Dan & Robert, thanks for the replies. Yes, the model is from MMI, and it was purchased new. I have seen this "raking" of tenders on many pictures,...
Rear coupler height? Sorry for digging out this fairly old thread, I just got myself started with a small On3 collection. One thing I noted on my...
Coupler for the ACes Had both of the couplers (1015 and 2004) available, a quick test showed the 2004 as the better option, it matches the MT...
Fleischmann declares it for AC use. It is a twin-coil design type which cuts power when it reaches either position. Not sure if it will take DC...
Correct. Unlike Atlas, Peco and others there is no need to isolate the tracks; this is done by the switch itself. The frog and all rails are...
Looks great. Maybe this might also be of interest for your crossing: http://mutcd.fhwa.dot.gov/pdfs/2003r1r2/ch8.pdf Chapter 8 of the Manual on...
hmm, a difference of $100 in MSRP for the DCC/sound version? A little steep for the MRC decoder...
Grab the shell at it's edges between the trucks and pull outwards lightly (away from the frame). Now the frame should drop/glide out of the shell....
Reasonable? Definately NO. Kato's MSRP on the caboose was 24.98; the light kit sells for 5.98. That's a total of $30.96. $40.00 sounds like...
Suffering from the same problems, the stock Kato couplers won't really match with the MTs on my engines. I just inspected the couplers on my...
