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Re: Peco rail joiners
I saw some in stock at Toms Trackside Trains in Burlingame, CA about a week ago. T
By Ted LaMar <ted.lamar@...> · #574 ·
Re: Peco rail joiners
--- In Z-Bend_Track@..., Bill K. wrote: . . . > - Use Peco rail joiners, not Marklin or MTL, on the modules. Bill (or anyone), Please reveal a reliable source for Peco track and joiners.
By Gary Hoffman · #573 ·
Re: Peco rail joiners
Gary: Try these Internet and phone-call suppliers: Walthers: http://www.walthers.com/exec/productinfo/552-1307 Papa Ben's Train Place (known to be in stock) 2506 South Boulevard Houston, Texas 77098
By bill_in_houston <[email protected]> · #575 ·
Re: MTL track gauge
wrote: piece of MTL F7's too wide). This used to be the case, more like 80%, but since February 05 Micro- Trains has been paying very close attention to wheel gauge and wheel machining for wobble-free
By Glen Chenier <chenierfam@...> · #571 ·
Re: MTL track gauge
Michael: Actually, we are both correct...both the 988-00-033 Micrometer Coupler Height Gauge ($17.95) and 988-00-032? Z Height Gauge?($8.65) will check track and wheels. Beyond those common uses,
By bill_in_houston <[email protected]> · #572 ·
Re: MTL track gauge
Hi, I just got out my gauge and looked at MTL's website. The correct MTL # is 988 00 033, Micrometer Coupler Height Gauge at $17.95. The package for mine says N scale # 1054, but on one side it's N
By Michael Hilliard · #570 ·
Re: MTL track gauge
Gary, I can certainly help you with your gauge. I'm assuming you are talking about the Z scale all in one gauge for measuring track width and wheel flange, etc. etc. Let me know and I'll see what I
By Loren Snyder <ljsnyder@...> · #569 ·
MTL track gauge
Where can I get such a track gauge? I can't find it on the MTL catalog. (http://www.micro-trains.com) I've got the 10 bucks but can't find a place to spend it... Gary Bill K. writes:
By Gary Hoffman · #567 ·
Re: ZBT Cable shipments
Outstanding Bill!! Thanks for getting them mailed. I'll slip a check in the mail when they arrive or you can let me know now and I'll send a check tomorrow. Hope you are feeling good!! I wish you and
By Loren Snyder <ljsnyder@...> · #566 ·
Re: MTL track gauge
Gary: Look here for a photo of the N scale version: http://www.micro-trains.com/t&c_height%20gauge.htm MTL doesn't appear to have a photo on-line of the Z scale version. The Z scale version looks
By bill_in_houston <[email protected]> · #568 ·
ZBT Cable shipments
For those that ordered ZBT cables: ZIP USPS Tracking number 97504 0305 2200 0000 2518 0873 14217 0305 2200 0000 2518 0866 98625 0305 2200 0000 2518 0859 97229 0305 2200 0000 2518 0897 The USPS
By bill_in_houston <[email protected]> · #565 ·
Z story - RE: Permanence of foam
Jeff, Sounds like a good story. Let us hear it when you get a chance. Randy Smidt SJ-BAZ man <sj-baz-man@...> wrote: So one day a several months ago, I ran into a customer of mine an noticed
By randy smidt <randy@...> · #564 ·
Re: Uploaded Pictures of my new modules
Yes, I have the track on roadbed and not the foam directly. wrote: this good practice these wrote: The The scenery, or
By timzbend · #563 ·
Re: Permanence of foam
"if one dwells on the past, one is in the past" my grandfather said. Move along. If you don't build it, it won't get built. I had Marklin Flex for 15 years, having not quite the time either due to
By SJ-BAZ man <sj-baz-man@...> · #562 ·
Permanence of foam
Well, I had tuned out of this forum for a couple of months and now everyone seems to be building with new materials. I have my doubts about the permanence of foam as a base for a layout. I wonder how
By Gary Hoffman · #561 ·
Re: Uploaded Pictures of my new modules
It works. It's just much noisier. Randy Smidt Gary Hoffman <ghoffman@...> wrote: Tim seems to be using the foam as underlayment for his track. Is this good practice these days? I thought that
By randy smidt <randy@...> · #560 ·
Re: Uploaded Pictures of my new modules
Pink or blue and even 1/4 ply is all a bit noisy. Haven't heard the Marklin or MicroTrains on anything else so can't say their is much difference. I use 3/4 pink from Home Depot. It is NOT flat so one
By SJ-BAZ man <sj-baz-man@...> · #559 ·
Re: Uploaded Pictures of my new modules
Tim seems to be using the foam as underlayment for his track. Is this good practice these days? I thought that stuff was only for scenery. Tim, did you use cork roadbed on top of the foam? Gary
By Gary Hoffman · #557 ·
Re: Uploaded Pictures of my new modules
Gary: Track can be (and is) routinely put on top of both blue/pink foams. It does tend to be very noisy, and various roadbeds have been tried by folks to quiet it down. Track also works over white
By bill_in_houston <[email protected]> · #558 ·
Loren's order
Bill, I'll take the following please, wrapped in a pretty pink, er, I mean blue bow, with a winning power ball ticket and front row seats at the super bowl. ..............ok, you can't get the rest,
By Loren Snyder <ljsnyder@...> · #556 ·