Recent content by fst_creeper

Tony, That looks awesome, but difficult. So, have you ever tried using some self adhesive metal tape to pickup from the points? It could be taped to the journal and is flexible and soft enough to be streched into the dimples. Connecting a lead would be harder, but it should be low...

So if I am seeing things correctly there are insulators on the axel (see image, circled in red). And I assume the current is being passed through the mounting screws. So then the weight in the other image must be insulated.? And what is the function of the yellow wire as it appears that you...

So then, in your opinion it is mostly an issue of current supply... if I were to go this route (and I'm not saying I am) and add tender pickups, is it a simple (like anything like this is simple) matter of adding bruch contacts to hit the back of the wheels? Like a spring loaded copper reed...

I don't think the J would fool my little engineer. My son has an alarming ability to pick out details. He might miss a 4-6-4 if the lines are roughly right, but the body has to be very close. The s-2 perhaps... Although I've been told that s-1 look so much like a s-3 that most model makers...

Well that's disappointing. :( I was hoping the lack of comments on the engine in the last 4-5 years had indicated a revamp and improvement. OK, then a followup question. Can you guys point me to a reasonably priced 4-8-4 that would pass for a alco s-3 like the 261? Preferable one DCC ready...

Hello, Please bear with me but I'm returning to model rr'ing after a 22 year hiatus and I've got some basic questions. I've decided on N gauge due to space limitations. I'd like to use DCC. I'm looking at a sort of modern era hybrid layout with historic engine mixed with current...