Recent content by Tom Champion

Hi: Just obtained a piece of the 'Houston' model RR club though I don't know the full name of the club. A vendor at a show retrieved a reversible wye and two sections of hand laid code '70', "HO' & 'HO' narrow gauge, and a 'ton' of switches. The track requires repair as the club was...

Vanda32547 & Grumbeast: Sounds to me you guys are accomplishing alot more than I. Cool summer, a couple of grand kids, the Olympics, and a motorcycle have all interfered with me outragous ideas. I expected to have model logging, boxcars, and such done by now. Looks like I'm to have to...

Thanks, Shamus: :D I'll work on the site for photos w/ my new son-in-law the computer whiz. :thumb: I haven't sent my side of the bargin hoping to do that tomorrow. :oops: Tom

Shamus: Since attempting to design my own track plan I have been lucky enough to be given a module almost completed by a skilled modeler. With that example in front of my nose I should be able to improve my non-exsistent scenery skills. I have built and weathered two 'Keystone' Log Buggies...

Sumpter250: After all the 'English Spelling Lessons' Marc will never be able to communicate w/ the 'Gauge' again. :oops: The above was worse then the crash. :D Maybe my weathering will improve after the 'Spelling' lessons. ;) Champ

Marc: Glad to have you back. ;) How are the lessons going with that nitwit, myself? :rolleyes: Catch you on the 19th for part of the day. :) Champ

Shamus: How about factory building furniture? If you happen to be in the Detriot area you could build a few things for (in the planing stage) my road?;) Such encouragement from this site. :) All of you are openning my mind about model rr. Thanks, Champ

Technical Q & A Tad: Made friends with a HP QE who joined Jabil when the bought the 'line' from HO. After Jabil closed he retired and lives the life of leisure. Visiting kids and grand kids. :) Nice area, Boise, I lived in Denver for awhile and really grew to liking the mountain...

Technical Q & A Tad: Building an engine sounds very formidable for me at this time. I'm sure glad you were able to accomplish part of your goal.:) The others should go faster. I'm now behind based on a number events created by others and it would not be fair for me not to participate...

Technical Q & A Shamus: Thanks:cool: Champ

Technical Q & A Shamus: Thanks.:) Should I lightly dip the white metal castings in diluted vinigar (5%) to clean the castings? My soldering skills need work. Yes, this is going to be 'HO'. I ordered 'Archbar' trucks for the 'Log Buggies'. Next month if the condo isn't close to ready...

Technical Q & A Shamus: I need a 'kit' to build a digital camera. There were two major 'HO' layouts, 'N' layout, and a major sized 'S' layout all clubs. One small 'leggo' block club layout. What adhesive would you recommend for the white metal casting? The other kits are wood and...

Technical Q & A Sumter 250 You got me there! They were still building protype steam engines when I had my first 'O' gauge Lionel. :) I think you are supposed to spend some time at home to actually complete something in this 'Hobby'?;) Thank heaven for the lottery I should be...

technical Q & A Shamus: " Well Tom, If you need any advice with a new trackplan, I would be pleased to help out in any way possible." Thanks! Just got back from Cinn, OH & leave for the Ann Arbor (show), MI Saturday. How do you post a drawing on this site? or a...

Jon: Have started some of that. Logging and mining in the late 1800's is where I think I want to be. Back before dirt was invented I had completed a few models and I have acquired 'Keystone' log buggies and a Barnhart Log loader. Should get the trucks and couplers in the next few weeks...