|
Search
You searched for the word(s): userid:152640
Hi! I am 65, a model railroader since the mid-'50s, and have always modeled the transition era (even when it was actually the "modern" era!). As previous posters wrote, I consider the era to be from the mid-late '40s until about 1959. Of course some railroads, like the Illinois Central, did not totally dieselize until about 1960. And, some railroads were totally diesel much earlier. I grew up in Chicago and spent a lot of time near (and on) railroad property. Through the '50s
Hi, I've had a lot of Bachmanns over the years, and can say that the Spectrums are the best they have ever put out. I have 4 of their steamers, and for the money, they are an excellent value. That being said, the steamers are not for kids - as they have delicate parts and are naturally harder to put on the rails (and keep them on) than diesels. For beginners, I would also recommend Athearn, another model railroading company that has been around for several decades and provides excellent value
Hi! I'll echo some of the previous comments....... The auto companies produced 1940 and some 1941 models, but went to war time production during 1942 thru 1945. Models from 1946 were few and far between. Consumer goods production kicked in pretty good in 1947, and there were plenty of 1948 & 1949 models. I actually learned to drive a stick shift automobile in a '49 flat head V8 Ford! Frankly, most folks in the '40s (thru 1948 anyway) had prewar autos - mostly from the late '30s
Hi once again! The "missing screw" saga continues........... The loco in question never left the layout room, and ran successfully until the screw popped out, causing the running gear to force a derailment. And, as mentioned, it will probably show up one day in the future - probably when my heirs are clearing out the room to hold a massive Ebay sale. Anyway, I have contacted the good folks at Bachmann (NOT a sarcastic comment), and they said I they do not have the screws as spares, but
Hi! I'm with Pete! Let's face it, much of our layout wiring is done where it is difficult to get to it, and my use of a super long 1/8 inch drill bit makes it easier. The fact is, with the hookups 3 feet or so from the viewer, a bit of rust/black paint for the wire and ground cover at the hole will hide it beautifully. And, you will have a relatively fast and solid hook-up. Mobilman44
Hi, I've been playing with trains since the '50s (Ho since early '60s) so I guess I could be called an MR veteran. Anyway, I am in the process of building an HO 11x15 two level DCC (my first venture) layout. Sooo, our layouts are reasonably comparable, even though I model the transition period. My comments are - for what they are worth: Your 86 ft cars may (??) handle 24 inch curves, but will look very unrealistic. I have several 80 ft (or so) passenger cars with most curves 28-30 inch
Nigel, Thank you for the small parts connections. Fortunately I have a digital micrometer and can get some specs and go from there. I'm going to try the vacuum trick this afternoon, and of course I await hearing from Bachmann as well. You know, its really a shame that a small fastener part like that is such a specialized item, and its loss can disable a $100 loco. Ha, at least it didn't come off of my 3 BLI steamers! Thank you, Mobilman44
R.T., Believe it on don't, I actually thought of that (using the net in the shop vac) last evening, but was just not in the mood to deal with it. The outer main (which was being tested) is next to the trackage going down to the lower level, which means that the screw could have shot on to the floor, or lower level. The carpeting in that area is dark brown, and I went over it with a light as best I could. As Murphy would have it, that screw - which should have ended up on the layout surface near
Hi once again, Got the portable shop vac and attached a nylon "sock" inside and did the top of the layout - which is not yet scenicked and pretty bare. I checked the sock and then did the lower level and have the floor under the layout, checked the sock, and then did the other half of the carpeted floor under the layout. I got a few spikes, a staple, lots of small pieces of rail and wire insulation, all wrapped up in some carpet fluff and a little sawdust. However, no screw could be found
Moonguy63, Yes, there are 52 - 2x2 legs under my 11x15 layout. They are spaced about 3 feet apart going east/west, and about 2 feet apart going north/south. The layout is NOT attached to the walls, so obviously their are also legs around the perimeter. And, as I have a 2 percent grade that runs around to a lower level to staging tracks, more legs than otherwise necessary are needed. And yes, there is room for this 65 year old, 5'10", 225 lb guy to wind himself under the layout to reach all
|
By signing up I may also receive reader surveys and occasional special offers from Trains.com. We don't sell,
rent, or trade our e-mail lists.
|