Hello, after a long absence i have returned, i am doing the final planning for the layout i have decided on (took awhile) I was Thing, might it be possible to solder the rail of each section of track to one another like they do on current lines in real life for a smoother rail and a better electrical connection.

hey, is it ok to ask if anyone wants to trade for something here and if not is there anywhere else one can do this kind of thing... I KNOW SELLING IS AGAINST THE RULES!

Hello, I am switching to modeling the New york Centeral. I need to know if any Hudsons are available in ho. i will need to fit a decoder in but no nyc layout is complete without a Hudson. Thanks!

It still had temporary decals but after rewireing the loco to be straight dc, painting it, and fixing the drive, it is almost done! My bachmann gp40 (Formally conrail) is now nj transit! It does not yet have lights but i am planning on front, back, and a strobe for it.

i have an old gp40 bachmann. it had a pc board with a decoder but that is gone now, i was going to just wire the picups to the motor but will it wreck it? i am wondering if the board had something

My layout is designed to be expandable as it is sectional. right now i plan on having 4 sections for now, 2 of which have track. Here it is:



If you have any suggestions feel free to say so, this is my first real layout and I am exited. ( I started this week)

I said i was going to a train show but we did one better... We went to the southern railways Spencer shops! Has anyone else gone, it is a great place. They have things like a russian decapod, shay, 4-6-0, and the oddest loco ever. An american inside cylinder geared fireless loco. I finally saw how close bachmanns decapods are. oh, and they have one of the biggest roundhouses in the country... 37 stalls. As if that wasn't enough across the street is a small train exclusive hobby shop. If you havent gone, you should!

After months this may be the one where i start my layout (Finally!) aND TO FURTHER INCREASE MY JOY ON THE WAY BACK FROM WHERE I AM CURRENTLY ON VACATION we will pas the north carolina Rail Fair train show thing which i can go to if i head back with my grandparents. (A price worth paying)

i see them appear on ebay many times. the one that is often in CB&Q paint? well, i was thinking of buying a pair and using the parts, seeing how similar it is the the c&0 j3a 614 to build a similar loco. it wouldn't be perfect but i could do it. so what i want to know is if it reliable enough? dc it what i use.

i know this as probably been discussed before but how do you find the ideal weight for a car?

anyone know of train shows in the atlanta georgia area?

any good place to get junker steam locos?

i am interested in knowing, has anyone succesfully out a "firebox lamp" in a bachmann standard 0-6-0 ?

i have a new bachmann standard 0-6-0 w/ slope back tender and after being opended up, it won't run... any ideas?

any tips for kitbashing and restoration? with limited funds i am considering picking up 10 or so junker steam locos for project use, adding up to $35

can anyone identify the track attachments in the pic? oh and how do you clean brass track?

how good is bachmann plus

i am rebuilding a mantua 0-6-0 into a brittish class c 0-6-0 for my hogwarts express, look here


http://s723.photobucket.com/albums/ww238/irbricksceo/hogwarts%20part%20%201/

had this set but seeing as i was 9 i broke it. i am now finding the coaches and can fix them. my question is does anyone know where i might find a hogwarts loco.

I need an opinion on putting dcc in my new mantua classics 0-6-0 tank.