Search results

  1. slekjr

    name for a type of "switch"

    This is one I don't know the answer but I know what he is talking about. Lets hope we can get the answer to this question and maybe someone should start a thread with questions just like this. The people that know the answers are fast disappearing. I'm sure that a lot of younger people...
  2. slekjr

    Slow start up BLI M1a

    no
  3. slekjr

    problem with consisting

    Hi guys
  4. slekjr

    New to here and to Trains

    in the very first picture there appears to be a UP big boy that is probably the piece that is worth the most money to a modeler. Most of the rest would have more value to a toy collector. If you were planning on selling ebay is the place to go. Don't be too upset if most of the cars go for less...
  5. slekjr

    loksound lashups

    The new pcm f units come with a loksound lashup for 2 units. I'm assuming that they are using one sound decoder for 2 units. has anyone had one apart to see if this is the case. The A runs without the B but the B won't run by itself. Its a good system and I was wondering if you could power 2...
  6. slekjr

    great deal on y6bs

    Here is a deal from factory direct trains that is outstanding, if you want a malley. Factory Direct Trains Charlie
  7. slekjr

    Sanborn Insurance maps

    I found these maps for Ohio here, but you need an Ohio library card to access them. OPLIN Research Database Remote Access You have to click in the header on the sanborn letterhead to get the index. I found out a lot of information that I didn't know. Does anyone know where any other state...
  8. slekjr

    ATV Damage

    When I tell people that ATV riders had torn up our ballast to the tune of $15,000 they find it hard to believe. If they had to go work the stone by hand they would see what I mean. I'm not the only one with ATV problems. The Journal Register (Medina, NY) - TRAINS: Railroad company forced to...
  9. slekjr

    Photo FUN week of 8/31

    I hate to be first for anything but here we go. An early morning surprise for the crewmember. June 4, 1976 E Palestine, Oh. Charlie
  10. slekjr

    Art train to visit Wisconsin

    Ladysmith News Don't know if any of you are close enought to visit this but I saw the consist about 20 years ago. Worth some photos. Charlie
  11. slekjr

    Penn Central Photos

    I just uploaded all my PC Loco photos, good, bad, and ugly as well. Thought some may help the PC guys. They were all taken after the CR takeover in 76. Most were in Eastern Oh, West Pa. Charlie Picasa Web Albums - charles - PC
  12. slekjr

    unknown pc switcher any help?

    I tracked down a black and white of the same unit by searching the previous posts in the yahoo group http://www.rr-fallenflags.org/pc/pc15.jpg according to info the paint job was a one of a kind and the unit was later renumbered and repainted. but.....would be a great way to break the PC...
  13. slekjr

    unknown pc switcher any help?

    well the big reason was I wanted a reply. The last post was mine when I joined on Aug 5th, Guess you might say it isn't the gauge.:wave:
  14. slekjr

    unknown pc switcher any help?

    I should have realized that. I don't want to post the photo because it isn't mine. I think anyone can join the group but it took me 7 days to get a confirmation. I'll see if the picture is posted elsewhere
  15. slekjr

    unknown pc switcher any help?

    I found this photo on the avrr chat site and was wondering if anyone knowledgeable in PC could provide some info. Charlie http://finance.ph.groups.yahoo.com/group/avrr/photos/view/2feb?b=13
  16. slekjr

    Photo FUN week of 8/24

    This is what can happen when you overdo the weathering. Charlie
  17. slekjr

    Photo FUN week of 8/24

    A winter scene Charlie
  18. slekjr

    Weekly Photo Fun 8/17

    Some Bessemer shots The thread is off to a slow start, but really some great stuff guys. I really enjoy the model pictures. Truly great photos of great work. Charlie
  19. slekjr

    Future contests, looking for suggestions

    how about a contest to name a contest? :twisted: (it's a slow gauge day) Charlie
  20. slekjr

    What program does

    why not download graph paper, buy a compass and a ruler and have at it. Way easier than Atlas and way cheaper too. I never have had a design that quite fit anyway.sign1