What are you buying this Month?

[GGNInNScale]

Whoa, had one of the cable cars on my old HO layout! It did need a bit of TLC out of the box, but once it broke in, it would run back and forth with no attention.

 

[GGNInNScale]

Purchased online last night, should be here Wednesday
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I think you will like the PowerCab. I have been using one for almost 2 years. Works great. I run up to 6 trains at a time (have to concentrate of course). It will program DigiTrax, TCS, NCE, ESU and Lenz (Atlas) with no issues. The NCE guys say it is good for 2 Amps. I have used it at about 900mA with 6 diesels running and 6 more idling, and it is fine.

 

[TLOC]

I think you will like the PowerCab. I have been using one for almost 2 years. Works great. I run up to 6 trains at a time (have to concentrate of course). It will program DigiTrax, TCS, NCE, ESU and Lenz (Atlas) with no issues. The NCE guys say it is good for 2 Amps. I have used it at about 900mA with 6 diesels running and 6 more idling, and it is fine.

Took maybe 5 minutes to empty the box and set up a test track. It will eventually be for testing and programming but for the near future it will run the trains when I get track down in the new space.

I got the WifiTrak module to be able to add Wifi type throttles to run the layout. Until I decide which other throttles i will use cell phones via WiThrottle

 

[threedeeprincellc]

I can't help but share my monthly subscription box that I just started on this forum. I design and 3d print small accessories in HO scale. For $15/month you can get 10-15 small pieces. This month, is a camping theme to celebrate the end of summer.

 

[zzr1200guy]

Whoa, had one of the cable cars on my old HO layout! It did need a bit of TLC out of the box, but once it broke in, it would run back and forth with no attention.

I'll have to put it on the test track but I'm planning to repaint it.

 

[zzr1200guy]

I have to join EA I have a problem.

 

[NorthTexasRailroad]

Bought some Kadee #148 couplers at the local train store last weekend and replaced the McHenry couplers on my Athearn Texas Mexican boxcar. No decoupling now and working like a champ! Thanks to Willie for the suggestion!

 

[PMW]

Well, still haven't heard about my Athearn GP-15 I pre-ordered which is expected this month but I did just get charged for a NCE Snap-it so I guess that'll be coming this month..... one more switch machine connected to a decoder, it's something

 

[Smudge617]

I have no idea why I bought this, as it doesn't fit with anything I have, but I like it.

 

[GGNInNScale]

I have no idea why I bought this, as it doesn't fit with anything I have, but I like it.

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Sometimes you just have to.... ;<)

 

[TLOC]

You ever walk into a hobby shop and be disappointed but feel you should spend anyway? Scale Model Supplies in St. Paul, Minnesota did that today. I had a few difficult to get pieces of rolling stock that I was hoping they would have. They did but I don’t think they even discounted 10% from full suggested retail. I passed because of pricing and my client I was buying for agreed!

So I purchased some Vallejo Air colors I don’t have and are on my list of colors to try. I also purchased a matte clear finish but I can’t remember the brand. Terry like she does at MidwestModelRR in Independence, Mo. found some decent priced jig saw puzzles and got 2. If I had not purchased some 4’x8’ sheets of .030, .040 and .060 last month I would have gotten the Evergreen styrene extra long sheets they had at pre-Covid prices.

But if you are in the St. Paul area it definitely is a place to stop and look at. They have a large clearance room with lots of old Athearn BB cars. If you are into Lionel, this has got to be a place for you! They have a website but they DO NOT sell online

Volleyball is done for weekend. The WIsconsin Badgers won their matches on both Friday and Saturday and while not real pretty they did dominate

have a great evening

 

[GGNInNScale]

Just ordered 6 50' boxcars. And another set of semi's. And 4 more well cars. Do I need them? Nooo. But!

 

[zzr1200guy]

 

[Kyle Naber]

The new Tangent caboose release caught my eye! Definitely picked up the modernized BN version as I model BNSF.

 

[NorthTexasRailroad]

Since I couldn't just buy track, I picked up a couple pieces of rolling stock also. Got my first centerbeam flatcar (Northwestern Oklahoma) and first bulkhead flatcar (BNSF) to diversify the fleet a bit. Also got a lumber load for the centerbeam also.

 

[Smudge617]

Since I couldn't just buy track, I picked up a couple pieces of rolling stock also. Got my first centerbeam flatcar (Northwestern Oklahoma) and first bulkhead flatcar (BNSF) to diversify the fleet a bit. Also got a lumber load for the centerbeam also.
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Do you intend to weather these cars ?

 

[NorthTexasRailroad]

Do you intend to weather these cars ?

Smudge I'm not sure. I really like the red on the centerbeam Got plenty of other things to do before I try my hand at weathering rolling stock.

 

[GGNInNScale]

I bought a number of centerbeams a year ago. Made the lumber loads on the printer, then glued them over balsa forms. To bring up the weight, I drilled holes in the bottom of the loads and put in BBs to get to NMRA weights- invisible too. I glued the loads to the centerbeam with caulk so they could be removed without leaving a trace on the car. Adding the weight helps keep the cars from derailing as they are very light.

 

[westtexjohn]

I ordered a couple of these from Lombard Hobbies today.

May order a couple more next month. Two a month is all of these I can afford.

 

[zzr1200guy]

I may have a Bowser-trains.com issue.