Hey all, I was just wondering about the new sharks.  As for this style of deisel, why is Bachmann only selling the FT and the sharks?  I much prefer the F9 over the FT; however, above all, I prefer the E6 and E8.  I somewhat like the sharks, but they look quite odd without the porthole windows on the sides.
    As to the other type of deisel, Bachmann sells a large variety of GPs, SDs, and the Fairbanks.

     Does anyone else feel the same way about this?

     I just recently bought track off of ebay, but it has a dry powdery texture, as if it were used but not maintained.  My simple question is "Is there anything that I can do to make it useful for me?  It is Bachmann's steel E-Z track, but most of this texture is by the end of the track sections by the conectors.

Any suggestions?

     What exactly is the DCC technology?  I know how it is used and some of the different functions are, but what is it?  Now that I have an engine and the E-Z Command, I think that it has something to do with different amps of power, but if that be the case how can the lights of each locomotive be turned on or off at will?  I'm really curious to know.  Does anyone know exactly what it is? Please let me know.

Everybody has there own opinion.  So I'd like to know why some of you guys like model railroading better than some other hobbies.
Here are my reasons:
1.) It's fun
2.) I get to learn so much about not just railroads in general but a particular one.
3.) It gives the modeler (me ) the capability to landscape. The more landscaping is done on a model layout, the more profficient one can become in real landscaping.

Anyways, anyone have any other reasons to share?

     I'm new to railroading, therefore I only know the histories of a few railroads.  What I am asking about is "What are some of the railroads that would be in conjunction with the Nickel Plate?"  Simply speeking, on the side of my GP30 there is a N.Y.C. & ST.L, which means New York City & St. Louis.  With this in mind, the N.P.R. would be somewhat "alongside" the New York Central.  If so, what would be some others?  I've already purchased a Conrail, whether or not it fits, I'm going to put it there.

    I just bought a brand new Bachmann GP30 Nickel Plate Road #903.  Today when I received it via UPS, I noticed that on the right side cab there was no window.  There were windows everywhere else but the right side of the cab.    Is this a manufacturer's error or are they all made this way.
Thanks

  Is it me and my brother, or is it an actual flaw with the E-Z track.

For Christmas in (1996?), my brother received the Cannonball Express.  After about a few months of use, the track started to disconnect from the roadbed.  At the time, he thought it was neat , so he eventually took all the track off the roadbed.
Now a couple of years ago, I received a complete tran set for Christmas.  After a few months, one of my tracks started disconnecting from the roadbed.

This incident started with the curved track (18" radius).
Currently, I am gluing the track back onto the roadbed, and I found a problem.  The smoothness of the curve does not line up with the grooves on the roadbed.  If I place the ends of the track on the ends of the roadbed, the middle of the track seems to be bowed towards the outside of the curve, causing the center of track to slip out of the groove of the roadbed.

   Has anyone else experienced the same problem?  I'm just curious, even though I know its really nothing to worry about.

Sour Rails

     Some people are still old-fashioned.  Is there some kind of order form for us to use if we have no credit cards?

     Has anyone been to St. Louis to the Arch?  Talking about models, try having one of those on your layout.  There are a few railroads close by.  Maybe your layout is entirely one huge city; bring in the glass skyscrapers of Dallas or, for that matter, any skyscraper.
Talk about awesome!!!

  Sam   

     I've always thought that PRR was the most historical railway.  But here lately I'd have to say it is a toss-up among PRR, NYC, and Nickel Plate Road. I personally believe the Nickel Plate Road to be the most historical, even though the PRR is probably the most popular.
     I know that certain railroads have their own historical values in their region(such as the D&RG), but overall, what is the most historical railroad?

Does Bachmann or anyone else make a turnout where both tracks are curved to the left or right?