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I saw the 680 go by the house the other day. It sure was loud! Neat to see the model.

Grades may not be an issue with an 0-5-0 switcher. Then you have to worry about coupler strength. :D

WOW!! More please!

Those are some COOL model photos!!!;) :D

Let them know of your findings. Include the above photo. You may have found a design weakness they were not aware of.

I used to use a sharp blade on a hobby knife and a little patience. It worked well too.

I modelled the BN in my previous life (read: before marriage) and I found there were many shades of BN green. It was easy then to justify the different shades offered by manufacturers.

Hello all! I've been off this board for a while, having had to cut back on the computer due to job issues. Good to be back.

UP. Hmmm.... I think I liked it best around 1980 or earlier. Lots of interesting old power all over the place. I started out with a Bachman trainset, then graduated to a Life-Like set before discovering mail order Tyco. Nothing else was to be had in my area. When I first learned to drive, I...

I made a legit plea to Spacemouse for the starter kit and it arrived today. I am sure it was in good shape when the postman arrived, but the dog got to the corners by the time I got home at 5 pm. All seemed to be in order. My daughter turned 6 Wednesday and really likes trains. I am in an odd...

Looks like tornado or hurricane damage. Hope no one was hurt!! :D

"Good thing the Tsunami is being released!! I hate hearing motor grinding in a steamer."

Looks a whole lot better. Good work!

I'm sold. Good thing I only have a roster of about 8 total items!

Are not the MDC Climax and the Boxcab the same frame and mechanism? Post your question to them using "boxcab" instead of "climax."

Maybe we should ask Walthers to do the NW5 as part of the old Life-Like line.

Gents (and ladies too), I know that the fun folks at Walthers have been getting some suggestions for producing an NW5. If you are a GN or BN fan, these are a must-have item. Yes I know there were 3 others built besides the 10 for the GN. Anyway, Walthers has gotten a few emails about producing...

Chalks are good and inexpensive. Set them with a shot of Dullcote. The Dullcote spray will blow away a little of the chalk, so you may need to add more chalk when done. Another option would be Rust-All and Blacken-It, if they are still available. Personally, I'd go with the chalk.

Looks like a good idea. Now, just post your address for those of us who use Kadee (or whatever). We'll send you multiple lifetimes worth of horn-hook/X2Fs! :D:D:D

Having bought an item from a fellow here, I think it could really work. I do hope something comes of this idea.