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  1. cruznlobo

    track cleaning

    I'm somewhat sold. I'll try it on a section when we put our layout down more permanently. Thanx Mike
  2. cruznlobo

    track cleaning

    That makes sense.....BUT.....how much force do you have to apply?
  3. cruznlobo

    Reason for what I do.

    We just started our new layout (after about 30 years of nothing). Our grandson (about 1.5 years old) loves it. When he comes over (at least twice a week) he takes his coat off and points to the basement (my man cave) and says two magic words---CHOO CHOO. Off we go for at least a couple of hours.
  4. cruznlobo

    track cleaning

    I have not tried this gleaming method, but I don't think I like the idea of filling holes in the track and putting a layer of stainless on top of nickle silver or brass. Remember two unlike metals will corrode more, not necessarily faster, especially if there is an electric current involved...
  5. cruznlobo

    Lessons learned!

    We are just getting started again in the hobby. Found a starter set at Kohl's online for the same price that it would cost us for one loco. It came with 2 complete sets. When it arrived it was made by Lifelike and the locos were cheap and actually assembled backwards. We ran it once on our...
  6. cruznlobo

    Rail car weight

    Thanx for all the suggestions. Looks like the ends pop off but there are rails glued to them. We'll have to be real careful! We have 2 Atlas tank cars and they are both 1.2 ounces under weight, using the formula 1 oz. + 1/2 oz. per in. of car, they are 5 in. cars and should weigh 3.5 oz. but...
  7. cruznlobo

    Rail car weight

    Another good idea. I have to go to the hobby shop today anyway...I'll check on the weight of the trucks. Thanx Mike
  8. cruznlobo

    Rail car weight

    Thanx diburning. They are made by Atlas and are about 1 1/2 ounces light. I will take your advice when I get out of work today. Mike
  9. cruznlobo

    Rail car weight

    weighting tank cars We are just getting back into the hobby after 30 years. Hopefully there is a simple answer to this question. What is the best way to weight a tank car? I want to add about 1 oz. We have 1/4 oz. lead weights that there is just no place to stick them on a tank car. I was...




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