'm trying to accomplish in S. Nice size to work with. Ed Kozlowsky Sanford, Maine 04073-5016 Peter

{S-Scale List} Railway Engineering Switch Stands

2008-07-22 Thread Peter Vanvliet
, but with the larger scale these types of alternatives are now possible. Thanks, Peter. Peter Vanvliet ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) http://www.fourthray.com/ http://www.fourthray.com/Peter/ Houston, Texas

Re: {S-Scale List} More DCC requirements

2008-07-23 Thread Peter Vanvliet
expensive? Dick Karnes Peter Vanvliet ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) http://www.fourthray.com/ http://www.fourthray.com/Peter/ Houston, Texas [Non-text portions of this message have been

Re: {S-Scale List} Ground throws

2008-07-23 Thread Peter Vanvliet
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Re: {S-Scale List} Layouts - or who has what?

2008-07-24 Thread Peter Vanvliet
it). What would you do differently if you could start over? Mark Plank Peter Vanvliet ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) http://www.fourthray.com/ http://www.fourthray.com/Peter/ Houston, Texas

Re: {S-Scale List} Re: Layouts - or who has what?

2008-07-26 Thread Peter Vanvliet
] wrote: Terrific website, Peter. Glad you're coming up to S Scale. Roger Nulton Tacoma, Washington Peter Vanvliet ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) http://www.fourthray.com/ http://www.fourthray.com/Peter/ Houston, Texas

Re: {S-Scale List} Re: Layouts - or who has what?

2008-07-26 Thread Peter Vanvliet
that in many years and I must say it is quality stuff. I replaced my whole layout with it and never regretted it. Have fun Grant Peter Vanvliet ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) http://www.fourthray.com/ http://www.fourthray.com/Peter/ Houston, Texas

{S-Scale List} S-scale Web Links

2008-08-06 Thread Peter Vanvliet
Enjoy, Peter. Peter Vanvliet ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) http://www.fourthray.com/ http://www.fourthray.com/Peter/ Houston, Texas [Non-text portions of this message have been

{S-Scale List} Online S-scale Magazine?

2008-08-13 Thread Peter Vanvliet
/Keystone_Modeler.htm Does anyone know about a (free) online S-scale magazine? Peter. Peter Vanvliet ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) http://www.fourthray.com/ http://www.fourthray.com/Peter/ Houston, Texas

Re: {S-Scale List} Re: Couplers, Couplers - I'd give my life for a real good S scale coupler!

2008-09-03 Thread Peter Vanvliet
to) Peter Vanvliet ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) http://www.fourthray.com/ http://www.fourthray.com/Peter/ Houston, Texas [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Yahoo

Re: {S-Scale List} Size of an E coupler -

2008-09-03 Thread Peter Vanvliet
No, I hadn't replied yet. I know the coupler height, but not the width, from this web site: http://home.comcast.net/~brmetcalf/rr/couplerp.htm Peter. At 03:01 pm 09/03/2008, you wrote: - Original Message - From: Peter Vanvliet . . . . . . . . Kadee came back with a question about what

{S-Scale List} S Scale Marketing: was SMMW Scale Model Kits Sales Figure

2008-09-04 Thread Peter Vanvliet
to folks in other scales... one that ABSOLUTELY MUST change if S is to survive. John Degnan mailto:Scaler164%40comcast.net[EMAIL PROTECTED] Peter Vanvliet ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) http://www.fourthray.com/ http://www.fourthray.com/Peter

Re: {S-Scale List} website update

2008-09-10 Thread Peter Vanvliet
Try this: http://www.lanestrains.com/NASG_Conventions_3.htm Peter At 11:33 am 09/10/2008, you wrote: and he notes - I can't find the convention page - can you post a link? Raleigh Peter Vanvliet ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) http

Re: {S-Scale List} Weathers a-comin!

2008-09-11 Thread Peter Vanvliet
Werre Peter Vanvliet ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) http://www.fourthray.com/ http://www.fourthray.com/Peter/ Houston, Texas [Non-text portions of this message have been removed

Re: {S-Scale List} Hurricane IKE!

2008-09-15 Thread Peter Vanvliet
and there is no electricity! I pray that all is well with everyone! All of this makes me heart sick! Sincerely, Bill Fraley [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Peter Vanvliet ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) http://www.fourthray.com/ http

{S-Scale List} S-scale Links

2008-09-23 Thread Peter Vanvliet
) - shameless plug! I did notice that Hoquat Hobbies' web site is gone. I hope it is just temporary, since I am waiting on an order of theirs... Enjoy, - Peter. Peter Vanvliet ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) http://www.fourthray.com/ http

Re: {S-Scale List} An S Tale to Tell........

2008-10-03 Thread Peter Vanvliet
as the other neighboring HO layouts. Peter Vanvliet ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) http://www.fourthray.com/ http://www.fourthray.com/Peter/ Houston, Texas [Non-text portions of this message

Re: {S-Scale List} Grand River Models switching to HO-scale only

2008-10-09 Thread Peter Vanvliet
. At the moment I don't buy anything unless I sell something (I've got some items on ebay right now). Bob Werre BobWphoto.com Peter Vanvliet ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) http://www.fourthray.com/ http://www.fourthray.com/Peter/ Houston, Texas

{S-Scale List} Layout Progress Report

2008-10-12 Thread Peter Vanvliet
Enjoy, - Peter. Peter Vanvliet ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) http://www.fourthray.com/ http://www.fourthray.com/Peter/ Houston, Texas [Non-text portions of this message have been

Re: {S-Scale List} Layout Progress Report

2008-10-12 Thread Peter Vanvliet
. Thanks for asking, - Peter. At 01:51 pm 10/12/2008, you wrote: I couldn't find your track plan on the site. Did I miss it? What do you have in mind? Charles Weston in (mostly) sunny San Antonio --- On Sun, 10/12/08, Peter Vanvliet mailto:pvanvliet%40comcast.net[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From

{S-Scale List} New Articles

2008-11-06 Thread Peter Vanvliet
will begin this weekend! I am excited! I hope to publish the trackplan on the web site early next week. Enjoy, - Peter. Peter Vanvliet ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) http://www.fourthray.com/ http://www.fourthray.com/Peter/ Houston, Texas

{S-Scale List} Looking for Tie Plates

2008-11-11 Thread Peter Vanvliet
? Thanks, - Peter. Peter Vanvliet ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) http://www.fourthray.com/ http://www.fourthray.com/Peter/ Houston, Texas [Non-text portions of this message have been

Re: {S-Scale List} Modeling *broken* glass...

2008-11-26 Thread Peter Vanvliet
to model a gondola full of broken glass? Ideas? - Brian Empanger (mailto:pflarrian1%40yahoo.com[EMAIL PROTECTED]) Peter Vanvliet ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) http://www.fourthray.com/ http://www.fourthray.com/Peter/ Houston, Texas

{S-Scale List} Pre-stretching Rail

2008-12-15 Thread Peter Vanvliet
and the heater the next), - Peter. Peter Vanvliet (pvanvl...@comcast.net) http://www.fourthray.com/ http://www.fourthray.com/Peter/ Houston, Texas [Non-text portions

Re: {S-Scale List} Re: Pre-stretching Rail

2008-12-15 Thread Peter Vanvliet
me on the straight and narrow... - Peter. At 06:32 pm 12/15/2008, you wrote: Hope I am not being a wet blanket here, but it sounds like the grandest of all myths to me. Peter Vanvliet (pvanvl...@comcast.net) http://www.fourthray.com

{S-Scale List} SHS NW-2

2008-12-22 Thread Peter Vanvliet
! Thank you, Don! - Peter. Peter Vanvliet (pvanvl...@comcast.net) http://www.fourthray.com/ http://www.fourthray.com/Peter/ Houston, Texas [Non-text portions

{S-Scale List} Question About SHS Removing Truck Cover Plate

2008-12-29 Thread Peter Vanvliet
. Peter Vanvliet (pvanvl...@comcast.net) http://www.fourthray.com/ http://www.fourthray.com/Peter/ Houston, Texas [Non-text portions of this message have been removed

Re: {S-Scale List} Question About SHS Removing Truck Cover Plate

2008-12-29 Thread Peter Vanvliet
Peter Vanvliet (pvanvl...@comcast.net) http://www.fourthray.com/ http://www.fourthray.com/Peter/ Houston, Texas [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Yahoo! Groups Links

{S-Scale List} SHS NW2 Conversion to Scale

2008-12-30 Thread Peter Vanvliet
is: http://www.fourthray.com/Peter/Equipment/NW2/ConvertToScale.htm Enjoy, - Peter. Peter Vanvliet (pvanvl...@comcast.net) http://www.fourthray.com/ http://www.fourthray.com/Peter/ Houston, Texas

Re: {S-Scale List} Last of the Kit Makers......

2009-01-01 Thread Peter Vanvliet
scale. How about them? Happy New Year, Don Peter Vanvliet (pvanvl...@comcast.net) http://www.fourthray.com/ http://www.fourthray.com/Peter/ Houston, Texas [Non-text portions

{S-Scale List} A DCC Programming Setup Question

2009-01-02 Thread Peter Vanvliet
://www.soundtraxx.com/products/dcc/ptb100.htm) to provide the extra power needed for programming, or does the LocoBuffer provide enough oomph for the programming track? Thanks, - Peter. Peter Vanvliet (pvanvl...@comcast.net) http

{S-Scale List} Re: SideTracks

2009-01-03 Thread Peter Vanvliet
://sidetracks.net/ . News to me. Never seen that site or heard of it before. I'm sure someone is familiar with it. Gerry Evans In Flagstaff Peter Vanvliet (pvanvl...@comcast.net) http://www.fourthray.com/ http://www.fourthray.com/Peter

Re: {S-Scale List} new on YouTube

2009-01-05 Thread Peter Vanvliet
. Peter Vanvliet (pvanvl...@comcast.net) http://www.fourthray.com/ http://www.fourthray.com/Peter/ Houston, Texas [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Yahoo! Groups

Re: {S-Scale List} 2 can play the video game!

2009-01-06 Thread Peter Vanvliet
Bill, I am getting sound but no picture!?... - Peter. At 11:11 am 01/06/2009, you wrote: All, Check it out! http://www.lanestrains.com/SHS_NW2.wmvhttp://www.lanestrains.com/SHS_NW2.wmv Peter Vanvliet (pvanvl...@comcast.net) http

{S-Scale List} PRR 2A-F5 Trucks

2009-01-10 Thread Peter Vanvliet
, but he neglected to mention from where. Is there someone who makes/sells these? Thanks, - Peter. Peter Vanvliet (pvanvl...@comcast.net) http://www.fourthray.com/ http://www.fourthray.com/Peter/ (model railroad) Houston, Texas Do you

Re: {S-Scale List} Model railroad hobbyist

2009-01-12 Thread Peter Vanvliet
, and then they will ask me to take out a subscription (who is a pessimist?). thanks Rance Velapoldi (Tranby, Norway) Peter Vanvliet (pvanvl...@comcast.net) http://www.fourthray.com/ http://www.fourthray.com/Peter/ (model railroad) Houston, Texas Do you

Re: {S-Scale List} KD SHS uncouplers

2009-01-13 Thread Peter Vanvliet
, please explain. Thanks for any help-Chuck Porter Peter Vanvliet (pvanvl...@comcast.net) http://www.fourthray.com/ http://www.fourthray.com/Peter/ (model railroad) Houston, Texas Do you maintain a web site? Try FRSLinkCheck today

{S-Scale List} My First Turnout!

2009-01-15 Thread Peter Vanvliet
. Peter Vanvliet (pvanvl...@comcast.net) http://www.fourthray.com/ http://www.fourthray.com/Peter/ (model railroad) Houston, Texas Do you maintain a web site? Try FRSLinkCheck today! [Non-text portions

Re: {S-Scale List} My First Turnout!

2009-01-15 Thread Peter Vanvliet
soldering wire to them? Bob Werre BobWphoto.com Peter Vanvliet (pvanvl...@comcast.net) http://www.fourthray.com/ http://www.fourthray.com/Peter/ (model railroad) Houston, Texas Do you maintain a web site? Try FRSLinkCheck today

Re: {S-Scale List} My First Turnout!

2009-01-15 Thread Peter Vanvliet
of a problem with slow motion machines but why take a chance. I'm about to use the tortoise for motor activated wheel stops so want to know if you using some kind of connector to the tortoise machine or just soldering wire to them? Bob Werre BobWphoto.com Peter Vanvliet wrote

{S-Scale List} Early FNF and eBay Items

2010-07-15 Thread Peter Vanvliet
to debut the wye modules in our set-up at that time. Enjoy, - Peter. -- Peter Vanvliet (pavanvl...@att.net, or pe...@fourthray.com) Houston, Texas It is easy to give up; anyone can do that... http://pmrr.org/ (my model railroad) http://fourthray.com/ (my company) http://houstonsgaugers.org

{S-Scale List} Kinsman Boxcars

2010-07-18 Thread Peter Vanvliet
the store to find out more information (see http://www.papabens.com/). Enjoy, - Peter. -- Peter Vanvliet (pavanvl...@att.net, or pe...@fourthray.com) Houston, Texas It is easy to give up; anyone can do that... http://pmrr.org/ (my model railroad) http://fourthray.com/ (my company) http

Re: {S-Scale List} Kinsman Boxcars

2010-07-18 Thread Peter Vanvliet
OK. I just go by what the owner of store tells me via e-mail... I will update the site. Thanks Gale, - Peter. On 07/18/2010 3:35 pm, Gale Hall wrote: Peter, Those ought to be the reefers.. gale hall -- Peter Vanvliet (pavanvl...@att.net, or pe...@fourthray.com) Houston, Texas

Re: {S-Scale List} Last day in Milwaukee (Sunday at the NTS)

2010-07-20 Thread Peter Vanvliet
Near the bottom 1/3 of this page is a photo of an S-scale module being set up (no ID though): http://model-railroad-hobbyist.com/node/2954 - Peter. On 07/20/2010 1:03 pm, Tom Hawley wrote: Tom Hawley [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] -- Peter Vanvliet (pavanvl

Re: {S-Scale List} RE: Intercity buses on the layout

2010-07-22 Thread Peter Vanvliet
consider selling it? Tom -- Peter Vanvliet (pavanvl...@att.net, or pe...@fourthray.com) Houston, Texas It is easy to give up; anyone can do that... http://pmrr.org/ (my model railroad) http://fourthray.com/ (my company) http://houstonsgaugers.org/ (model railroad club) -- [Non-text portions

Re: {S-Scale List} RE: Intercity buses on the layout

2010-07-22 Thread Peter Vanvliet
Oops... sorry I didn't see Pieter's e-mail until I had pressed the Send button... - Peter. On 07/22/2010 10:25 am, Peter Vanvliet wrote: It seems like the web site's still around and he still lists the S-scale bus... http://www.newgard.com/ -- Peter Vanvliet (pavanvl...@att.net

Re: {S-Scale List} Can I go back?

2010-07-26 Thread Peter Vanvliet
. Oh and Earl, Bob's passenger cars were a hit as far as I could tell. Jamie Bothwell Back in Bethlehem, PA -- Peter Vanvliet (pavanvl...@att.net, or pe...@fourthray.com) Houston, Texas It is easy to give up; anyone can do that... http://pmrr.org/ (my model railroad) http://fourthray.com

{S-Scale List} Model Railroading in 1929

2010-08-04 Thread Peter Vanvliet
I continued to browse the Shorpy images and stumbled across this one: http://www.shorpy.com/node/7789 Is it O or S? It does have three rails. Impressive layout for that time! - Peter. -- Peter Vanvliet (pavanvl...@att.net, or pe...@fourthray.com) Houston, Texas It is easy to give up

{S-Scale List} Caboose Wheelset

2010-08-08 Thread Peter Vanvliet
about using axle wipers (I already have those), so I need those types of axles that have metal-to-metal contact with one wheel. Which wheelset do I need? Are the SHS 00979 wheelsets appropriate for my solution (are they scale wheels)? Thank you for any info, - Peter. -- Peter Vanvliet

{S-Scale List} Showcase Miniatures Sunkist Packing Shed

2010-08-15 Thread Peter Vanvliet
are interested in seeing what comes in the box, feel free to browse this page: http://pmrr.org/Structures/OBrienSteelConst/index.htm Enjoy, - Peter. -- Peter Vanvliet (pavanvl...@att.net, or pe...@fourthray.com) Houston, Texas It is easy to give up; anyone can do that... http://pmrr.org/ (my model

Re: Fw: {S-Scale List} Showcase Miniatures Sunkist Packing Shed

2010-08-15 Thread Peter Vanvliet
and/or enhanced iterations by digging out your past Dispatch issues. Just yet another reason for belonging to and supporting NASG. Gerry Evans In Flagstaff -- Peter Vanvliet (pavanvl...@att.net, or pe...@fourthray.com) Houston, Texas It is easy to give up; anyone can do that... http://pmrr.org

{S-Scale List} MRR Show, Club, Store Site

2010-08-17 Thread Peter Vanvliet
and looking for local MRR activities while there. http://www.stagingtracks.com/ http://www.stagingtracks.com/clubs/1621-houston-s-gaugers http://www.stagingtracks.com/shows/1620-mall-of-the-mainland Thought you might like to know, - Peter. -- Peter Vanvliet (pavanvl...@att.net, or pe...@fourthray.com

Re: {S-Scale List} Some questions

2010-08-21 Thread Peter Vanvliet
I think I've caught a diSeaSe I'm starting to put quotation marks around the letter S. Jeffrey Ngowe -- Peter Vanvliet (pavanvl...@att.net, or pe...@fourthray.com) Houston, Texas It is easy to give up; anyone can do that... http://pmrr.org/ (my model railroad) http://fourthray.com/ (my

Re: {S-Scale List} Re: Some questions

2010-08-21 Thread Peter Vanvliet
. They are 12 long on each side. Is that sufficient? Also I not thought of which industries will be on the layout. It is somewhere in PA/WV Somewhere on my freelanced RO. Any input on industries SMALL enough to be modeled would be appreciated. Jeffrey Ngowe -- Peter Vanvliet (pavanvl...@att.net

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

2010-08-24 Thread Peter Vanvliet
scale, however. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks Yahoo! Groups Links -- Peter Vanvliet (pavanvl...@att.net, or pe...@fourthray.com) Houston, Texas It is easy to give up; anyone can do that... http://pmrr.org/ (my model railroad

{S-Scale List} Looking for American Models Caboose Trucks

2010-09-02 Thread Peter Vanvliet
if there is some history there. They do seem to carry SHS' products. Thank you, - Peter. -- Peter Vanvliet (pavanvl...@att.net, or pe...@fourthray.com) Houston, Texas It is easy to give up; anyone can do that... http://pmrr.org/ (my model railroad) http://fourthray.com/ (my company) http

Re: {S-Scale List} Looking for American Models Caboose Trucks

2010-09-02 Thread Peter Vanvliet
with or without wheels. I will keep looking, but I wouldn't hold my breath, now. Have fun! Bill Winans Yahoo! Groups Links -- Peter Vanvliet (pavanvl...@att.net, or pe...@fourthray.com) Houston, Texas It is easy to give up; anyone can do

Re: {S-Scale List} Narrow Gauge Convention Report

2010-09-06 Thread Peter Vanvliet
and a variety of Maine scenes along the mainline. -- Peter Vanvliet (pavanvl...@att.net, or pe...@fourthray.com) Houston, Texas It is easy to give up; anyone can do that... http://pmrr.org/ (my model railroad) http://fourthray.com/ (my company) http://houstonsgaugers.org/ (model railroad club

Re: {S-Scale List} Looking for American Models Caboose Trucks

2010-09-09 Thread Peter Vanvliet
looking if you still need some. Roger Nulton -- Peter Vanvliet (pavanvl...@att.net, or pe...@fourthray.com) Houston, Texas It is easy to give up; anyone can do that... http://pmrr.org/ (my model railroad) http://fourthray.com/ (my company) http://houstonsgaugers.org/ (model railroad club

Re: {S-Scale List} it's a weighty matter

2010-09-13 Thread Peter Vanvliet
Seashore Lines Historical Society It's FREE to join!http://www.prslhs.com/ http://www.prslhs.com Preserving The Memory Of The PRSL [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Yahoo! Groups Links -- Peter Vanvliet (pavanvl...@att.net

Re: {S-Scale List} Re: The NASG Dispatch

2010-09-18 Thread Peter Vanvliet
. -- Let's not get moderated on this one. This is the scale group after all. We're not here to defend Flyer or S gauge. Just explaining my position and maybe giving the NASG leadership some food for thought. -- Chris Borgmeyer -- Peter Vanvliet (pavanvl...@att.net, or pe...@fourthray.com) Houston

Re: {S-Scale List} Battery-powered Trains.....

2010-09-21 Thread Peter Vanvliet
here: http://www.cvpusa.com/airwire900_system_info.php Cheers...Ed L. -- Peter Vanvliet (pavanvl...@att.net, or pe...@fourthray.com) Houston, Texas It is easy to give up; anyone can do that... http://pmrr.org/ (my model railroad) http://fourthray.com/ (my company) http://houstonsgaugers.org

{S-Scale List} S-scale Centipede?

2010-09-21 Thread Peter Vanvliet
With all this excitement in the HO world about Broadway Limited's centipedes, I was wondering if there was ever an S-scale version made? - Peter. -- Peter Vanvliet (pavanvl...@att.net, or pe...@fourthray.com) Houston, Texas It is easy to give up; anyone can do that... http://pmrr.org

{S-Scale List} Houston S Gaugers Wye Module

2010-09-29 Thread Peter Vanvliet
. -- Peter Vanvliet (pavanvl...@att.net, or pe...@fourthray.com) Houston, Texas It is easy to give up; anyone can do that... http://pmrr.org/ (my model railroad) http://fourthray.com/ (my company) http://houstonsgaugers.org/ (model railroad club) -- Yahoo! Groups

Re: {S-Scale List} Houston S Gaugers Wye Module

2010-09-29 Thread Peter Vanvliet
operational! Are these standard or narrow gauge? Seem to operate very well. Lee Rainey -- Peter Vanvliet (pavanvl...@att.net, or pe...@fourthray.com) Houston, Texas It is easy to give up; anyone can do that... http://pmrr.org/ (my model railroad) http://fourthray.com/ (my company) http

Re: {S-Scale List} DCC opinions

2010-10-18 Thread Peter Vanvliet
to share cabs is a good reason to buy what others in your group use. Bob's issue with multiple Digitrax layouts at a show might be a reason NOT to buy what is popular in your area. Pieter E. Roos -- Peter Vanvliet (pavanvl...@att.net, or pe...@fourthray.com) Houston, Texas It is easy

Re: {S-Scale List} Re: Cameras

2010-10-22 Thread Peter Vanvliet
] Yahoo! Groups Links -- Peter Vanvliet (pavanvl...@att.net, or pe...@fourthray.com) Houston, Texas It is easy to give up; anyone can do that... http://pmrr.org/ (my model railroad) http://fourthray.com/ (my company) http://houstonsgaugers.org/ (model railroad club

{S-Scale List} Houston S Gaugers Big Texas Train Show Web Site Update

2010-10-23 Thread Peter Vanvliet
have added a description of how I did the scenery and some final photos. Enjoy, - Peter. -- Peter Vanvliet (pavanvl...@att.net, or pe...@fourthray.com) Houston, Texas It is easy to give up; anyone can do that... http://pmrr.org/ (my model railroad) http://fourthray.com/ (my company) http

Re: {S-Scale List} Houston S Gaugers Big Texas Train Show Web Site Update

2010-10-26 Thread Peter Vanvliet
gaugers. The HSSG wye modules are a fine addition to the display. Extra credit to you for reviving them and making them attractive for the public to enjoy. I especially like the way that you built the asphalt roads. Roger Nulton -- Peter Vanvliet (pavanvl...@att.net, or pe

Re: {S-Scale List} For Sale -- RULES

2010-10-29 Thread Peter Vanvliet
You, Bill Lane -- Peter Vanvliet (pavanvl...@att.net, or pe...@fourthray.com) Houston, Texas It is easy to give up; anyone can do that... http://pmrr.org/ (my model railroad) http://fourthray.com/ (my company) http://houstonsgaugers.org/ (model railroad club

Re: {S-Scale List} Future Growth of S (scale)

2010-11-10 Thread Peter Vanvliet
world? As long as they are departing HO anyway, why not promote S as the logical place to arrive? Just some thoughts.no panacea to be sure. Might not even be astute, but at least it is worth discussing. CheersEd L. -- Peter Vanvliet (pavanvl...@att.net, or pe...@fourthray.com

Re: {S-Scale List} Re: Lurkers come out!

2010-11-12 Thread Peter Vanvliet
, and with this, I'm going back to work... - Peter. On 11/12/2010 12:23 pm, Ed wrote: I'll bet one of them would ask, What's the correct rail size for S? HaEd L. -- Peter Vanvliet (pavanvl...@att.net, or pe...@fourthray.com) Houston, Texas It is easy to give up; anyone can do that... http

{S-Scale List} Rail Height Choice (was Clarifications............)

2010-11-13 Thread Peter Vanvliet
is easier to work with than that code 40! - Peter. On 11/12/2010 3:18 pm, Ed wrote: By the way, just curious here, but what rail height did you end up choosing and why? SmilesEd L. -- Peter Vanvliet (pavanvl...@att.net, or pe...@fourthray.com) Houston, Texas It is easy to give up; anyone

{S-Scale List} FNF

2010-11-13 Thread Peter Vanvliet
This week I finished installing 9 scratchbuilt telephone/telegraph poles on part of the layout that is already in the scenery stage. I documented the process of building them on my web site: http://pmrr.org/Articles/Scenery/TelegraphPoles.htm Enjoy, - Peter. -- Peter Vanvliet (pavanvl

Re: {S-Scale List} FNF

2010-11-13 Thread Peter Vanvliet
,they were spaced about 80' apart. I can remember old head engineers using them to calculate train length. Of course back then most cars were 40 footers and every pole was 2 car lengths.They may have been 120' foot apart but I'm thinking 80' is right. Gary Carmichael -- Peter Vanvliet

Re: {S-Scale List} Phone Poles

2010-11-13 Thread Peter Vanvliet
the lines is where the real fun begins. Cheers...Ed L. Yahoo! Groups Links -- Peter Vanvliet (pavanvl...@att.net, or pe...@fourthray.com) Houston, Texas It is easy to give up; anyone can do that... http://pmrr.org/ (my model railroad) http

{S-Scale List} New Products (was Gloom and Doom? Cheer Up!)

2010-11-24 Thread Peter Vanvliet
American Locomotion, and Imagine That. Dick Karnes -- Peter Vanvliet (pavanvl...@att.net, or pe...@fourthray.com) Houston, Texas It is easy to give up; anyone can do that... http://pmrr.org/ (my model railroad - RSS feed http://pmrr.org/rss.xml) http://fourthray.com/ (my company) http

{S-Scale List} Question: RS-1 Headlight Lens?

2010-11-26 Thread Peter Vanvliet
that applies. Thank you for any help, - Peter. -- Peter Vanvliet (pavanvl...@att.net, or pe...@fourthray.com) Houston, Texas It is easy to give up; anyone can do that... http://pmrr.org/ (my model railroad - RSS feed http://pmrr.org/rss.xml) http://fourthray.com/ (my company) http

Re: {S-Scale List} Re: Question: RS-1 Headlight Lens?

2010-11-29 Thread Peter Vanvliet
Weston -- Peter Vanvliet (pavanvl...@att.net, or pe...@fourthray.com) Houston, Texas It is easy to give up; anyone can do that... http://pmrr.org/ (my model railroad - RSS feed http://pmrr.org/rss.xml) http://fourthray.com/ (my company) http://houstonsgaugers.org/ (model railroad club) -- [Non

{S-Scale List} S-scale Poling Pockets

2010-12-01 Thread Peter Vanvliet
Hi All, I am looking for S-scale poling pockets. Does anyone know if someone makes these? Or, is there an easy way to scratchbuild them? (P.S. I had to look up what they were, and stumbled across this neat video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CUb8PeeT2WI) Thank you, - Peter. -- Peter

Re: {S-Scale List} Re: S-scale Poling Pockets

2010-12-02 Thread Peter Vanvliet
./Champlain County Traction Co. -- Peter Vanvliet (pavanvl...@att.net, or pe...@fourthray.com) Houston, Texas It is easy to give up; anyone can do that... http://pmrr.org/ (my model railroad - RSS feed http://pmrr.org/rss.xml) http://fourthray.com/ (my company) http://houstonsgaugers.org/ (model

Re: {S-Scale List} RSD5 alive well

2010-12-07 Thread Peter Vanvliet
get some running time on it with minimal effort. -- Peter Vanvliet (pavanvl...@att.net, or pe...@fourthray.com) Houston, Texas It is easy to give up; anyone can do that... http://pmrr.org/ (my model railroad - RSS feed http://pmrr.org/rss.xml) http://fourthray.com/ (my company) http

Re: {S-Scale List} Re: Nikon Cool Pix

2010-12-10 Thread Peter Vanvliet
sensor size as the P4 so if it stops down to at least f7.6, it'll produce the same depth of field at wide angle. Brooks -- Peter Vanvliet (pavanvl...@att.net, or pe...@fourthray.com) Houston, Texas It is easy to give up; anyone can do that... http://pmrr.org/ (my model railroad - RSS feed

Re: {S-Scale List} Re: AM GP9s 5674 5681 are back in service

2010-12-13 Thread Peter Vanvliet
of the universal joints the other day on an SD60. One of our club members has a u-boat that seemed really unstable. It made me scared to purchase a 2 axle 'spring drive' loco. Ben Trousdale -- Peter Vanvliet (pavanvl...@att.net, or pe...@fourthray.com) Houston, Texas It is easy to give up; anyone can do

{S-Scale List} S-scale Published Article

2010-12-23 Thread Peter Vanvliet
, it is an interesting article on how he built the model. http://www.prrths.com/Keystone%20Modeler/Keystone_Modeler_PDFs/TKM%20No.%2075%20Autumn%202010.pdf Enjoy, - Peter. -- Peter Vanvliet (pavanvl...@att.net, or pe...@fourthray.com) Houston, Texas It is easy to give up; anyone can do that... http

Re: {S-Scale List} switch machines

2011-01-12 Thread Peter Vanvliet
accessibility is possible. It would certainly save a bundle of money. Any thoughts? Tom -- Peter Vanvliet (pavanvl...@att.net, or pe...@fourthray.com) Houston, Texas It is easy to give up; anyone can do that... http://pmrr.org/ (my model railroad - RSS feed http://pmrr.org/rss.xml) http

Re: {S-Scale List} switch machines

2011-01-12 Thread Peter Vanvliet
transformers laying around from past electronics devices. Cheers Jim -- Peter Vanvliet (pavanvl...@att.net, or pe...@fourthray.com) Houston, Texas It is easy to give up; anyone can do that... http://pmrr.org/ (my model railroad - RSS feed http://pmrr.org/rss.xml) http://fourthray.com/ (my

{S-Scale List} Shipping Cost Suggestion

2011-01-20 Thread Peter Vanvliet
Plaines. The part was $9.00, but shipping was $9.95... I decided to scratchbuild the part instead... learned something in the process, too! - Peter. -- Peter Vanvliet (pavanvl...@att.net, or pe...@fourthray.com) Houston, Texas It is easy to give up; anyone can do that... http://pmrr.org

{S-Scale List} Bus Wires (was: Something new (to me) about DCC)

2011-01-25 Thread Peter Vanvliet
for the power buss because you can easily tie into it **anywhere** with the feeder drops. I am soldering the drops to the buss wires. Finding 14 ga bare wire is not easy now but I have found enough for me to get the job done. All I have to do is buy it! -- Peter Vanvliet (pavanvl...@att.net, or pe

Re: {S-Scale List} Suitcase connectors

2011-01-25 Thread Peter Vanvliet
technology for DCC where you have A LOT of drops to connect. Brooks Stover -- Peter Vanvliet (pavanvl...@att.net, or pe...@fourthray.com) Houston, Texas It is easy to give up; anyone can do that... http://pmrr.org/ (my model railroad - RSS feed http://pmrr.org/rss.xml) http://fourthray.com/ (my

{S-Scale List} FYI : My eBay Seller Comment

2011-02-10 Thread Peter Vanvliet
before, I would have like to have known about it and saved myself some money. I haven't decided yet whether to return them (I would net about 1/3 back of the money I have paid), or just to sell them on eBay again in the O Gauge section. - Peter. -- Peter Vanvliet (pavanvl...@att.net, or pe

Re: {S-Scale List} S Magazines

2011-02-11 Thread Peter Vanvliet
it because it does sometimes have an article relevant for S. Tom -- Peter Vanvliet (pavanvl...@att.net, or pe...@fourthray.com) Houston, Texas It is easy to give up; anyone can do that... http://pmrr.org/ (my model railroad - RSS feed http://pmrr.org/rss.xml) http://fourthray.com/ (my company

{S-Scale List} Completion Of My PRR RS-1 Engine Kit

2011-02-16 Thread Peter Vanvliet
). If you are in town, please come by and take a look. Here's the show's flyer: http://sanjac.leoslair.com/SanJac_pdf/2011%20Public%20Flyer.pdf By the way, the last page of my online article states my conclusion about the kit. Enjoy, - Peter. -- Peter Vanvliet (pavanvl...@att.net, or pe

Re: {S-Scale List} Alternate fan covers for AM GP9

2011-02-17 Thread Peter Vanvliet
are there any alternative fittings which could be used, and which are perforated to let the sound through? Jim. -- Peter Vanvliet (pavanvl...@att.net, or pe...@fourthray.com) Houston, Texas It is easy to give up; anyone can do that... http://pmrr.org/ (my model railroad - RSS feed http

Re: {S-Scale List} Re: Completion Of My PRR RS-1 Engine Kit

2011-02-17 Thread Peter Vanvliet
of the truck journals to prevent the wheels from contacting them. Bob Nicholson _ -- Peter Vanvliet (pavanvl...@att.net, or pe...@fourthray.com) Houston, Texas It is easy to give up; anyone can do that... http://pmrr.org/ (my model railroad - RSS feed http

Re: {S-Scale List} Re: Completion Of My PRR RS-1 Engine Kit

2011-02-17 Thread Peter Vanvliet
join the side frame is an invitation to bending. How do I know this..you guessed it. Will post some pics as time permits, but yours is first class. Chris J. Chris Rooney vannes...@comcast.net -- Peter Vanvliet (pavanvl...@att.net, or pe...@fourthray.com) Houston, Texas It is easy

{S-Scale List} Greater Houston Train Show Photos Video

2011-02-20 Thread Peter Vanvliet
://www.houstonsgaugers.org/ then click on Events, then click on the first entry under Past Events. The video is at the bottom of the page. Enjoy, - Peter. -- Peter Vanvliet (pavanvl...@att.net, or pe...@fourthray.com) Houston, Texas It is easy to give up; anyone can do that... http://pmrr.org/ (my model

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