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  1. boatwrench

    What locomotives are most reliable in ho

    I have GE 44T from three different manufacturers these are ranked by how well the run. Bachmann, a 1982 Keystone (kit w/ NWSL drive) and the recently released Rapido. My first Rapido locomotive. Now I am questioning should I continue converting my detailed Blue Box diesels or just purchase...
  2. boatwrench

    How can I clean an open frame motor? (UPDATED)

    I recommend replacing the motor. Plenty of videos on you tube like this one Good luck and have fun. I always enjoy completing a project and seeing it better than when I started.
  3. boatwrench

    10x14 Shelf Layout final build stages

    superb! very well done.
  4. boatwrench

    Can an HO scale 2-8-0 negotiate a 15" radius curve?

    My two Bachmann 2-8-0s do not have blind drivers, but I have not run them on anything smaller than 22r"
  5. boatwrench

    Comment by 'boatwrench' in media 'IMG_6446.jpeg'

    Very nice. I always found getting tires to look correctly difficult. Those look excellent, what's your secret?
  6. boatwrench

    Northwestern Pacific (NWP) Flatcars

    Yes. I am helping with his scenery.
  7. boatwrench

    Module #2 - The First Siding

    That's very realistic scenery. Great job thanks for sharing.
  8. boatwrench

    Northwestern Pacific (NWP) Flatcars

    Really nice. Would fit in nicely on my friends California Western.
  9. boatwrench

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    Very nice
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    Nice straight forward design
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    Very nice model of abandoned structure.
  12. boatwrench

    Erie Lackawanna HW Passenger Trains.

    HO, appear to be Riva-Rossi' dark green heavyweights, No photos yet. Did perform google search but didn't find any heavy weight images only the streamlined cars.
  13. boatwrench

    Erie Lackawanna HW Passenger Trains.

    Trying to get some info on EL passenger trains. I am organizing several boxes of cars that have been donated to the club by (usually widows or heirs) former model railroaders. It appears when I went through the box labeled passenger cars the modeler was a EL fan. Any way here is the car info...
  14. boatwrench

    What's happening on your layout?

    Sadly, nothing. Spouse had ankle surgery operation late September so almost a full-time care giver. Still get out Tuesday afternoon to work on a friend's layout. While home sorting and cataloguing rolling stock that has been donated to a club separating the cars by couplers and wheels before...
  15. boatwrench

    Peeling paint question

    That is really good weathering. I am working with Evergreen siding and trying to get the feel of old barns and chicken coops in the Petaluma area.
  16. boatwrench

    Getting Back into Railroading after 30 or so years

    I boxed everything about six months after purchasing and only unboxed earlier this year. That's why no updates.
  17. boatwrench

    Peeling paint question

    Has there been an upgrade or new method to making peeling paint on a structure? In the ancient past have used RTV sealer from Autozone dabbed on the structure, painted over it after it was dry and the pulled the RTV off for the peeled paint effect. Just curious before I start down old...
  18. boatwrench

    Getting Back into Railroading after 30 or so years

    Welcome back. I was in the same boat, packed up everything in the early 1990s and started dipping my toes back in the water about 3-5 years ago. Lessons learned Jumping back in, my highly detailed HO Athearn Blue Box locomotives were outdated. All the people in the round robin group I fell...
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    Kennicott Copper Mine motor?
  20. boatwrench

    Seniority Roster! How long have you been a member here?

    March 21, 2011 and feel like a newbie.




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