Recent content by myhotrs

I'm not sure if this is the right forum, but I want to cover my 4x8 table in styrofoam. My understanding is that I cover the entire surface with 2" foam and carve things out and put ground cover/buildings track on that. A good web resource, store to visit (I'm in Los Angeles/San Fernando...

Ok, I got a brand new BLI 4-6-4 J1E - NYC engine. I didnt oil it and ran it for a few minutes and it squeaks. The instruction manual is terrible. Can someone tell me what the heck needs oil and how to get to it?? Thanks!! Greg

Thats great kevin, thanks. Where do I get sheets of the blue or pink styrofoam?

I'm just very excited and want to start on something before I get over this. This weekend I'm building my table and want to do "stuff" already

I am planning to build a 4x8 HO set-up. I want some hills and maybe a river. I'm a complete newbie. What do you guys use to make hills and terrain elevations? Is everything glued down? I may need to move the set-up. Thanks!! Greg

Thats really cool, I hadnt thought of doing that, wish I had. I assume you have a bridge made from Rearden Steel? I found a Proto 2k 0-8-0 with sound on Ebay for not too much. Anyone here know if its a good choice? Thanks!

Thanks a lot JAyers, thats a great reference site!

After messing around with it yesterday, it definetly has some flaws. however, if I take the time to make sure they are all connected right, it works great. Now if I could just get my cat from chasing the locos everything would be great.

Hi, I am new and just setting up. I want a HO steam loco with sound and dont feel like dropping 300+ on a BLI right now. Who else makes steam locos with sound? I am not running DCC, so will the sounds still work? Also, if anyone is getting rid of any mint condition locos with sound, let me...

Ok, so St. Nick brought me a train (not sure which one, going to buy one today). It will be HO scale and I am planning on using a 4' by 8' layout. This will be my first experience with trains, I'm 26. My girlfriend is the arts and crafts wiz and is excited about working on the layout with me...