Don't sell yourslef short. The old layout looks good and the new layout looks like it has great potential. Starting new layouts are a great way...
Here's some updated photos as of 3-3-2002. Will be taking some more very soon. [img] [img] Daryl
I've been with N scale all the way. I began as a seventh grader in 1970. So, its going on 32 years with N scale. Been thinking though, that I...
I hope either Kato finds a way to fix their wheelsets or Atlas is able to cheaply adjust its production. Inexpensive, readily availble Code 55...
That sounds interesting. How do the relays control the signals? The four diamond crossing and all the turnouts are hand laid with code 55...
Having had the opportunity to operate on the Reid Brothers layout two times, with hopefully more to come, I can say that their layout definitely...
I think whatever the reasons stated by the manufacturers, part of the thinking is that they don't what you saving up for the upcoming models, they...
The train length is only 16 cars. However, three of the cars are 5 unit articulated and 3 others are three unit sets so that translates to 34...
Here's the rest of the pics. This time I really mean it! Daryl [img] [img] [img] [img]
Here's the rest of the pics Daryl
Here's an overload of intermodal pictures. A couple of SD90s and a c44-9 make the trek around the layout. Took the photos in a hurry so the...
The Reid Brothers layout is probably the N scale layout that inspired me the most. I was also inspired by having the chance to operate on the...
This is why its always a good idea to be nice to your artist friends. I am very fortunate to have a good friend who is also an amazing artist....
<blockquote>quote:</font><hr> What exactly are you talking about bounce? Enlighten me! Their coupler design may be some what old (dont know about...
For 21.95 you get a nicely detailed, great looking car with small diameter wheel sets, huge flanges, and the bouncy MT truck mounted couplers....
Probably depends on how big your layout is. For a smaller layout tearing it all out would be the best bet. For larger layouts I would suggests...
I beleive there is a saying that goes something like "the one who dies with the most toys wins!" 4 - SD90 UP Kato 2 - C44-9 UP Kato 3 - C44-9 CNW...
Jennifer You may want to consider also the Lenz LE007XF, LE010XF and the Digitrax DZ121. All are less expensive than the "plug N play" decoder,...
Yes, you are right about the trip pin. MT pin will fit, but I didn't bother putting them in since I don't use the magnets anyway. Daryl
I received a "handful" of new pre-production Kato couplers at the National Train Show last weekend. Thought I would provide some photos and a...