I am going to begin weathering my steamers soon and would like to know what paints or other process you all have used and prefer. I do not like...
Any of the track cleaning cars I believe will work well enough for maintenance but not by themselves. For really dirty track and even general...
Come on guys, Let's not let Walthers rule this hobby like they are trying to do. Or should I say ruin !!!! Do not buy from them. I know it might...
A Bachman that does not work properly? That is obsurd. These Spectrums are some of the greatest running locomotives out there today. Oh! exept...
Well here is my opinion on the steamers I have. 1 - 10 , bad to best. Mantua 6 smooth runners, good looks Rivarossi 5,6 runs/looks...
Mike, I just don't get it. These 2-8-0's have come from two different stores. I am going to keep my southern green one and keep fiddling w/ it. I...
Guys I have to ask-- your spectrum 2-8-0's , do they run good at all? The ones I have had are crap and I wouldnt waste my time customizing one...
Get a load of this and any response, even if you think I'm crazy is great. Been doing it with Digitrax for years. Problem I WAS having, and it is...
Well ratcals, all I can say is "been there, done that" I add some alcohol and a drop of dishwashing soap to my mixture and keep it thinner than...
<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Mike C: Hey scott are you sure you got the Spectrum 2-8-0 ? They also made a 2-8-0 a few years...
Hi kraydune, I am glad that I am not the only one having problems with the spectrums. My 4-8-2 went back to the store and did not get replaced...
I just think they are cool! And when I show other people they say , "cool" . ------------------ No! Your track is not clean.
Despite some detail problems I will take the Athearn over the Bachman anyday. I have some Spectrum 2-8-0's and they all run poorly especially...
Point well taken Corey, I always refer back to the atlas turnouts that I USED to use. It seemed like none of my steamers would go over the frog....
That is iinteresting info from Bachman about the Russian. I was about to get a pre-order until I purchased 3 of the 2-8-0's in hopes of wiring...
I have done the Dgitrax thing for several years now. Canadian Knight you have made a wise choice. You will not NEED to block except for the...
On board for the first time. Great to be here. I have used Digitrax since '94. Started with a Big Boy. Upgrades are easy, performance is flawless...
