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Question regarding the question: Couldn't you utilize a 12 volt variable DC transformer to feed the turntable so that the turntable will not make an annoying "motor" noise and that it will travel at a relatively slow speed? Just my $0.02 .

Way to go - Loooking sweeeeeeeeettttttttttttt !!!!!!!!!!!!!

As mentioned before, a craft store could hook you up with a cheap small pump - the kind they use for table top fountain displays..

Perhaps the wires aren't in the " tombstones" properly - if you only got the fixture for $5 , then the third world country would probably get less than $0.05 a case of fixtures to install.. One thing about the instructions that MUST be adhered to. If the fixture comes with chain and states...

MY Ho layout is currently located on the basement.. Next summer, the above ground pool is coming out, and a LGB layout will be in the works.

I'm in agreement with John, believe it or not, those little green wires in the actual fixture means alot. All of the $5 fixtures that i have installed, in all temperatures have worked like a charm... Did you twist the lamp into the "tombstone" on the fixture? Another situation which you may...

Charles: Best of Luck to you in your new endeavor - You will be missed...

Rob - Strasburg to me is Railroad Heaven. Well worth the visit, and I can attest to all the previous posts - 2 thumbs up.... Now if only you could get to Strasburg without hitting all the various Outlet shops without your wife knowing about them - lol Bring your wallet for the outlets and...

Welcome Back Jon !!!!! Glad to see you back !!!!!

Very cool Mark - Thank you very very much !!!!! -a quick EZ fix - you are the best !!!!

I offered that idea in a previous thread , but Ralph the owner supposedly doesnt want any $$$ for the site. I mentioned that i subscribe to many model rr magazines for alot of $$$ and I get alot of useless information and information that was aqcuired from "the gauge".. Id be willing to kick...

Great Work !!!!!!!! AWESOME , I'm hungry for a burger !!!!

Andrew - Internet Legend????? I use to belong to The Perth Amboy Volunteer fire dept, this is a true story. I will get you the details. A firetruck with I believe 7 firefighters on board was responding to a structual fire, whe they crossed a grade crossing with no signals. The fire apparatus...

Thanx Jacob, You will have another place to stay when you visit your sister and get the itch to play with trains..:thumb: :thumb: :thumb: :thumb:

Don, the Kopr - kote in question is basically liquid copper - if i happen upon a sample, ( at the supply house) ill keep you in mind. Thats all you'd need as well is a sample.. Not getting off the subject here, But ever come across a situation when you goto put a 120 volt lamp into a 120 volt...

Howdy folks - My wife had to relocate to Dubuque Iowa to tend to some family issues. Upon researching housing options out there, she has found many sweet deals out there. Sooo.... Using her sweet charm and great attitude, She has convinced me to pack up the station wagon and move west.. Actually...

Don - I have no experience in what you are talking about. In the electrical industry wher ei work, we use a product called "copperkote", it is generally used for daubing on High current connections to cut back on any type of impedance the connector may have. If you need some, im sure i can get...

Deonlido - Welcome to the Gauge !!! If you are interestd in regulat DC mode and are interested in making one loco run opposite the other trains, without rewiring the trax, ( which wouldnt work in the first place ), open the locomotive, an swap the black and red wire within the loco. Viola, you...

Very very wild train wreck at the end of Siege 2: - A head on collision between passenger and feight trains on a very large tressle - awesome !!!!

Being it was a very dreary rainy day in NJ and im laid up with bone achey weather , I watched " Under Siege 2: Dark territory", one of those Steven Segal movies, most of the show takes place on a train - great effects.. I also watched" Money Train" . That show took you through the subway...