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    Come on back to the caboose and get a cup of coffee [or sweet ice tea] Part V

    In addition to the steps given, got to quick links > subscribed threads > make sure notification = 'none'. At least it's not ebay. On there, it seems every option default is: 'send email whenever I click my mouse.' wall1wall1wall1 Greetings all! Sir James: a belated happy birthday...
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    Anyone Have A Plan For A Wooden Trestle?

    Vertical, diagonal /criss-cross, open, covered, what type? Duane, here's something to work with. These publications were written or produced by the Forest Products Laboratory and are in the public domain. Source: Treesearch - Forest Service Research & Development The D’Hanis bridge...
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    How do you open the loco cover?

    Hi, Patrick. (There's a lot of us Patricks about.):mrgreen: It's not Walther's but may help. 4 separate exploded view pdfs - somewhat typical of all manufacturers of this diesel type - Welcome to the Aristo-Craft Trains Internet Depot >> Exploded Parts Diagrams >> :wave:
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    overhead crane

    Wayne: once again, great models and photos in that thread. You are truly a master modeller, yet you say of using programs like photoshop: With me it's the opposite - computers, logic and linguistics - that's my game, and I would like to think that I have some expertese there. :rolleyes: As...
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    overhead crane

    Ditto! Disclaimer: any connection between my use of the term 'ditto' and the movie 'Ghost' is entirely coincidental and should not convey the impression that I enjoy shared clay-puddling or warm showers. :mrgreen::mrgreen::mrgreen: Wayne - that build info and the extra photos will help me a...
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    Idea for a Model Railroad to fit what you bought

    Not sure I fully understand the concept "momentary", David! I'm still buying. :mrgreen: That's a great idea! :thumb: You could display almost anything that way, with a sort of 'in', 'out' and 'pending' set of tracks. :wave:
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    A Treasure Trove of Information for Track Fanatics

    To continue the metaphor ... You've hit paydirt there! :thumb: Thank you for sharing. :wave:
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    Come on back to the caboose and get a cup of coffee [or sweet ice tea] Part V

    sign1sign1sign1 Welcome from the UK, Brent. Nearly the end of a long day. I just received two locos in the post - bought as spares or repair. They were both spotless! One is now running. The other will need complete dismantling - no feed to motor. I'll leave that one for tomorrow. I'll...
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    Brief Visit

    ROFLMAO sign1sign1sign1 Nice one MM ! :wave:
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    Circus Train

    The Greatest Show on Earth :thumb: That's the first movie I can remember seeing at the cinema. Thanks to the wonders of modern society, I can now watch it from my own chair - but it would be a 2-hour drive to fetch the popcorn. :mrgreen: :wave:
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    overhead crane

    Wayne: I thought your first photo was a bonus one from Dave. Then I saw the second one and spotted the scale. Excellent scratch build! :thumb::thumb: Dave: I have plans to make a much smaller crane. Your photos help with analysing the engineering of some very old, grainy, b/w pics I have...
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    Adding New Terminology

    The best layout plans o' mice and men, gang aft bee-wig. Och! I'll gang alang wi' that. :wave:
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    Brief Visit

    Well, all we are saying, is: "Give your peepers a chance!" :mrgreen: I can see the difference between your most recent post and the last one. Either your sight's a lot better, or you've just invented the world's best grammar and spelling checker. :mrgreen: Great news! :thumb: Best wishes...
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    Walthers #7 curved turnout problem

    That oil depot looks so realistic! I sure hope you're a non-smoker! Glad it all worked out for you. :thumb: Keep rollin', rollin', rollin' though the tracks are swollen ... :wave:
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    Come on back to the caboose and get a cup of coffee [or sweet ice tea] Part V

    CSXect: Bachmann is the biggest name here fo O gauge rtr: Model Railways, O, 1 & G Gauge, O Gauge Brassworks | Antics Online For kits, try: steam: LH Loveless & Co - "O" Guage Model Railways - Self Assembly Kits and MSC Models Website diesel/electric: Peter Clark Models Greetings, all...
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    Walthers #7 curved turnout problem

    Try a hand mirror. :thumb: If all these tips fail to work - please see my sig. sign1 :wave:
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    Come on back to the caboose and get a cup of coffee [or sweet ice tea] Part V

    Welcome from the U.K. Opelikabear! :wave::wave: Down to earth? *This bunch of comedians? :rolleyes: Seriously, they are all great people, and you will soon feel at home. :thumb: Greetings, all. A good day here, with some modelling progress at last. I now have a good collection of railroad...
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    Theoretical size limit to rolling stock?

    The theoretical limit to length arises when the coupling mechanism tends to pull the front of a wagon across the track, rather than along the track on curves. Before that, a point arises when a train going around a mountain trail has to carry explosives to clear the rock wall for the massive...
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    My Little Dude

    No way is that tiny mite growing up to be your size ????? :mrgreen: God could not be everywhere and therefore he made mothers. Jewish Proverb May you both continue to be blessed. :wave:
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    a russian military vehicle site and a question about a part

    Yes. I agree. 5 strips for 5 wheel assemblies. (I wish I had noticed that.) I would imagine you fold the wide bits and glue, then maybe trim off the narrow bit ? Or perhaps fold the narrow bit inside, as packing? I'd try that dry and test the rolled diameter against the wheel sides. Thanks...