You might try KADEE wheelsets, they work well with the magnets...since the same company makes them both. KADEE wheelsets have plastic axles and...
The BEST tool for checking track gauge/wheel gauge is the good old NMRA STANDARDS GAUGE availabe for almost all scales/gauges. With that one tool...
Just beware. Anytime a model railroad item is called "collectable" usually means that it is not worth much except to the party trying to sell it....
OK, I'll bite. In the last century, a friend who flys r/c aircraft asked me why nobody used r/c in their trains. That made me think "why...
Wow-you dare mention radio control...beware of townsfolk with pitchforks and torches coming for you! Actually, yes, I would take the dcc stuff out...
Since you want to run the DCC/sound equipped locos on DC and not have sound nor want to buy a DCC system then I might suggest that you take the...
Check BOWSER's website, they carry SELLEY parts and I imagine that they have such things. Walthers would order the parts from Bowser and then take...
Yep, I would go with TRAXXAS and get a nice electric car. They go as fast if not faster than a gas car, no mess compared to gas (fuel, battery,...
Howdy David, yes soldering is best for these old kits. Some would use CA or epoxy but if you want this thing to stay together then get out the...
Hmmm...On30 is "toy like" and On3 is for "fine scalers". I am glad that I don't have a dog in that hunt. Unless you are modeling "P something or...
Well, the debate continues. If there are 25 posts about this subject, there will be 37 different opinions. Whatever looks good to whoevers' eyes...
Guys who want to operate HOn3 don't need to look for the "cheapest" route. The manufacturers aren't making tons of cash trying to supply a...
What to do in Dallas? Get the next flight out or watch Dallas disappear from your rear view mirror. And yes, I "live" here. Woodie
Flex is the way to go. I just question the idea of a double track mainline...real narrow gauge lines were single track affairs (maybe one had...
The Prairie is an older Mantua/Tyco loco. Fine little engines they were. I have one with onboard batteries and radio control and she is a sweet...
Holy cow! Well, the "devil's advocate" must reply with...investigate getting rid of all wiring problems and install r/c with onboard batteries in...
Man, am I glad that my neighbors and neighborhood assn. members approve of my layout in the back yard. I have 2 layouts in the house also...even...
I would connect up a "garden variety" 9 volt battery to the rails to check the DC locos. A 1.5 volt battery wouldn't even start most motors much...
Maybe you need to learn how to maintain your locos and they will give good service. Could be the power supply also. Good luck with all that. Woodie
My layout is outdoors and is r/c with onboard batteries. http://www.freerails.com/view_topic.php?id=1222&forum_id=17 Here's a link to it on...
