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Well I have to say it. I was looking for good info on brass an you guy's have provided it. My suspicions are verified as to purchasing any more brass loco's. I'm not gonna do it, period. The Brass Climax I was thinking about is no longer an option. I guess I'll just wait till the fall when time...

Lance, I am still laughing at your last comment! Now that I've closed the chapter titled, "whats her name #2" I've thrown in the towel on marriage. Many years ago a childhood friend's grandmother advised us to "love em an leave em", I wish I had paid some heed to her wise words. I too include...

Now this is an interesting question. Well, Shamus, I enjoy restoration of antique furniture and If I do say so myself I have the best looking Rose's for miles around. I've been into Woodworking and building things since my Grandfather, a cabinet maker, placed a sharp chisel in my hand at age...

Ok, Shamus, I'll bite....My guess is the second photo is HO. I can't imagine you getting a sweep second hand (missing)on the N scale clock in the first photo or the menu board in the HO, second photo, that readable. How'd I do? Rich ------------------ Rush Run River Logging Co.

Hey VGN, Welcome to the world of "BIG" trains! Ok, so HO isn't really big, but it is a whole bunch larger than N scale. Now all you need is an O scale layout and your really in business. I started with O scale then to HO. I just haven't got the eyesight for N scale, though I wish I did. Their...

Actually Andy, in your opinion, 12,5 and 3 volts are the best one’s for "your" model railroading. Although I’ve only been modeling HO for about 8 months now, I prefer a variable voltage supply for accessories. Specifically, I use a Universal 300ma power supply for my LED’s not, 3v. Radio Shack...

Hello my friend, I have found a site that offers quite a bit of information on Shay and Climax engine's. They have several dozen photo's with specific information on each photo. Let me know if you've been to this site, I do have others for you to look at. Geared Loco's Maybe this site will be...

Hi Lance, Glad to have you aboard. It sounds as though your living the best of all worlds, real life and modeling, too! I'm looking forward to your imput and thoughts and don't forget to share those crew experiences. I'm planning on visiting West Virginia this summer to ride on the Cass Scenic...

Welcome back Shamus, we all have missed you! I'm still waiting for that next project of yours. Give us a clue, what are you working on? Rich ------------------ Rush Run River Logging Co.

Hi George, The link isn't working yet, It's 5:37PM EST Rich ------------------ Rush Run River Logging Co.

I appreciate your comments. I do own 2 PFM Shays and a Brass kit Forney. I'm looking at purchasing a brass Climax. I won't disagree with how they run. I've upgraded both Shay motors and am pleased with the results, but they still are not comparable to plastic. I don't have a Kato, but have...

I'm curious as to how everyone feels about Brass Engine's? Is brass really worth the money? If you want a runner, is brass a good idea? Rich ------------------ Rush Run River Logging Co. [This message has been edited by Shay2 (edited 04-06-2001).]

I agree charlie, I've been busy sanding the hardhats off of Preiser workers so they fit in my 1890's setting. I can't see the difference but the camera does! Rich ------------------ Rush Run River Logging Co.

Jeeze, I'm having enough problems modeling the 1890's! Ok, a freelance 2701 vintage, Back-to-the-Future layout I could get into. (do we still use electricity or krypton laced plutonium?) I'm thinking this could be an interesting concept. I mean, whose gonna disagree about any part of the...

Hi JNixon and welcome to The Gauge! The Lionel horn in that engine isn't a complicated one. First I'd make sure that their isn't any corrosion around the battery contact points. If the contacts arn't really clean the horn won't work. While you have it apart look for a wire thats come...

Woodie, I just ran across this thread and wanted to give you at least a little help. I consider my benchwork successful when I can circuit at 3 speeds without a problem in both directions, pulling the same number of cars. I usually run a Proto 0-8-0 first then my smallest engine, a Climax. If...

Virginian's question on DanceHall people has prompted this one. I've noticed as I'm sure we all have that HO scale people aren't all the same size. Now I'm not that much of a purest, but I'm wondering which company makes the true 1:87 scale? Life-Like is different than Preiser etc... By the way...

Charlie, I've noticed on a few model photo's of caboose and crane cars where they have a rolled up shade that looks like a cloth, drop awning. They are complete with ties to hold them up. I think I'd like to give this a go. Ever try anything like this? I can't tell from photo's if it's cloth or...

Hi George, I've been using the Solvaset and it works great. But thanks for the notation. My biggest trouble is with bubbles. Now, rather than trying to work them out with a q-tip I just prick a hole away from, not in, the lettering and the bubble goes away. I'd love to print my own, too! If...

an ty that k'chief round yr ferhead, ta keep the..... ------------------ Rush Run River Logging Co.