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Duchess of Montrose 46232 British Railways
David wants an idea of valuation for his train set. As most will appreciate it is only worth what someone is prepared to pay for it. Researching recent eBay sales can be a good starting point.
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David asks:
Can one of your readers please give me some advice on this one. I was given a train set some time ago and now I am thinking of selling it and to use the money to purchase new equipment for my current setup. If possible please advise me to as what I have and what I should accept for it. I was told it was from about the 1930’s and is a collector’s item.
This what I have.
> An HO loco and tender wagon – Duchess of Montrose 46232 British railways.
> A diesel loco – D3763
> Open wagon – Brick empty to Fletton E163535 ( Printed on side)
> Tank wagon – Royal Daylight paraffin ( Printed on side)
> Passenger wagon – M413 ( Printed on side)
> Passenger wagon – E42759E ( Printed on side)
> 2 Passenger wagons no markings
The wagons and locos seem to be made of solid metal and no plastic at all. The underneath is marked Hornby Dublo Made in England by Meccano Ltd Liverpool I find no dates.
The set has a complete lay out with bends, straight’s and turn outs. The track has a center rail too. There is a power control unit. I have not ever set it up but was told by the person that gave it to me it still runs. The tracks too are solidly built metal with no plastic, in fact I don’t seem to detect plastics anywhere on this set.
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N Gauge DCC Problem
This question is a bit vague so I suspect readers will need to guess at an answer.
Keith asks:
“My Question is about the train stopping at the station and moving on. By using DCC can you help me here to fix the problems. “
Perhaps Keith could use the comments link below to expand on his question to help readers provide the best possible answer.
Peco Point Motor Problems
Stephen is hoping for some help from those who know about switches, wiring and all the technical stuff:
“Having carefully installed some 14 point motors 6 Peco PL11’s and 8 Peco PL10’s all of the later, bar one surface mounted, the moment of truth was to switch them electrically. Regrettably most will only throw one way and some not either way. The assembly of all in exactly as the manufacturers instructions and I am using a 16volt AC supply. All motors when activated are very noisy. What have I done wrong?
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Power Failure at Points On Layout
Mark is having points problems on his 00 layout and asks readers for help:
“This maybe difficult to explain but will give it a go. I have two junction lines coming off a main line, one line powers well when used with the points going straight, however, when I switch the points to go left the power cuts out, therefore no engine movements. I have had the points tested by a friend who assures me the points are fine.
The points maintain continuity but the power shows no reading. This is the only switch points that this occurs in the whole layout which would have about 10 points. Would a bigger amps transformer be an answer? I hope your readers understand my problem as it sure has got me beat.
Cheers.”
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Convert Couplers to Magnetic Couplers
Wayne wants to convert couplers and asks readers:
“I want to convert all of my N scale couplers to the magnet type couplers. When I look at internet listings they show several different sizes. How do I tell which one that I want?”
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Glues For Scenery Construction and Polystyrene
Thomas has a scenery construction question for readers:
“What type of paint can be used on polystyrene and what type of glue do I use on it when fixing the grass and trees etc.”
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Cork Road Bed – Laying Track
Darrell is busy working on his N scale layout and is requesting advice from anyone with experience laying track:
“I finally got the major ‘Honey Do’ list of items done and now I have some time to work on my train. I built my board yesterday and am now ready to start laying track.
On top of the board I glued a 1″ thick piece of foam (I am going to cut it out where the lake will be so it will be recessed from the main level). Now I need to attach to cork road bed and then the track. I do NOT want to glue the cork down nor the track. I am not adding scenery at this time but need to flexibility to do it later.
I also need the flexibility to adjust the track as I go. I know there are a lot of idea out there. I would like to have as many opinions as I can get before I start.”
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1947 Varney F3 HO Pot Metal Engine
Richards needs some guidance and asks readers:
“I have a Varney 1947 HO F3 pot metal engine. It went through 4 kids. It was played with all over the place. It didn’t work so I took it apart and got it working. I got very busy and forgot how to put it back together. Is there anybody that could direct me to plans to put it back together? Thank you very much.”
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on30 Fourney Locomotive 2-4-4 Bachmann
Pete has a question for reader:
“I have just bought a Fourney 2-4-4 Bachman and it derails any following cars by excessive tailswing on curves. Is there a solution?”
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Constructing A High Level Station Above The Baseboard
Colin wants to construct a baseboard and needs help from those who have built one and asks:
“I want to build a high level station above my main baseboard. I am using sundeala on 2″ x 1″ framing for the main baseboard. What size and type of framing should I use to support the sundeala on the higher level tracks?”
If you think you can help Colin, use the green comments link below to add your suggestions.
Converting HO track to N
Rich (Charles) asks this question of readers:
“I have a 4×8 table built and want to convert an old HO under and over Dogbone layout I built in HO many years ago. I’m not sure about calculating how much track to buy. I have been 25 years or more just getting started again.”
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Fastrack Accessories
A readers asks:
“What I would like to know is – are there many accessories for fastrack. I use to have standard “O” gauge. I switched to the new fastrack some time ago. Due to the construction of the fastrack I cannot seem to find any accessories that go with that track. All my “O” gauge accessories do not fit the fastrack construction. Can someone offer and ideas I will appreciate them.”
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Weather Model Railway Trains
Paul has a question that he will find well answered in the Model Train Help ebook. Others might like to add some thoughts:
Paul asks: “What’s the best way of weathering model railway loco’s carriages, wagons, etc.”
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Model Railroading Software Preferences
Phil asks for readers opinions on software they have used. Obviously there could be many different views as to which system is the “best” depending who is commenting and the nature of their set up. However, it would be interesting to hear some opinions regarding software. Leave your comments below.
Phil asks: “What is the best model railroad software for a beginner model railroader?”
DCC and Analog Trains
Butch has three DCC questions for readers and asks:
“How difficult is it to convert old analog trains to DCC? Are there trains just not worth converting? Which are the easiest to convert? Thank you.”
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Bachman Track and Risers
Richard has a question for knowledgeable readers:
“I bought the Bachman nickel steel starter set and want to build an L (2x4x8) shaped layout with one of them having a multi-level mountain theme. Is it possible to do this with the Bachman track and risers, or do I have to go with flex track? Thank you to those who respond.”
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Convert HO Trains To DCC
Daan wants to pick your brains regarding DCC and asks:
“I want to convert to DCC. What do I have to purchase to do this? I know my Loco will have to be fitted with decoders. Please note I have mostly Lima RSA locos with the old pancake motors. Is this feasible? By the way, I live in South Africa.”
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Brown Paint for N Gauge Layout
Alan has a paint question for readers and asks:
“I have just finished hand laying some N Gauge Turnouts using ME rail and flex track. I am trying to match the (PC/wood ties) to the ME brown flex track color. Any brand paint as long as it is a GOOD match in the smallest can available will be fine, any help or suggestions will be appreciated. Thanks in advance ~Alan”
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