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Allow me to give you guys a little perspective on QC. I work for a division of Alcoa aluminum (we manufacture doors & window frames). I work in the boxing dept. and I am the last person to touch the product before it is shipped out. It is not hard to mix up one product you have inspected and the...

Hi Tom, Welcome to The Gauge. There is a modular group that I have seen setup at shows in northern CA called European Train Enthusiasts. Their layout uses Marklin track but the buildings and scenery would be compatible for your use. Pola is one company that makes European style buildings and...

Welcome to The Gauge, Pixel. The first thought that comes to mind is the engines are dirty and/or dry. Try cleaning all the moving points and the motor if you can( I'm not familiar with Fleishman motors). After everything is clean, oil and grease the appropriate parts. Even if this doesn't fix...

Hi Rich, I used this for a 4'x8' O gauge layout I built. I used the 2" thick stuff for the table top instead off plywood. A freind of mine has a scenery business and uses this to contruct complete dioramas. It is great stuff to work with, real easy and lightweight. It works good for sound...

Hi Jim, It's about 2 and a half hours drive depending on traffic and how fast you drive.If you do come to the show ask for me, I would be happy to meet anyone from the gauge. Maybe I can even help get a better deal on something. Steve

Hi Gang, Our local club is hosting our 9th annual train show on Oct. 12th and 13th at the Tulare County Fairgrounds in Tulare, CA. The show will feature over 24,000 square feet of operating layouts and tables of trains, toys and train related items for sale. We wil have at least 9 operating...

MSH, I agree with Vic. You should be able to get another one at your local hobby shop or Radio Shack if you have one of those near you. I think they usually come 2 or 3 to a package.

I knew that I had seen this engine before. I've been to the California State RR Museum many times. There are so many trains to see you forget them all. I can't find my booklet that names all the engines on display, but this one is there in all its glory. You might be able to e-mail the musuem...

Hey Catt, I thought I would add my 2 bits. I have an O gauge modular layout that measures 12' by 28' when set up full size. I built it using Tinplate Trackers standards( and a little freelancing to fit my needs), the O gauge equivalent to Ntrak. If I ever want to use my modules with TT's, I can...

Hey Brakie, This is just a guess, but is it for when you come to an interchange with another RR the other freights can identify your train. Example: dispatch sends word to B&O freight 75 that C&O freight 96 will be waiting on siding for clear track. As you can tell I'm sure, I am no expert on...

As I read these posts I well up with pride and great sorrow at the same time. When I got to work today, I work the swing shift, employees had placed American flags of all sizes all over the lawn in front of our building. It was beautiful, there were probably about 50 flags. All I can add to the...

Hi Michael, Welcome to The Gauge, I think you'll like it here. Nice folks here mostly, some just plain ornery. Its nice to hear about your wife wanting the trains. My wife is just as involved in trains as I am (she is past pres. of our train club and we currently co-chair our train show). Too...

Here's an easy way to glue ballast. I use a eye dropper available from your local drug store. After spreading the ballast in and using a paint brush to spread it in between the ties, I use the eye dropper to put a drop or two in between each tie. The glue will seep out to the edges on its own...

Hi Dave, Welcome to The Gauge and the hobby. You have come to the right place my freind. Check out www.greatesthobby.com . This website is setup just for people like you, they also have books and videos on getting started (the site is run by Kalmbach Publishing). Don't hesitate to post a...

Hi Bob, Welcome and Happy B-Day! I think Sumpter is on the right track(he he). I have helped design several layouts and before I go over to help, I always tell the owner to make a list of what they want to incorporate into the layout such as mountains, industries, accessories and the like. Next...

Hi Jeff, I live in Visalia, CA so I understand the tight switching yards. How about a Kraft Foods facility, they use lots of boxcars at the plants around here. Or how about a citrus cold storage? Here in town there is a lumber yard that gets lumber in boxcars from a spur across the street. You...

Though I am still new around these parts and I've had no direct correspondence with you I feel like your an old friend. You will be in our thoughts and prayers also and Gods speed in getting back. Your presence will be missed. Take care of yourself "old freind".

Hi Bob, Out here in central California we see it all. Heres a sample: Seen on UP mainline-UP (of course),SP(likewise),Rio Grande,CNW,NS,Conrail,EMD,GE(demos),GATX(leased)and some others I don't remember the roadnames of. Seen on the BNSF-BNSF(all paint schemes),BN(green/black),SF(all paint...

Amen Casey, you said it all. My wife have been together for about 10 years (married for 2). She not only supported my hobby but has become just as involved as me. She is the scenery and painting expert in the family.

Hi Val, I use a weathering system from Bragdon Enterprises. It's not chalk, but is applied the same way. It is 100 times finer than chalk, and does not rub off with handling (no dullcoat needed). It is available in 16 colors and I think alot easier to use than chalk.