American Mainline switcher Marc Horovitz Gauge 1, 1:29 scale, electrically powered, USRA 0-6-0American Mainline33268 Central Ave.Union City CA 94587Price: $1,599E-mail: americanmainline@gmail.comWeb site: http://americanmainline.com Electrically powered model of USRA 0-6-0 switcher; made of brass, steel, and die castings; 24V gear-head motor; electronics in tender; 12 pickup wheels; directional lighting; sound-system ready; working knuckled couplers; minimum radius, […]
Mamod Steam Models 0-4-0T live-steam locomotive Marc Horovitz Gauge 0, 1:19 scale, live-steam 0-4-0TMamod Steam ModelsUnited KingdomPrice £230, including shipping to the US (until November 2009)Web site: www.mamod.co.uk All metal, live-steam locomotive; ready to run; two, double-acting oscillating cylinders; gas fired; ceramic external burner; silver-soldered boiler; 40 psi blowoff pressure; safety valve, throttle, reversing lever, […]
Marc Horovitz 16mm scale, Victorian lamp postMiniature Scale Models LLP49 River MeadBraintree, Essex CM7 9AXGreat BritainAvailable in the US from: C&OCRyPO Box 57Rogue River OR 97537 Price: $16.95 each + s&hWeb sites: www.miniaturescalemodels.co.uk or www.cocry.com Plastic-and-metal lamp post; available in green and black; 12V light bulb included; intended to be mounted on a board or […]
Phoenix digital sound system Kevin Strong Digital sound system for DC operationPhoenix Sound Systems3514 West Liberty Rd.Ann Arbor MI 48103Price: $245Web site: www.phoenixsound.com Phoenix PB9 sound board; can operate with DC track power, battery power, and DCC; several sound packages available; sounds configurable via CD (sold separately); includes speaker, 3.6V battery, sound board, volume-control switch, […]
Rail comes in many different sizes and materials. Here’s a little background information to help you chose the one that’s right for you. Rail sizes The size of model-train rail in any scale is referred to by “code.” For instance, in large-scale railroading we commonly use code-332, code-250, or code-215 rail, although code 197 is […]
Annual refers to a plant that lives for only one season and must be replanted each year. Ballast is the medium, usually gravel of some sort, that provides a firm underlayment for track, helps to hold it in place, and drains water away from the ties. Battery power is another way of operating electrically powered […]
Bob Temper • Don’t arrive early. Most garden railroaders tend to work frantically up until the last minute getting their lines ready. Arriving early can be disruptive. • Don’t stay late. Our hosts are exhausted by the end of the day, so please leave by closing time. • Sign the guest book. Owners like to […]
Annual refers to a plant that lives for only one season and must be replanted each year. Ballast is the medium, usually gravel of some sort, that provides a firm underlayment for track, helps to hold it in place, and drains water away from the ties. Battery power is another way of operating electrically powered […]
Rail comes in many different sizes and materials. Here’s a little background information to help you chose the one that’s right for you. Rail sizes The size of model-train rail in any scale is referred to by “code.” For instance, in large-scale railroading we commonly use code-332, code-250, or code-215 rail, although code 197 is […]
Marc Horovitz Marc Horovitz Marc Horovitz Marc Horovitz Marc Horovitz Keeping dirt and debris out of the moving points is imperative to proper operation. The author uses a stiff brush to keep things moving freely through an operating session. Kevin Strong The frog and guardrail flangeways—like the points—need to be kept clear. These areas aren’t […]
Download the PDF of this project here. This PDF is formatted to print on your home printer. Most pieces are formatted to fit on a 8.5″ x 11″ piece of paper. For larger parts of the plan, you will see “break lines.” Line up the break lines to create the larger piece. Despite our best […]
Kevin Strong Wireless control system Aristo-Craft Trains698 S. 21st St.Irvington NJ 07111Web site: www.aristocraft.comPrice: $300; additional receivers, $105 2.4GHz wireless control system for use with track or battery power; receiver rated for 5 amps continuous, 8 amps peak power Pros: Can be used with either track or battery power; simple installation (plug-and-play in some instances; […]
