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Re: S scale Reading T1
Not sure if this is a well known fact amongst non Reading fans and modelers, but the prototype T1¡¯s were built from ex I class 2-8-0¡¯s. Frank Titman¡¯s model was built using the AF plastic
By Bud Rindfleisch · #175923 ·
Track gauge tool question
Greetings. I finally have my turnouts ready to glue to the FastTracks tie strips. I'm wondering if the straight across gauge and three point gauge have different uses, such as straight vs curved
By Matt Keoughan · #175922 ·
Re: NASG module specs Update
If you build a four foot module with a 40 inch height, the legs can be attached and fold up within the module for transport.? A module with a 42 inch height, no go.? I don't understand why S and O
By thmsdmpsy · #175921 ·
Re: GP 38-2, some assembly required
Well, a GP35 is 56'2" coupler to coupler.? A GP38-2 is 59'2" coupler to coupler. Rich G(ajnak)
By Rich Gajnak · #175920 ·
Norfolk Southern SW1 1012
I have completed my latest project Norfolk Southern SW1 1012 and revised my SW1 page. http://www.lanestrains.com/S_Scale_EMD_SW1.htm Please give it a look... Thank You, Bill Lane Modeling the Mighty
By Bill Lane · #175919 ·
Re: GP 38-2, some assembly required
Here is a photo of the etched side on a GP-35. -- Ken Zieska 1/64th Scale Modeler
By Ken Zieska · #175918 ·
Re: NASG module specs Update
We (Bay Area S Scalers) operated an S-MOD layout for several years. Based on our experience: The double track 2.75 spacing was never a problem, even for 0-5-0 switching. We followed Lee Johnson's
By Michael Eldridge · #175917 ·
Re: NASG module specs Update
The Pittsburgh S-Gaugers have had absolutely no problems with the 2.75" double-track spacing that is the S-Mod standard. It uses the standard 4" bridge rails specified by S-Mod. We have some spare
By R. James Whipple · #175916 ·
Re: NASG module specs Update
Being new to S my bit of input for T-Trak would be to change the track standard to use American Models. I know it doesn¡¯t have the roadbed built in but it¡¯s still around and mth/s-helper isn¡¯t
By Jeremy Lighthouse · #175915 ·
NASG module specs Update
I am still active on the NASG standards committee; working on module standards for S standard gauge. I have received much input from various individuals and clubs regarding FreeMoS. I have received
By Ted Larson · #175914 ·
Re: Code 83 flex track
I believe the December 2013 issue of the Dispatch has an article on appropriate rail code for weight.
By Jeremy Lighthouse · #175913 ·
Re: Looking for a source for EMD fans
Another option is the American Models E8/9 36 inch fans. If you can find them they are nice. Bob Hogan
By adguytrains · #175912 ·
Re: Looking for a source for EMD fans
Thank you Stephen J Kutash 203 906-5116 (Cell) [email protected]> wrote:
By Stephen Kutash · #175911 ·
Re: Looking for a source for EMD fans
Sorry the number I quoted in the text was wrong - use the number in the attached picture.
By Michael Lytle · #175910 ·
Re: Looking for a source for EMD fans
Steve, If you're looking for a 36" cap fan with a lot of detail consider a Cannon & Company DF-2864. It's a few thousand of an inch undersized but it shouldn't be observable and the detail is
By Michael Lytle · #175909 ·
Re: Looking for a source for EMD fans
Bill Wade let me know he has the 48¡± fan I¡¯m looking for but he no longer has the 36¡± cap top fans. Does anyone have (3) BTS 36¡± cap top fans they¡¯re willing to part with? Steve Stephen J
By Stephen Kutash · #175908 ·
Re: Looking for a source for EMD fans
(snip) OR you can get the /B.T.S./? 48" cap top fans.??? It has always been listed as the DB fan since when it was created, all the parts for the F-units and the 48" fan was only used for DB.??
By Bill Wade · #175907 ·
Modular Staging Yards (for sale)
Gentleman..........?I am retiring from the hobby of model railroading due to age and health.? Thus, everything I have is up for sale.? Of particular interest to someone in any scale might be the
By Ed Loizeaux · #175906 ·
Re: S scale field trip _ Reading T1 comparison
I envy you guys who live close enough to see and ride these trains. One of my first steam sound records (I might have been 10 or 11) was opened with a few cuts of the Reading Rambles with the 2100s.
By William Winans · #175905 ·
Re: S scale field trip _ Reading T1 comparison
My last steam trip was the double headed Teading 2102 and a Pacific in August 2023. I took video of the run by at Jim Thorpe. It¡¯s too large to include, pm me if interested¡­ Don Thompson
By Don Thompson · #175904 ·