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  1. Boxcab26

    How to achieve that "no ballast" look

    I'm modeling a logging railroad and from the images I've seen of the prototype there was little to no ballast on the logging spurs. I'm at a loss to find a way to do this on my model railroad. Anyone experiment with this? Any help is appreciated!
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    Bachmann 45 ton switcher

    Wow, I've ben jonesing for one of these. I see all listed as "Out of Stock" what are you looking at for back orders?
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    Bachman On30 2-8-0 in 1:1 scale

    Yes, they do. It would make an AWESOME kit bash, dontcha think?
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    Bachman On30 2-8-0 in 1:1 scale

    Yup, it's real! Here is the prototype http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iw0aq8EgGS0
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    Why I Like HO Track for On30

    The ballast is red dolomite from a mine near there. It's the most beautiful ballast you'll ever see. When up close it sparkles due to the mica in it. Tough to walk on though, you'll turn a ankle easy if your not careful. The line would make a nice model railroad though!
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    Why I Like HO Track for On30

    That's a real 30" gauge railroad I work on in Virginia City, MT. The locomotive used is the prototype for the Bachmann On30 outside frame 2-8-0. I'm privileged to be a student fireman on the locomotive. Learn more at: http://www.virginiacitymt.com/AlderGulch.asp
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    Why I Like HO Track for On30

    Here is what my 30" gauge track looks like up in Virginia City, MT. Looks big enough for me! Laid to Milwaukee Road standard on red rock ballast, and all "hand laid". Looks more like your HO track then your On30. Guess it's just gotta be laid right.
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    U-Link_n_Pin Drawheads for the On30 Bachmann 2-8-0

    Cool! I'm a student fireman on the prototype of that model Alder Gulch, Former NdeM #12 in Virginia City, MOntana. Nice to see the model gets around!
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    Grandt Line 23 Ton Boxcab

    Well, got to work! Cab is ready, added a bigger airbell and horn. Motor needs wiring, but it's ready to go. If I had a soldering iron it would be an honest days work. I'm forgoing some of the detailing knowing the service this motor will be put through. I plan on lighting it directionaly as...
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    Grandt Line 23 Ton Boxcab

    Not to be newb but what are IIRC's and PDT's?
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    good way to strip paint?

    The 91% took the paint right off! Cheap and it works. I like it.
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    Athearn Genisis Challenger

    :rolleyes: As if this could never happen to an American manufacturer. I'd saw warranty repair.
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    Grandt Line 23 Ton Boxcab

    Hmmm....DCC...yes, yes I could...
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    Grandt Line 23 Ton Boxcab

    Is there a remotering kit out there?
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    Grandt Line 23 Ton Boxcab

    Just picked one up. Anyone out there have any experience with them? Building, painting, running? Not much out there on the web I've found.
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