What I have found through Googling is both wheat and chaff, so to speak.
By searching, I have found some very valuable railroading web sites, while disregarding the less helpful sites.
Rich
Alton Junction
I don't mind people asking questions. I have learned a lot by Googling to find answers for people and from the answers others give. I enjoy research on the Net (and in my 1000+ book library). Others don't and get fustrated.
I tried to sell my two cents worth, but no one would give me a plug nickel for it.
I don't have a leg to stand on.
DSchmittI have learned a lot by Googling to find answers for people and from the answers others give.
Quite true, but by the same token the people who ask the question themselves can learn more by doing the basic reseaech themselves. There are a lot of times when there are details that might not be clear in a general text, then yes asking on a forum is absolutely the right thing.
I have learned more by just happening on things while searching for something else.
Its the difference between looking at something with just your eyes or looking at it with a telescope. If you ask a question on the forum, you only get the answer that somebody else has and only to the question you asked. If you go searching for things yorself you can find answers to questions you haven't had a chance to ask. Sometimes "wasting time" by searching your self is the best way to spend time.
Dave H. Painted side goes up. My website : wnbranch.com
Ok then, what exactly is the Big Jack officially called DDA40X or DD40AX?
Steve
If everything seems under control, you're not going fast enough!
DDA40X. See the manual at http://www.rr-fallenflags.org/manual/dd40x-om.pdf
What's your question that you are looking up an answer for?
Dont know how to the qoute replay thing, so copy and pasted it.
Hopefully will be able to find what i am looking for this weekend. Finding a ton of what i am not looking for and very liitle of what i want. Most of what i find is outdated info. If i dont find it by monday i am going to ask here if anyone knows.
Modeling on the cheap
dehusman Quite true, but by the same token the people who ask the question themselves can learn more by doing the basic research themselves.
Quite true, but by the same token the people who ask the question themselves can learn more by doing the basic research themselves.
cascadenorthernrr Ok then, what exactly is the Big Jack officially called DDA40X or DD40AX?
In this case, a simple Google search would point to some obviously valid and comprehensive information about the EMD DDA40X locomotive.
In fact, that same Google search would reveal that the DD40AX designation is a mistake made by Bachmann when it produced its version of the Big Jack locomotive.
Thanks, NorthWest! Where would I find the manuals (if they exist) for the Big Boy and Veranda Turbine?
cascadenorthernrr Thanks, NorthWest! Where would I find the manuals (if they exist) for the Big Boy and Veranda Turbine?
These!
And here is both in one train!
Steven, If I may butt in here, a little off topic, but in one of your replies in this thread, you mentioned you are 16 yrs. old, you want to model in HO scale, you like the 50's time period, and you don't have a layout yet.
A large percentage of us that have been responding to your many threads that you have started, are old enough to be your grandpa. Have patience with us, as we learn to have patience with you.
I have a suggestion for you. There are many trainsets out there that will get you started, which is the way many of us got started, with that first trainset. Walthers as many listed from a variety of manufacturers, for under $200.00. With that, you can now actually run a train, and develop your skills. Don't ever stop dreaming about that grandiose layout you describe in your web site, just get started, learn, develop, grow, and one day, that huge layout in your web site will be alive with long trains, moving through all of the fascinating places you want it to go.
For the 50's, the F7's were prominate, along with the GP7's and 9's. I don't think you'll find a set with the GP7's, but there are many with the F7's.
Always remember that it's a great hobby, and to have fun learning and building.
Just a suggestion from one of us "old guys".
Mike.
My You Tube
Thank you very much.