I would have liked a SP version SD70 instead of the pumpkin, which I decided I didn't like. ATSF red/silver would have been better. Would have...
btw - I've been buying stuff a few times a year from Walthers, but have no mail related to my purchases and trains. They sometimes mail me a...
And I thought it was because the engine was too light, not balanced with the motor in the cab. Needs balancing weight in the front.
They changed the pictures the past few days. www.walthers.com - select advanced search
I've had pretty good luck ordering directly from Walthers shop, usually get what I order ready for pick up at the PO in 3 days. I did receive HO...
Everyone has their limit, no matter how much space, for me it is between 64 sq. ft and 128 sq. ft. I think I'd have real problems after reaching...
Thought it was just my SD70 set was too long or something for my Kato 11 or 12.75 radius curves. After running a while, the first leaves the...
Ha! Suspected as much. [img] Don't forget to clean the wheels. - Tomcat puma
Walther' mailer shows 2, one is really nice. The Walther's hobby shop site shows all the others search structures, N with mfr code 381- and look...
About 4 years ago, took out my 31 y/o Arnold FA2 and Atlas ATSF 4-6-2. One problem is oxidation on the brushes, comuntator. It can run off, if...
I've never been too hot on abrasive track cleaning, leaving dust, etc. on the track, getting onto the wheels, track. After handcleaning, lots of...
Found 3 Kato SD45 units at the train shop in Rochelle, IL. Two are now home. They have Rapido couplers. The point is, you never know where...
One problem is that a turn around loop is about 3 ft. to 4 ft. depending on depth. I like point to point with turn around loops at each end, and...
Absolutely beautiful. Wish I could have seen them up close. What is a passenger train NUT? I don't have any UP E7A/B or E8A/B but I DO have N...
I recall a couple at least 9 stories in '64 cause I used to deliver Western Union Telegrams in Downtown on my Honda motorcyle. The...
