We were out early this morning, before it got hot, running some trains.
Here are a few pictures of No.9 dragging a string... more
We were out early this morning, before it got hot, running some trains.
Here are a few pictures of No.9 dragging a string of empty log cars through Bayside.
Wanting to put DCC into a LGB 2063 single powered diesel. Having Tsunami in my HOn3 engines and happy with it I was wondering wh... moreWanting to put DCC into a LGB 2063 single powered diesel. Having Tsunami in my HOn3 engines and happy with it I was wondering what model # decoder I would need for the LGB engine, I guess mainly what I'm asking can I get by with a 2amp decoder, or will I have to go with the 4amp model at $70.00 more in price. What do you use in your DCC G scale engines that you are happy with.
trainman
Michael,
If you are planning on running the Amfleet cars with USA streamliners you will be disappointed. The P40 will work... moreMichael,
If you are planning on running the Amfleet cars with USA streamliners you will be disappointed. The P40 will work with them though just not the tubes. Now if you are planning on running the LGB Amtrak consist solo along side the USA stuff then yes it will blend in quite nicely.
Only my opinion
Must be my age - was in my late teens in the early 1960s. When I see the word "Drag," my mind jumps to the old "hot car" songs o... moreMust be my age - was in my late teens in the early 1960s. When I see the word "Drag," my mind jumps to the old "hot car" songs of that day, and I start humming "Burn up that quarter mile!" Inertia doesn't do it, but Drag does!Sorry, David Meashey
Hi All,
I know this is a crazy post - but I have to ask anyway! I managed to pick up a Pole G Scale Reichenbach kit on eBa... moreHi All,
I know this is a crazy post - but I have to ask anyway! I managed to pick up a Pole G Scale Reichenbach kit on eBay. Well - not really. I picked up half a Reichenbach kit. The guy I purchased from does estate sales, and when I pointed out that it was only Box 1 of 2, he offered it to me for a price I couldn't refuse, with the promise that he would look for the other box when he went back that week. Alas, he didn't find it. So either it was destroyed, it's still there, or I'm the second owner of half a Reichenbach kit! At any rate, it would be really interesting if anyone has a partial kit out there - as I'd be interested in buying/trading for it. I know - it's a massive kit, but I've always been enthralled with it, and even having half a kit (plus a bunch of Schonweiler stuff) makes me think I can cobble together an impressive station.
Also would love to hear from anyone who has one of these, or built one.
How do I set up the LM7809 circuit? Can I tie both the lamps and the smoke into this same circuit or will I need two? ... moreHow do I set up the LM7809 circuit? Can I tie both the lamps and the smoke into this same circuit or will I need two?
So, question, did you paint the two sides on different days, or times of the same day when the humidity changed significantly? P... moreSo, question, did you paint the two sides on different days, or times of the same day when the humidity changed significantly? Probably not, but I had to ask.
Cliff, they were both done the same day. It was probably too humid anyway - such is Maryland in the summer.
This morning the test was clearly too dark and purpley (must be the french wine.) The other color in my pic is 'tuscan red' (Aha PRR) so I added some black and mixed a little darker red. Seems to be a much better match. This pic is the same side as the one above with the point bottles. The camera makes it look a bit orange- it's better in the flesh. less
Dan, are the 63120 brushes the correct brushes for those plastic holders? Years back I bought a bunch of lgb stuff from a guy an... moreDan, are the 63120 brushes the correct brushes for those plastic holders? Years back I bought a bunch of lgb stuff from a guy and there was a lot of brush holders, just no brushes. I was thinking about doing exactly as you did.
"Have you ever been up to the Saline Valley Salt Tram?"
Thanks! Yes, I've been there a few times, even shot some dro... more"Have you ever been up to the Saline Valley Salt Tram?"
Thanks! Yes, I've been there a few times, even shot some drone video of it during this trip. (Just the Saline Valley end, by the salt flats.)
BTW, there was a major screw up when they ordered the tram. They told the company it would be hauling salt, so the company calculated the weight of salt to determine how much the tram could carry. But the mine wasn't using it to transport dry salt, they were using it to haul wet, brine salt. As a result the tram could only carry have the volume it was intended to, and that hurt the mine's profitability. less
John Caughey said:
Larry Otis said:
John,
As I explained it is not mine. As I stated in my original post the person who owned it... moreJohn Caughey said:
Larry Otis said:
John,
As I explained it is not mine. As I stated in my original post the person who owned it had passed and I am selling it for the family.
Richard, I have photos that I can send to you showing it.
LAO
I was asking Mickey what he paid, not the eBay dream he mentioned..
Not really a dream.
Here is a ebay link for one that sold in July for $1550. https://www.ebay.com/itm/Hartland-Locomotive-Works-The-Americans-Disney-Lilly-Belle-G-Scale-/392875435889?hash=item5b79336771%3Ag%3A70cAAOSw7zFfEJaN&nma=true&si=xgE%252BUUrZ9R7hclH2zyaaSMd1Osw%253D&orig_cvip=true&nordt=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557
and one on May for $1200. https://www.ebay.com/itm/BRAND-NEW-RARE-Hartland-G-Scale-4-4-0-DISNEY-LILLY-BELLE/283885859532?hash=item4218ea72cc:g:ArQAAOSwFkdevAmh less
Almost done. Time to add the combine steps and windows, which would have got in the way until now. The nails (bolts) in the step... moreAlmost done. Time to add the combine steps and windows, which would have got in the way until now. The nails (bolts) in the step stick right through - sigh - so they'll have to be trimmed. The white tissue is the bathroom window shade waiting for the glue to dry.
Ray,
You have been robbed as someone stole the bronze rooster!
What else can you say other than golly gee wiz ....I personally have been thinking about finishing the interior of the 1/24 model house I built. Perhaps I should ....very inspirational!
Jim Stapleton has a complete stair walk-over at the exit of his steam-up bay, not too different from the one above posted by Dav... moreJim Stapleton has a complete stair walk-over at the exit of his steam-up bay, not too different from the one above posted by David. He had another into the center of the track but that was recently rebuilt with ramps to be wheelchair compatible.
I have to say, Knock on Wood, that all my eBay purchases have been what I purchased and in a few cases I got more them I expecte... moreI have to say, Knock on Wood, that all my eBay purchases have been what I purchased and in a few cases I got more them I expected. I did have on bad experience with some BMW decals that I ordered from England, they got the address wrong and the decals came all the way to my post office and then were returned because of address mixup. After talking with eBay the sell decided it was easier to return my money them re-ship. I have decided to sell some of my LGB on eBay that is just setting in my closet for some 30 years, I guess I will see what happens.
Roofing material on hand... I also added some foam strips to the shed's interior to give that impression th... moreUpdate:
Roofing material on hand... I also added some foam strips to the shed's interior to give that impression that can cars pass over something. I think I will plank that whole areas to improve that illusion. I am still on the fence in terms of cutting out the hole where the conveyor would take the grain into the mill. From a more practical standpoint I am wondering what glue would I use to affix styrene to foam? I think the structure is to big to cover the foam in latex before gluing on the siding. The remains of an old mill a ways over was at least partly stone, and I am wondering if we might be better off trying to emulate that, covering the foam in stucco then carving in rocks as it sets. Each step brings more questions.
I know this is an old post, but I have the same set lettered M of W so can go with any railroad. I only have the 10 car set, no ... moreI know this is an old post, but I have the same set lettered M of W so can go with any railroad. I only have the 10 car set, no rotary. These cars are all new in the box, I say that because, I don't think I have every run them, that I can recall and I've owned them since USA Trains introduced them. If you have never seen these cars in person they are done very nice, just like there reefers, etc. are done. I guess model railroaders just don't care for M & W work trains as I don't see many if any on garden railroads. I would sell my 10 cars for $350, which new I gave around $650 for all 10, shipping would have to be determined because of box size and weight.
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Looking to purchase or trade for a LGB 2062, this can be any of the versions that LGB produced, would prefer the U S railroads o... moreLooking to purchase or trade for a LGB 2062, this can be any of the versions that LGB produced, would prefer the U S railroads over the foreign, but since I will be redoing the engine for my logging railroad really doesn't matter. I already have a LGB 2063 in D&RGW so looking for the 6 wheeled model. I'm also willing to trade an LGB 2018D that I purchased back in 1985 from Watts Trains, I think it's only been run twice for a short time, so it's pretty much new. Willing to make an even trade for an engine of the same quality, just need to move this mogul on as I already have two others.
