Bad tracking for SHS short covered hoppers.
I'm having a problem with the SHS short covered hoppers.? These were made by putting a top on regular open hoppers.? I think they were the last covered hoppers Don did. They are derailing in trains
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George Courtney
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Re: weigh this!
Bob...I am not sure "ability" had anything to do with it.? At the outset of concept and design, the #1 goal was a long mainline with broad curves and shallow grades.? I've always liked long freight
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Ed Loizeaux
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Re: weigh this!
Thanks for everybody's input on car weight.? On a related thing, there was once a very popular computer program? (still in with some), called Rail Ops.? In an advanced mode, the program would ask
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Bob Werre
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Re: S scale switching layout plan
My solution was to eliminate the bridge crossing, so have one gradient up to the intermediate switchback track end, then the second grade up to the top.? ?Now you can make the grades as steep or
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John Hutnick
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Re: S scale switching layout plan
The Gum Stump plan concept is a really good one...elevation changes are great on any sized layout....but unless you're willing to have really steep grades, it isn't particularly compact.? ?By my
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Brooks Stover
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Re: Scale Trains has reefers on preorder
My GN color guide shows a wood WFEX reefer photographed in 1969 with BSB style herald, and I believe that I have seen online photos of these with BN reporting marks, but can't tell you the years.?
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Ted Larson
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Re: S scale switching layout plan
Tom, Having modeled in hi-rail for decades, from time to time I have contemplated building a small, operating diorama in scale and developed sketches of some ideas.? My objective was to include both
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Brooks Stover
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Re: S scale switching layout plan
Please do a Google search for "Gum Stump and Snowshoe":
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John Hutnick
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Re: S scale switching layout plan
I don't have access to the plan, but if you have room for a 4'x8' layout I recall an old MR layout that had a two or three track yard on one long side.? It then curved around to an industrial area,
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George Courtney
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Re: Scale Trains has reefers on preorder
Looks like you are a good luck charm...!!! -- Ted Larson trainweb.org/mhrr/??????? --------??????? NASG.org??????? -------- https://www.nasg.org/Clubs/RegionsMinnesota.php GN in
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Ted Larson
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Re: Scale Trains has reefers on preorder
THANK YOU Scale Trains for giving us a positive topic of conversation.Thank You Scale Trains for answering my PLEASE for painted undecorated freight cars.Regarding my wife forcing me to buy many of
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Ted Larson
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Re: S scale switching layout plan
I based my original layout on this classic design by Linn Westcott.[image: smnm.JPG] Stan Stokrocki
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Stan Stokrocki
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Re: Scale Trains has reefers on preorder
I received the announcement email. Might want? to check your profile for notifications setting at Scale Trains. Dave McBrayer Auburn, CA ---------------
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David McBrayer
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Thank You Scale Trains for giving us a positive conversation.
-- Ted Larson trainweb.org/mhrr/??????? --------??????? NASG.org??????? -------- https://www.nasg.org/Clubs/RegionsMinnesota.php GN in 1965
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Ted Larson
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Re: weigh this!
Would you consider a 1/16 +/- inch thick steel plate to act as a stiffener and distributor of any extra weight?? A smallish plate (square-ish) over each bolster could limit sagging. Dave McBrayer
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David McBrayer
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S scale switching layout plan
After a very long absence from the model railroading hobby I am back and believe I would like to build a small S scale switching layout as an experiment with the scale. ?If anyone has a favorite
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Tom Branton
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Re: Scale Trains has reefers on preorder
Any thoughts on replacing or modifying the hatches to make them more realistic? Charles Weston
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Charles Weston
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Re: Alan Evans
Alan traveled many miles taking the various NASG modules to shows in many different states. A couple of his stops was at the all 'S' Show in Carmel IN.? Also, Alan would set up the NASG modules at
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John E. Henning
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Looking for a SHS 00552 Locomatic Control Box
Good Day: I'm looking to add some additional features to the control panel for my modules used on the ACSG layout. If anyone has a SHS 00552 Locomatic sound Control Box they would like to depart with,
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Ted Zanders
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Re: It's Official: No More Flyer
Somehow, I doubt it.? Lionel's been gearing up HO with their latest announcement of road specific detailed NKP, PM & C&O Berkshires with ESU LokSound or DC with a DCC socket.? No Legacy or LionChief
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Rich Gajnak
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