Which is best, metal wheels and plastic axles OR plastic wheels and metal axles in PLASTIC TRUCKS.  Your reasoning for whichever you have chosen.  Would the same reasoning hold true for METAL TRUCKS?? Many thanks for your thoughts!  Cheers, JWY

My OLD Bachman 2-8-0 has a dummy (NON-USABLE) coupler firmly attached (molded in) in front.  With the new 2-8-0 that is being advertised by Bachman now, is there any part of the new one
that would or could replace the front end of my OLD 2-8-0 so it would have a usable coupler and could be used as a yard engine??

I repair jewelry for my wife, daughters and granddaughters, scratch build model airplanes etc., etc. but I have met my match when it comes to replacing springs on knuckle couplers !!  What is the secret ?? Hope to hear from successful craftsmen.

I would like to standardize the trucks on my freight cars and passenger cars.  What kind of trucks are most commonly used on each kind of car??  Thanks for input from experienced modellers.  No offence to newbies like me but there must be some type that is best having been found through experience.

In the next few months I plan to assemble quite a few freight car kits and need recommendations on the proper adhesives for PLASTIC as well as METAL parts.

As a beginner I need to know what type, style, etc. of couplers are preferred by most.  Magnetic or non-

magnetic?  I just want to begin with the most trouble free type.

I hear references to "proper break-in" for train locomotives.  What exactly is "proper break-in for a new locomotive"  ?

Where do I get decals or "rub off" letters to to  change names on my engines and rolling stock ??

I understand that "DCC on board" allows one to run the engine on DC without any problem -- then I read that, yes that's OK, but the power(DC) must be a steady DC not a pulsating DC.  Someone please help me out here - most equipment I can find is DCC ready or DCC on board but I want to use just plain DC.  Will MRC power supplies provide steady DC power?

Anyone using computer software for track layout work?  What brand, etc.  Thanks for comments or experience.

What is the actual length (in inches) of the HO Bachmann  Berkshire steam locomotive and tender?

I have a Bachmann #67005 diesel locomotive.  Can I add a decoder to this item?