My Starting Locos/ Rolling Stock for NM&RR

[Anonymous]

I have given some thought as to what trains will be pulled by what Locomotives.

I currently own...

1) Bachmann 4-6-0 Ten- Wheeler that that cam with the "Gold Rush Set." This is going to be my "trohpy Loco" that is deocrated in a light blue color (colour) scheme.

2) Bachmann 2-6-0 mini-Mogul- Will serve as a road engine until I can purchase a a 10th Anneversry 4-6-0 Ten Wheeler at which time this locomotive will be relegated to switch engine and light road work. "Black Industrial" paint scheme. Numbers N&M RR #90

I am saving for...

1) Bachmann 10th Anneversry 4-6-0 Ten- Wheeler - This will also have the "Black Industrial" paint scheme and will handle all the mainline work.

2) I may slowly save for a more expensive Bachmann Loco, but that will be done gradually as I save for and build that fence I talk so much about and remain frustrated with since I'm about 11 months from having the money and because my contractor is in Iraq!

Rolling Stock I need to have when the line opens...

1) Former Bachmann White Pass Passenegr Coach renumbered #200 and renamed "Del Sol."

2) Bachmann Caboose # 53

3) Will purchase a Bachmann Box Car (SHOULD I GO WITH THE 20 Ft or THE FULL SIZED?)

4) Will purchase a Bachmann Flat Car of any size.

5) Two more passenger coaches (combine and obersvation)

6) Some coal hoppers (maybe eventually three)

This should give me enough rolling stock to have an operating railroad. After this set of purchases I can literally take any direction I choose. I think it is important to have this minimum number of rolling stock before beginning.

I am also hoarding track...

[Anonymous]

Go with the full sized boxcar, I think they look better. But what do I know I don't count rivits.[;)] I am not a fan of Bachman's passenger cars for the sole reason of the amount of drag and squecking the wheels produce from the wheels due to the copper rubbing against the wheels to light up the cars. Is there anyway to fix that?

[Anonymous]

QUOTE: Originally posted by MICH CAL

Go with the full sized boxcar, I think they look better.

Thanks, I think I will do that. I haven't hade a chance to see the two side by side, but I trust your judgement. As for rivets, I conlu count them to center my "Dry Transfer" lettering. Not that "rivet" counting is bad.

[Anonymous]

Dear Captain

If you want to have smooth running rolling stock, try Gary Raymond wheel sets. Fore more informatation, try Garden Railways Magazine. It has alot of things for the Garden Railroad. Also, for your track, I suggest that you either soilder them or use Hillman Railclamps (My favourite way to go). I have also purchased the Gold Rush Set,. for more info on that, try my rtecnet post, I have started to build a railway

Nicholas

[vsmith]

QUOTE: Originally posted by MICH CAL

Go with the full sized boxcar, I think they look better. But what do I know I don't count rivits.[;)] I am not a fan of Bachman's passenger cars for the sole reason of the amount of drag and squecking the wheels produce from the wheels due to the copper rubbing against the wheels to light up the cars. Is there anyway to fix that?

Get both, most RR's had a bizarre mix of frieght cars I think it looks more realistic if their is a motley mix of narrow guage equipment, long and short.

As for B'manns passenger car, convert the light to battery, a couple of AA's should work, TOC had some thoughts on that. Or better just search e-bay for B'mann passenger cars then ask the seller if they are the older versions with the battery powered lights. These were better IMO since the light level was constant.

[Anonymous]

Dear vsmith,

You are right about the coaches exept the older versions don't have the good quallity like the more recent ones.

Nicholas

[vsmith]

QUOTE: Originally posted by locomotive10

Dear vsmith,

You are right about the coaches exept the older versions don't have the good quallity like the more recent ones.

Nicholas

True, its a trade off unless you want to add the battery box and convert it, plus buying the older version might save a few $ for a beginner. Just giving capt C a few options.[;)]

[ondrek]

I have a few of the older Bachmann pass. cars. they have the battery powered lights. one 9volt. the wheels are metal already. they seem to roll well out of the box. the only low quality i see in them is the hand rails on the ends, they are plastic. but someday, if i get the chance, i will replace them with my own wire hand rails.

I would rather spend my time building my own pass cars. the Bachmann pass cars are pretty long. I like the shorter ones better, If i can get my own built, then the bachmann cars, (1combine, 2 pass cars) will be up for sale.

I agree though, mix and match your cars, it does look better, but again thats coming from a guy who wants to only have 40' cars, but thats only because i cant have more than 5' dia turns and shorter cars look better on tighter turns.
Kevin

[Anonymous]

Hi All
As a railway employee regardless of type of wagon get a variety of sizes on modern railways they are all the same with modernisation came standardisation.
Back in steam and early diesle days they where all diferent sizes some where not even the same width
the most common wagons are open wagons (Gondolas) with or without tarp rails and box vans.
Unless you plan on a major coal moving line one hopper and two gondolas might be better.
As it is a steam line I would expect a greater variety of stock than a modern one
once things start to grow IF you can afford it have a policy of twos ie two Texas oil tankers two N&M stock cars and make sure the home road wagons out number the visiting ones.
regards John

[Anonymous]

QUOTE: Originally posted by John Busby

Hi All
As a railway employee regardless of type of wagon get a variety of sizes on modern railways they are all the same with modernisation came standardisation.
Back in steam and early diesle days they where all diferent sizes some where not even the same width
the most common wagons are open wagons (Gondolas) with or without tarp rails and box vans.
Unless you plan on a major coal moving line one hopper and two gondolas might be better.
As it is a steam line I would expect a greater variety of stock than a modern one
once things start to grow IF you can afford it have a policy of twos ie two Texas oil tankers two N&M stock cars and make sure the home road wagons out number the visiting ones.
regards John

John,

Thanks, I am depending on just such imput. A Hopper and two gondolas sounds excellent. As for stock cars, I to plan to buy some for conversion to N&M RR. Tank cars are going to come a little later since I plan to one day build and oil field and/or refinery.

Ondrek,

My skill are still a bit novice to be building from scratch, but I do plan learn. I want to mix my stock as per John and others have mentioned.

I am real excited, I have spent the last few days with my Grandfather clearing some brush behind the house that had gotten out of hand. Grandpa's a bit old, but is a real wizz with the chainsaw.

Again thanks,
Capt Carrales

[Anonymous]

QUOTE: Originally posted by John Busby

Hi All
As a railway employee regardless of type of wagon get a variety of sizes on modern railways they are all the same with modernisation came standardisation.
Back in steam and early diesle days they where all diferent sizes some where not even the same width
the most common wagons are open wagons (Gondolas) with or without tarp rails and box vans.
Unless you plan on a major coal moving line one hopper and two gondolas might be better.
As it is a steam line I would expect a greater variety of stock than a modern one
once things start to grow IF you can afford it have a policy of twos ie two Texas oil tankers two N&M stock cars and make sure the home road wagons out number the visiting ones.
regards John

Thought poped to my small grey thing in my head.
"Texas A & M Oil Inc."
#1 bad thing about using the Texas A&M sticker is a guy who cut wood and made planters got Texas A&M on him with a law suit.
Guess what he told the court? From now on I WILL make the Texas A&M planters for anyone for FREE.
Totaly killed Texas A&Ms case against him.
This man is one of my dear friends and the sick thing is I am part Aggie.

How would that take if I did do a Texas A & M Oil Inc.? Any lawers in the house?

[Anonymous]

Hi Bluebonnet -71
I am no lawyer if the name is diferent in any way I think you will be right.
Anyway you thought of the name and have never heard of his company if he kicks up send him a bill for advertising and besides who sees it and hat where they doing on your property without permision, you are not making money out of it and it money that seems to cause the problems.
not even worth 2c
regards John

[Anonymous]

John

I just thought that would be a cute (if a guy can still use the word cute) name for my oil company.
Just want to be in the "clear" [:D] lol Never know there days and times.

[bman36]

QUOTE: Originally posted by Bluebonnet - 71

John

I just thought that would be a cute (if a guy can still use the word cute) name for my oil company.
Just want to be in the "clear" [:D] lol Never know there days and times.

Not sure about the US, but here in Canada you can do whatever you want as long as it is for yourself. It's only when you want to sell it that copyrights come into play. So IMHO...go ahead. Put it on your line. If anything they should be proud you did it.! Later eh...Brian. BTW..."cute" is allowable amongst us "men'. [:D]

[Anonymous]

QUOTE: Originally posted by bman36

QUOTE: Originally posted by Bluebonnet - 71

John

I just thought that would be a cute (if a guy can still use the word cute) name for my oil company.
Just want to be in the "clear" [:D] lol Never know there days and times.

Not sure about the US, but here in Canada you can do whatever you want as long as it is for yourself. It's only when you want to sell it that copyrights come into play. So IMHO...go ahead. Put it on your line. If anything they should be proud you did it.! Later eh...Brian. BTW..."cute" is allowable amongst us "men'. [:D]

I think its alright as long as you don't intend to sell it. Make an extra on and send it to College Station as a gift from an former alumus. They can't rail you then, can they?

[Anonymous]

QUOTE: Originally posted by Capt Carrales

QUOTE: Originally posted by bman36

QUOTE: Originally posted by Bluebonnet - 71

John

I just thought that would be a cute (if a guy can still use the word cute) name for my oil company.
Just want to be in the "clear" [:D] lol Never know there days and times.

Not sure about the US, but here in Canada you can do whatever you want as long as it is for yourself. It's only when you want to sell it that copyrights come into play. So IMHO...go ahead. Put it on your line. If anything they should be proud you did it.! Later eh...Brian. BTW..."cute" is allowable amongst us "men'. [:D]

Make an extra on and send it to College Station as a gift from an former alumus. They can't rail you then, can they?

They cann't derail me......ROFLMAO[:o)]

[Anonymous]

Dear Captain

Maybe, for your daughter, try some more animated and small eqquipment. LGB Toy Train has stuff like sets and coaches that look great and are based on real trains. They have animated stuff for kids as well. They have prices that are simaler to Bachmanns to.

Nicholas Parker

[Anonymous]

Don't give thought to anything, don't plan too far into the future, just let it all happen and like topsy it will grow slowly one bit at a time. However if you want to daydream out loud please do so as i do a fair bit of it myself and daydreams can turn into fact if you wish it enough and try hard enough.

At the moment I am planning my area 3, but I am dreaming about a new eleveated track that will go right over area 2 and join area 1 and 3 together.

Incidentally area 2 is a beautifully landscaped tropical garden, with an 8 metre swimming pool and entertainment area and it must (the railway) fit in wit the rest.


Regards


ian