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Hello, You can repair the unit. The light wires do not "connect" to anything. They are pressed against the two halves of the engine weight, which carries the operating current. Once the shell is replaced on this weight, it should press the wires down onto the weight halves, one wire on each...

Just for your info. Roco made some very nice Sharknoses. Good detail and nicely weighted. Used, these sell now inexpensively.

Hello, One that comes to mind is IHC's Mountain. It's marketed in various road names, but is actually a C&O prototype. It is well detailed and nicely weighted. Bachman's Spectrum 4-8-2 Lt and Hvy & 4-8-4 go for les than $125. The Mountains would be DCC ready, I believe. Standard Hobby...

Hi guys, These parts, in fact many Bowser parts, are used by repairman to fix other non-Bowser models. I dare say, Bowser does a very brisk business in parts. I have personal experience with three repairman, that used Bowser parts for that firm's locos, and others. Bowser has been marketing...

Can anyone provide a discount source for these parts, specifically the complete drive transmission for both engines on a Challenger?:)

Hello Guys, It may be that "Regal" identifies their products, as opposed to what they do for other firms, or it just may be a "catchy" phrase. By the way, Jerry, this is my thirteenth MP diesel, which includes a Tenshodo F3A, I decorated as #771, some "canaries", and a Balboa PA1. I also...

THANKS, EVERYONE. Brian, I printed the pic. Fred, the procedure I particularly like, is the dreaded voice mail. You are led to believe that something will be done. I have NOT received many more answers, then return calls, and how ironic for Walthers to offer that advice for a product THEY...

Can someone explain the difference between Intermountain's "Regal Line" and their other line (whatever that may be)? I have just purchased one of their F7A, which is prominently marked as a Regal Line. Thanks.

I'm peeved! Not that any of you should care. I now have 7 BLI locomotives. I consider myself a fairly good customer of theirs. I admit, I don't have three of each type. I would like verification of my decisions concerning application of coupler cut bars. There are no instructions enclosed...

DO NOT BUILD THIS MODEL!!!!!!!! So far I have had two very competent builders work on mine. It does run, and it looks pretty nice. The first builder finally gave up in disgust, his final solution was to remove the gearing to the front engine, the second builder has succesfully managed to power...

Shaygetz, I don't know if anyone has mentioned this to you, but I think your looks have taken a decided downturn. By the way, I built a 3 X 6' layout that contained an oval, four track yard(both pass & freight), and two industrial sidings.

Gosh, that's great. We went from a discussion on smoking HO locomotives to statistics on the Donora Disaster. If you want to avoid that kind of problem, stay away from smoking HO engines. If you think that Disaster was bad, try checking the Mt St Helen's explosion, or Mt Kracatowa, which sunk an...

I have just recently become interested in O gauge. I considered buying a MTH Allegheny w/sound. Decided not to do that, but purchased a MTH Railking UP FEF, thinking I was buying a set. Since I have only the engine, I now must find track and a transformer. I believe the FEF is three rail...

Hello Todd, Since your Father is just starting. It sounds as though you want to begin with everything in the box. I would suggest an Atlas set. This will provide a good quality locomotive and track to expand on.

Best Size Seems to me that the most critical factor for you is size. Therefore, I would suggest N scale as the compromise for you. You will have extensive product selection, competitive pricing, and a 2 X 4' layout will provide much in the way of interesting layout plans.:) Keep in mind...

Gary, The F-7s you speak of were Bach Plus, and the couplers mounts are as you described. I recently purchased an ABA unit on eBay, as I recall they ran OK. Previous owner had broken some of the coupler mounts, and the replacements had to be trimmed in order to fit. I believe "short" shank...

ANTS Show Good luck Velmo, Say hello to Don. denis Long

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Bryan, Fabulous. I can't detect where the layout edge is; it's a seamless look. Give with some of the details. What size are the background photos? How do you print them? Denis

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