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N Scale Kato Unitrack Feeders
Colin posted this question:
“I just spotted Marks question on Kato Unitrack, so thought I would ask – will 24 American Wire Gauge be suitable for track feeders if I keep them reasonably short?”
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Watch How A Beginner Constructs His First Scale Model ???
This short tutorial was put together from video clips supplied by a proud newbie to model making. A good first attempt. He has agreed to make more.
Kato Unitrack Question From Mark
Mark asks:
“I recently brought an N scale M1 starter set and was wondering what is the best track set to add to the starter set for someone starting out?”
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Room Conditions for a Train Layout
Ernie sent in this question:
“I have the opportunity to set up an HO layout in a room that is NOT heated or cooled. Will this affect the scenery or rails? Will it affect my loco’s motors? Please supply advice”.
Barber Roller Bearing Trucks
Barry asks:
“Does anyone know the difference between Roller Bearing Trucks and Barber Roller Bearing Trucks?”
Why Does The Train Stop and Power Up Again?
Victor from New South Wales in Australia asks:
“I run one HO engine on my modest layout and want to know the probable cause of it running a short distance then stopping and powering up again, then doing the same thing a metre or so later. I don’t know enough about trains, but I don’t think it’s a dirty track problem. It was going ok when I last ran two months ago. Any thoughts please?”
Trains Derailing on Switches (Points)
Neville wrote:
“My trains are derailing on the switch frogs and wonder if it has something to do with the old cars I am running… the switch in question is fairly new. The curve into the switch rail is quite tight, and wonder if this could be compounding the problem? Advice please.”
How Much Is My Layout Worth?
Stan from New Jersey in the US writes:
“I know this site doesn’t run ads for buying/selling used train gear and layout, but am curious where is the best place to sell old layouts, trains, and accessories. Has anyone had any success with eBay or Craigslist? What would a 4ft x 8ft N scale Digitrax layout with 4 locos and 28 cars be worth? What about packing and shipping it? It all sounds too hard. My layout also has scenery and several plastic structures? Would like to hear from others who have sold layouts and gear for their guidance. Thanks in advance.”
Tutorial – How To Construct A Railway Freight Depot
This short video demonstration reveals how to construct a strong, yet lightweight, freight depot from card.
Plan available for download at https://www.modelbuildings.org/rail-yard-pack-deal-pack-deal/
British Rail Class 24’s Fuel Train On Display In Australia
Another impressive photo kindly shared by Barrie from Tasmania at the bottom of Australia. A British Rail Class 24’s Fuel Train on the Hobart Model Rail Group layout.
BR Class 44 with Steel HMRG on Show in Tasmania, Australia
Barrie kindly sent in this photo to share:
“Here is a photo my own N scale 1:148 trains I photographed on the Hobart Model Rail Group layout, Tasmania, Australia. This photo is a British Rail, Class 44.”
Decoder Light Problem
Warren posted this question:
“I fitted a decoder to my HO Bachmann loco and the lights don’t work. Is it a voltage issue?”
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Wiring Coils and What Else?
Doug H writes:
“I have some magnet wire on a roll used for wiring coils and want to know if I could use it for other purposes?”
Problem With Spinning Tender
Adam models HO and asks:
“I have a tender that at times stops and spins wildly. I disconnected some wagons on the train and that helped a bit. Am wondering if it is a wheel alignment issue or maybe the cogs?”
Applying Decals The Right Way
Raymond asks:
“I know decaling is quite an art form which is probably why I suck at it. Can someone with experience share their insights on what to do and what not to do when applying decals? I seem to mess things up.”
Which Materials Are Best For Making Roads?
Norman asks:
“I haven’t had much success in making roads. I have tried Plaster of Paris and board but neither looks convincing. What materials are best?”
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Original Dining Car Orient Express D2419
Peter from South Africa writes:
“Attached is a copy of the dining car D2419 which I wrote about in my recent blog article which I thought the readers would love to see. According to the info it was made by a firm Poco maybe Poland.
This wagon Dining Car started its life as the original dining car for the first Orient Express going back to the early 1900s and when the WW 1 finished the Armistice was signed in her between France, England, and Germany and was mounted at Versailles France. Along came the WW 2 when Hitler signed the WW2 into operation and stolen the dining wagon 2419 D and used it as his command center on his special war command train until the end of the of WW2. Then according to the records this coach was pushed into a tunnel and burnt. The remains were only found later on but the French had an ace up their sleeve and had a similar coach and brought it out and renamed it 2419D and it is in Versailles today as far as I know. This information was obtained from a Video hunting Hitler shown here in South Africa.
Trust this gives you some info on the coach I use her on my 1930’s SAR trains as it color is what they called Imperial brown which blends in with the 1930’s passenger rolling stock of SAR trains
Cheers Peter Field RSA.”
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