Re: S scale switching layout plan
Hello Shane.? ?Did you receive my check for the EL JP35?? Can you please give me an update? Andrew Parker
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Andrew Parker
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Re: SMMW ribbed boxcar
Hi Bob -- I know the space in your train room is limited. Can you work somewhere else using a card table where it can be close to your computer? Even though I have a work table in the trainroom, some
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William Winans
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#175777
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Re: SMMW ribbed boxcar
Suck it up Bob!? ? Floor landing micro parts is part of the JOB.??Its one of the forms of exercise we need. Andrew Parker On Monday, February 3, 2025 at 06:32:32 PM PST, Bob Werre
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Andrew Parker
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BTS BL-2 (X2)
I am looking for TWO of the old BTS EMD BL-2 diesels... UNBUILT... UNPAINTED... in original box is at all possible. Anyone got one or two to spare? Please send pictures. John D Scaler164@...
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John Degnan
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SMMW ribbed boxcar
I bought one of the Milw horizontal boxcar kits from Smoky Mt kits.? I'm wondering if any others have either completed the kit or might be working on one.? I started mine a few days ago.? It's
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Bob Werre
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Re: Any future S efforts....
Scale trains put out a statement earlier about the tariffs on china. In 2019 when they expected them model trains was exempted. Currently model trains is still at 0% tariff from china.
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Jeremy Lighthouse
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#175773
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Re: Any future S efforts....
I came to S scale around 1994, iirc.? I've never owned AF in my life.? Lionel 0-27 and HO for decades.? ?I don't know the total history.? But a younger Don Thompson and friend might be possible
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George Courtney
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#175772
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Re: Tomalco
Well Bill, this is good news after the demise of AF. In March a friend of mine is running the New York Marathon. Do you think there is some track by ME up to then? Greetings from Middle Franconia
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Hans von Draminski
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#175771
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Re: We've Been Overthinking This
Neil Young is a co-inventor on a number of patents assigned to Lionel (I found 19).? Here is an example of the only one I found with his name listed first. He is also the sole inventor, or
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Charles Kinzer
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Re: We've Been Overthinking This
Sorry, but I think Rod has "too much invested in HO" and Neil "too much invested in Lionel." You do know that Neil Young is partially responsible for Lionel's command control electronics. Rich
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Rich Gajnak
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Re: We've Been Overthinking This
Getting them to come over to S Scale might not be hard to do, but¡.
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Corbin Bates
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Re: Decoder wiring AM RS11
Phil, Great job on the diagram: very clear and helpful. As you mention, some railroads like the Monon ran long end first, especially on the road for safety purposes. Roger Nulton Sent: Monday,
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Roger Nulton
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Re: Posting Only On Facebook
Thank you, Ian, for correcting me on that. Glad to hear that. - Peter. -- Peter Vanvliet (info@...) owner, Fourth Ray Software Houston, Texas https://fourthray.com/ https://pmrr.org/
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Peter Vanvliet
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Re: Decoder wiring AM RS11
Hi Kim - I've posted what I'm about to share with you previously to the group, but instead of making you hunt for it... See attached PDF with before and after wiring. Important to note, at least for
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pscandura
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Re: Evolution of InterestS
Well when AF stopped, I had started with the Herald and NASG, then everybody's wish was a 19.95$ train-set to encourage the younger crowd or a tight budget?? But we know that didn't happen except for
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Bob Werre
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Re: 45 Degree Angle?
You might try these folks... https://www.albionhobbies.com/wp-content/uploads/Maquett.pdf If my math is correct, their 90¡ã triangular 'rod' should have two 45¡ã angles... Jim Kindraka Grand Rapids,
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J. Kindraka
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Re: Decoder wiring AM RS11
If you leave the LED's wired to the motor, they will *only* illuminate when the RS-11 is moving. Rich G(ajnak)
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Rich Gajnak
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Re: Decoder wiring AM RS11
The LED lights are wire for forwards and backwards coming from us. You will notice that only one is on in the direction it is going.
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Corbin Bates
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Evolution of InterestS
David I HAD Gilbert American Flyer so it is not a totally negative subject for me. http://www.lanestrains.com/About_Me.htm But in about 1985 I thought many times I would switch to S (I was in HO at
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Bill Lane
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Re: Tomalco
Thanks for the info Bill. All is not lost!! Regards Tony S.
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Anthony Salvate
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