Recent content by JOE ALOIA

ho outdoors :wave: outdoor george, Do the test board,but unless you at least put a tarp over the board when not in use,the weather will get to it.Here in new york the sun is not as intense as the south is.I can get by not covering it for several days at a time.Believe me,its the best thing...

Ho Outdoors :wave: My original 4x8 layout ,i went all out in protecting the layout from the elements. It has the plexi cover and sides, and a canopy,and a tarp. The extension has only a tarp,which i only use now when i hear of rain.I read all the comments about u.v. rays,sun melting the...

Ihc Passenger Cars I recently purchased 5 pa. passeger cars, and the look great. For added detail they provide handrails,foot steps, and air vents. Some cars these details are molded in.What is required is a little weight,being all plastic they wobble a bit. But! for $7.98 each ,i personnaly...

Mainline Laid MAINLINE LAID BOB, This may seem out of bounds,but i had a similar problem. when i was running a passenger train it ran perfect at one half of the circle. then the other half the cars would derail. I checked everything of the tracks etc. Finally i turned to the couplers,and i...

Request for e-mail INTERURBAN, Yes, i have been trying all sorts ,with my scanner,thru the-gauge. The internet does not recongise that address as valid. j.aloia3034@worldnet.att.net thanks joe

Ho Outdoors 3 :wave: ho outdoors Again ,this layout is 4'x16', it has three loops and three sidings,on the upper level. then there are three loops ,andfive sidings on the lower level. i have at one time ran six trains all at the same time.that will keep anyone awake.I hope the next six...

At my age its tough to get things straight. So i will try again to post a picture. the layout is 4'x16', it has two loops on top, and three loops below.actually, i can and have run six trains at any one time.The control panel and the front plexiglass wall are both hinged, to form a closed box...

This Is My Outdoor Ho Layout. It Was Started In May 2004, And I Hope To Go Thru This Winter.then It Would Be Easy Sailing After That. Joe

:wave: :wave: My original layout (4x8) was completely enclosed with plexiglass,with the top and front panel removable.My extension (4x8) is not, at nite only when the weather looks bad i cover it with a tarp.you would need a support for the tarp or it would knock over your equipement. Dont worry...

Chris,and GEORGE, I tried to e-mail the photo and script, but it could not find that address. As far as my location, i am on long island, new york.We can get real cold weather, and a good share of snow. In ca. you will have much less problems ,then i will have. I am having a good time with...

CHRIS, As soon as i learn how,i will gladly send photos.CAN YOU HELP. JOE

david, i recently purchased a mini camera,thru e-bay under "miniuture cameras". i paid $45.00 for a complete unit,consisting of a camera(which i fit into a gondola car with the 9volt battery",a receiver,and the connecting adapter cords .everything is there for you. as far as quality of picture...

Jef, For Years I Have Been Nailing My Track Down, And Always It Distorts The Track ,one Way Or Another.the Latest Opions As Well As Mine Is To Use A White Glue,wich Dries Clear,add A Weight Over The Tracks.you Cant Go Wrong With This Method Joe

GENTLEMEN, AT 17 I PURCHESED A MANTUA BUSY BEE,AT 50 I WENT TO "0" GAGE, THEN IN MY 60'S I VENTURED INTO THE LARGE SCALE.NOW AT 73 ,I AM BACK INTO HO. MY EXPERIENCE WITH THE LARGE SCALE ,MADE ME LOVE BEING OUTSIDE. SO! I DECIDED TO BUILD ME A HO LAYOUT OUTDOORS. I STARTED WITH A 4X8,33" LEGS...