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Im easily team Stepney, and it would also be a smart choice on bachmanns part to make him. We see people spending up to $500 for a Hornby stepney, even if its used, so Bachmann would easily profit off of it :p

KA2 keep alive, that is.  thanks again.

I tend to place my models back into their boxes or blister packs and place them in a large cardboard box. Soon I'm hoping to replace that with a clear or colored container.

Hello all, it’s been a while since I’ve posted here.

I have a question regarding storage of models. In a few days I am moving out of state for graduate school and will be away from my models and layout at least until Thanksgiving.

Does anyone have any recommendations for properly storing models for long periods of time as well what to do with the layout? (Upkeep, perhaps cover with tarp?, etc).

Thank you very much and thank you Chaz for starting a new thread!

The room where my layout is tends to get damp, so I store all my locos in individual plastic zip-lock bags. I then line them up in plastic storage drawers. I tend to store the rolling stock in the same plastic drawers but without the bags. I'm not sure if this method is "kosher," but it does the job lol!

I hope this helps,
Christian

Got it.  Looks like to K4 will fit in easily after trimming off part of the weight.  Thanks Mark.

Please just keep us updated Chaz!

Yes, the top piece slides up and out. Perhaps this will help -



-Mark

Hello,

I have two n-scale 2-8-0s and would like to put TCS keep alives (K4) in the tenders.  However, both locos appear to be the early versions for which the tender bottom and sides are part of a single piece of plastic.  I've tried to the access the interior by removing the top, which IS a separate piece, but haven't been successful and don't want to pry around further and risk breaking something.  Is there any way open the tender, by removing the top or otherwise? 

Thanks,
Tim

Hello all, it’s been a while since I’ve posted here.

I have a question regarding storage of models. In a few days I am moving out of state for graduate school and will be away from my models and layout at least until Thanksgiving.

Does anyone have any recommendations for properly storing models for long periods of time as well what to do with the layout? (Upkeep, perhaps cover with tarp?, etc).

Thank you very much and thank you Chaz for starting a new thread!

The Bachmann store has the part that I am looking for labeled as Battery Cover Door (Large 4-6-0) $2.20 (black)...but it is out of stock for a while. Please help me find the part if you have any insight. Thank you.