There are newly manufactured "tires" that have vulcanized rubber traction. They are available from Port lines Hobby. We also have some, but we use them only in...
I think that is what was called " pulmore" on the 4-6-2's it was the middle wheel which had what looked like a rubberband on the midle wheels which had no...
... middle wheel which had ... flange. Only a flange on front two and back two. ... for traction, unless it is a wheel that picks up current from the...
As a mad butcher who has collected a few boxes of old Flyer junk locos, here are my observaations and ideas. Early steam locos with diecast boilers didn't have...
I too am interested in producing cow sounds (and fire engine sounds) in such a way that all my grandchildren have to do is press a button. Can anyone get me...
A week or so someone started a thread on a cannon car. I have uploaded a photo of a Flyer cannon car I made years ago from a work caboose. It was part of a US...
We have replacement Pullmor rims for the steam engines....both the standard narrow-flange wheels, and the later wide-flange wheels. These have a vulcanized...
There are newly manufactured rims available for both regular and small wheel (i.e., 0-8-0) steam locos. These rims are manufactured in England and have the...
Gosh Chuck, That's some 'big gun'. I hope you had some 'wheel chocks' on there when you fired it off. G. C. [Non-text portions of this message have been...
Here is a link to one of the sound systems for model railroads: http://www.modelrectifier.com/search/product-view.asp?ID=1293 There are several similar to this...
BUT REMEMBER..... REAL RAILROADS DO NOT USE PULL MOR!!!! When I had the chance to run the small diesel switcher I had trouble starting to get it rolling...
... From: rcon7@... . . . . . . . . . . . REAL RAILROADS DO NOT USE PULL MOR!!!!. . . . . . . . . . ... Never say never. Some Paris metro lines, all...
The rubber "tire" idea and invention for Paris Metro about mid 1950's (subway/elevated commuter trains) was and still is pioneered by Michelin...the main...
Why not just go outside in the evening with a tape recorder and record your own and convert it over to mp3 and play it on a mp3 player under your layout....
Good idea John. But then I have to buy a tape recorder and a MP3 system too. O:)! Or why not just bring in a live cow or crickets. LOL Mike ... From: John To:...
Hi Dave -- Take a look at the sound effects available from MRC. I think you get all those sounds, plus a bunch more. These can be "played" against each...
You'll find these same vehicles on our website, for $5 each. (And, BTW, we have those MRC sound units (cows mooing, etc) for about half price!) <<<In the...
Hello all I have beena power seller on ebay for some but do to other life interests have slowed down on trains and now want to sell all I have. Some old some...
Tom: Good morning. In response to your questions. I would have to say selling on Ebay is the way to go. Even with the fees etc. etc. You get the biggest...
Based on my purchasing volume: [1] eBay [2] Local Train Shows [3] Hobby Shop [4] Trades with someone I know [5] Other online dealers or individuals Good Luck, ...
I like to hold and see things I buy.I buy at meets then auctions and ebay. Bob Persing ... From: Tom To: S-Trains@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, August 21,...
I buy them anywhere I can find them, including Ebay; but with mandatory Paypal beginning in late Oct I and many others may no longer shop there. You no doubt...
