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@ Tootnkumin That would almost be impossible for me lol. The trains that run by my house are usually going around 45 MPH. But, I do know where IAIS parks some gondolas. They are mostly black with rust patches on the sides.

Thanks Mark! The look you achieved was what I was thinking. It might save me some time if I just go with black underneath and weather it from there.

Hi all, Been awhile since I last posted but this winters project is getting all or most of my rolling stock painted or weathered. I have searched for photo's of the under-carriage and have struck out thus far. I'm basically interested in how the bottoms of the cars would look. I.E...

rebuild so far. http://strykercombatgroup.com/IMG_0717.JPG next I'll do the paint jobs.

Hi all, as mentioned in another thread. I'm rebuilding some broken cars I got from an antique shop several years ago. Most where simple repairs such as trucks, new wheels and couplers. I saved the worst for last. 2 tyco stock cars and one Bachmann. The 2 tyco where pretty easy as the...

littlefoot14, I apologize I thought you where saying just a flat car built up. I didn't register pulpwood. my bad

nice thank you. I did do a search for bulkwood... guessed wrong lol. Thanks again

That looks close, but I don't see it being a flat. If you look at the upright bars, the bottom side actually looks like a hinge.

Hello, I'm currently rebuilding some antique shop purchases I picked up a frew years back and set aside until now. I have one car that I can't identify and my LHS guy says he has never seen one before. ( he is a younger gentleman) anyway. http://strykercombatgroup.com/IMG_0712.JPG It...

1. 1 Undecorated GP9 2. 2 Undecorated RS1 3. 3 Undecorated RS2 4. 4 Undecorated SD45 5. 110 RI F7A 6. 259 RI U28B 7. 415 RI C415 (dummy) 8. 417 RI C415 (dummy) 9. 418 RI C415 10. 423 RI C415 (dummy) 11. 431 RI GP7 (dummy) 12. 456 RI RS3 13. 472 RI RS3 14. 720 RI S2 15. 721 RI S2...

A quick Google search reveals http://tophobbytrains.com/browseproducts/DigiTrax-Zephyr-Starter-Set.html $149.99

Very good point Toyguy! I had forgotten IR is line of site. However I *think* I may have a solution in that I could move my cab station to a different corner of the layout for better service for both rooms. I do believe Digitrax is the predominate in my area. But I'll ask the guys at LHS what...

Hi guys, Thanks for the info and input. I managed to look at an NCE cab at the LHS. It seems to me which ever system I go with I'll be dropping a dime. Only difference I see cost wise is that with Digitrax (LHS has a super Chief) would be less when I upgrade to IR. If I bought the super Chief...

Thanks guys, I was just browsing the Digitrax website and catalog. Looks like I should research more into theSuper Empire Builder Xtra set. msrp $355 About $100 more than the zephyr set. I can upgrade now (or at a later time) to a UR90 $45.95. I roughly figured $500 to switch over. ( goes...

Hi all, I'm currently running ops in DC. I would like to do remote operations so I can walk around the basement and be able to observe areas that will be in a second room. My LHS suggested I switch over to DCC and get a zephyr from Digitrix. As this is going to be a major purchase and...

I use 1. Sand, Road beds gravel road 2. Straws, Car loads of pipe 3. pebbles, Loads, scenic effects 4. plastic wheels, Car loads, crap metal 5. plastic sprue, track bumpers I'll add more if I come across anything.

while doing a search, this popped up. http://www.modelrailroadforums.com/forum/showthread.php?t=21357 And it appears H2a type hoppers is what you should look for.

Hi Bill, Yeah , I did think about doing that mod. But as long as the strip came out pretty good I just left it. Now on the other F45 I have (SF 5944 Athearn) Someone had used a paper clip to make the contact strip. I did solder wire to make the contact to the trucks on this unit. I should be...

Video of the cleaning and repaint into WC colors. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A4gmdFheHvU

Ok got this baby cleaned and running good. I still need couplers, Hand rails and a few glass bubbles for the doors. 1st vid is the initial test run. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yY0cscQG3Qo