Thanks for all your help folks. Success! I applied acetone a couple of times. Then I used a pin vise to enlarge the mounting hole in the MTL...
The MTL coupler box is glued to the pilot. This weekend I'm goingto ACE and get some acetone and see how it goes. I avoid cyanoacrylate glue...
Thanks for the advice! John
I picked up a used N scale Kato F7A unit for my Empire Builder consist. The problem is the front coupler is Micro Trains and I can't get to...
Finally found an Atlas Rail America GP-38. I began lettering it for the local road: Columbia Gorge Western. Rail Graphics made the decals...
Hi John, Just recieved the same kit and plan to make it a Coast Guard payrol boat. Thanks for the tip about treating thin pieces with ACC. John
Recieved a GN F7 A&B set. Now I can pull my mid-century Empire Builder with ABBA set. Also recieved a small Coast Guard cutter. It is a Xmas...
The DQ kit is nice. Didn't have to do any sanding or cleanup. We have a vintage DQ on Main street in Vancouver that is identical to the model....
The F7s are Kato, the E7s are Life Like shells and Kato E8/9 mechanisms. The cars are mostly mostly older Kato. You have quite a consist. I...
Working on a general store and a gas station. [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Added a pair of E7s and another great dome. [ATTACH]
I wish someone would produce a N scale Great Northern NW5. [ATTACH]
I bought some Noch N scale potted plants to spruce up my station. A little large for n scale - the gardener loves Miracle-Grow. [ATTACH]
Vancouver,WA station.
Custom built Vancouver, WA train station. My dexterity isn't what it used to be so I had it made by Right Track Models. [ATTACH]
Finished three custom trucks for my layout. I wanted companies we see here in the Northwest. [ATTACH]
