QUOTE: Originally posted by cjcrescent Chip; For a different take on 0-6-0T's, check out bachmann's spectrum 0-6-0T. Very smooth runner. Little hard to fit a decoder in but doable.
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QUOTE: The NWP only had 3 moguls and the CW never had any. I already have 2 of the MDC Moguls. I've not seen the MDC 4-4-0's, . I also have built a 4-6-0 MDC, but that has become part of the Hogwart's Freight and Ferry that occationaly operates in Northern California. Like I said, the IHC I have is the best runner I have--runs smooth at 2 smph pulling 3 boxcars (22 sec to cover 9" section of track), but it too has joined the Hogwarts team.
QUOTE: Originally posted by loathar Could you tell what color those lines were from the movie? I've seen some really old lines next to the tracks that where green. I think the color of the lines had something to do with what type of line they where.
QUOTE: Originally posted by rripperger You might want to consider the MDC Moguls and 4-4-0s - the biggest problem with the older ones was the tendency of the open-frame motor to accumulate dirt, but the can motors on the newer ones seem good. I've had good experiences with both the high and the low-drivered Spectrum 4-6-0s, so I would certainly recommend them. I'm partial to the old Alco Ma&Pa 4-4-0s, which are turn-of-the-century and pop up on Ebay every once in a while, but I've heard their mechanisms are lousy. One other piece of advice for you: if you can find it, Tratman's book on track (I model 1913, and I'm using the 1908 edition) is an encyclopedic discussion of track, ballast, roadbed, and lineside detail (signage, bridges, and buildings). There are a lot of characteristically turn-of-the-century engineering practices (like ballasting track with earth, and heaping it over the centers of the ties) that most modeling publications don't discuss.
QUOTE: Originally posted by oleirish QUOTE: Originally posted by SpaceMouse QUOTE: Originally posted by cheese3 sounds like a cool film, so do you have a good idea of what you are going to do now? I've had an idea for a while. I've had a good idea after finding that logging site with all the 1000's of photos. I've got the foot-print worked out with the schematic. I just have to digitally lay the track and let you guys rip on it. Then there's still the technicality that I have to clear the basement and remodel it. [:D][^]Chip Could you use these guys to help build your logging railroad???? JIM
QUOTE: Originally posted by SpaceMouse QUOTE: Originally posted by cheese3 sounds like a cool film, so do you have a good idea of what you are going to do now? I've had an idea for a while. I've had a good idea after finding that logging site with all the 1000's of photos. I've got the foot-print worked out with the schematic. I just have to digitally lay the track and let you guys rip on it. Then there's still the technicality that I have to clear the basement and remodel it.
QUOTE: Originally posted by cheese3 sounds like a cool film, so do you have a good idea of what you are going to do now?
QUOTE: Originally posted by masonjar In 1914, I would venture that they are telegraph lines, not telephone. Used to communicate station to station to control train movement. Andrew
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QUOTE: Originally posted by ereimer cool ! i'll bet you were hoping to not have to model the telephone lines [:)]
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