hi-
i'm planning an expansion of an HO layout with existing brass track. at the local hobby shop, i was considering using nickle silver for the expansion. another customer indicated that i was headed for electrical problems if i did this. apparently there can be damage to the locomotives motors. the lhs owner had not heard of this before. any experiences would be appreciated.  --  frank

hi-
where can i locate this summers schedule for thomas appearances in southern new york and northern pennsylvania
thanks
frank

i received a tank car kit from my son for christmas. now that it is warm enough for paint and decals, i opened it up to check it out.

i found i am missing a set of four screws. the direction sheet shows the following:
screw-00079(x4) for connection of the frame, floor, and tank bolsters
screw-00052(x4) two for assembling the tank, and two for attaching the tank to the floor.

the screws i have are phillips round head-about 1/8 by 3/4.

can anyone tell me which screws are the missing ones? and what size they should be so i can visit the hardware store.

many thanks
frank