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Re: Different coupler types on the same layout
*Roger Haag wrote:* * One yard has Flyer couplers and the other yard has Kadee * HI Roger. If you want to run both Flyer and Kadee couplers on your layout, you will benefit from an idea from the Old
By Jim & Cheryl Martin · #176018 ·
Re: Lionel evolving
Hard to believe that any HO mfg'er would be proud of that mess of a drive design. LOL! Andre
By Andre Ming · #176017 ·
Re: Lionel evolving
While Gilbert did use the Mantua/Tyco General set for their FY&P old timer in HO, it is just the opposite as to the streamline passenger cars.? Actually Mantua/Tyco used Gilbert streamline passenger
By Dale Smith · #176016 ·
Re: Just another box car
Tom: Glycerine is a carbohydrate, not an oil. I believe it is in a group of what are called "sugar alcohols". It is completely soluble in water. *Google it!* Google probably has a more succinct
By J. Kindraka · #176015 ·
Re: Lionel evolving
Then definitely not "Hi-F."? However, the earlier Athearn metal RDC's did have gear drive.? Vertical motor on the front truck.? But I think we are spinning off on a topic more suited to the
By Charles Kinzer · #176014 ·
Re: Lionel evolving
Well, not quite, more of a hybrid.? See attached... Athearn used the rubber band drive for years.? Their RDC's and Hustlers never had gear drive.? My first Athearn set had rubber band drive. BTW:
By Rich Gajnak · #176013 ·
Re: Lionel evolving
As I recall (being a long-time HO modeler until I went to O scale forty-five years ago), AF also used the Varney hoppers and tank cars. The High-F drive was an attempt to cut costs to bring more
By JGG KahnSr · #176012 ·
Re: Lionel evolving
And a bit more useless trivia--in HO, Gilbert used the Varney F unit as their's.? I don't know if it was the entire unit or just the shell.? I think it was also mentioned that a couple of the
By Bob Werre · #176011 ·
Re: Just another box car
I jest Mike, but isn't glycerine an oil? Is it water soluble? I also watched a YouTube video that recommended using windshield washer fluid. Took me a couple of hours to disassemble the airbrush and
By Tom Lennon · #176010 ·
Re: Just another box car
As in suppositories? [email protected]> wrote:
By Tom Lennon · #176009 ·
Re: EMD diesel F unit exhaust stacks
It seems like he had good intentions with very little time to attend to his business. Stephen J Kutash 203 906-5116 (Cell) [email protected]> wrote:
By Stephen Kutash · #176008 ·
Re: The Death Of S Scale: An Outsiders Opinion
Hello Rance! Thank you for thinking of my situation. At this point, it is a bit early for me to start considering heavy investments into my S Hi Rail idea, so I would not be purchasing "en masse" for
By Andre Ming · #176007 ·
Re: EMD diesel F unit exhaust stacks
Clay had a bunch, loved to learn where all our parts ended up? Don
By Don Thompson · #176006 ·
Re: LATEST PROJECT ON MILFORD VALLEY RR
Nice work Fred !! Tom Nebelsick <>< [email protected]> wrote:
By Tom Nebelsick · #176005 ·
Re: EMD diesel F unit exhaust stacks
Ken, thanks for taking the time to check. Bob Frascella will be sending me some. Thanks again, Steve Stephen J Kutash 203 906-5116 (Cell) [email protected]> wrote:
By Stephen Kutash · #176004 ·
Re: Lionel evolving
Accuracy never deterred Lionel... Rich G(ajnak)
By Rich Gajnak · #176003 ·
Re: latest BBB , revised 3.1
Rick Naylor inquired about me still having some items left==well I do.? I have been unable to get this message to him, so pardon my effort, maybe it'll make it! Bob Werre BBB
By Bob Werre · #176002 ·
Re: EMD diesel F unit exhaust stacks
If Ken can't find his I think I might have two of them.? And these are "special", as Jettie sent them to me as photo samples as these were the first castings that were made. ?? I inquired if I
By Bob Werre · #176001 ·
Re: Lionel evolving
As did their O gauge EP-5 electric, with EMD four wheel instead of six wheel trucks (Flyers was more accurate). Then again, an in-accurate Flyer Virginian might have generated more sales for AC
By Pieter Roos · #176000 ·
Re: The Death Of S Scale ¡ª a Different POV
Hello Dick. I suspect that you're looking at S scale too much and projecting it's situation onto model railroading in general. Almost 3 weeks ago there was a train meet/show in New England that is
By Andre Ming · #175999 ·