The IHC and Riv cars used 31" wheels, but you can use standard freight 33" wheels without too much trouble. You may have to file a brake pad or...
I believe you will be happy with steam engines from BLI, Proto 2000, and Bachmann Spectrum. I have some of each and don't have anything bad to...
Youz doan critisize the paint, youz unnerstan !? Udderwize..... Bada BING !! Tony Soprano
I believe that's a plastic body isn't it? If so it is causing a problem with the wiring, whether it is inducing a short or an open you will need...
All mine are running fine but I want to acquire a couple for "just in case".
I like that look for a road engine, but if you want a smaller tender I'd get the shorter Bachmann Vandy rather than hack that one.
It is a misnumbered FM C liner imported by AHM and made by Izola many moons ago. Izola, Mehano, and Rivarossi were all manufacturers in Europe....
Practically anything will clean track, the trick is in not scratching up the rails so they don't accumulate dirt quickly afterward. Bright Boys...
Nice looking shots. Tell whoever owns that Y6b they need to paint the sheetmetal that covers the firebox black. On the A and the latter day...
First, I weather the track. Then, I try to get the ballast where I want it with a spoon and a 5/8" brush. It takes a little bit to find a...
Athearn did not screw up, they brought out two very highly sought models, except in their choice of constructors, and even there I don't know how...
They look pretty wierd to these American eyes too. I have never understood the purpose of that design.
Nothing could be simpler than the concept of quartering. It means the drivers on one side of AN engine (there are 2 engines on a Big Boy, with...
If you can get Pine Sol cleaner over there, try that. Best thing I have found, bar none. It will even strip Rivarossi shells. If the smell...
I hate to be the one to tell you, but the Y6b's often topped 50 MPH in real life. With two of them and a Class A going up Blue Ridge with a full...
Keep in mind you can only see half the tires from the tractor on back. I have used Intermountain, but the biggest thing we ever shipped had 4...
There's a long thread on Trains.com. I like mine a lot and I have had the problem. If this knocks down prices enough I may buy another one.
You don't need to go cutting and replacing wires. Flip flop the sets of wire back inside the tender so they do not cross between the engine and...
I model N&W and VGN, mid 50's, in HO. My Great grandad helped build the VGN, and made it into H. Reid's book. I love steam, and have no, none,...
Excellent job all. Always love to look at a good looking steam engine.