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| Subject | Date Asked |
| Overload light | 2/2/2012 |
| Q: Just bought my son a RTR Athearn BNSF HO scale set(EZ track). Has worked flawlessly for about 2-3 ... A: Richard. Thanks for your question. Tough to answer, could be a number of things. 1. Wiring to the ... | |
| elena electronics pacific fast mail model railroad sound | 12/2/2011 |
| Q: I have acquired two electronic devices made by elena electronics the first is called pacific fast ... A: Sam Wow! Lucky you. I have never heard of the SL-1 sound device and know nothing about it. The ... | |
| Athearn HO series from 1957 | 11/27/2011 |
| Q: I have a box set of Athearn HO scale trains from my father. There are 7 cars some track and a box ... A: Donna. Thanks for your question. Your best bet to find their value (probably minimal) is to search ... | |
| model trains | 11/21/2011 |
| Q: I have two loops going into a #6 double crossover . I would appreciate as to how I would wire it and ... A: Gustav. Thanks for your question. I'm not an expert on DCC at all. I don't think you need to cut ... | |
| train powersuplies | 11/19/2011 |
| Q: I would like to build a single throttle control for an O scale layout. Track length will be 150' and ... A: Jay. Thanks for your question. Sorry on the delay on the answer, away for a few days. Lionel, O ... | |
| Fleischmann Engine | 11/5/2011 |
| Q: I have a Fleischmann HO two-track engine and coal car combination that I received as a Christmas ... A: Mike. Thanks for your question. All you need is a standard HO power pack. Most European HO trains ... | |
| Fleischmann locos and tenders | 10/20/2011 |
| Q: I would like to know when these two Fleischmann locomotives where made, and possibly model numbers. ... A: Jack. Thanks for your question. I'm sorry but I know of no books that show Fleischmann locomotives ... | |
| 1666 Gray Marx engine | 10/18/2011 |
| Q: I have a gray Marx engine,I would like to know what year Marx started selling them ? Thank you, ... A: I'm not an expert on Marx trains, but if its the plastic version it would have been made in the ... | |
| kato n scale terminal unijoiners | 10/17/2011 |
| Q: I am about to build a medium size layout using kato track powered by a tech power pack.My questuon ... A: Albert. Never hook your track up to the AC terminals, this is for accessories like lights or ... | |
| kato n scale terminal unijoiners | 10/17/2011 |
| Q: I am about to build a medium size layout using kato track powered by a tech power pack.My questuon ... A: Albert. Thanks for your question. There are a couple of ways to do that. One way is to separate ... | |
| Lionel transformers | 10/6/2011 |
| Q: I'm new to the hobby and have a question related to powering the Lionel Fastrack. I currently have ... A: Bill Thanks for your question. I would first plan out what you eventually want to do. Multiple ... | |
| Tenshoto (PFM) GN 080 C-1 #157 | 9/22/2011 |
| Q: I recently purchased the above model on-line. The seller indicated that it has sound and indeed it ... A: Mark. Thank you for your question. I don't think there is really a way to tell if the sound was ... | |
| microtrain couplers on kato nw2 n loco | 9/7/2011 |
| Q: Any advice for attaching Micro-Trains line couplers on a Kato NW2 switcher that has a stripped ... A: Larry. I haven't done that conversion. But when I used to be in N gauge (I now model OO) I used to ... | |
| Tokyo Mauri Pro Z Dioramas | 8/30/2011 |
| Q: I own and have put together 12 sections of "A", "B", "C" & "D" SECTIONS OF DIORAMA FROM THIS ... A: Iarry. You didn't indicate whether you are powering the Z gauge trains with DC power or DCC ... | |
| Model railroad equipment | 8/24/2011 |
| Q: My father-in-law recently passed away. He was a collector of model train equipment and has ... A: Rich. Thanks for your question. Sorry your father in law passed away. I'm in Tidewater Virginia ... | |
| Selling Lionel set (trains, track, bldgs, etc) | 8/10/2011 |
| Q: Since I have no children, I'm thinking of selling a large Lionel setup that my father bought in late ... A: Brian. Thanks for your question. I did answer it last week, but maybe you didn't get the answer. ... | |
| lionel track wiring | 8/5/2011 |
| Q: I'm putting together a Lionel fast track layout-- a single track that runs on the outer edges of a ... A: James. Thanks for your question. Sorry I was slow in responding but I've been away from my desk, ... | |
| Track | 8/4/2011 |
| Q: I purchased several feet of RealTrax and as of now my son does not have a permanent place to install ... A: Keith. Thanks for your question. RealTrax is designed for both permanent layouts as well as ... | |
| Louis Marx Steam Line steam type train | 6/26/2011 |
| Q: My late father owned a cities service gas station in the 1950's and 60's. I have a train set that ... A: Chuck. Thanks for your question. I'd take a look at eBay. They have a number of Marx tank cars ... | |
| Single or bulk | 6/25/2011 |
| Q: As I am moving soon, I am sadly debating to sell my 50 year old Fleishmann set that I boxed up about ... A: Again. I'm not an expert on selling hobby stuff, including a huge collection of my own. But ... | |
| Marline train | 6/18/2011 |
| Q: I have a Stream Line Steam Type Electrical Train Made by Louis Marx & Co. It is remote control No. ... A: Janet. Thanks for your question. Louis Marx was one of the cheaper ranges of model toy trains. I ... | |
| Lionel #2460 | 6/16/2011 |
| Q: Frank, my Lionel 2460 has the two pick-up shoes to operate the couplers, but also a roller pick up ... A: Richard. Thank you for your question. I can't be sure but my guess is that it is a factory made ... | |
| Transformers | 6/13/2011 |
| Q: I just got a Lionel 1033 for $10.00 I have a HO scale train, will this work? if not which Lionel ... A: Chris. No that is not possible on ONE track as you wouldn't have separate control of each ... | |
| trains | 6/11/2011 |
| Q: I Have A 1962 till 1966 Louis Marx Train SET In Fair Shape Missing Transfromer Is It Worth Restoring ... A: Terry. Thanks for your question. Probably it will not become a "collectable". I'm not sure what ... | |
| Fleischmann Ho | 5/11/2011 |
| Q: I have found my old Fleischmann Ho 14 Volt Electric Model Train Set. It is in it's original ... A: Chris. Thanks for your question. As far as I know there are no books published, in English, that ... | |
| noisy bachmann motor | 4/7/2011 |
| Q: Is there any way I can Lubricate a Bachmann Motor (HO Gauge) in a Spectrum Dash 8? The motor makes a ... A: Bud . You need to lubricate any HO locomotive every so often. Remember to use a good plastic ... | |
| Lionel 1033 | 4/6/2011 |
| Q: I just got a Lionel 1033 for $10.00 I have a HO scale train, will this work? if not which Lionel ... A: Chris. Going to DCC is expensive. First you'd have to buy a DCC controller say from Digitrax or ... | |
| Lionel 1033 | 4/4/2011 |
| Q: I just got a Lionel 1033 for $10.00 I have a HO scale train, will this work? if not which Lionel ... A: Whoops. I got your question all wrong sorry. Correct answer: No the Lionel 1033 transformer WILL ... | |
| Lionel 1033 | 4/4/2011 |
| Q: I just got a Lionel 1033 for $10.00 I have a HO scale train, will this work? if not which Lionel ... A: Chris. Thanks for your question. No the HO train pack will not run a Lionel Train as a HO train ... | |
| information on my train | 4/1/2011 |
| Q: can you help me find the age and maker of my cast iron electric train engine it only has the patent ... A: Becky. Thank you for your question. I'm sorry I can't really help you identifying your electric ... | |
| Standard Gauge curved track | 3/30/2011 |
| Q: I'm trying to identify which manufacturer(s) produced Standard Gauge track with inclined or banked ... A: Rich. Thank you for your question. I'm not sure I can be of any help to you. Standard Gauge is not ... | |
| Identify an AHM train | 3/24/2011 |
| Q: I'm looking for information about a train set that I recently acquired from an estate. I am not a ... A: Steve Thanks for your question. Very nice! Sorry I can't supply much information to you. AHM was ... | |
| Spare parts Arnold Loko | 3/20/2011 |
| Q: Since many years I have a loko "Arnold Serie2, 30 03 3 " . I would like to put together a train and ... A: Gunter. Thanks for your question. Arnold was a manufacturer of N scale trains in Germany. They ... | |
| AF Control Buttons/Boxes | 3/15/2011 |
| Q: I have an American Flyer Sawmill #23796 made 1957-64. From my father's collection, I have been ... A: Carol. Thank you for your question. I last used such an accessory in about 1958. So as I can ... | |
| Traction rings | 2/25/2011 |
| Q: Do you know of an aftermarket source for Mantue - Tyco diesels traction rings? Has anyone in the ... A: Steve Thank you for your question. I think I saw traction tyres for HO diesels in a recent Wathers ... | |
| Lionel 1664 engine | 2/25/2011 |
| Q: I have read some other Q and A but I do not see any wires from track or transformer. Am I missing ... A: Alexis. Thank you for your question. You need two wires from the track to the rails. Actually the ... | |
| N scale sets | 2/20/2011 |
| Q: I have loose numbers of the Aurora postage stamp N scale trains, and several empty boxes with the ... A: Ron Thank you for your question. Unfortunately Aurora Postage Stamp trains were made about thirty ... | |
| approx appraisal for insurance purposes | 2/19/2011 |
| Q: Our museum has accepted a donation of a model train (engine, gondola & tender cars [scale 1 1/2" - 1 ... A: This is an area of model railroading which I have no expertise at all. I would think that a general ... | |
| Williams SD-45 E-unit | 2/15/2011 |
| Q: I need to disable an e-unit of my Williams Pennsylvania SD-45 Diesel Engine (Engine needs to always ... A: David. Thank you for your question. Unfortunately I am only knowledgeable with old style model ... | |
| Rockisland locomotive | 2/15/2011 |
| Q: where can I find a wiring diagram the motor A: Fred. Thanks for your question. I would suggest trying finding one on the Internet. You'll need to ... | |
| Model Power EMD E7, HO | 2/14/2011 |
| Q: Over the weekend I picked up the above-named engine for about $2. Took it apart and found that the ... A: Jeff. This must be a new model. I have never seen a Model Power diesel with a metal shell. They ... | |
| Model Power EMD E7, HO | 2/14/2011 |
| Q: Over the weekend I picked up the above-named engine for about $2. Took it apart and found that the ... A: Jeff. Thanks for your question. I guess you now have a "dummy" EMD F7. Model Power used to import ... | |
| Tyco locomotive doers not cwork | 2/12/2011 |
| Q: I have a Tyco 257-22BAt&SF 0-6-0 locomotive that was running OK suddenly smoked, does not run ... A: Unfortunately Tyco trains are no longer made as far as I know. They used to be made by a company ... | |
| WIRING MY O GAUGE LAYOUT | 2/11/2011 |
| Q: I am building an O Gauge layout using Lionel Fastrack. I havent worked with model trains in 30 ... A: Its a tough question to answer in that there are probably no specific diagrams that will really be ... | |
| zw transformer diode installation | 2/8/2011 |
| Q: What is the proper installation procedure for installing a whistle controller diode to replace the ... A: Robert. Thank you for your question. I can't answer the question definitively not being a ... | |
| Lionel Train | 2/5/2011 |
| Q: I just purchased a Lionel O gauge for my sons 7 and will soon for my 4 year old. This will be a ... A: John Thank you for your question. First some books. Here is a link to Kalmbach, a prolific ... | |
| Wire for a train | 2/4/2011 |
| Q: What size wire should to connect the transformer to the train tracks? A: Michael. Thanks for your question. It depends on size of your train (the bigger the gauge/scale ... | |
| Train derailment | 2/2/2011 |
| Q: I recently bought myself a new train. It has 3 wheels instead of two. After running it a minute or ... A: Kyle Thank you for your question. Your tracks must be laid carefully or you'll be plagued by ... | |
| Faller car system | 2/1/2011 |
| Q: Would like to start a HO Faller car system layout. BUT CANNOT FIND A VIDEO OR INSTRUCTIONS IN ... A: Here is one set of instructions I found on Goggle: ... | |
| old American flyer | 1/23/2011 |
| Q: I know you don't give estimates of value , but do you know of anyone in my area of the country (I ... A: Tom Thanks for your question. There are books that you can buy that give estimates of price of ... | |
| Code 100 HO atlas switches | 1/22/2011 |
| Q: I have 12 diesel engines, and 3 of them are very heavy. All the light weight engines work very well ... A: Ronald. Thanks for your question. Atlas switches are sprung to prevent derailments. You could ... | |
| Model train | 1/17/2011 |
| Q: I have model train that i got in the 1950's . I still have the box it came in.The name on box is ... A: Howie. Thanks for your question. Louis Marx was one of the most prolific model train and toy ... | |
| Fleischmann HO Train Set | 1/12/2011 |
| Q: Aloha. I have recently acquired an empty 1355/3 Fleischmann Train Set box and would like to know of ... A: Again. I know of no catalogs of European trains, or for that matter of American HO trains ... | |
| what year | 1/11/2011 |
| Q: I have a Locomotive-tender t3 type c #1315 and an electric shunting locomotive axle sequence c ... A: Nolan. You did not mention what make of locomotive you have, so that makes my attempt to give you a ... | |
| santa fe emd e7 loco. | 1/10/2011 |
| Q: My ground wire fell off of my engine and I know where it solders on to the motor, but my question is ... A: Model Power locomotives pick up power from the track through the wheels. Generally wheels on one ... | |
| santa fe emd e7 loco. | 1/10/2011 |
| Q: My ground wire fell off of my engine and I know where it solders on to the motor, but my question is ... A: Micheal. Thank you for your question. Unfortunately I can't tell from your description whether you ... | |
| Track layout conversion | 1/6/2011 |
| Q: I have found a "O" gauge layout that I like but I want to build it with FasTrack. Is there a way to ... A: Robert. Do you mean a already built layout or a layout design? I have never used FasTrack, not being ... | |
| Judging the age of a train set | 1/6/2011 |
| Q: I have a Louis Marx Stream Line Electric Train #25234. It is in a box but I cannot find a date as ... A: Norma. Thank you for your question. I'm sorry I can't answer your question. There are books on ... | |
| traction wheels | 12/13/2010 |
| Q: I have a Gilbert flyer H O train set steam (1960) that needs traction wheels. A: Rick thanks for your question. I think you might run into two difficulties with replacement tires. ... | |
| Rivarossi HO loco problem | 12/8/2010 |
| Q: I bought a Rivarossi HO "American" old-West loco on eBay. When set up, the motor rumbles & appears ... A: Dave. Thanks for your question. I would suggest that dirt and lack of lubrication are the most ... | |
| Marklin trains | 12/6/2010 |
| Q: Background: I have some older Marklin HO sets(circa 1973) that were mine as a child. They have been ... A: Kevin. That should work. The idea of lubricating the locomotive with thin hobby oil and using a pin ... | |
| Wiring Transformer to Track | 12/4/2010 |
| Q: I have a Lionel KW 190W transformer that I want to hook to "O" Guage track using a "Lionel CTC" ... A: Run one wire from the lockon to the terminal marked U(should be the wire that connects to the outer ... | |
| Marklin trains | 12/3/2010 |
| Q: Background: I have some older Marklin HO sets(circa 1973) that were mine as a child. They have been ... A: Kevin. Thanks for your question. The sparking is from dirt/corrosion on the wheels and track. ... | |
| HO sets | 12/2/2010 |
| Q: I have an older Super-O Gauge Lionel set from 1963 with the 736 Berkshire etc. It's under the tree ... A: I'll be honest Ed. I haven't bought much American HO in years, being an N gauge and British OO fan. ... | |
| HO sets | 12/2/2010 |
| Q: I have an older Super-O Gauge Lionel set from 1963 with the 736 Berkshire etc. It's under the tree ... A: In the late 60's most train manufacturers started production in plastic rather than metal, even ... | |
| MTH Real-Trax Track | 11/30/2010 |
| Q: A few years ago I made a train layout for my Grandsons and used Real-Trax had no problems. Now I'm ... A: Ed. Thanks for your question. Make sure the old track is clean. Its probably got dirty or ... | |
| Wiring | 11/30/2010 |
| Q: Frank, My son and I are putting up ah HO scale layout. Id like to find a commercial wire I can use ... A: Tom. Thanks for you question. Sure 20 gauge solid wire would be okay on a small layout. Solid wire ... | |
| Help on German Trains | 11/22/2010 |
| Q: I understand you cannot give me an estimate of value of my trains through email but do you have a ... A: Jeannine. Thank you for your question. No sorry I don't own a shop. I purchase most of my needs ... | |
| 3/16" American Flyer scale trains | 11/15/2010 |
| Q: I have two Locamotives, one three axle and the other two axle, they have been boxed up for fourty ... A: Rusty Thanks for your question. I'm sorry I have no idea where San Ramon is in California. However ... | |
| SD-40-2 made in Yugoslavia | 11/9/2010 |
| Q: I just picked up this SD-40-2 locomotive at a show,[ ok it cost me a dollar ] I've tested it and ... A: Ed thanks for your question. The model was probably made in Yugoslavia by a company called ... | |
| beginner | 11/8/2010 |
| Q: I have decided to buy the R8216 So if there are around 6 places where tracks have to be changes ..I ... A: The geography may be a little different, that is length of each track, radius of each curved track ... | |
| Identifying Dublo | 10/31/2010 |
| Q: I have recently cleaned out my father's loft and found quite a considerable collection of Dublo that ... A: Sarah. Cool! Thanks for your question. The engines and rolling stock should have numbers. There ... | |
| DCC Train Set | 10/30/2010 |
| Q: I am interested in purchasing a DCC electronic train set so that more than one engine can be ... A: Craig. Thanks for your question. With DCC you can run as many trains (up to about 100, depending ... | |
| beginner | 10/28/2010 |
| Q: I have decided to buy the R8216 So if there are around 6 places where tracks have to be changes ..I ... A: The points are part of the track, but the point motors and the controllers probably are separate. ... | |
| beginner | 10/26/2010 |
| Q: I am a beginner in rail road modelling. I have bought a hornby beginners set whicg includes DCC ... A: I'm not sure whether you have manual or remote switches. Manual switches or turnouts or ... | |
| Value and Age | 10/25/2010 |
| Q: I have an N scale engine, and have no clue as to the value or age of the piece. It's an ARNOLD ... A: Will. Thanks for your question. It was probable made about 40 years ago. I'm not really familiar ... | |
| beginner | 10/20/2010 |
| Q: I am a beginner in rail road modelling. I have bought a hornby beginners set whicg includes DCC ... A: I would suggest that you should manually operate the points at first in order to get a feel in ... | |
| beginner | 10/20/2010 |
| Q: I am a beginner in rail road modelling. I have bought a hornby beginners set whicg includes DCC ... A: I not too familiar with Hornby DCC sets as they are not sold in the United States, so I don't know ... | |
| E-unit disable switch | 10/18/2010 |
| Q: neutral , reverse , neutral , forward) Thank you Tom A: Tom Thank you for your question. I would doubt that adding a simple switch to disable the E-unit ... | |
| Wiring an O Gauge Layout | 10/6/2010 |
| Q: I had Lionel 027 Trains as a child. It was a basic layout. I now am planning on building a large ... A: Jeff . Thanks for this question. I would not recommend the book from Model Railroader as it deals ... | |
| Steam Locos that will not run | 10/4/2010 |
| Q: I recently purchased some HO steam locomotives that were never run & only displayed. The person I ... A: Alex. I'm not an expert on DCC, not having even thought of converting my older HO/OO and N gauge ... | |
| Steam Locos that will not run | 10/3/2010 |
| Q: I recently purchased some HO steam locomotives that were never run & only displayed. The person I ... A: Alex. Thanks for your question. If they were converted they would have a DCC chip installed. ... | |
| ID Manufacturer | 10/2/2010 |
| Q: I acquired a lot of old (100 or so)HO scale cars and would like to know the manufacturer. The ... A: Dave. Thanks for your question. Unfortunately there were many manufacturers of such cars in the ... | |
| Gauge | 9/29/2010 |
| Q: I just want to be clear on something. If I see a set marked O-gauge/O-27, or just O-27, what size ... A: Ed. Thanks for your question. You're basically right in that 0-27 will run on O gauge. But ... | |
| Connecting transformer to the track | 9/27/2010 |
| Q: My son got an old train set - Allstate Ho Electric from the 1960's I think - but it doesn't have ... A: Paul. Yes I'd try the the first two. If that doesn't work try another combination. The set up is ... | |
| Western Train set | 9/24/2010 |
| Q: Frank, Can you help me identify a toy train set? I can not tell who manufactured it or when it was ... A: Michael. Thanks for your question. I'm sorry I can't identify your trainset. Such sets were made ... | |
| Connecting transformer to the track | 9/23/2010 |
| Q: My son got an old train set - Allstate Ho Electric from the 1960's I think - but it doesn't have ... A: Paul Thank you for your question. I'm not familiar with your train set, I've never heard of ... | |
| Japanese Trains | 9/22/2010 |
| Q: Have a look at the small "T-Gauge"at: http://www.trainaidsa.com/shop-tgauge.shtml A: As I'm getting older and my modeling abilities especially with small stuff is deteriorating I'm ... | |
| Trix Central-Control 2000 | 9/18/2010 |
| Q: I have a Trix Central-Control 2000, I bought 2nd hand. It is complete and almost new, but the ... A: Unfortunately Trix Central trains are not regularly sold in English speaking countries, so an ... | |
| Rivarossi Big Boy-HO Scale | 9/15/2010 |
| Q: I recently purchased a Big Boy on ebay and found that many detail parts are missing. These parts are ... A: Donald. Thanks for your question. I know Rivarossi, which was an Italian company went bankrupt a ... | |
| LIONEL TYPE 1033 | 9/15/2010 |
| Q: I have been upgrading an original Lionel set with some used purchases. The newest is a CAT ... A: Sean. Thanks for your question. It is difficult to trouble shoot problems on email, but presuming ... | |
| Large Scale Bachmann Model Trains | 9/12/2010 |
| Q: We have recently acquired a Southern Suwannee River Special train set and a Southern 762 LYN engine. ... A: Kathy. Nice! The Southern Suwannee River Special is a model of a narrow gauge railroad locomotive ... | |
| N gauge train sets | 9/10/2010 |
| Q: The last model railroad I enjoyed was a Triang-Hornby HO layout based on (mainly) Canadian ... A: George. Great. Your Life-Like Freight Flyer is compatible with most American N gauge trains. More ... | |
| Dunkirk engine | 9/9/2010 |
| Q: where other than e-bay can i get an estimated value of my brass engine. I have several as well as ... A: David. The only source for values on brass locomotives is a book called "The Brown book of brass ... | |
| wiring the transformer | 9/5/2010 |
| Q: I just bought a 1061 Lionel Lines train from an antique store. I have the track the CTC Lockon 1 & 2 ... A: Cheri. Thanks for your question. Sorry it took so long for an answer, but I was out with a cold. I ... | |
| Vintage Lionel O gauge trains | 9/3/2010 |
| Q: I live about 50 miles north of Dallas Texas. I have a dozen or more O gauge Locomotives from the ... A: Robert. I would think any certified appraiser in your area would be able to give you an appraisal of ... | |
| re-wiring a train set | 8/12/2010 |
| Q: I would like to expand my Railroad to use 2 or more trains at one time. I currently am using the ... A: Bud. Yes you should be all right changing the Selectors for the Twins. There are differences in ... | |
| re-wiring a train set | 8/11/2010 |
| Q: I would like to expand my Railroad to use 2 or more trains at one time. I currently am using the ... A: Bud. Thanks for your question. Tough question to answer as it depends if your using one power pack ... | |
| wiring o guage | 8/10/2010 |
| Q: Can I power switches with one transformer and the track they are on with another transformer? A: Ron. Thanks for your question. Sure. That will work. Just make sure that the transformer powering ... | |
| pre- war Bing wind up train | 8/8/2010 |
| Q: I have an original 1924 Bing windup train, locomotive and 2 coach cars .inherited, my uncle said it ... A: Tom. Thank you for your question. There are price guides for old trains, available in good ... | |
| Hornby 00 guage smoke unit | 8/5/2010 |
| Q: I have just aquired a Hornby loco fitted with a Smoke unit - unfortunately without instructions on ... A: Derek. Thanks for your question. I would suggest buying it from Hattons in Liverpool, Great ... | |
| loose wires on Lionel SD-40 diesel | 7/24/2010 |
| Q: I was replacing the shell on my old Lionel SD-40 dual motor diesel engine after oiling the armature ... A: I'm Sorry Bob, I tried to find a schematic for an old SD-40, but didn't find any that are for free. ... | |
| Trains | 7/12/2010 |
| Q: But i have a money problem. I want to run multiple trains. Some on the same line at certain times. ... A: Mitchell. Sorry about my lateness in replying. My questions had been sent to my junk mail box. You ... | |
| Varney H O Trains | 7/1/2010 |
| Q: I saw your answer saying they were made in the 1960's. I am sure I got mine in the 1950's ??? Mine ... A: I'm sorry Lou, but I don't remember the original question. Varney HO trains were actually made ... | |
| NYC P-2B Electrics | 6/27/2010 |
| Q: I am looking for info (availability/prices) on NYC P2b box cab electrics. I believe they were ... A: Rog. Thanks for your question. I checked Custom Brass/NJ International's catalog at Caboose ... | |
| ho scale | 6/25/2010 |
| Q: i have a question regarding an ho scale layout. just a little recommendation for the track. i am ... A: Nick. Thank you for your question. You have first to make a choice, do you want track that is put ... | |
| Southern Crescent colors | 6/24/2010 |
| Q: I am modeling the Southern Railway. To be specific the trains of the Southern Crescent or Crescent ... A: Joe Thanks for your question. Unfortunately I don't model the Southern Railroad, I do model the ... | |
| Bachmann no. 5 controller wiring diagram | 6/20/2010 |
| Q: I have a Bachmann No. 5 controller and I would like to know which of the two red wires from the ... A: Sue Thanks for your question. I have never heard of a Bachmann #5 controller. Maybe it's a South ... | |
| Lionel Lamp Post | 6/17/2010 |
| Q: Frank, I found this lamp post recently. It is approx. 12" tall with a 3" square base and marked ... A: Stan I didn't really appreciate your negative comments about my answer. After all I was doing you a ... | |
| minitrains | 6/13/2010 |
| Q: I have a minitrain set. the box says HO-scale narrow gauge railroad. (for industry.) it is actually ... A: Craig. Thanks for your question. Yes. It is a HO accessory. Normal HO trains run on track that if ... | |
| track power-HO | 6/9/2010 |
| Q: I recently found my childhood,early and mid 1970s HO diesel locomotives.Now that I have the time and ... A: Steve. Thanks for your question. I would suggest that running 1 train on a single feed, that ... | |
| transformer wiring | 6/8/2010 |
| Q: i recently aquired an am. flyer train set that looks old,my problem is how to hook the transformer ... A: Jim Thanks for your question. Not knowing whether your have a pre WWII American Flyer O gauge set ... | |
| location of apprasial tampa florida | 6/5/2010 |
| Q: Can you direct me to the location or name and number of a HO Model Train appraiser in the Tampa FL ... A: Kelly. Appraisers do not specialize in trains normally. You'll have to find a local appraiser from ... | |
| Appraiser | 6/5/2010 |
| Q: My father passed away recently and we are in the beginning stages of liquidating his model train ... A: Sharon. I'm sorry for your loss. I don't know specifically any appraisers in your area. But most ... | |
| Lionel Transformer Type ZW | 5/29/2010 |
| Q: I have received a Lionel Transformer Type ZW. After re-wiring and cleaning it works fine. The ... A: Joe Thanks for your question. I'm not sure which "outer ring" you're talking about. Both the ZW ... | |
| cast iron floor train | 5/26/2010 |
| Q: all i know is that it's approx. 26" long. the only markings on it is pennsylvania lines and ROUIN. ... A: Dan . Thank you for your question. It is way out of my expertise. Sorry! But I did do a search ... | |
| Rivarossi Big Boy spare parts | 5/19/2010 |
| Q: I am trying to locate some carbon brushes for an Italian made H0 Big Boy of 1970 vintage. Not to be ... A: Rivarossi was imported into the United States by Polks in the 1950's and by AHM in the 1970's. I ... | |
| HO OUTDOOR RAILWAY | 5/18/2010 |
| Q: I WOULD LIKE TO BUILD MY HO RAILWAY OUTSIDE AROUND MY PROPERTY. I HAVE READ ABOUT USING NICKEL TRACK ... A: Craig. Thank you for your question. You may not need extra power supplies to feed the track, but ... | |
| brass loco repair | 5/13/2010 |
| Q: What type and wattage soldering iron do i need for light brass loco repair?THANK YOU. A: Joe. Thank you for your question. That's a tough question to answer as it depends just what you ... | |
| Pacific Fast Mail Sound System II (repair) | 5/10/2010 |
| Q: Are there persons who repair PFM SS II? Is a schematic available? Could also use qualified ... A: Larry. Thanks for your question. I would think any audio engineer, especially those with web ... | |
| Ideal's HO radar | 5/7/2010 |
| Q: I bought a radar tower made by Ideal. On the instructions it says "if the rotating action becomes ... A: Not having ever seeing an Ideal rotating radar tower I have no idea what revitalizing compound is. ... | |
| Need an expert to look at a picture for me | 5/5/2010 |
| Q: I've always wanted a Lionel O, 6-18347, Pennsylvania GG-1, Silver Locomotive TMCC. I found someone ... A: Paul. Thank for your question. I don't think I have the expertise needed to tell the difference. ... | |
| fleishmann coal tender | 4/30/2010 |
| Q: I am trying to find some info on a fleishmann coal tender, it is a one piece cast metal body with ... A: Fred. Thanks for your question. With the information you gave me I can't identify your tender. ... | |
| Railroader magazine | 4/28/2010 |
| Q: I have about 80 magazines from 1943 to 1949 are they worth anything A: James, Thank you for your question. The only places that might want then, as a donation, would be ... | |
| Superhorn | 4/22/2010 |
| Q: I would like to add a horn to a postwar Lionel diesel, I read in an old response from you about ... A: Tim. Thank you for your question. The Superhorn was made by a company called Depotronics. I tried ... | |
| Appraisal of model trains | 4/18/2010 |
| Q: I have inherited my grandfathers model trains and would like some direction for getting them ... A: Eric. Thank you for your question. I would suggest that most certified appraisers in Washington ... | |
| I don't know what these are but I think they're HO gauge. | 4/16/2010 |
| Q: These pieces fit together to form a base for something. The fellow that owned them was a model ... A: Al. Thank you for your question. These are old cast truck frames used originally to build a set of ... | |
| new bright santaland g scale train set | 4/13/2010 |
| Q: can you tell me anything about this G scale train set complete in box? New Bright Santa Land or ... A: Charles. Thank you for your question. I'm sorry I am unable to identify your train, especially ... | |
| Lima locos and rolling stock | 4/12/2010 |
| Q: returned to model trains last christmas with a gift from the child bride - an hornby flying scotsman ... A: I guess its how we are brought up. I remember my grandfather taking me to Friary Station (Southern ... | |
| Lima locos and rolling stock | 4/9/2010 |
| Q: returned to model trains last christmas with a gift from the child bride - an hornby flying scotsman ... A: Roger. Thanks for your question. As far as mixing gauges HO is accurate in the tracks at 16.5 mm do ... | |
| Playmobil garden train | 4/6/2010 |
| Q: About 10 years ago i bought my Husband a Playmobil Garden Railroad Train. It is missing some parts. ... A: Beth. I'm not sure if any one collects Playmobile, but chech eBay. There are some there that ... | |
| Playmobil garden train | 4/6/2010 |
| Q: About 10 years ago i bought my Husband a Playmobil Garden Railroad Train. It is missing some parts. ... A: Beth. Thanks for your question. Sorry to say that Playmobil no longer is made and I doubt if spare ... | |
| pammydi@earthlink.net | 3/30/2010 |
| Q: I have inherited hundreds of Marklin, brawa , pico, roco trains,for example a brawa klv 60 ... A: Pamela. Thank you for your question. A couple of suggestions. One is to use eBay to get a ball park ... | |
| Marklin loco 20 volt 3 rail 13030 | 3/30/2010 |
| Q: I cannot find any info on this green loco; when it was made, value, etc. Can you help? Thank you A: Digby. Thanks for yor question. I know of no publication that list dates of manufacture or values ... | |
| LOUIS MARX TRAINS | 3/25/2010 |
| Q: A friend of mine has old train set,Engine #999 and four cars,Transformer is m/n #729 and ... A: John. Thanks for your question. I doubt it is worth repairing, unless the cost of repairs is less ... | |
| Identify | 3/25/2010 |
| Q: I purchased a 3-rail HO Locomotive 4-6-2. The only mark is engine # 1215, & would appreciate any ... A: Bob . Thank you for your question. Its probably a Marklin Locomotive, made in Germany. I doubt ... | |
| Lionel Switch towers | 3/21/2010 |
| Q: Excluding the bases, are the lionel 092 tower and the Lionel 437 tower the same size? A: Bobby . Thank you for your question. I'm sorry I have neither towers, so I am unable to really ... | |
| HO scale TGV | 3/18/2010 |
| Q: I have an HO scale TGV train that says "made in Macao" on the bottom. I was wondering if you knew ... A: Bob. Thanks for your question. It's either a Bachmann (USA), Lima (Italian), Jouef (French) or ... | |
| E unit wiring | 3/6/2010 |
| Q: Could you give point-to-point connections to connect the E unit to a 1700-E? I'm replacing a missing ... A: Paul Thank you for your question. I found this wiring diagram in a google book on repairing Lionel. ... | |
| Need a wiring diagram for a Marx signal | 3/3/2010 |
| Q: I need a wiring diagram for a Marx 1405 Trainmaster Automatic Block Signal. This was produced in the ... A: David. I'm sorry I couldn't find a more complete answer. I don't know if there are Marx collectors ... | |
| N Scale Steam Details | 2/21/2010 |
| Q: I want to detail a 2-8-2 to represent an ALCO machine built for export in the early twenties. These ... A: Greg. Thanks for your question. There are very few manufacturers of N gauge steam parts it seems. ... | |
| Wiring O gauge layout | 2/16/2010 |
| Q: I have an 8' x 24' layout with 7 different blocks powered by 2 275 ZW transformers. When the train ... A: Bill. The only thing I can think of is that the momentary loss of contact of the train running from ... | |
| Wiring O gauge layout | 2/15/2010 |
| Q: I have an 8' x 24' layout with 7 different blocks powered by 2 275 ZW transformers. When the train ... A: Bill Thanks for your question. Difficult to answer it not knowing your entire wiring. I presume ... | |
| light | 2/8/2010 |
| Q: I have an O gauge KMT diesel model train. The headlight bulb is burned out. The bulbs markings are ... A: Joe. Thanks for your question. I'm sorry I found no replacement bulb listed either on the Internet. ... | |
| Lionel sets | 2/5/2010 |
| Q: I hope you are the right person to answer my question. I am looking for a Lionel train set for my ... A: Olin. Thank you for your question. I really am not qualified to answer your question definitively. ... | |
| ho train | 2/2/2010 |
| Q: ..can I run 2 ho engines with a long line of cars without one engine interfering with the other if ... A: Gerry. Thanks for your question. I'm not sure I understand your question. Do you mean can you run ... | |
| Another group of unknown HO gauge parts | 1/25/2010 |
| Q: I hope you can help me with these three packages of parts. They are more of the store stock from ... A: The plastic box contains unfinished coupling rods that need drilling and flash removal, some ... | |
| commodore vanderbuilt | 1/25/2010 |
| Q: like bev, i have just came into 2 train engines...they appear to be #597 Marx trains ..approx ... A: Jim. Thank you for your question. Not knowing what is wrong with them I cannot advise on how easy ... | |
| "Marlines" | 1/24/2010 |
| Q: Have a electric train that I'm trying to find information on for possibility of selling. It seems ... A: Matt Thank you for your question. Someone is trying to sell a Marlines set on Ebay. You could see ... | |
| Atlas O guage turntable model 6910 | 1/24/2010 |
| Q: motor works but won't rotate I really need help a manuel to see want I can do A: Ed. Thank for your question. The only place I can recommend to get an instruction manual is to ... | |
| NY Central Commodore Vanderbuilt | 1/21/2010 |
| Q: I have been given two engines and a few cars with NY Central on them and the engines say Commadore ... A: Beverly. Thank you for your question. You unfortunately did not mention the make, or the gauge or ... | |
| Varney Steam Locomotive | 1/18/2010 |
| Q: I have a Varney locomotive it has a cast shell the rest is all brass. When I run it,a screw on the ... A: Richard. Thank you for your question. I would try to find out what is causing the screw to back ... | |
| I don't know what this is but I know it pertains to model trains | 1/18/2010 |
| Q: Your answer the other day was right on the money so, perhaps unfortunately, that sets you up for ... A: Jay. Thanks for your second question. It's a relay for switching power. It could be used to ... | |
| zw transfomer | 1/18/2010 |
| Q: how to wire two seperate trains to transfomer? A: The ZW should have a number of connectors on it marked A,B, C, D, and U. The connectors for the ... | |
| Pola Maxi - Mfg W Germany | 1/16/2010 |
| Q: I have a 0-6-0 plastic body #677 AT %26 SF "O" gage loco that I have serviced and runs well (for the ... A: Alan. Thank you for your question. I'm sorry, even though I worked for an importer of trains from ... | |
| I don't know what part this is...and I have 4 of them. | 1/15/2010 |
| Q: I received a bunch of HO gauge parts that were part of an old hobby store inventory. Among the ... A: Jay. Thank you for the question. Yes, these parts are replacement brushes, brush holder and spring ... | |
| train layout | 1/14/2010 |
| Q: Can you explain how to wire 2 trains with an inner loop/ outer loop layout that has switches to ... A: Bob. Thank you for your question. To run two trains separately, but at the same time, you'll need ... | |
| Value Model Railroad magazines | 1/11/2010 |
| Q: I have every issue of Model Railroad Magazine from 1972 to 1983. I was wondering is there any market ... A: Colleen. Thanks for your question. I doubt that there is much of a market for these magazines. I ... | |
| MTH realtrax problem | 1/10/2010 |
| Q: i have a small layout, 4x6 aprox. MTH proto sound 2 do not respond like they should. when start up, ... A: Bill Thank you for your question. I'm not an expert on MTH proto sound at all, so I can't really ... | |
| Wiring of Trainmaster Transformer | 12/16/2009 |
| Q: Frank I'm not sure of the placement of the wiring on the back of the transformer. I'm hooking up a ... A: Guy. Thank you for your question. I'm real sorry but I am not familiar with Lionel's new command ... | |
| "N" train Locomotive runs intermittently | 12/15/2009 |
| Q: Sir: Good Morning: I have an "N" gauge Lifelike (Little Joe) trainset. i have a circle track pattern ... A: Ed. Thanks for your question. First a couple of observations. The first is that the Lifelike ... | |
| train track | 12/14/2009 |
| Q: style of track to get. Thanks Rob A: Rob. Thank you for your question. Unfortunately Box #s are rarely listed, so I'm not sure what ... | |
| Type ZW Transformer Overload | 12/13/2009 |
| Q: I am a Holiday Rail Roader. This year when I finished the layout and tried to test an engine the ... A: Bill. Thanks for your question. It would seem that the overload circuit is defective and is ... | |
| ZW transformer | 12/7/2009 |
| Q: what do i need to do to operate the rail sound on a new lionel.there is not a bell button on the old ... A: Chris. Thanks for your question. You didn't mention what type of "new lionel" you have so I have ... | |
| ZW Transformer | 12/4/2009 |
| Q: I had a derailment on a Lionel switch. I turned off all power and fixed the train. when I turned the ... A: Thomas. Thank you for your question. It's difficult to tell definitively what your problem is. It ... | |
| 0-27 track | 12/2/2009 |
| Q: I have a LIONEL ROCK ISLAND TRAIN SET No. 6-1661 that I got off of ebay. The set includes a engine ... A: Michael. Thanks for your question. The sparking on the track probably means that the tracks are ... | |
| HO Traction Wheel Failures | 12/2/2009 |
| Q: I have two Tyco and one Lifeline HO type engines. Two are diesel and one Tyco has a coal tender. It ... A: Jim. Thank you for your question. Unfortunately I don't know which country you are in. I'm ... | |
| Vintage Lionel Train Set Setup | 12/1/2009 |
| Q: I was given an older Lionel Train Set (late '50s/early 60s). It came with a Lionel 1033 ... A: Don. Thank you for your question. On the Marx train you may have a problem with the wheels not ... | |
| Real trax MTH | 11/30/2009 |
| Q: To prevent power fall off on a longer setup, can I attach more than one lead to the tracks in ... A: Terry. Thanks for your question. Sure go ahead with putting on extra feeders. Just make sure that ... | |
| Estate Model Railroad Sets | 11/26/2009 |
| Q: My wife and I are cleaning out her fathers house and have come across about 100 model railroad cars ... A: Chuck and Carolyn. Thank you for your question. I'm presuming that your father-in law's collection ... | |
| Choo Choo Sound | 11/23/2009 |
| Q: Do they make a kit or have the schematic somewhere to add a choo choo sound to my .027 train. ... A: Richard. Thank you for your question. I searched the web and could find no details on your ... | |
| Lubrication | 11/20/2009 |
| Q: I live in Costa Rica and have no model train stores here. What can I use to lubricate my HO train ... A: Charles. Thank you for your question. We used to use sewing machine oil in former days. Hopefully ... | |
| HO compatablilty | 11/19/2009 |
| Q: I have a Tyco train set. My question is can I buy a Bachmann engine and will it be compatible with ... A: Craig, thank you for the question. The answer is probably not dependent on the couplers used by ... | |
| pre war no 91 circuit breaker | 11/18/2009 |
| Q: i have a pre war #91 lionel circuit breaker and i'm confused. i assume that you wire it in series ... A: Ed. Thanks for your question. I think you are correct. I'm presuming that the High and Low allow ... | |
| Lionel Transformer | 11/16/2009 |
| Q: I have a 50's Lionel Train that I need to know how to wire the transformer to the track. It is a ... A: Raymond. Thank you for the question. Yes there is a special device called a lockon that attaches ... | |
| HO manufactured in China | 11/15/2009 |
| Q: Would you happen to know how I might be able to find the China contact info of companies in China ... A: Joe. Thank you for your question. The name of manufacturers is generally kept secret by their ... | |
| HO manufactured in China | 11/15/2009 |
| Q: Just want to thank you for taking the time last week to answer my question - your reply was ... A: Try finding out if there are hobby stores in the towns you visit. Years ago when modelers were ... | |
| Model train lubricants | 11/15/2009 |
| Q: I am looking for a model train lubricant for a friend in England. The name of the lubricant is ... A: Joe thanks for your question. Frog Snot is not a lubricant, exactly the opposite in fact. It is a ... | |
| Tyco & AHM HO trains | 11/13/2009 |
| Q: I have TYCO & AHM HO train sets in original boxes and am looking for a guide in trying to find out ... A: Minda. Thank you for your question. There are no guides published for HO trains unfortunately. The ... | |
| Switching tracks with one train | 11/12/2009 |
| Q: I have 2 DC tracks, each with it's own controller. I want to know how I can switch tracks with one ... A: Charles. Thank you for your question. I would not stagger them. To get smooth transition from one ... | |
| HO manufactured in China | 11/11/2009 |
| Q: would anyone know how I might be able to find the China contact info of companies in China who are ... A: Joe. Thanks for your question. Just about all American HO trains are now made in Asia, mostly in ... | |
| Champ/Varney train set | 11/9/2009 |
| Q: I've seen reference to Champ train sets apparently made by Varney. All of these seemingly had a ... A: Bob . Thanks for your question. Varney made locomotives and cars for many hobby distributors, who ... | |
| USATRAINS GG1 SCALE 1:29 INST.MAN. | 11/1/2009 |
| Q: Where can one find a comprehensive electrical+mechanical Instructions Manual for the GG1, scale ... A: Luis. Thank you for your question. The only place you can probably get an instruction manual for ... | |
| Power Pack | 11/1/2009 |
| Q: How Electric and disel Locomotives differ in terms of the requirement of the powern pack, Wjhat ... A: Are you asking with respect to model locomotives or real trains? With model locomotives both diesel ... | |
| marx train | 10/28/2009 |
| Q: I have acquired a train set from a local dealer. It has been in storage for any years The train is ... A: Ted. Thanks for your question. I did check around but found no information on the Marx locomotive ... | |
| Louis Marx & CoStream Line steam typeElectricalTrain | 10/27/2009 |
| Q: I have a NO 8890MRsteam type. Said remote control with Eng. thre cars track. What is price in goog ... A: I'm sorry but as my bio states I don't place values on trains as I'm not a certified appraiser. I ... | |
| locomotive | 10/26/2009 |
| Q: I was given an old locomotive by a friend of mine. it came in a leather bound case with velvet ... A: Ryan. Thank you for your question. WOW! Very nice. I think you have what looks like a hand made ... | |
| model train | 10/24/2009 |
| Q: we have a lois marx allstate electric train set no 9622. we would like to know the year produced and ... A: Ernest. Thank you for your question. I checked eBay to see if I could find your set, but it was ... | |
| tenshodo m2 gn | 10/23/2009 |
| Q: I have a tenshodo gn m2 that needs some repair work It runs but very slowly. Is there some reputable ... A: Doug. thanks for your question. I'm sorry but I can only recommend you contact a local model ... | |
| Parts - wheel drive - old engine | 10/23/2009 |
| Q: I am looking for the round rubber piece that goes around the wheel drive for a O27 Lionel train that ... A: Aimee. Thanks for your question. First I admit that I was unaware that Lionel had locomotives with ... | |
| Märklin and Lima couplings | 10/21/2009 |
| Q: This might have been asked before... I'd like to find out if the couplers of Märklin and Lima ... A: Al. Thanks for your question. Probably not, unfortunately. Not only are the couplings different, ... | |
| Laying Marklin k tracks | 10/21/2009 |
| Q: Firstly, many thanks for your advisory service. I've had my Marklin trains since I was a teenager. ... A: Bennett. Thank you for your question. If the track is already laid the best way is to sprinkle HO ... | |
| 50hz 60hz ac to dc | 10/15/2009 |
| Q: Traditionally, of course, they're for AC power however I'm vaguely aware that the power packs alter ... A: Muir. Thanks for your question. Actually DC trains are not controlled by the sine wave on DC. Pure ... | |
| Lionel E unit to Operate Pittman Trolley Motor | 10/4/2009 |
| Q: I have an old (25+ years) Bowser/Pittman trolley. Currently it operates in only one direction as it ... A: Warren. Thank you for your question I only am aware of Bowser trolleys in HO gauge, and they would ... | |
| Your post from 2006 regarding Märklin 3185 train set | 10/1/2009 |
| Q: I´m searching after the abovementioned train set. Do you still own it? Are you still interested in ... A: Dohmen. Thaks for your inquiry. I'm sorry I have never owned any Marklin sets or materials. I was ... | |
| Life Like locomotive problem | 9/30/2009 |
| Q: Not sure if you can help – apologies in advance for troubling you!! I live in the UK and recently ... A: Darren. You'll need to prepare a test set of wires. These are just two wires, like the ones ... | |
| Life Like locomotive problem | 9/29/2009 |
| Q: Not sure if you can help – apologies in advance for troubling you!! I live in the UK and recently ... A: There is a couple of reasons why your Life Like locomotive may not work, with your Graham Farish ... | |
| Marklin HO Layout | 9/22/2009 |
| Q: I just completed my Marklin 5 x 8 HO layout using K tracks along with a Delta system. The switches ... A: Ray. Thanks for your question. I'm sorry but my knowledge of digital control systems of model ... | |
| how to find house call evaluator | 9/18/2009 |
| Q: I am the executor of my father's estate. He was a train collector all his life -- mostly O gage ... A: Vytas. Thank you for your question. I know of no groups of evaluators who specialize in model ... | |
| Valuation of Model Train | 9/14/2009 |
| Q: I am not asking you to value my model rr but moreover am wondering how I would go about finding a ... A: Tom. Thanks for your question. As far as I know there are no books that detail values for older ... | |
| 2 rail tracks found | 9/12/2009 |
| Q: I'm enclosing a picture of some tracks that turned up. Can you identify? Thanks in advance, Dave A: David. Thanks for your question. They look like American Flyer S gauge tracks. But they could be ... | |
| Couplers | 9/4/2009 |
| Q: Silly question from the mother of a four year old train lover that needs to replace broken couplers ... A: Rachel. Thanks for your question. Your question is quite in order and I can recognize your ... | |
| turnouts | 9/4/2009 |
| Q: I built a layout (kind of a 'crazy-8' setup) and the outer track works well...when I switch a ... A: Joe. Thanks for your question. You have a wiring default in the lines leading away from the ... | |
| about what year is my lionel train | 9/1/2009 |
| Q: I have an old lionel train I have no clue as to what year it may have been made,,,the engine is ... A: Rusty. Thanks for your question. The Lionel locomotive 1061 was probably made in the early 1960's ... | |
| HO Train Tracks | 9/1/2009 |
| Q: Is it possible to cut train tracks to different lengths? And if so are they a tool that does it? Any ... A: Danny. Thanks for your question. Yes you can cut train tracks to different lengths. There at ... | |
| tracks | 8/29/2009 |
| Q: i have an old train about 55 years old (Lionel) but i am not sure what kind of track to buy. it has ... A: Mike. Thank for your question. I'm sorry from the information you gave I can't tell what you have. ... | |
| i have a 1932 model train | 8/21/2009 |
| Q: i have a Louis Marx and co. stream Line Electric train from 1932. i was wondering if u know who i ... A: Caureen. Thank you for your question. There are price guides for Louis Marx trains but they are ... | |
| Regarding Lionel Power Pack | 8/19/2009 |
| Q: my dad recently died and left me a box full of "o" gauge trains. In it was a red Lionel Transformer ... A: Dave. Thanks for your question. Its really difficult to say, not knowing its condition. But if the ... | |
| HO Train Set | 8/17/2009 |
| Q: I have an old HO train set that I am interested in selling. It is approximately 50 years old and ... A: Dave Thanks for your question. Even though it is old it probably is not really valuable, but I not ... | |
| train stop | 8/1/2009 |
| Q: i have a mth 3 rail o gauge train with realtrax, and sometime(often) when the train pass one track ... A: Donald. Thank you for your question. You must have a wiring problem,possibly a short, most likely ... | |
| Rivarossi 4-8-8-4 Big Boy. Air Pumps | 7/31/2009 |
| Q: You recently gave me some very helpful advice on locating the position of the airpump. I founf a ... A: Jon Congrats on the air pump. Hmmm never had to replace a driver on a Big Boy or any Rivarossi ... | |
| smoking motor | 7/29/2009 |
| Q: When power is applied to my Balboa Katsumi 1880s Old Timer or Ken Kidder single truck Birney, the ... A: John. Thank you for your question. You are obviously using the wrong kind of power supply. You'll ... | |
| turnout | 7/25/2009 |
| Q: I'm using Bachmann E-Z track and I have 2 powered turnouts on my layout and I don't have a clue how ... A: Mike. I didn't think of that. Sorry. The reason that you have to push down on the switch is that ... | |
| Pocher engine | 7/24/2009 |
| Q: I have a Pocher enginethat appears to be missing it's drive shaft. Is there any way to get a ... A: Chris Thanks for your question. I think you are going to be out of luck. Pocher was an Italian ... | |
| turnout | 7/23/2009 |
| Q: I'm using Bachmann E-Z track and I have 2 powered turnouts on my layout and I don't have a clue how ... A: Mike. I guess I don't understand your question. Wiring of most turnouts is simple, requiring 5 ... | |
| turnout | 7/21/2009 |
| Q: I'm using Bachmann E-Z track and I have 2 powered turnouts on my layout and I don't have a clue how ... A: Mike. Thank you for your question. I don't use E-Z track so I'm guessing. The 3 wire green cable ... | |
| DCC controllers on Hornby track | 7/13/2009 |
| Q: I want my grandchildren to play with their own engines. Each engine has its own chip and is DCC ... A: Mike. After answering your question I went to the local bookseller to pick up the latest copy of ... | |
| Rivarossi 4-8-8-4 Big Boy. Air Pumps | 7/10/2009 |
| Q: You recently gave me some very helpful advice on locating the position of the airpump. I founf a ... A: John. A correct Westinghouse Air Pump generally has a clyinder with ridges on it. That sits on the ... | |
| Varney GG 1 | 7/8/2009 |
| Q: I thought a few photos might help in the identification of thislocomotive and solutions to complete ... A: David. Looks old. Probably from the 1950's. What's missing? One solution is to get new parts from ... | |
| Varney GG 1 motors and drive gears | 7/8/2009 |
| Q: I have a collection of parts that beg for completion. The shell is a Varney GG 1 unpainted, the ... A: David. Thank you for your question. No I'm sorry as far as I know Bowser took over the Varney and ... | |
| Champ train set | 7/6/2009 |
| Q: I just ran across a set with Varney cars, a Varney-type box and insert. The set is called Champ on ... A: Gary. Thank you for your question. Are you sure that the locomotive was a Prarie and not a 2-8-2 ... | |
| lionel 1033 | 7/5/2009 |
| Q: I am using a 1033 transformer to power an unusual scalextric track. I hooked it up yesterday for the ... A: Steve. What probably has happened is that when you "reversed" the cars, by using the reverse ... | |
| lionel 1033 | 7/5/2009 |
| Q: I am using a 1033 transformer to power an unusual scalextric track. I hooked it up yesterday for the ... A: Steve. Thanks for your question. I'm sorry I am a model rail fan, my knowledge of model cars is ... | |
| Big Boy bit | 6/30/2009 |
| Q: Further to my request for help in identifying a Rivarossi 'Big Boy' bit here are some pictures of ... A: Yup! John. That's an air pump. It is possible that a very large locomotive such as a Big Boy had ... | |
| Rivarossi 4-8-8-4 Big Boy. | 6/29/2009 |
| Q: I have been a collector of HO and OO models for mant years and am particularly fond of Rivaroosi ... A: John. Thanks for your question. Most recently many manufacturers have placed additional parts in ... | |
| train track switch | 6/26/2009 |
| Q: Several years ago I bought a switch that I used for an HO track for a trolley. The track was a ... A: Rich. Thanks for your question. I'm sorry. I have never seen or heard of such a switch. It must ... | |
| triang double ended switcher | 6/24/2009 |
| Q: hi triang produced 6 small shunters being two types and three colours the dock authority shunter in ... A: Andrew. Thanks for your question. I don't know all the Triang switchers as I left the UK for ... | |
| ZW | 6/23/2009 |
| Q: HOW EASY IS IT TO REPLACE THE POWER CORD ON THE ZW--275 WATT VERSION..ANY TIPS WOULD BE ... A: Bob . Thanks for your question. Not being an electrician I really can't advise you other than to ... | |
| Which Brand's DCC is Best? | 6/19/2009 |
| Q: Here Model Railroading resources are not available like locomotives, DCC controllers etc. I didnt ... A: Jaspal. Thank you for your question. Most DCC controllers are made to a NMRA (National Model ... | |
| Fleischmann Trains | 6/18/2009 |
| Q: I would like to sell them and cant find how to find there value. can you give me some leads on where ... A: Gerald. Thank you for your question. I'm sorry I know of no published source that gives ... | |
| Alliance power frame for Aerotrain | 6/12/2009 |
| Q: Frank, hope you can point me in the direction of a supplier of the Alliance power frame that fits ... A: Howard. Thanks for your question. As far as I know Bowser is the only place that you'll likely ... | |
| Model Railroading & 3d | 6/11/2009 |
| Q: Do you know of any professionals that create their designs in 3d? A: Connie. Thank you for your question. I can't answer it as I'm afraid I really do not understand ... | |
| Varney shorty passenger cars | 6/9/2009 |
| Q: Varney's catalog and price guide list a silver as well as a daylight scheme for the shorty passenger ... A: Tom. Thanks for the question. Sorry I am not able to answer your question, specifically. I would ... | |
| trains | 6/5/2009 |
| Q: I hope you can help me. My husband passed away 1 1/2 years ago and he was a train collector. Is ... A: Lynn. Thank you for your question. I'm sorry about your loss, my condolences. There are a number ... | |
| Fastrack O scale layout wiring. | 5/31/2009 |
| Q: I have a fairly long fastrack layout. 14 feet long by 4 feet wide. I have a Lionel ZW transformer ... A: You just need to buy extra track lockons and place them at the end of your layout. The extra ... | |
| rewire rivarossi steam | 5/31/2009 |
| Q: good morning frank, i bought a rivarossi steam loco,used,and it stalls on some turnouts and before ... A: Dave. I know of no kits to rewire your Rivarossi locomotive. You'll have to make your own wipers ... | |
| Brass Locomotive Repairs HO Scale | 5/8/2009 |
| Q: I am looking for someone who does brass locomotive repairs and also sound decoder installations in ... A: Johnny. Thanks for your question. I'm sorry I know of no directory of repair specialists that ... | |
| Marklin?Lima compatability | 5/5/2009 |
| Q: How can I set up Marlin C track to run Lima locomotives? Cheers A: Paul. Thanks for your question. I'm sorry to inform you that you can't set up Marklin track to run ... | |
| 1913 Bing electric train set. | 4/26/2009 |
| Q: I have a Bing electric train set my dad and his brother got in 1913. He actually got 2 sets so I ... A: John. Thank you for your question. I would think that your Bing trains would certainly have some ... | |
| 0 guage model railroad collection | 4/22/2009 |
| Q: Would you consider doing a train appraisal. I am not going to lie to you my husband and I are ... A: Debra. Thank you for your offer, but I don't really have the qualifications on hobby appraisal. I ... | |
| Lionel 282 Portal Gantry Crane Wiring | 4/22/2009 |
| Q: I recently purchase a Lionel 282 Portal Gantry Crane in very nice used condition. The only problem ... A: James. Thank you for your question. I did a search on Goggle Images (the subset on Goggle) and ... | |
| Marx Trains | 4/21/2009 |
| Q: Frank, I have a 1939 Marx #897 Tin Plated Lithograph "Electric Locomotive". Could you tell me if ... A: Jim. Thanks for your question. I'm very sorry that my knowledge of model trains dates with those ... | |
| Athearn Super Geared F7A diesel loco | 4/19/2009 |
| Q: I understand you cannot tell me the value of this diesel loco; is there any way you can tell me how ... A: Pat. Thanks for your question. Athearn has made F7s for almost 50 years. Its probably one of the ... | |
| Type of Model RR Cars (Engine, Car, Caboose) | 4/19/2009 |
| Q: I have three model railroad cars with unique couplers, marked only on metal bottom with words, ... A: Seth. Thanks for your question I sorry I have no idea of the maker, but they appear to be very ... | |
| specification sheet or wiring diagram for a model power HO emd e-7 | 4/18/2009 |
| Q: ..i have several model power HO e-7 locomotives that are not running. do you know of any website ... A: Kevin. Thanks for your question. I think you have a major problem for a number of reasons. Model ... | |
| motion | 4/17/2009 |
| Q: I am looking for inexpensive and compact methods for creating both circular and linear [back and ... A: Roger. Thank you for your question. There is a book published called "Animated Scale Models ... | |
| replacing trucks on passenger cars | 4/16/2009 |
| Q: I have purchased new trucks that I wish to place on my "O" gauge passenger cars. MyIs there a ... A: Don. Thanks for your question. I don't know of a specific tool to remove them, or replace them. ... | |
| Rivarossi 4-6-2 loco | 4/15/2009 |
| Q: I am building a layout in my garage which consists of a main line controled by transformer A. Off ... A: Dominick. Thanks for your question. It appears that your locomotive is picking up current from one ... | |
| ICKEN Locomotive & Coal Tender | 4/14/2009 |
| Q: I have an ICKEN 2-8-0 locomotive and coal tender display (no motor in the locomotive. I believe it ... A: Jim. Thanks for your question. Lucky you. I'm sorry my knowledge of model trains does not go back ... | |
| Corroded 3-rail track? | 4/10/2009 |
| Q: would you be kind enough to give me some direction in restoring about 50 feet of assorted O-gauge ... A: Rich. Thanks for your question. I guess you can use a ultrasonic soaking tank, but I would be ... | |
| Conversion for Howell Day Red Ball 4-6-0 cnj camelback | 4/8/2009 |
| Q: I have purchased several Howell Day Red Ball 4-6-0 camelbacks, HO, and I want to covert the motors ... A: Joe. Thanks for your question. Sorry it's way out of my expertise. All I know is to convert from ... | |
| engine and coal car numbers | 4/7/2009 |
| Q: i have a mantua train set on the bottom of the engine is the number 8959 or 3959 hard to read the ... A: Eric. Thanks for your question. Unfortunately there are no printed catalogues for HO that show ... | |
| scale wood trains | 4/5/2009 |
| Q: I build from O gauge to live steam size locomotives out of walnut and cherry. I am having a very ... A: David. Thanks for your question. This is way out of my area of expertise. I must say your ... | |
| Repairs | 4/3/2009 |
| Q: Frank, I have several Marklin engines I purchased for my son in the early 60's. They have been ... A: Bill. Thank you for your question. I know of no listing of Marklin enthusiasts by state. All I ... | |
| Solder track | 4/2/2009 |
| Q: .. I am new at this hobby and was wondering if it is smart to solder all of my MTH real-trax layout ... A: Andy. Thanks for your question. I would not solder your Real-trax together. You'll tend to ruin ... | |
| hornby train | 4/1/2009 |
| Q: I have found an old clockwork Hornby locomotive 0-4-0, painted green, with no other id than the word ... A: Bob. Your Hornby engine is a O gauge model M1 produced between 1934-1941. It is listed in ... | |
| 3 rail train track gauge | 4/1/2009 |
| Q: I have some 3 rail train track which measures just over 2" between the outside rails. It looks the ... A: Jon. Thanks for your question. If the track measurement is about 2.125" it will be an older gauge ... | |
| Hornby Dublo train set | 3/30/2009 |
| Q: The coupling with only the RD number (Registered Design) was on the earliest post-World-War-2 items, ... A: Marwan. What is your question? The original Horby Dublo coupling was a hook and loop (small wire ... | |
| Re: what model is it? | 3/26/2009 |
| Q: I have been looking on ebay and everywhere for an image of my American Flyer. I know that is has to ... A: Deborah. Thanks for your question. If that's a picture of your train it's an 'S' gauge train. Its ... | |
| Perley Thomas streetcars... | 3/25/2009 |
| Q: Frank, I'm hoping you can help me.. all my usual sites of information are coming up with nothing on ... A: Mark. Thanks for your question. I think the only models of streetcars that are available in HO are ... | |
| Ho scale transformer | 3/25/2009 |
| Q: I'm fairly new to model railroading and setting up a track with my son. What is a good all around ... A: James. Thank you for your question. The most well known HO power pack maker in the U.S. is MRC ... | |
| Lionel Transformer | 3/25/2009 |
| Q: I've inherited some Post-war Lionel trains, but i can't find the transformer anywhere, by research i ... A: Martin. Thanks for your question. Any Lionel transformer should work. The different posts are for ... | |
| Tyco | 3/23/2009 |
| Q: Greetings, This locomotive will easily pull rolling stock forward. However, pushing rolling stock ... A: It just goes to show that the manufacturers that made Tyco equipment made different versions of the ... | |
| 50s Lionel Whistle Tender Whistles on Its Own | 3/23/2009 |
| Q: I recently bought a 1950-51 736 Berkshire locomotive that came with a 2671 whistle tender. When the ... A: Jake. Thanks for the comments. I think you are right on the fact that the contact rollers and the ... | |
| Tyco "The Royal Blue" 2-9-0 Steamer | 3/23/2009 |
| Q: Greetings, This locomotive will easily pull rolling stock forward. However, pushing rolling stock ... A: Dennis. Locomotives with rubber tyred tenders have always, seemingly, given problems. The tyres ... | |
| Mantua PPR 4-4-0 Americna w/ tender | 3/22/2009 |
| Q: My late father-in-law was big into model trains. I came across this Limited production model train, ... A: Ann. Thanks for your question. Collecting HO trains, like your Mantua locomotive, is not very ... | |
| DCC Power Track Bus | 3/4/2009 |
| Q: I'm building a medium size N-scale layout (image included) and am on the verge of installing DCC. ... A: Christopher. Thanks for your question. I'm sorry I haven't made the switch to DCC at all. And any ... | |
| Lionel trains History | 3/3/2009 |
| Q: I write you from Italy. I am a model railroader; I am interested to known more detail on the Lionel ... A: Giovanni. Thanks for your question. The only connection I am aware of was about 1957. I worked ... | |
| cleaning drive wheels on engines | 3/3/2009 |
| Q: Could you please tell me the best way to remove buildup from the wheels on my trains. I have tried ... A: Bud. Thanks for your question. For the locomotives the best way is to turn the locomotive upside ... | |
| Varney loco | 2/25/2009 |
| Q: I got a Varney O-scale loco and tender from my Grandfather's estate and I am having trouble finding ... A: Craig. Thanks for your question. Yes, it must be fairly rare because I have never heard of any ... | |
| dimensions of 027 guage to scale to real life | 2/25/2009 |
| Q: I am a new beginner with model railroading. Is there a chart or graph available that take real life ... A: John Thanks for your question. Your best bet would be to buy a scale rule in O gauge. Any good ... | |
| Transition Track | 2/24/2009 |
| Q: I purchased a Lionel Union Pacific Freight Express (6-31924) a few years ago. This year I purchased ... A: ED. My previous attempt to answer this question is apparently wrong! It was: It's the second time ... | |
| 1955 beginners set | 2/24/2009 |
| Q: I have a original 1955 Lionel set which reads on the box "Beginners Set". How is this set different ... A: John. I'm not a collector so maybe I'm not the best resource to answer this question. My thought ... | |
| 1955 beginners set | 2/24/2009 |
| Q: I have a original 1955 Lionel set which reads on the box "Beginners Set". How is this set different ... A: John. Thanks for your question. I'm not familiar with a "beginners set" but I can presume that the ... | |
| arnold rapido turntable. | 2/23/2009 |
| Q: do you know how to wire up an arnold rapido turntable n gauge. there are four wires. grey, purple, ... A: Stewart. Thanks for your question. I don't have one of those and wiring is proprietary and there ... | |
| 2224 Tender | 2/22/2009 |
| Q: I have a 2224T-3 plastic tender. All the reference stuff I have lists them as diecast. What I have ... A: Tony. Thanks for your question. You didn't mention the make of the tender so I can only guess at ... | |
| HORNBY DUBLO sets | 2/22/2009 |
| Q: I was wondering on how to find out the age of a train set I have inherited. It is a 3 rail set ... A: Kate. Thanks for your question. Hornby Dublo made 3 rail train sets until about 1962. Here are ... | |
| Marklin | 2/17/2009 |
| Q: can you provide information on date of production for these Marklin items? 5K 800 engine, 1ST 354 ... A: Gary. Thanks for your question. I'm sorry I am not an expert on European model trains. I worked ... | |
| building models | 2/13/2009 |
| Q: Could you explain to me how or where I hook up the building wires to the existing HO train track? I ... A: Tanya. I'm sorry but normally the power packs have four connections. Two are to run the train and ... | |
| largest lionel toy locomotives? | 2/12/2009 |
| Q: I am trying to get in touch with Mr Frank Edgcombe, the model railroad expert historian. My name is ... A: Laurel. Thanks for your question. Lionel started making Standard Gauge locomotives around 1906. ... | |
| Faller cars | 2/10/2009 |
| Q: My dad has got a Faller car that he is struggling to charge. He's had it on at work all day but ... A: Lisa. Thanks for the question. I'm not an expert on model car systems, unfortunately. My ... | |
| HO scale couplers and decoupling | 2/10/2009 |
| Q: Having just retired; my grandson wants me to build a model railroad in a spare room. Having read a ... A: Again Curtis. The magnetic couplers (Kadee is the main manufacturer) have been around since the ... | |
| HO scale couplers and decoupling | 2/9/2009 |
| Q: Having just retired; my grandson wants me to build a model railroad in a spare room. Having read a ... A: Curtis. Thanks for your question. You really only need one magnetic delayed uncoupler before the ... | |
| HO brass steam engines | 2/8/2009 |
| Q: Could you please tell me if HO refers to the size of the wheels? Could you also tell me if the ... A: Crystal. HO denotes the gauge or scale of locomotives. HO is a scale of 3.5mm to a foot, which ... | |
| 3 rail ho scale | 2/6/2009 |
| Q: Who besides Marklin makes 3 rail track in HO scale? A: Micheal. Thanks for your question. I'm sorry to say that only Marklin makes track compatible with ... | |
| uppin the amps ?// | 2/4/2009 |
| Q: i would be grateful for any info thank kev A: Kev. Thanks for the question. I'm not an expert on the electronic area of DCC. My only concern ... | |
| Hobbytown engines | 2/1/2009 |
| Q: Is anyone still making and selling Hobbytown engines??? I am looking for some parts. The latest ... A: Walter. Other than Bear Locomotive, no. Thanks for the question. I went to www.bearlocomtive.com ... | |
| Louis Marx Streamline Set # 24512 | 2/1/2009 |
| Q: I found my Louis Marx "Streamline" Train Set # 24512 that was given to me for Christmas in 1955 or ... A: Eddie. Thanks for your question. The only problem might be lack of lubrication and dirt. First ... | |
| two controllers on 1 track | 1/31/2009 |
| Q: Would there be a need to use two controllers on a single track? ANSWER: Hi! Herman. Thanks for ... A: Herman . Thanks for the clarification. Your problem is that the power from one controller ... | |
| two controllers on 1 track | 1/31/2009 |
| Q: Would there be a need to use two controllers on a single track? ANSWER: Hi! Herman. Thanks for ... A: Herman. I can't tell really as I don't know your track layout. That makes a difference and where ... | |
| Harry Potter (Hornby) | 1/30/2009 |
| Q: I'm looking to buy a Harry Potter Hogwarts Train. I've be looking at the British Hornby Set. I have ... A: Craig. Thanks for the question. The Harry Potter is 2 rail DC. It will run on American HO track. ... | |
| Great Locomotive Chase | 1/29/2009 |
| Q: Putting together an HO diorama of the Chase: Any idea of the engine type (4-4-0?) of the William R ... A: Paul. I believe the Yonah was a 4-2-0. At least from memories of the Disney film. But I may be ... | |
| The Black River Freight | 1/29/2009 |
| Q: My son got the Black River Freight set o/o27, back in 1977. I have recently got it out to run for 2 ... A: Joanne. Thanks for your question. I expect that the locomotive thats runs poorly is in need of ... | |
| magnetic couplers? | 1/29/2009 |
| Q: i have only been into railroading for about a year. i recently recieved all of my grandfathers ... A: Fred Thanks for your question. Problem, you didn't mention the country you are in or the scale you ... | |
| two controllers on 1 track | 1/28/2009 |
| Q: Would there be a need to use two controllers on a single track? A: Herman. Thanks for your question, but I don't understand it. If you want to run two trains, you'll ... | |
| Great Locomotive Chase | 1/28/2009 |
| Q: Putting together an HO diorama of the Chase: Any idea of the engine type (4-4-0?) of the William R ... A: Paul. Thanks for your question. The two locomotives featured in the chase were the General ( the ... | |
| TRAIN INFORMATION | 1/27/2009 |
| Q: TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN" I CAN'T SEAM TO FIND ANY INFORMATION ON A HO ENGINE AND TENDER I ... A: Gene. Thank you for your question. I'm sorry I have never heard of a Knapp Electric locomotive ... | |
| repair | 1/23/2009 |
| Q: Could you direct me to a source where I could learn to repair model rr equipment. I have some scant ... A: Kent. Thanks for your question. The only sources that I can recommend would be reading books on the ... | |
| model railway | 1/21/2009 |
| Q: I have just located several TRIX N gauge electric points, the three wires on each point are green ... A: Barrie. Thanks for your question. You'll need a single pole, double throw MOMENTARY switch (SPDT). ... | |
| aristo-craft ho uncle tom locomotive | 1/19/2009 |
| Q: I have a aristo-craft old time tank switcher uncle tom ready to run steam engine HO scale with box. ... A: Sharyn. Thanks for your question. No, I'm sorry to say it was not at all rare. It might be ... | |
| Lionel engine parts | 1/19/2009 |
| Q: I have a Lionel 027 set from 1985. It has been in storage since 1991 or so. The engine is a ... A: Keith. Thanks for your question. There are a number of dealers that sell parts for Lionel ... | |
| Old army train | 1/19/2009 |
| Q: I am trying to find and hopefully purchase a train from my childhood. It had army green cars with ... A: Thelma. Thanks for your question. Unfortunately just about every model train company has made army ... | |
| old train layout | 1/18/2009 |
| Q: in the mid 190s when i was 14, boys life mag. published a model train layout. i built most of it ... A: That's a pretty tough question. Boy's Life is published by the Boy Scouts of America from 1911. I ... | |
| Platform for Train | 1/17/2009 |
| Q: Aloha Frank, I am also an expert on this site. I want to set up my new train set but don't have a ... A: Normand. Thanks for your question. Depending on the size of your platform plywood would be okay. ... | |
| Running multiple engines | 1/17/2009 |
| Q: You are a walking library! I'm re-entering the hobby after 50 years and am interested in running F ... A: Ed. Thanks for your question. A dummy B unit is one with no power trucks or motor. It justs sits ... | |
| HO Track in Outdoor Settings | 1/16/2009 |
| Q: I'm using a Kato Unitrack System, and I don't have enough space indoor to layout my tracks. So I ... A: Tony. No your blanket won't prevent corrosion. And if the temperature difference is not too great ... | |
| Lionel o guage old and new | 1/16/2009 |
| Q: I have a fairlylarge lionel train set from when I was a kid (1970's) but the engine is non ... A: Scott. Thanks for your question. It's the second time I've been asked this and here is my answer ... | |
| HO Track in Outdoor Settings | 1/16/2009 |
| Q: I'm using a Kato Unitrack System, and I don't have enough space indoor to layout my tracks. So I ... A: Tony. Thanks for your question. I can imagine that you haven't found much online. Your solution ... | |
| 3 Rail AC Trix Locomotives | 1/15/2009 |
| Q: Can I run a HO scale 3 Rail AC Trix Locomotive on a Marklin M-Track. Thanks A: Craig . Thanks for your question. The answer is probably no. All the Trix locomotives I had, back ... | |
| modifying ZW transformer for today's trains | 1/14/2009 |
| Q: I recently purchased a cleaned-up original Lionel ZW transformer for my son's 027 layout; none of ... A: Bob. Thanks for your question. The original Lionel trains ran on a simple AC system which was ... | |
| MARX Trains | 1/12/2009 |
| Q: I have been collecting old metal MARX trains for a couple of years. I have a MARX value guide that ... A: Tony. Thanks for your question. The Marx value guide is rare and sells second hand for over a ... | |
| Lionel 252 Wiring | 1/12/2009 |
| Q: Sir - can you tell me the flow of power thru a simple pre-war Lionel. 4 wires come to directional ... A: Rod. Thanks for your question. Sorry but this loco is before my time, that is as far as expertise. ... | |
| sparking engine | 1/11/2009 |
| Q: I have an engine that gives out sparks from underneath while driving, what do you think is wrong? A: Chris. Thanks for your question. I would think that the probable cause is dirty or rusty track ... | |
| track metal types | 1/10/2009 |
| Q: g. nickel silver rail with brass rail will the power still run through the tracks or do i have to ... A: James. Thanks for your question. Sure you can mix brass and nickel silver rail. I buy new nickel ... | |
| wiring o-27 gauge remote switches | 12/20/2008 |
| Q: We need help wiring Lionel remote switches we have an inner loop and an outer siding connected by a ... A: Amy Thanks for your question. I can only suggest that your wiring is correct, otherwise it wouldn't ... | |
| Lionel train set | 12/20/2008 |
| Q: Frank, I purchased a Lionel train set for a Christmas gift to my husband, On the box is says 0-4-0 ... A: Kathleen. Thank you for your question. I'm sorry I couldn't find anything either. However there ... | |
| engine stopped | 12/18/2008 |
| Q: I have a Lionel Bell-Ringing Switcher (#1656) which was professionally cleaned a couple years ago. ... A: James. Thanks for your question. I'm sorry I can't tell whats wrong. It could be a broken wire ... | |
| cost of a electric train | 12/17/2008 |
| Q: what is a streamline electric train by louis mark & company worth A: Glenn . Thanks for your question. It depends on two things. Which train are you talking about, ... | |
| toy train sets | 12/17/2008 |
| Q: Frank, I hope this is in your expertise - I didn't see another place to ask my questions on toy ... A: Charis. Thanks for your question. I sorry to say that the wooden Thomas systems are quite ... | |
| Hornby OO Gauge Trains | 12/16/2008 |
| Q: I would like to know if a vintage Hornby Albert Hall locomotive in excellent and working condition ... A: Again. Susyn. I looked at all the models of the Hornby Albert Hall for sale on eBay (www.ebay.com) ... | |
| Hornby OO Gauge Trains | 12/16/2008 |
| Q: I would like to know if a vintage Hornby Albert Hall locomotive in excellent and working condition ... A: Susyn. Thanks for your question. Sure. Go right ahead. I mix my old Hornby, I have a old Castle, ... | |
| model train table | 12/15/2008 |
| Q: I am getting my son a HO trainset for Christmas. I want to build a table that is suspended from the ... A: John. Thanks for your question. I tried the model railroad index which covers articles published ... | |
| Ho track power hook-up | 12/15/2008 |
| Q: I've got a ho bachmann ez track around the top of my room, which is a 12x12. Being such a long ... A: Don. Thanks for your question. You don't really need more transformers just additional track ... | |
| VINTAGE PARTS | 12/15/2008 |
| Q: Do you know of anyone who can supply vintage parts? Atlas,Arnold etc. Mainly I would like to find a ... A: Lawrence. WOW! I haven't seen one of these in years. Unfortunately Arnold went bankrupt some ... | |
| old collectable train sets still new in box | 12/13/2008 |
| Q: hello my name is dan and i have some old ho train sets i am looking to find there value and ... A: Dan. Thanks for your question. Sorry but there no published values for HO trains/sets as there are ... | |
| Lionel 2026 2x6x2 Locomotive | 12/13/2008 |
| Q: I just received my dad's old Lionel train set (027). His locomotive is a model 2026 as described ... A: Dave. Thanks for your question. Two things may have caused your problem. Either the reversing ... | |
| Smoker Freight Train Set Engine 666 by Mar | 12/11/2008 |
| Q: My train set is about 50 to 55 years old. It is in it's original yellow box with Allstate Electric ... A: Katherine. Thanks for your question. There used to be Greenberg Pocket Price guides for toy ... | |
| Train wiring | 12/11/2008 |
| Q: My husband just reacquired his old Marx electric train (No. 4821) and it is in great condition, ... A: Deanne. Thanks for your question. The other wire from the transformer needs to be attached to the ... | |
| Ho (DC) Power bus connections | 12/10/2008 |
| Q: I plan to run a power bus under my layout. However I don't know where to connect the ends of the bus ... A: Wow! Charles. It looks like a battery charger. I don't recommend it, even though I worked for the ... | |
| HO couplers | 12/10/2008 |
| Q: Frank, is it easy to replace horn-hook couplers with EZ Mate Knuckle couplers on Bachmann ... A: Blake. Thanks for your question. Replace hook horns with Kadees. It depends on what you mean by ... | |
| O Gauge Wiring Problems | 12/9/2008 |
| Q: Frank, I am having trouble supplying power to a traditional Lionel, O Gauge track. I have a ... A: Chris. Thanks for your question. It sounds like you have a short circuit somewhere. Check the ... | |
| Ho (DC) Power bus connections | 12/9/2008 |
| Q: I plan to run a power bus under my layout. However I don't know where to connect the ends of the bus ... A: Charles. Thanks for your question. The answer is nothing. The power bus is to connect to your ... | |
| Lionel Train Set | 12/7/2008 |
| Q: Back in 1958 my father gave me a lionel train set for my first birthday I still have the set but ... A: Richard. Thanks for your question. Sorry I'm not familiar with this set. I would think that any ... | |
| Marklin locomotive CM-800 | 12/7/2008 |
| Q: I bumped into your name and have a question. I have a Marklin set my parents bought for me when we ... A: Philip. Thanks for your question. No I don't think you have a problem with the power supply, I ... | |
| Lionel Steam Engine Model Numbers | 12/7/2008 |
| Q: I have a Lionel Steam Engine 259E. How do you find out or determine the model number, when it was ... A: Walt. Thanks for your question. You can't tell when it was made as Lionel made the same trains ... | |
| Operations | 12/5/2008 |
| Q: Frank, I am modeling a small point to point layout with 4 tracks staging at one end. I currently use ... A: Rich. I have seen the waybill system used but never seen someone computerizing it. But then I'm a ... | |
| HO code 83 DC yard wiring | 12/5/2008 |
| Q: I need some info on wiring the DC power for my yard that has many turnouts and 1 slip switch.I am ... A: Jon. Thanks for your question. Here is a booklet from A C Kalmbach that should help. ... | |
| No "Bell" button on Lionel ZW transformer | 12/5/2008 |
| Q: I just bought an old Lionel ZW transformer and it works great. Problem is, I'm running an MTH ... A: Dave. Thanks for your question. I think you have a major problem. I would contact MTH for an ... | |
| Wiring a Lionel Fastrack Switch | 12/3/2008 |
| Q: I needed to extend the length of wire for a switch, so I spliced 22 gauge wire to the existing ... A: David. Thanks for your question. I'm sorry I am not familiar with the newer Lionel items like ... | |
| model train collection | 11/22/2008 |
| Q: I have a collection of model trains, track, and peripherals I bought from father in law 30 years ... A: David. Thanks for your question. There would be a listing of certified appraisers in the phone ... | |
| pocher ho trains | 11/20/2008 |
| Q: ..I have some old pocher trains made In Italy...I have looked ever where for some info on pocher ... A: Joey. Thanks for your question. Pocher trains were made in Italy around 1950-60. They were ... | |
| Transformer | 11/19/2008 |
| Q: I would like to ask your advice about buying a transformer. My son (he is 8) just got a present from ... A: Svetlana. Thank you for your question. The power supply needed for HO trains, including ... | |
| wiring in O | 11/19/2008 |
| Q: .. I am a long-time model railroader who has returned to O scale after many years but I am clueless ... A: Dan. Thanks for your question. I'm not familiar with MTH Realtrax, and suggest you contact MTH for ... | |
| marlines train | 11/19/2008 |
| Q: I would appreciate any information on Marlines steam trains, 1951 with tin cars. Thanks, Jim A: Jim. Thanks for your question. I believe the Marlines trains were made by Louis Marx, a major toy ... | |
| Marklin Train | 11/18/2008 |
| Q: My mom won a Marklin Train. She doesn't have any information on how to set it up or wire it. When ... A: Laurie. Congratulations to your mom on her winning the Marklin train. Unfortunately, I'm not an ... | |
| Lionel O-Gauge Fastrack Wiring | 11/18/2008 |
| Q: Newbie: I have just made a layout with 3 rail O-gauge Lionel Fastrack. I am running a RailKing ... A: My suggestion is to talk to someone more familiar with Fastrack. You should contact either the ... | |
| transformer hookup | 11/17/2008 |
| Q: I am "new" (after 50 years absence) into model trains. I have a type "s" Lionel transformer. I can ... A: Lou Thanks for your question. I'm not familiar with an "S" type transformer. Are you sure it's a ... | |
| Lionel O-Gauge Fastrack Wiring | 11/16/2008 |
| Q: Newbie: I have just made a layout with 3 rail O-gauge Lionel Fastrack. I am running a RailKing ... A: Jeff. Thanks for your question. You must have the power input in the wrong place. I'm not familiar ... | |
| wiring diagrams | 11/15/2008 |
| Q: I am looking for a wiring diagram for a Lionel Engine 8204. 1970-1972 any hints? Thanks! A: Joe. Thanks for your question. Unfortunately the file I found cannot be attached to this answer ... | |
| train | 11/14/2008 |
| Q: 1920s or 1930s Tomorrows Train Today Union Pacfic Stream Line Electrical Train #1093 Louis Marx ... A: Mary. Thanks for your question. Sorry I don't do values as I am not a certified appraiser. I did ... | |
| Chattanooga Choo Choo | 11/11/2008 |
| Q: Frank I Was wondering if you could tell me if I can repair the wheels on my Electric Steam ... A: Mr. Engelsma. Thanks for your question. You didn't mention the gauge or scale of your train. It ... | |
| Lionel ZW Transformer | 11/10/2008 |
| Q: is there a procedure for cleaning the rectifier discs in these transformers? I have also been made ... A: John. I"m surprised the wiring diagram I found doesn't seem to show them. I'm not sure whether the ... | |
| Lionel Automatic Semaphore | 11/9/2008 |
| Q: I am in possession of a pre-war 082 Automatic Semaphore which need plenty of TLC. I have the ... A: Jim. Thanks for your question. I tried to find a wiring diagram on the web, from the stores that ... | |
| suspended railway | 11/9/2008 |
| Q: Can you tell me the best way to suspend a railway for a pediatric office. I know nothing about ... A: Kelly. Thanks for your question. I'm not sure what you mean by "suspended" Do you mean up near ... | |
| Marklin is a good train set for a beginner??? | 11/9/2008 |
| Q: I have 45yo and I decided to fulfill my child dream: buy an electric train. I thought it would be ... A: Paulo. Thank you for your question. I don't know what country you live in so my answer depends on ... | |
| Lionel ZW Transformer | 11/8/2008 |
| Q: is there a procedure for cleaning the rectifier discs in these transformers? I have also been made ... A: John. Thanks for your question. I'm confused. The old ZW transformer has no rectifiers in them, ... | |
| Brass ebay win | 11/7/2008 |
| Q: came across your site and was tempted to ask for advice.I have just won an HO ,AHM ,A.T&S.F 4-6-2 ... A: Pete. Thanks for your question. Not a very West Coast rail fan, but the Santa Fe #3160 class ... | |
| Adding a 2nd engine and maintain power | 11/4/2008 |
| Q: I have a basic bachmann train set with 1 engine 5 cars 4 straight track on each side of an oval set ... A: Bill. Unless you are running your layout with a friend , it is difficult to control two trains on a ... | |
| arnold serie 2 060 steam nscale | 11/2/2008 |
| Q: gear on motor teeth striped where can parts thank you ron A: Ron. Thanks for your question. You have a problem. Arnold was a German manufacturer of N scale ... | |
| Electric Train Wiring | 10/28/2008 |
| Q: I have two circa 1934 and 1938, respectively, Lionel and Marx engines that I'm trying to put back in ... A: Chuck. Thanks for your question. I have no experience in rewiring locomotives, but I presume you'd ... | |
| ZW Transformer | 10/26/2008 |
| Q: How or where can I buy a replacement rectifier for the zw? According to your diagram the rectifier ... A: Frank. Thanks for your question. Here are some stockists for Lionel transformer parts. ... | |
| Lionel Track Compatibility | 10/26/2008 |
| Q: I am just starting a Lionel Layout and have ordered FasTrac from a distributor, will this work with ... A: Tom. Thanks for your question. No I'm afraid there is little compatibility between older Lionel ... | |
| old train set | 10/25/2008 |
| Q: I recently found my old train set from childhood in my mother's attic. It is a Marilyn 49er battery ... A: Susan. I sorry I am not familiar with any train set called Marilyn. Are you sure its not a ... | |
| Use of Marklin engines overseas | 10/24/2008 |
| Q: will it work in NZ. I presume that all Marklin run the same step down voltage for their locomotives ... A: Ken. Thanks for your question. Your purchase of a Marklin locomotive from any country should be ... | |
| thermal property of train material | 10/23/2008 |
| Q: can you please give me any idea about thermal property of train material. I mean if a train carriage ... A: Raguvirsinh. Thank you for your question. The thermal values of train material depends strictly of ... | |
| Model Railroading Equipment for Stroke Victims | 10/16/2008 |
| Q: Are you aware of any special equipment for use by a stroke victim who has lost use of left arm for ... A: Beverly. Thank you for your question. I'm really sorry for your husband's condition and glad that ... | |
| AHM Trains | 10/13/2008 |
| Q: I have inherited seven AHM engines made in the late 60's or early 70's. All but one does not appear ... A: Paul. Thanks for your question and lots of luck. AHM was an importer of cheaper model locomotives ... | |
| Wiring model railroad layout | 10/12/2008 |
| Q: I have a small Lionel O gauge track set up around the perimeter of a room. I have the track wired ... A: Mark. Thanks for your question. You could run the lights from the track, but the cost of the extra ... | |
| I have several old trains | 10/7/2008 |
| Q: Where would I find an estimator or reputable buyer for my old trains. Some are as old as the 1950's ... A: Jennifer. Thank you for your question. There are books available that will give you ball park ... | |
| simple track design for young builders | 9/24/2008 |
| Q: Frank, I am working with my son and two other Boy Scouts on part of the Railroading merit badge. My ... A: Ann . Thanks for your question. 4'x4' is pretty small for a layout, barely enough for just a ... | |
| whinding curves for layout. | 9/23/2008 |
| Q: I have an HO layout now with straight runs of track on a 15' x 15'square benchwork.I am redoing the ... A: Tom. Thanks for your question. The reverse curves you are planning should be no problem as long as ... | |
| vintage tyco | 9/22/2008 |
| Q: Hey Frank: I'm sitting with my father going through some vintage HO Tyco stuff. My father is the ... A: Bill. Thanks for your question. I know of three places where you might sell trains. One is at a ... | |
| Requesting info on B & O train | 9/22/2008 |
| Q: I have a friend who's husband died recently and he owned a couple of trains. She and I don't know ... A: Mary. Thanks for your question. First not much to go on. But I sense that if it and the coal car, ... | |
| Faller playtrain | 9/20/2008 |
| Q: Edgecombe, I have acquired a Faller Playtrain by Louis Marx and Co no. 3620. I know nothing about ... A: Diane. Thanks for your question. A real puzzler. Louis Marx, an American company, apparently made ... | |
| Close coupling | 9/19/2008 |
| Q: I'm a HO scale railroad modeller of some limited experience on the brink of building a new layout in ... A: David. Thanks for your question. E-ZMate couplers come in different lengths, so you might try your ... | |
| mth cab forward | 9/15/2008 |
| Q: I have a gorgeous Mikes Train House SP cab forward and would like to get it going. I have some ... A: Tom. Thanks for the follow. DCC is a digital control system for running model trains. It allows ... | |
| mth cab forward | 9/15/2008 |
| Q: I have a gorgeous Mikes Train House SP cab forward and would like to get it going. I have some ... A: Tom. Congratulations. Thanks for the question. You could use a regular HO power Pack and run it ... | |
| Decals | 9/6/2008 |
| Q: im interested in finding decals for my oil refinery storage tanks. do you have any ideal on where i ... A: Danny. The largest manufacturer of decals for model railroads is Microscale. Whether they make oil ... | |
| Lionel (Rivarossi) Illinois Central Diesal Set 5701 | 9/4/2008 |
| Q: Frank I have lionel HO freight set no. 5701 manufactured by Rivarossi in 1957, however the loco is ... A: Brian. Thanks for your question. I have bad news for you, Sorry! Rivarossi chose a rather unusual ... | |
| Brass Locomotive Appraisal | 9/4/2008 |
| Q: I have a friend with a brass locomotive model of N&W 1218. It is about 20 years old and has never ... A: Tully. That won't help. I'm still not able to appraise your friend's locomotive as I don't do ... | |
| Brass Locomotive Appraisal | 8/30/2008 |
| Q: I have a friend with a brass locomotive model of N&W 1218. It is about 20 years old and has never ... A: Tully. Thanks for the question. As my bio states I am not qualified to appraise values as I am not ... | |
| N Scale Lima TGV | 8/29/2008 |
| Q: I have an old lLima TGV sud est orange N scale train. The coupler on one of the passenger cars ... A: David Thanks for your question. I'm sorry to say that Lima went bankrupt a few years ago. I doubt ... | |
| switches | 8/29/2008 |
| Q: Good afternoon Mr. Edgecomb, I have actually 2 questions (I liked your detailed answer to my very ... A: Alex. Thanks for your questions. Hiding the switch machines under the switches is possible, but ... | |
| train set no. 25234S | 8/1/2008 |
| Q: I have a Louis Marx & Co. train set and on the box is the set no. 25234S. I can't find out anything ... A: Rodney. Thanks for your question. I'm sorry I am not familiar with this train set. I tried ... | |
| Identify a MANTUA rail car | 7/29/2008 |
| Q: I have an HO gauge train car made my MANTUA (on the bottom of the car) that I need help identifying. ... A: Bob. Thanks for your question. Your car is a model of an old time cattle car, used for ... | |
| TENSHODO & SAMHONGSA | 7/29/2008 |
| Q: WHICH OF THE TWO COMPANIES TENSHODO & SAMHONGSA MADE THE THE BETTER QUALITY STEAM LOCOMOTIVES A: Loren. Thanks for your question. It really is impossible to answer your question. Both companies ... | |
| MANATU Engine and Tender | 7/28/2008 |
| Q: Mr Edgcombe I am the youngest of four brothers, one of which is coming up on his 50th B'day. As a ... A: Chris. Thanks for the question. I'm sorry but there is no way to accurately date when this ... | |
| Fleischmann catenary | 7/27/2008 |
| Q: Sorry to hit you with another question but you were helpful with my last.... Do you know what type ... A: Brian. Thanks for your question. I'm really not too familiar with catenary systems. There are two ... | |
| GOT myself in a fix | 7/25/2008 |
| Q: but sorry to say, I over extended myself and now my American Flyer Pacific will not run under no ... A: John. I checked Google on "cleaning commutators" and found this site. ... | |
| Union Pacific Engine | 7/22/2008 |
| Q: Can you tell me anything about the Union Pacific engine I have. It is heavy, looks like completely ... A: Dee Thank you for your question. I have never heard of the make Nakamura at all. It probably is ... | |
| Hornby | 7/13/2008 |
| Q: I just purchased a Hornby train set (engine Type 40 #82011 with two passenger cars(one has the ... A: Dave. You have a Hornby Gauge O clockwork locomotive in what appears to be British Railways colors. ... | |
| reversing engine | 7/11/2008 |
| Q: OK I think I have a question that you will have an answer for. Neither locomotive (Five wire and ... A: John. Thanks for your question. Locomotives that run on AC power rather then DC power are a real ... | |
| Bachmann TGV coupler | 7/10/2008 |
| Q: Frank, I have an older Bachmann TGV (classic Collector Series) (orange). A coupler on one of the ... A: Mike. Thanks for the up date. Globalization. I not sure what type of coupler that is. It sounds ... | |
| Bachmann TGV coupler | 7/10/2008 |
| Q: Frank, I have an older Bachmann TGV (classic Collector Series) (orange). A coupler on one of the ... A: Mike. Thanks for your question. If Bachmann doesn't make a replacement, I think you have a ... | |
| wiring old Am Flyer locomotives | 7/9/2008 |
| Q: I am somewhat embarrassed to ask this question because I screwed up. I had a running Am Fly ... A: John. Thanks for your question. I sorry its really difficult to trouble shoot problems over the ... | |
| ho tempo engine | 7/9/2008 |
| Q: I have a general question about vintage ho trains. Seems some are made of plastic and some are ... A: Dee. Thanks for your question. Trains where the chassis (the part that holds the wheels and motor) ... | |
| need help wiring a lionel 8946 switcher | 7/7/2008 |
| Q: Frank can you please help me I need to wire a Lionel NW2 switcher I found one recently and all the ... A: Dean. Thanks for your question. You do have a problem. I could not find wiring diagrams on the ... | |
| Antique or not? | 7/7/2008 |
| Q: I have a Lionel HO (although it says Rivarossi on bottom) Western Pacific Engine and Dummy engine ... A: Robert. Thanks for your question. I used to work for Polk's Model Craft Hobbies in 1957 and they ... | |
| pantographs | 7/7/2008 |
| Q: Edgecombe, Do you know any company that sells pantographs for HO models ? I'm interested mostly on ... A: Alex. Thanks for your question. The only ones that I know that are available are sold as spares to ... | |
| ZW Wiring | 7/5/2008 |
| Q: I have ZW with a ZW volt meter connected to four 180 power supply box. The volt meter A & D read 13 ... A: Stephen. Thanks for your question. Its because you have no load on the outputs. Also in the ... | |
| ez mate couplers and reffiitting lima tgv | 6/30/2008 |
| Q: i have an old lima tgv sud est orange which was a bargain to say the least. it looks and runs great ... A: James. Thanks for your questions. There are no replacement motors for the Lima series. Lima used ... | |
| ez mate couplers | 6/30/2008 |
| Q: i purchased a bachmann acela set a year ago which is a great set in detail as well in performance. ... A: James. Thanks for your question. I'm not familiar with the Acela, as I model older models. I did ... | |
| Bachman HO steam engine | 6/29/2008 |
| Q: Can you pleae tell me what type of oil I can buy from a hardware store to use in my Bachman HO steam ... A: Kevin. Thanks for your question. I'm sorry I'm not a chemist, so my first response is I know of no ... | |
| HO vintage streamline passenger cars | 6/10/2008 |
| Q: I have 3 HO scale vintage 60' metal streamline passenger cars (RPO, diner, observation) and would ... A: Mark. Thanks for your question. I'm not sure I can answer this one. There are probably hundreds ... | |
| Lionel locomotive circa 1940 model225 | 6/6/2008 |
| Q: Not much I can tell you about this unit except what is in the subject, but it is made of all cast ... A: Frank Thanks for your question. All older Lionel locomotives are worth something, but I'm not ... | |
| train layout | 6/4/2008 |
| Q: my father passed away has a layout that includes old trolley with with overhead guidewires, his ... A: Philip. I'm sorry to hear of the loss of your father. I'm also sorry that I have no contacts that ... | |
| fleischmann wiring | 6/3/2008 |
| Q: My son has just discovered my train set (from circe 35 years ago). Part of the contents is a ... A: Brian. I 'm so glad it worked. And I read your second followup and thought, wow what if he has a ... | |
| Employment | 6/2/2008 |
| Q: I´m looking for a opportunity to work with model railroad in the USA or Canada. I really love trains ... A: Ewerthon. Thank you for your question. I got my job through an advertisement in an American model ... | |
| traverser N gauge | 6/1/2008 |
| Q: I bought a N gauge traverser a few months ago but there was no controller with it And I cannot find ... A: John . Thanks for your question. The only company I am aware of that made a read made traverser in ... | |
| fleischmann | 5/31/2008 |
| Q: Further to my previous question, it looks like a Fleischmann 7335 Class 110 DB Blue Electric ... A: You need to contact Fleischmann if it is a digital locomotive. The wiring on these are are very ... | |
| fleischmann wiring | 5/31/2008 |
| Q: My son has just discovered my train set (from circe 35 years ago). Part of the contents is a ... A: Brian. Thanks for your question. I'm sorry I can't supply you a wiring diagram. But I'll try to ... | |
| Hobbytown Locomotive | 5/7/2008 |
| Q: Frank Recently purchased a H10-44 Ho Scale Fairbanks Morse Locomotive made according to the box in ... A: Graeme The Hobbytown line was originally made in Boston around 1950-60. They had brute, strength ... | |
| Track Switches | 5/3/2008 |
| Q: I just got into model railroading and right now I have a basic oval with a manual switch. I was ... A: Jacob. Thank you for your question. It is difficult to answer in that I am unable to draw the ... | |
| Ho Varney brass engine (quite old) | 5/2/2008 |
| Q: Frank I purchased some trains a few weeks ago. Four of them are brass painted black (steam ara).One ... A: Fred. Thanks for your question. Most HO locomotives run on two rails, no third center rail.. Most ... | |
| Con-Cor Pacemaker train sets | 4/28/2008 |
| Q: I have a pacemaker train set im looking to sell it is #'s 8404 and 840412 both are mint inx can you ... A: Bill. Thanks for your question. As my Biographical notes indicate I am not qualified to estimate ... | |
| Fleischmann Toy Train | 4/23/2008 |
| Q: I have not been able to find any info on the following: Fleischmann wind-up locomotive - looks ... A: Meigs. Thank you for your question, but I can't help you. It was made in Germany between ... | |
| Detail part search | 4/20/2008 |
| Q: They were rough when I got them. I repowered and striped the cast shells. Unfortunately one of the ... A: Chris. Thanks for your question. I'm sorry I can't offer any answers to your question. Mantua ... | |
| Marklin train layout | 4/18/2008 |
| Q: Greetings. How often does tracks need to be clean? I have not run my trains in slightly over a ... A: Chris. Thanks for your question. I would clean the tracks each time you use them, especially if ... | |
| Southern Pacific Box car | 4/10/2008 |
| Q: I have a Southern Pacific ho boxcar that has S P 1000 and Southern Pacific on the side. I don't know ... A: Dee Thanks for your question. From your description you might have a Helium car in Southern Pacific ... | |
| Tyco | 4/8/2008 |
| Q: I wanted to know if all older Tyco ho trains are marked 'made by Tyco' or made in 'Hong Kong' For ... A: Dee Thanks for your question. Tyco is a brand name of models that were originally made by a company ... | |
| Identify track switches | 4/8/2008 |
| Q: I recently purchased a box of 7 American Flyer switches and can't find any info.they have grey open ... A: Doug. Thanks for your question. They are before my time. If they are 3 rail and American Flyer ... | |
| Williams Cab Forward 4-8-8-2 | 4/7/2008 |
| Q: Can you tell me where I could find a schematic for this engine. I can not get it to run at all. ... A: Edward. I went to the Williams trains website and it indicated that the company had been sold to ... | |
| HO Train switch terminology | 4/5/2008 |
| Q: I am getting back into model trains after 18 yrs, I was wondering what the terminology on switches ... A: Greg. Thanks for your question. The #8, #6, #4 denotes the angle that the diverging route leaves ... | |
| layout question | 4/4/2008 |
| Q: I am finally setting up my bench for my first n scale 3x7 layout. I have a 5/8 board and I want to ... A: Jonathan. Thank you for your question. 2" of homasote will make the layout very, very, heavy. More ... | |
| trains | 4/2/2008 |
| Q: i have a toy transformer from MAR (louis Marx) its came with a train set which the train have 666 ... A: Chris. Thanks for your question. One way is to find comparable items for sale on eBay. You can ... | |
| Varney Loco | 4/1/2008 |
| Q: .. Many years ago, an old guy in Tuscon, AZ sold me a Varney Articulating engine, never built, ... A: Dale. Thanks for the question. There may be a market for an unbuilt kit. I went to eBay and found ... | |
| Judgjing Guage Trains, Track,etc | 3/27/2008 |
| Q: trains, trucks, parts, transformers etc. to list on ebay - my question is simple - I am not familiar ... A: Rhonda. Thanks for your question. The best way of determining scale or gauge is to measure the ... | |
| SECURING TRACK | 3/24/2008 |
| Q: I am doing my first layout a 4x8 with pink foam. I have laid my track in a circular spiral downgrade ... A: Brian. Here is a follow up. You could use double sided tape, or even duct tape and then paint it to ... | |
| bachmann acela to trix dcc | 3/24/2008 |
| Q: my name is james and was wandering is it possible to install a bachmann acela with a trix decoder to ... A: James. Thanks for yor question. I'm no expert on DCC, unfortunately. As long as the Trix decoder ... | |
| SECURING TRACK | 3/24/2008 |
| Q: I am doing my first layout a 4x8 with pink foam. I have laid my track in a circular spiral downgrade ... A: Brian. Thanks for your question. I'm a little confused by your question. Is the track coming up ... | |
| Engine part | 3/16/2008 |
| Q: I have an engine I bought in 1966. It is a model of the V & T RR Genoa. I need the part that goes ... A: Alan. Thanks for your question. Your locomotive was probably either a Rivarossi model or a Pocher ... | |
| 1958 lionel gulf tanker | 3/16/2008 |
| Q: i recently pulled out my old lionel set that has been sitting in the closet for about 15 years and ... A: Joe. Thanks for your question. The answer is probably it was only made during one year. Most cars ... | |
| marklin | 3/15/2008 |
| Q: I have a old marklin train set from the 40's bought in germany do you know anyone who might be ... A: Mike. Thanks for your question. No I'm sorry Marklin collectors are very specialized. Marklin ... | |
| scales ? | 2/28/2008 |
| Q: I got a train set from a company that hangs from the cealing is a large train and I need to get a ... A: Ted. Thanks for your question. The best way of determining the scale is to measure the distance ... | |
| appraisal recommendation | 2/25/2008 |
| Q: I know you do not value or appraise trains. Can you tell me about a reputable appraisal service ... A: Rachel. I don't know any apprasial services in HO trains directly. I did a search on Google and ... | |
| Lionel Locomotive stopped working | 2/22/2008 |
| Q: I recently set up my dad's old Lionel set. It is Circa 1951, and the locomotive is a 2-6-4 Steam ... A: Jay thanks for your question. It's tough, almost impossible, to diagnose faults over the Internet, ... | |
| American Flyer S Scale Train Sets | 2/21/2008 |
| Q: Could you tell me anything about the American Flyer "Defender" set? What engine and cars came with ... A: Tommy. Thanks for your question. I'm not sure when that particular model was made. It was after I ... | |
| model railroad | 2/17/2008 |
| Q: When laying track on a ho model railroad layout is it best to start at one end and work in one ... A: Gord. Thanks for your question. The most advised method is to start at the point of the most ... | |
| HO Trains | 2/14/2008 |
| Q: My father passed and I have so many trains, but one I really like is a Southern Crescent Limited, ... A: Joann. Sorry to hear of your father's passing. As to the value of the locomotive I don't do values ... | |
| F.A.O.Schwarz train set | 2/13/2008 |
| Q: I found a new F.A.O. Schawrz train set when I moved to Florida, I estimate it is From the early ... A: Jeffrey. Thanks for your question. As my bio states I don't attempt to value trains as I am not a ... | |
| ho scale modle railroad | 2/12/2008 |
| Q: how do code 100 remote control turnouts work? A: Missy. Thanks for your question. You connect each remote control turnout (with three wires) to ... | |
| old train set | 2/9/2008 |
| Q: I have been taking care of a 88yearold friend who has just went into a nursing home , while trying ... A: Mike. Thanks for your question I couldn't find a listing for a Lionel 347-E but did find a Lionel ... | |
| uncoupling track | 2/9/2008 |
| Q: I am a complete novice to model railroading. I just purchased a Lionel Union Pacific with fast ... A: Eric. Thanks for your question. According to the Lionel Fast Track product guide no power supply ... | |
| Model Trains question - hope you can help | 2/8/2008 |
| Q: I found some old trains from my father's when he was a boy. He's 65 now. The trains are mostly in ... A: Lesa. The Athearn GP-9 Diesels were produced in the 1960's. They were produced by the thousands and ... | |
| Model Trains question - hope you can help | 2/7/2008 |
| Q: I found some old trains from my father's when he was a boy. He's 65 now. The trains are mostly in ... A: Lesa. Thanks for your question. There is no listing of HO trains like your Athearn locomotive that ... | |
| ZW Transformers | 2/6/2008 |
| Q: What is the difference between a Lionel model R ZW that has model R printed on the underside of the ... A: Chuck. Thanks for your question. I'm not sure of any real difference, not having worked for ... | |
| Lionel HO | 2/4/2008 |
| Q: I am looking for sources for parts for Lionel HO engines from the late 50's and early 60's. Also ... A: Ed. Thanks for your question. I think you're going to have a real problem finding parts for Lionel ... | |
| marklin turntable 7286 analogmy | 2/4/2008 |
| Q: my turntable has a left and right 360 transit and a 7degree step between rail sections the table was ... A: Ted Thanks for your question. Sorry I can't help you. My only suggestion is to check to see if the ... | |
| Old Model Railroader magazines | 1/31/2008 |
| Q: I have a collection of Model RR Magazines dating back from 1934 to 1961 (5 years missing and 1 year ... A: Joe. The only place I can think of giving you some idea of their value would be to look on ebay. I ... | |
| 1930/40's Metal Locomotive model | 1/27/2008 |
| Q: My husband has a locomotive and coal car set still in the box that was handed down from his father ... A: Janice. Thanks for your question. I can't tell from your description who made it. Are you sure it ... | |
| Lionel engine | 1/27/2008 |
| Q: I have an original, never used blue Lionel engine that was made in 1993.But, here's the kicker. The ... A: Tim. Thanks for your question. If it never was produced there is no way of establishing any value. ... | |
| Reversing ( polarity ) of a small train on a single span of track | 1/25/2008 |
| Q: Absolute beginner here. Thanks in advance for any advice. Here goes: I want to run a short HO gauge ... A: Erik. Thanks for your question. You need something more complicated than two reversing switches, ... | |
| Where to sell old HO trains | 1/24/2008 |
| Q: I have inherited an uncle's HO train collection and would like to know if you can direct me to ... A: John. I don't do appraisals. Your best bet would be to place an advertisement in the model ... | |
| Knapp Trolley | 1/24/2008 |
| Q: I am trying to figure out what resources are available for valuing/getting more information about a ... A: Jim. Thanks for your question. I can't help you specifically as I am not aware of its value. ... | |
| Hornby model trains | 1/23/2008 |
| Q: I have just purchased Engine NO. 60985 with coal tender, it is in British Railways green, made in ... A: Lyn. Thanks for your question. The Hornby locomotive #60985 is an O gauge clockwork locomotive, ... | |
| old Marklin turntable setup | 1/20/2008 |
| Q: I have just gotten hold of an old (pre-digital) Marklin turntable with no documentation. It is ... A: John. Thanks for your question. Do you have a multimeter with an ohms range? If so place it on ... | |
| 1122 switches | 1/18/2008 |
| Q: I have several sets of Lionel 1122 switches. They are labeled in exactly the same way. One set has ... A: although I'm having difficulty on what exactly are you asking. I've never heard of a "non derailing ... | |
| coal car wiring | 1/17/2008 |
| Q: Don't know much about model railroads, but I have a Lionel train from around 1947. The whistle, ... A: Joe. Thanks for your question. I'm not an expert on Lionel repairs, having worked for a ... | |
| powering n scale track | 1/16/2008 |
| Q: I have set up a 3x6 n scale layout powered with a new tech4 220. My engine seems to get power in ... A: Jonathan. It looks like you have created a reversing loop, maybe two of them. They really ... | |
| Bachman EZ Track Wiring, No. 6 Crossover | 1/15/2008 |
| Q: Frank, I am having problems running two cabs on two different tracks with the No. 6 crossover from ... A: Tony. Thanks for your question. Weird! I'm baffled. My only thought is that there maybe a sliver ... | |
| Walthers DC versus DCC passenger car lighting kits | 1/15/2008 |
| Q: I am new to this DCC era we have entered. I have started to collect HO scale trains again in ... A: Chisholm. Thanks for your question. I am not an expert on DCC. You may be able to use the lighting ... | |
| Old metal train | 1/14/2008 |
| Q: I have an old heavy metal train. The engine has 999 under both engineer windows, a Pacemaker box ... A: Sue. thanks for your question. Marx did apparently make a locomotive with the #999. It must have ... | |
| TYCO Animated box car | 1/13/2008 |
| Q: I have a box car model the rubber bands are missing, the brakeman moves on top of the box car. I ... A: Paul. Thanks for your question. I am not familiar with that car. Are you sure its a Tyco car? I ... | |
| powering n scale track | 1/13/2008 |
| Q: I have set up a 3x6 n scale layout powered with a new tech4 220. My engine seems to get power in ... A: Jonathan. Thanks for your question. You obviously have a poor connection somewhere or a short. ... | |
| Lionel Train Transformers | 1/12/2008 |
| Q: Can you please me with an internal wiring diagram for a ZW(R)Lionel Train Transformer. This type is ... A: I sorry but I have no idea how these transformers are wired internally. I've never repaired them as ... | |
| Proper wiring of a Baldwin motor and E unit for a Lionel 2025 | 1/10/2008 |
| Q: I am in the process of trying to bring an old Lionel 2025 Steam locomotive back to life. Right now ... A: Art. Thanks for the question. Sorry I don't think I can help. I worked for American Flyer and was ... | |
| wire diagram for "type ZW" transformer | 1/9/2008 |
| Q: Can you help me find a booklet on how to wire a platform using a TYPE ZW ... A: Micheal. Thanks for your question. I searched for books on Lionel Transformers and found this ... | |
| hook up accessories | 1/9/2008 |
| Q: I have a Lionel transformer type BW, 80 watt 6-14003 0-27 . I attempted to hook up coupler and it ... A: Lisa This may help.Posted: Mon Nov 22, 2004 12:37 am Post subject: Re: Wiring for Lionel ZW + 2 ... | |
| O and HO scale German Trains | 1/8/2008 |
| Q: My grandfather is a train collector and has given me his collection. The first one is a Pola Maxi ... A: Matt Thanks for your question. Unfortunately there are no published lists, in English, that list ... | |
| Marx joy line | 1/6/2008 |
| Q: I just inherited my Fathers train. He celebrated his 79th B'day in December. I believe it is a Marx. ... A: Debbie. Thanks for your question. As my biography states I don't do valuations as I'm not ... | |
| homemade trees | 1/6/2008 |
| Q: do you have any suggestions for making trees for n scale A: Cory. Thanks for your question. My best trees in N gauge were made from the roots of bushes ( ... | |
| O guage track | 12/16/2007 |
| Q: I'm in the planning stages of building an O gauge layout in my basement. What are your thoughts on ... A: Gary. Thanks for your question. I've always used Atlas or Peco track for my HO and N gauge ... | |
| Sparking on Lionel Black Diamond Express 027 gauge electric train | 12/15/2007 |
| Q: I was recently given an old 1970 Lionel Black Diamond Express electric train. I experience excessive ... A: Brad. Thanks for your question. I would think that the sparks are due to corrosion on the wheels ... | |
| Railroad word | 12/15/2007 |
| Q: Edgcombe. My question is not really about model railroads, but I hope you might be able to help me. ... A: Rich. Thanks for your question. I looked at a number of dictionaries and railroad glossaries as the ... | |
| How much should I sell my train set for? | 12/15/2007 |
| Q: I have a Lehman #20301 train set, with one engine, the two passenger cars, and one caboose, with ... A: Normally I don't do appraisals as I'm not a certified appraiser. But I went to Ebay and there were ... | |
| identifying old, unusual model locomotive | 12/13/2007 |
| Q: Mr. Edgcombe, In the box with all my model train supplies is an unusual locomotive that belonged ... A: David. Thanks for your question. The only response is that there are, or where, smaller gauges ... | |
| Track substitution | 12/13/2007 |
| Q: What track will connect to and work with the Louis Marx O scale track? As close as I can measure the ... A: Mike. Thanks for your question. The old Lionel O-27 track should connect with Marx track. The ... | |
| power supply question | 12/10/2007 |
| Q: How much power supply is needed to expand a Lionel train set. I have a basic O scale Lionel set ... A: Ovione. Thank you for the question. You should be able to double or triple the size of your layout ... | |
| electrical | 12/9/2007 |
| Q: I am having trouble with hooking up dead-end sidings, electrically. I think I need to use either a ... A: Tim. Thanks for your question. Both the Atlas Selector and the Connector switches have 3 on/off ... | |
| HO Scale EZ Track | 12/8/2007 |
| Q: We have a 28" radius EZ track circular layout. All of the websites that we have looked at state ... A: Ben. Thanks for your question. You're right Bachmann does not seem to have a 28" radius terminal ... | |
| Lionel engine | 12/6/2007 |
| Q: I went into my parents attic because i was interested in setting up my old train set for my son. I ... A: Bradley. Thanks for your question. I'm making a guess from your description. It sounds like you ... | |
| Cars keep falling off track | 12/5/2007 |
| Q: My husband is having problems keeping his cars on the track. The engine goes fine but when he ... A: Sue. Thanks for the question. I don't know what gauge or type of car you're talking about or ... | |
| Connecting HO power to track | 12/4/2007 |
| Q: SOmeone gave me an HO set yestreday - it seems in good shape and came with everything but directions ... A: Albert. Thanks for your question. Lets tackle the power pack and locomotive first. Attach a ... | |
| tender identification | 12/3/2007 |
| Q: I was wondering if there is a chart or some way to identify what tenders goes with what engine. I ... A: Jack. Thanks for your question. I know of no chart that will help. There are however books on ... | |
| Louis Marx & Co. model train | 12/2/2007 |
| Q: Edgcombe: Can you help me idenify the train, and if it has any value other than sentimental, that ... A: Shirley. Lois Marx trains were the least expensive of the toy train sets made. They have some ... | |
| Tyco Locomotives | 12/2/2007 |
| Q: I have several Tyco locomotives that were given to me by my father in the early seventies. Several ... A: Geoffrey. Thanks for your question. No they all run on the same voltage, 12 volts DC. But because ... | |
| hooking up lionel 1033 transformer to track | 12/1/2007 |
| Q: 4 studs with nuts and two wires from track. unsure of what two to use ? thank you for your help ... A: Rick. Thanks for your question. Two studs are connected to the speed controller giving a variable ... | |
| Couplers | 11/28/2007 |
| Q: Where can I find Tyco body mounted couplers A: Glen. I don't recall Tyco making body mounted couplers. All I can remember are couplers mounted on ... | |
| train wheels locked up | 11/27/2007 |
| Q: we gently cleaned the engine wheels and can't seem to unlock the wheels on the Lionel 6323 Santa Fe ... A: Sharyann. Thanks for your question. The wheels are locked up purposely. You shouldn't be able to ... | |
| Train set | 11/26/2007 |
| Q: I am 62 years old and would love a train set like I had as a kid. We were a very poor family but can ... A: Bobby. Thanks for your question. It probably was a Louis Marx train set or an inexpensive Lionel ... | |
| appraisel | 11/26/2007 |
| Q: I have a train set that was my dads when he was young. It is a lionel train set. All with metal ... A: Eric Thanks for your question. Unfortunately, as my bio states, I don't do appraisals, as I am not ... | |
| Model trains | 11/25/2007 |
| Q: I have, I believe a Louis Marx & Co. train set from the 1930's.I am trying to find out how much to ... A: I would buy a Louis Marx Price Guide from www.kalmbach.com or www.bn.com I would think that you need ... | |
| train platform | 11/25/2007 |
| Q: My wonderful dad designed and set up the Lionel train and platform for my children every year...he ... A: Maureen. Thanks for your question. All I can suggest is that you need two wires (a red and a ... | |
| my lionel wabash cannonball set | 11/25/2007 |
| Q: my mom recently brought me the train set i grew up with. i tried to run it today with no luck. i ... A: Jim. Thanks for your question. Sounds as if the loco has a problem. The wires, if connected ... | |
| American Flyer Circa 1955 | 11/24/2007 |
| Q: Would you know where to direct me to find out the value of my train set. The engine is the American ... A: Jack. Thanks for your question. I checked eBay but didn't find any for sale. That's one way to ... | |
| I'm a beginner - HOW do I hook up Grampa's transformer? | 11/24/2007 |
| Q: We have inherited a lionel track and trains which worked last year, but I have very little idea how ... A: Kathleen Thanks for your qestion. You have a short circuit. Just try running two wires from the ... | |
| Marklin I gauge | 11/24/2007 |
| Q: I have an early 1980s Marklin set - engine, track, several cars, etc. which I would like to sell. I ... A: Jane. Thanks for your question. Is it "I " gauge or "1" gauge? Marklin 1 gauge is called "Maxi". ... | |
| Märklin | 11/23/2007 |
| Q: I have recently purchased a Märklin HO engine. It does not seem to run. My other HO engines run ... A: Matt Thanks for your question. There is a big difference between Marklin HO and most other HO ... | |
| N-gauge loco running problems | 11/19/2007 |
| Q: I'm returning to N-gauge trains for the first time since the 70's, so my daughter can enjoy what I ... A: First, are you sure that the locos purchased on eBay are "new"? They might be ones that were ... | |
| How to run train above doors & windows | 11/18/2007 |
| Q: I would like to know the best way to run my HO train around my room above the doors & windows? OR ... A: James. Thanks for your question. I know of no books on the topic but have seen articles in model ... | |
| Con Cor Christmas Locomotive | 11/17/2007 |
| Q: Con Cor has made several Christmas car sets with individual yearly releases since around 1975 in "N" ... A: Lewis. Thanks for your question. One area of the hobby that I've never had much interest in is ... | |
| marline train | 11/15/2007 |
| Q: Is there anywhere I can still get parts for my marline trai, and are they of enough value to mess ... A: Jim. Thanks for your question. Are you sure of the name as I've never heard of a Marline train and ... | |
| Lionel 0879-1 Wrecking Crane | 11/14/2007 |
| Q: I am looking for an exploded view of this car with part numbers on it. I am trying to refurbish it ... A: Kristy. Sorry I didn't realise the crane was HO. That's too bad as there was one for sale on eBay ... | |
| lionel odyssey speed control | 11/12/2007 |
| Q: I have a GP9 dealer demo which had the odyssey system factory installed to to show off Lionel's new ... A: Brian. Thanks for your question. I'm sorry I am not familar with the Odyssey system at all. I ... | |
| Arnold Rapido (0223) needs repair | 11/9/2007 |
| Q: G'day Frank, I have an N scale Arnold Rapido Steam Engine - I think it is the 0223 model. My ... A: Rodney. Thanks for your question. Unfortunately Arnold Rapido went out of business a number of ... | |
| Varney Locomotives | 11/9/2007 |
| Q: I found from years ago a Varney locomotive my father had, it is a Varney Yard Diesel no. 2230K, it ... A: Edward. Thanks for the question. It was probably made between 1950 and 1960. There is a kit for ... | |
| uncouples | 11/8/2007 |
| Q: I am new to model RRing. I have built a simple layout with a few (4)swithces-running MTH diesal ... A: It really is difficult to diagnose a problem over the Internet. My suggestion is to talk to your ... | |
| 027 remote swith contoller | 11/6/2007 |
| Q: how to rewire the remote controller , this is a dual controller it services a pair of 027 remote ... A: Frank. Thanks for your question. I'm sorry I cannot recall the wiring. You should have ... | |
| Vintage Marklin (?) turn table ID help | 11/6/2007 |
| Q: I found this very old turntable, and I can't ID it. Also, the pin release works when I attach at ... A: Nathan. Thanks for your question. It most probably not Marklin. Marklin never had a two rail ... | |
| Varney Aerotrain | 11/5/2007 |
| Q: Frank, Any suggestions to replace the plastic wheels used on the Varney Aerotrain coaches to ... A: Mike. I searched the web for HO Coach diaphrams and found these links. ... | |
| Fleischmann HO NorthWestern Diesel Swtcher | 11/1/2007 |
| Q: Frank,I have a Fleischmann HO Diesel Switcher (I believe it to be a Baldwin) painted in NorthWestern ... A: Artie. Thanks for the question. I trusting my memory, and recall working at Polks in the late ... | |
| train sets from 50's | 11/1/2007 |
| Q: Oops, they have changed email address. Hi, I have 2 sets from the 50's. Lionel and American Flyer, ... A: Kathi! Thanks for your question. No, I'm sorry I don't have contacts at all in Lionel or American ... | |
| Ho Scale Cars Identification | 10/31/2007 |
| Q: I am trying to identify 3 HO scale cars. The first is a log car with "Pennsylvania 469985" on the ... A: John Thanks for your question. Unfortunately there are literary hundreds of manufacturers of HO ... | |
| Kadee Electro Uncoupling | 10/27/2007 |
| Q: Do you have any idea how I can connect Kadee Electro-Uncoupling units to my Lionel TMCC system? My ... A: Ron Thanks for your question. I am not an expert on digital control systems but I would think you ... | |
| Marx ElectricTrain | 10/26/2007 |
| Q: Trying to find info about a train set purchased about 1955. Here is what is on the box it came in. ... A: Dave. Thanks for the question. Two sources. There are a number of books for collectors available ... | |
| track compatibility | 10/23/2007 |
| Q: We are going to be expanding our sons basic ho oval layout and was wondering if we could get some ... A: Tara. Using regular Atlas track will probably be about the same cost, maybe a little cheaper. The ... | |
| track compatibility | 10/23/2007 |
| Q: We are going to be expanding our sons basic ho oval layout and was wondering if we could get some ... A: Tara. True Track is mounted on a plastic base used to represent the gravel base or roadbed of real ... | |
| Varney Aerotrain | 10/22/2007 |
| Q: Frank, Any suggestions to replace the plastic wheels used on the Varney Aerotrain coaches to ... A: Mike. I would suggest that replacing the plastic u shaped bracket with one made out of brass strip ... | |
| Varney Aerotrain | 10/21/2007 |
| Q: Frank, Any suggestions to replace the plastic wheels used on the Varney Aerotrain coaches to ... A: Mike. Thanks for the question. I'm sorry but I don't recall the size of the wheels of the Varney ... | |
| Train Identification | 10/20/2007 |
| Q: I purchased two train locomotives and the only identification is Made in Yugoslavia. The front ... A: Larry. Thanks for the question. Your locomotives were made about 15-20 years ago by a company ... | |
| Marklin train set | 10/20/2007 |
| Q: I have a set of Marklin trains from Germany. The books that came with the set are dated 1957. It ... A: Unfortunately there are no published lists that I am aware of that list the values of European model ... | |
| Code 100 and code 83 track | 10/19/2007 |
| Q: I am on a committee for my model railroad club. We are building a new layout approx 82’ by 40’ The ... A: Bob. Thanks for your question. As far as I know no one makes shims for the turnouts, you are on ... | |
| Trying to find the name of the company/manufacturer who built the real thing | 10/19/2007 |
| Q: Sir, I just recently purchase two TTR 0-4-0 engines (train sets). I have been trying to find the ... A: James. Thank you for your question. I'm not sure but TTR may represent a British manufacturer who ... | |
| value of 1960's Fleischmann train set | 10/19/2007 |
| Q: In 1966 I bought our kids a Fleischmann HO gauge train set. It includes an engine with tender ... A: Jim. Thank you for your question. As my Bio states I don't attempt to appraise values, not being a ... | |
| H O guage trolleys | 10/16/2007 |
| Q: I am into O gauge trains and have a trolley that when you bump it, it reverses it self, do they ... A: Tom. Thanks for your question. As far as I know there is no ready made HO trolley that can reverse ... | |
| Old Lionel Train | 10/14/2007 |
| Q: My grandpa was a huge model train person and he had many old trains. One box that I found was a ... A: Matt. Thanks for your question. Sorry can't get the picture. and I woudn't be able to identify ... | |
| Austrian and German Model Trains | 10/14/2007 |
| Q: My husband, a retired German executive, passed away in Jan.'04. He left a very prized collection of ... A: Charlene. Thanks for your question. You're best bet would be to get in touch with a model railroad ... | |
| 120 atlas model train cars | 10/13/2007 |
| Q: A: Chris. Thanks for your question. Really can't answer it because you didn't state any details of ... | |
| american flyer wind up train set | 10/10/2007 |
| Q: We are trying to find out some info (anything at this point) on a American flyer train that was ... A: Rhonda. Thanks for your help. I started to work for A. C. Gilbert in 1958. Your train was ... | |
| Corgi traction display | 10/10/2007 |
| Q: New to this site, but you seem like the man. I recently purchased two Chicago Surface Line models ... A: Jeff Thanks for your question. It's a little out of my league, but there are great resources on the ... | |
| identify three rail track | 10/9/2007 |
| Q: i would appreciate and info about how to identify the mfg of older three rail track, if you know a ... A: John. Thanks for your question. Lionel still makes three rail track. You could go to their ... | |
| 1960's Mark Ho Train Set #74642/1 | 10/7/2007 |
| Q: I would like to find the value of a train set we bought in the Army PX in Germany in 1967. Still in ... A: Brenda. Thanks for your question. I'm sorry I can't give you a figure. As my bio states I don't ... | |
| Texas and Pacific Engine | 10/6/2007 |
| Q: I have been trying to find information about this engine. The engine is light blue and white with a ... A: April. Thanks for your question. Lionel did make a Texas and Pacific set and there are pictures of ... | |
| A.H.M. manf. dates | 10/3/2007 |
| Q: I have several HO cars and engines as new in their boxes with the AHM logo (engine boxes are ... A: Bob. Thanks for your question. Unfortunately its pretty impossible to determine the years of ... | |
| moving sand/grain from a hopper car to a silo | 10/3/2007 |
| Q: I want to unload my hopper car. I want to move the sand/grain to a silo. I have been working on ... A: Robert. Thanks for your question but I don't understand it. Do you want to just represent the ... | |
| 027 track | 10/3/2007 |
| Q: What is the best cleaner for cleaning 027 track that has been sitting around for years? A: John. Thanks for your question. The problem of cleaning track is finding a solvent or abrasive that ... | |
| Sharing track in opposite directions | 10/2/2007 |
| Q: I have a plant shelf that goes around the perimeter of my living room that I want to put 2 O-27 ... A: Lauren Thanks for your question. No I am afraid not. At least without a sophisticated system of ... | |
| Wiring transformer, track | 9/22/2007 |
| Q: My Grandfather left me a train that we played with when I was a child. It was old then - I am ... A: Leslie. Thanks for your question. Your transformer probably predates WWII, before my time at ... | |
| hi there mate | 9/22/2007 |
| Q: i have a tenshodo model electric steam train,i know this train is old as i like to find out is ... A: Craig. I have no idea when the earlist Tenshodos were made, but the American models weren't ... | |
| cleaning ez track | 9/20/2007 |
| Q: Can I wipe down my ez track w/alcohol or 'brit boy' to keep them clean. Nothing appears dirty, ... A: Thomas. Thanks for your question. Sure either will help to keep the tracks clean. If you use the ... | |
| hi there mate | 9/20/2007 |
| Q: i have a tenshodo model electric steam train,i know this train is old as i like to find out is ... A: Craig. Thanks for your question. I tried looking up the value of your Tenshodo locomotive on eBay, ... | |
| ho gauge trains made in yugoslavia? | 9/19/2007 |
| Q: i picked up a box full of what i believe to be an HO scale train set, but i can't really see a brand ... A: The HO trains were most likely made by a company in Yugoslavia called Mehanotenika. The ones in ... | |
| GM Demonstrator Loco | 9/16/2007 |
| Q: GM produced the GMDH-1 loco in the 1960s era. I am having difficulty in finding drawings etc. And ... A: Charlie. Thanks for an intersting question. I didn't find any articles or drawings and I doubt if ... | |
| what is this vintage train set worth? | 9/10/2007 |
| Q: I've inherited an vintage 1960's Arnold Rapido train set and accessories from my Mother in-law after ... A: Mark Thanks for your question. Probably not much. I don't do appraisals as I'm not a certified ... | |
| Marx Train value | 9/9/2007 |
| Q: I have, I believe, a '50s model Lionel train. I need help figuring out what it is worth if I put on ... A: Debbie. Thanks for your question. The value is probably very little. Louis Marx was a competitor ... | |
| holding cars on grades | 9/9/2007 |
| Q: .. What are common techniques for "tying down" cars on grades when you are operating and the engine ... A: Mark. Sorry I can't help you as I don't know what type of coupling or the scale you are using. ... | |
| vintage 1955 Lionel B&O set | 9/9/2007 |
| Q: Sir: I have a as mentioned above a vintage 1955, O scale B&O, blue & white in color. It is in par ... A: Thomasso. Thanks for your question. I'm sorry I can not place values on train sets as I am not a ... | |
| old mantua metal engine | 9/6/2007 |
| Q: I have a mantua metal pacific and tender. Union Pacific model number 311-03, just wondering how much ... A: Edward. Thanks for your question. I don't do appraisals as my bio indicates, but I did look on ... | |
| Marklin Digital | 9/1/2007 |
| Q: I am converting to Marklin digital and try as I might I can't figure out the digital Central Control ... A: David. I searched the Web for you but really didn't find anyone in the Ft. Lauderdale area. My ... | |
| ELECTRICAL | 8/31/2007 |
| Q: I CHANGED HO TRACK TO CODE 83 FROM CODE 100. I HAVE A MRC 280 DUAL TRANSFORMER. IT WORKS ON ON CODE ... A: Tyler. Thanks for your question. The change from code 100 to code 83 shouldn't give you lack of ... | |
| Can you tell me about the year of this train? | 8/1/2007 |
| Q: Sir, My father-in-law has given me a Lionel train set, as follows: 027 Locomotive on the cab side ... A: Three ways to check. Buy a few pieces of 0-27 track say,straights and that should work, doesn't ... | |
| Can you tell me about the year of this train? | 8/1/2007 |
| Q: Sir, My father-in-law has given me a Lionel train set, as follows: 027 Locomotive on the cab side ... A: The loco was made after WWII probably in the 1950's. Its pretty common, Lionel probably made 1,000s ... | |
| reversing polarity | 7/31/2007 |
| Q: Where can I find a circuit to energize a pair of electromagnets, reversing their polarity every five ... A: but I fail to see its connection with model railroads. I'm afraid I have no expertise in electronic ... | |
| Kits for O and O27 rolling stock | 7/20/2007 |
| Q: I have been looking for rolling stock that I can put together (wood or plastic) that would come with ... A: Ken Thanks for your question. I would purchase a copy of either Classic Toy Trains ... | |
| Rail_Carriages | 7/19/2007 |
| Q: I have this question for some time but i was unable to find it.I found these "acronyms" from a ... A: Chanuka. Thanks for your question. Sorry I am not an expert on railways in Sri Lanka. I can only ... | |
| Sluggish marx remote electric switches | 7/18/2007 |
| Q: I have some Marx (O gauge) remote electric switches that are sluggish (very slow or do not ... A: Richard. How old are these switches? If they are more than 10 years old they maybe corroded beyond ... | |
| lgb track contacts | 7/17/2007 |
| Q: Can you tell me how they work? A: Chuck. I did a search on the Web and these contacts allow switches to be thrown and to switch off ... | |
| N track and bed | 7/14/2007 |
| Q: I have 3 N scale layouts I run in back of my PT Cruiser at local car shows. Usually can plug into a ... A: Don. Thanks for your question. I'm not sure I understand your question? Kato track has a built in ... | |
| Differences in tracks | 7/11/2007 |
| Q: I'm looking to get back into train sets after spending 30 years away form it. I believe my ... A: Faze. Thanks for your question. EZ Track is sold by Bachmann and it includes a plastic roadbed ... | |
| 027 ga. ? | 7/11/2007 |
| Q: I guess this is a real "rookie" question, but what is the difference between "O" and 027 and "super ... A: John. Thanks for your question. The differences really relate to the radius of curved tracks. ... | |
| Fleischmann Locomotives | 7/8/2007 |
| Q: We are hoping you can help with the listed items. These have been passed down in the family and we ... A: Barry and Melle Thanks for your question. Fleischmann is a German manufacturer of quality HO and N ... | |
| Tri-ang | 7/3/2007 |
| Q: Do you know of anyone who has Tri-ang spare parts over the pond? Kind Regards Paul ANSWER: Hi! ... A: Paul. I had a real problem tracking down an answer. I wasn't aware of any Triang steeple cab ... | |
| Tri-ang | 7/3/2007 |
| Q: Do you know of anyone who has Tri-ang spare parts over the pond? Kind Regards Paul A: Paul. Thanks for your question. Here is a source. ... | |
| Marx Marline Train Set & possible repair | 7/1/2007 |
| Q: Frank (?), 1. I have a Marx Marline train set w/6 cars (includes Engine 999, Coal car, Gondola, ... A: Victor. Thanks for the question. As my bio states I don't value trains. I would suggest going to ... | |
| Learning about my Marx Toys O Gauge train | 6/27/2007 |
| Q: After moving into our new house, I "unearthed" the Marx Toys train that I played with as a child in ... A: Cliff. Thanks for the question. The leads that go from the transformer to the track only carry ... | |
| Beginner Questions | 6/27/2007 |
| Q: Frank: Just found this site and I was impressed with the detail and clarity of your responses! I am ... A: Bob. Thanks for your questions. Great! Lucky you as you have a choice. My garage is so full of ... | |
| Antique Lionel trains | 6/24/2007 |
| Q: I inherited a set of model trains that were my grandfathers. These are, I believe, standard gage ... A: Gary. Thanks for your question. I think you're right they sound if they are Standard Gauge. They ... | |
| Motor size and gearbox | 6/11/2007 |
| Q: I'm building a wooden model engine for my model railroad and would like to know if there is anyway ... A: Randy. Thaks for your question. You didn't mention what scale/gauge you are modeling so I'm ... | |
| Garden oo | 6/10/2007 |
| Q: I have plans to build a garden railway. As G scale is too expensive for me i was hoping to make a oo ... A: Jack Thanks for your question. As you asked that you are modeling in OO I guess your in Britain. ... | |
| Varney ho scale brass 4-6-2 steam engine | 6/7/2007 |
| Q: I recently purchased an HO scale Varney kit built steam engine. Although it was listed as being ... A: Henry. I believe some very early Varney locomotives may have been built in brass. Modelers also ... | |
| Varney HO Scale Rancher-Train Set #30 | 6/3/2007 |
| Q: Frank, Approximately when was this set produced and does it have much value? Many Thanks! A: Karl. Thanks for your question. Varney only produced HO train sets for a short while in the ... | |
| Marx tin train Union station | 6/1/2007 |
| Q: I am a tin bank collector and have bought a rare tin train station of marx, made in 1937 as a money ... A: Harry Thanks for your question. I'm not familiar with the station and can only make a guess. The ... | |
| Scratchbuilding Model Locomotives | 5/31/2007 |
| Q: I would like to learn how to build model locomotives (HO and O scale) from scratch. Can you point ... A: Chuck. Thanks for your question. I know of no books published in the USA about scratchbuilding ... | |
| Bachmann christmas cars- G scale | 5/28/2007 |
| Q: I want to find past Christmas cars but cannot find any on the internet.I have this years "Reindeer ... A: Shane. I was able to find some 2006 North Pole and Southern cars on the internet. ... | |
| OLD TRAIN SET | 5/24/2007 |
| Q: I CAME ACROSS AND OLD TRAIN SET THROUGH MY WIFE'S FAMILY, THE BOX SAYS "STREAM LINE TRAIL SET BY ... A: Larry. Thank's for your question. Probably it has a small value. Louis Marx sets were made for ... | |
| sunset model train | 5/21/2007 |
| Q: I have a sunset model engine & coal car East Broad Top On3 guage no.16 2-8-2 still in box wrapped in ... A: Value is something I don't do, as I'm not a certified appraiser. There is a book published that ... | |
| How to wire and operate a Lionel O-27 switch | 5/17/2007 |
| Q: I have one left and one right Lionel remote switches with 42' turn outs. These are the newest ... A: Morris. Thanks for your question. To do want you want you should consider adding two more switches ... | |
| identify train set | 5/14/2007 |
| Q: I got a train set from my father as a boy around 1958-1962 time frame. He brought it back from ... A: Kevin. Thanks for your question. Sorry I can't identify the train set from your description, other ... | |
| n scale train layout | 5/11/2007 |
| Q: I am looking for an n scale train layout put out by American Plastic. The # is 1005. I can not ... A: Jackie. Thanks for your question. I'm not aware of the layout you mention and was unable to find ... | |
| Postage Stamp Trains | 5/2/2007 |
| Q: would you please be so kind and tell me how mutch those Trains would work Postage Stamp Auroa ... A: Helga. Thanks for your question. Postage Stamp trains were sold by Aurora and most were ... | |
| Material | 4/27/2007 |
| Q: I am a G Scale enthusiast I would like to know where can I find model made of metal. I mean metal ... A: Claudio. Thank you for the question. I know of no manufacturers that make G gauge cars in metal, ... | |
| locomotive radii tables | 4/24/2007 |
| Q: I'm looking for a chart or table of what radii curves different model locos can go around, ie the ... A: Caroline. Thanks for your question. I am not aware of any chart that shows such information. I ... | |
| old HO model trains | 4/22/2007 |
| Q: My deceased father has a collection of HO trains dating as far back as 1950 as well as books and ... A: Gerald. Thanks for your question. Unfortunately, although there are books on the values of Toy ... | |
| How to find a collector | 4/21/2007 |
| Q: How do I go about finding a collector who could possibly be interested in a Lionel Wartime Freight ... A: Dorty. Thanks for your question. Your best source to find collectors is two organizations Train ... | |
| HO trains | 4/15/2007 |
| Q: I am building an HO train Layout and I am building it on top of a foam layout so I can ba able to ... A: Eric. Thanks for your question. You should use PVA or white glue to glue down the cork, using ... | |
| 1941 lionel O-scale, 027 | 4/7/2007 |
| Q: my friend just inherited this set and we dont know what its worth. multivolt 1037 40 watt, several ... A: Eric. Thanks for your question. I'm sorry I don't do appraisals of equipment, not being a ... | |
| OO gauge ranges | 4/3/2007 |
| Q: NMRA Standard S-1.2 Standards for Scale Models state that OO track gauge is .750" (19.1mm) with the ... A: Steve Thanks for yur question. American OO gauge 4 mm scale is pretty much a scale which has lost ... | |
| TYCO Train Set | 4/1/2007 |
| Q: I hope all is well. I recently came across a complete TYCO Train Set while cleaning out my basement. ... A: Mike Thanks for the question. As my bio indicates I don't do questions on train values, not being ... | |
| Appraisal | 4/1/2007 |
| Q: How do I find someone that can come to my home and appraise our model trains? A: Vita. Thanks for the question. I would look in the Yellow Pages for certified appraisers, or look on ... | |
| Power Supply For O scale | 3/27/2007 |
| Q: I have a 3,000 sq.ft. building of O scale (2 rail) model railroads. The layout is a shelf type and ... A: Art. I would think the 3 amp one would be fine. You'll need a rheostat to control the voltage and ... | |
| Power Supply For O scale | 3/25/2007 |
| Q: I have a 3,000 sq.ft. building of O scale (2 rail) model railroads. The layout is a shelf type and ... A: Art. I can't answer your question as you did not indicate whether your O gauge trains run on DC or ... | |
| diesel type Marlines electic train | 3/23/2007 |
| Q: I just found my brother's old electric train. I think it's probably from the late 40's or early ... A: Sharon. Louis Marx is not the maker of Lionel trains but a major competitor. Louis Marx made ... | |
| changing coupler on Bachmann HO Union Pacific Engine | 2/23/2007 |
| Q: I am new to model railroading and the coupler on my Bachmann Union Pacific HO engine is broken. I ... A: Tanner Thanks for your question. Unfortunately the Bachmann locomotives have two types of couplers. ... | |
| Rolling stock/catalouges | 2/20/2007 |
| Q: I have a few items that are in need of repair and some items that are of no value to me I would like ... A: Thomas. Thank you for your question and offer. I don't do repairs and don't know what you have. ... | |
| Worth of American Flyer train set | 2/17/2007 |
| Q: I have a American Flyer Electric Champion train set from my Grand Father. I am not sure of the ... A: Randy. Thanks for the question Im sorry but I don't place values on trains as my bio indicates. ... | |
| Outdoor HO railway | 2/13/2007 |
| Q: Frank, Can HO trains be run outdoors like a garden railway? Are you aware of anybody doing this sort ... A: Jim. Thanks for your question. Yes it is possible, but unusual in the United States. In Britain ... | |
| Re: Resources. | 2/12/2007 |
| Q: The National Model Railroad Association is perhaps the largest organization dedicated to promoting ... A: Bradford. Thanks for your interesting question. It's difficult to answer, not knowing the state of ... | |
| lionel motor | 2/11/2007 |
| Q: is the lionel 675m-1 motor ac or dc? it hums when 18 vdc voltage is applied. it is dirty and old. ... A: Steve. As far as I'm aware all older Lionel motors were field wound motors and ran best on AC. I'm ... | |
| RUNNING 2 TRAINS WITH ZW TRANSFORMER | 2/9/2007 |
| Q: I am trying to run two trains on a ZW transformer. I have two completed loops. My question is: 1) ... A: Andrew. You need as many isolated tracks as you have connections between the loops. Also the two ... | |
| TWO ENGINES RUNNING AT ONE TIME ON ZW | 2/4/2007 |
| Q: I'm having the same issue. I am using fast track there is a loop. I have aded to insulated pieces ... A: Andrew. Thanks for the follow up question. You must not have fully insulated your two loops. I ... | |
| Trains | 2/3/2007 |
| Q: I saw that you had given some good advice before and I was wondering if you could help me out by ... A: Clayton. Thanks for the question. Unfortunately I don't appraise locomotives as I am not a ... | |
| Fleischmann | 2/1/2007 |
| Q: I have a #1315 and a #1330 model HO engines plus misc cars and accs. I think they are arround the ... A: Nolan. Thanks for your question. I'm sorry I don't do appraisals as my bio. states. Remember the ... | |
| Suspended railway | 1/27/2007 |
| Q: Frank! I built an HO suspended railway around the perimeter of my study, going over the tops of the ... A: Jim. Thanks for your interesting question. Yes, you do need additional feeds. The nickel silver ... | |
| Lionel O Gauge | 1/25/2007 |
| Q: I have some Lionel trains to sell #6-8970 Penn Tuscan red-8060 F3B,And all the aluminum ... A: I'm sorry but as my bio states I don't do appraisals as I am not certified. The value of anything ... | |
| Brand names | 1/18/2007 |
| Q: Frank, Like legions of baby boomers across the country, I finally got around to dusting of my HO ... A: Jim. Thanks for your question. Glad to see you dusting off your HO layout. Bachmann had a fairly ... | |
| right & left turnouts?? | 1/14/2007 |
| Q: I am just getting into trains and I have a question about the use of turnouts. I have build a N ... A: Darrell. Thanks for your question. I don't know which type of turnout you are using so its ... | |
| coupler height | 1/10/2007 |
| Q: Is there a standard height the coupler should be from the rail. It seems each engine has the coupler ... A: Ron. Thanks for your question. Yes there is standards on height that might or might not matter. ... | |
| reversing unit | 1/9/2007 |
| Q: I was wondering if you could help me with an idea I have.I have a Lionel on-track step van no. ... A: Mike. Thanks for your question. I think I can't help you. I'm not familiar with the wiring of ... | |
| Searching for an old set I used to have | 1/8/2007 |
| Q: I'm not sure where to begin. I don't know anything about it, but the looks. I was a small oval ... A: David. Thanks for the question. Sorry I can't identify the set from your brief description. How ... | |
| Chances or best way to restore rusted track | 1/7/2007 |
| Q: I have just decided to recommence building my layout, it has been on hold for over 10 years. Long ... A: Jeff. Thanks for your question. Sorry about your rusted track. I'm sorry it can't be recoated as ... | |
| Backman switch/accessory wiring | 12/14/2006 |
| Q: Where can I get simple switching and wiring diagrams for Thomas switches and accessories. I'm ... A: Joe. Thanks for your question. Most Bachmann switches I've seen have special plugs that only plug ... | |
| restoring old train | 12/14/2006 |
| Q: i want to restore an old lioneltrain the tracks are not in bad shape but have a little rust should i ... A: Chris Thanks for your question. I wouldn't use a wire wheel to clean the rust, its too harsh. A ... | |
| Vintage track ID | 12/14/2006 |
| Q: This track is definitely commercially produced. Except for the 4th smaller rail being recessed, it ... A: Reg. Sorry a picture wouldn't help. I have no idea who produced this track. There is an old ... | |
| Vintage track ID | 12/13/2006 |
| Q: I have some old track that I would like identified if possible. It is O ga. 4 rail track. The 4th ... A: Reg. Thanks for your question. You have some unusual maybe even weird track. I know of no ... | |
| Sounds in O gauge | 12/11/2006 |
| Q: Is there any aftermarket sounds I can add to lionel trains that are not equipped with railsounds or ... A: Wayne Thanks for your question. There is a company called Model Rectifier Company or MRC that sells ... | |
| transformer | 12/9/2006 |
| Q: I have an American Flyer 302 and need a transformer. Could you tell me what the outputs should be ... A: Timothy. Thanks for your question. You should be using a variable AC transformer of about at least ... | |
| Track Wiring | 12/8/2006 |
| Q: I am wiring my first layout on a 5' x 9' board. I have noticed that sometimes layouts have track ... A: Richard. Thanks for your question. Yes I agree that a second or even a third track feed will be ... | |
| Line cord replacement for transformer | 12/5/2006 |
| Q: Frank, My son was given a dozen cartons of old Lionel and Am. Flyer trains and accessories. Several ... A: John. Thanks for your question. I can't really comment on your question. Playing around with 120 ... | |
| Lionel Streamliner 616 Whistle | 12/5/2006 |
| Q: I have a 616 engine with the 3 car set bought around 1937/8. This is my train, I am sending it to my ... A: Dennis. Thanks for your question. Unfortunately my expertize doesn't go back to prewar Lionel. I ... | |
| Japanese Model Train | 12/5/2006 |
| Q: Does anyone know any club for japanese model train in the US? A: Ira. Thanks for your question. I didn't find any specific clubs in the United States that model ... | |
| Train tracks | 12/4/2006 |
| Q: I have inheirited a 1963 American Flyer train set (all parts are in the original box). I need to ... A: Linda, thanks for your question. I'm presuming that you have an American Flyer S gauge train set, ... | |
| Rating HO Scale Trains | 12/4/2006 |
| Q: How would you rate HO scale train manufacturer's from best to worst? A: Nancy. Thanks for your question. Your question is so subjective its really impossible to answer. ... | |
| Lionel Train Set | 12/3/2006 |
| Q: My boyfriend has a lionel train set that is from the 50's that his dad gave to him. We cannot find ... A: Jennifer. It might have some value, but most of the sets from that era were made in such huge ... | |
| railroads in the 1800's | 12/3/2006 |
| Q: Are railroads as important today as they were in the late 1800"s A: Sade. Thanks for your question. Unfortunately the answer is no. Compared with road travel ... | |
| Cresent Limited | 12/2/2006 |
| Q: We have a Cresent Limited train engine and would like to use it this Christmas but we are missing ... A: Sarah, thanks for your question. I think AHM is no longer in business under that name. It stood ... | |
| ho frightcars | 12/1/2006 |
| Q: are there any coke cola cars around with the bears on itxmen A: Al Thanks for your question. I'm not aware of any specific cars matching your description, but I'm ... | |
| lionel train E units | 11/30/2006 |
| Q: I did not ask for instructions for a superhorn. I asked for information on an E unit. This unit ... A: Dennis. You obviously did not read my response correctly or there was a mistake in transmission. I ... | |
| lionel train E units | 11/29/2006 |
| Q: I would like detailed instructions on how to install an E unit in lionel engines. A visual picture ... A: Dennis. Thanks for your question. Here are instructions for a superhorn and a GP7 or GP9.There was ... | |
| Belle of the Eighties | 11/28/2006 |
| Q: My father has an old model train that he has kept in good shape. Can you tell me how much it might ... A: Doug. Thanks for your question. Unfortunately I don't do appraisals as my bio indicates. I would ... | |
| repairing engines | 11/20/2006 |
| Q: I recently got a box of track and switches and engines cars etc at the flea market, but when I got ... A: Brad. Thanks for your question. It could be the wheels are dirty; poor or missing brushes; poor ... | |
| lionel 3 rail ctc lock on | 11/19/2006 |
| Q: I'm having trouble getting power to my set. I want to run a set under the Christmas tree but I cant ... A: Zac. Thanks for your question. Difficult to diagnose problems on the Internet. You need to slowly ... | |
| Train Sets | 11/18/2006 |
| Q: It Was Made In 1976 By Mantua-Tyco.It's Colored In Red White & Blue With 1776 100 Hundred Year ... A: Richard. Thanks for your question. I'm sorry I don't do appriasals as my bio indicates. I did ... | |
| 50's Lionel train transformer | 11/18/2006 |
| Q: Brother has a '50s model Lionel train whose transformer has been lost. I need help figuring out ... A: Pam. Your train seems not to be a Lionel train. Louis Marx was a competitor in the 1950's. Marx ... | |
| Train Sets | 11/17/2006 |
| Q: What Would A 1976 Spirt Of 1176 Train Set Be Worth. A: Richard. Thanks for your question. However before I could even make a gestimate, as I don't do ... | |
| How a locomotive works | 11/17/2006 |
| Q: I recently acquired an American Flyer Locomotive Model 293 set, It has been in storage for 45 years. ... A: Tony. Thanks for your question. It could be a number of reasons. Probably lack of lubrication is ... | |
| Attaching light accessories | 11/15/2006 |
| Q: I am new to the HO arena. Used to have old Lionel "O" scale. Too big and bulky, and too expensive. ... A: Kev. Thanks for your question. I wouldn't connect any accessories, like lights, to your track or ... | |
| what a train is worth | 11/14/2006 |
| Q: I have a Bachman Union Pacific Loco. Spectrum N scale mint in box. GE dash 8-40cw Union Pacific ... A: Deana. Thanks for your question. Not much I'm afraid. There is one on eBay and the seller is ... | |
| value of O gage Lionel trains | 11/13/2006 |
| Q: My father has been an avid collector of O gage since at least 1940. I have lots of diferent sets ... A: Pamela. Thanks for your question. Sounds as though you have some valuables. A couple of ... | |
| minitrains | 11/12/2006 |
| Q: i just got a roco minitrain set from my grandfather was trying to find out some info on this set ... A: Lester Thanks for your question Nice gift! Roco is or was an Austrian maker of HO, N gauge trains. ... | |
| Model Railroad | 11/10/2006 |
| Q: My father-in-law recently passed away. He was an avid collector of model trains (mostly HO) and left ... A: Domenick. Thanks for your question. Unfortunately there is no published source for such ... | |
| IDENTIFYING MODEL RR SCALES | 11/9/2006 |
| Q: IS THERE A SIMPLE CHART FOR IDENTIFYING SCALES, SUCH AS INCHES BETWEEN THE WHEELS? A: Richard. Thanks for your question. I know of this chart of inches identifying model railroad ... | |
| railroad | 11/8/2006 |
| Q: My apologies if this is not in your main area. If it is not and you know of another resource, I ... A: Jim Thanks for your question. It isn't something that I know the answer too, unfortunately. If you ... | |
| Large HO Collection Damaged in Move | 11/7/2006 |
| Q: My father was an HO builder for nearly 50 years. He left me a huge collection of nearly 800 steam ... A: Ed. Thanks for the question. That's too bad. As to the value the sets might be more value as a ... | |
| Maintaining trains & tracks | 11/6/2006 |
| Q: My sister just received a Lionel 1689E Lionel Lines train with 5 additional pieces(one is an oil ... A: Karen. Thanks for your question. I would just dust the train off with a rag and may be cotton ... | |
| O scale trains | 10/31/2006 |
| Q: Mr. Edgcombe: I am hoping you can help. I have some trains that were given to me on someone's ... A: Bud. Thanks for your question, but I don't do appraisals. I would buy a copy of the John Glabb's ... | |
| power bus short | 10/26/2006 |
| Q: I have been an HO modeler for many years but cannot solve this problem. I am wiring the lower level ... A: Ron. Thanks for your question but unfortunately I have no experience with DCC at all. You say that ... | |
| fleishman DB 01 182 | 10/25/2006 |
| Q: This is my first time here and I would like to ask a question about a Fleishman engine that I have ... A: Homer. Thanks for your question. Sorry, I'm not familiar with the particular Fleischmann locomotive ... | |
| Wiring diagram (internal) of Type-ZW Transformer, Lionel. | 10/23/2006 |
| Q: We are in search of a wiring diagram for the inside of the Lionel, Multi-Control "Trainmaster" Type ... A: Lynn The link I sent to you is a pdf file so that you should be able to print if you have Adobe ... | |
| electro-mechanical switches | 10/20/2006 |
| Q: I am fascinated by Z's & N's. I plan on using MRC Dual Power transformer. What do I need to keep the ... A: Ken I don't understand your follow up question. What do you mean by electro-mechanical switches. ... | |
| How do I appraise my trains | 10/19/2006 |
| Q: Frank, My Dad died 6 years ago and left me 3 boxes of various HO train items. How would I go about ... A: Kevin. Most HO, other than brass locomotives, have little value. The brass locomotives may have ... | |
| vintage american train value | 10/16/2006 |
| Q: Good Morning Mr Edgcombe - I am in pocession of an American Flyer train set. Complete with smoking ... A: Clarence. Thanks for your question. Unfortunately, as my biography explains I do not answer ... | |
| Signals | 10/11/2006 |
| Q: Just started wiring my layout using DCC Digitrax. 1) I have a few hidden switches. How do I wire ... A: Bill. Thanks for your question. Unfortunately I am no expert on DCC. I haven't really even ... | |
| Value of a Brass HO Engine | 10/5/2006 |
| Q: I have a brass C628 or C630 (not home right now-don't have box in front of me) painted in D&H. ... A: Mike. Thanks for the question. Unfortunately I do not have the latest edition of the Brown Book of ... | |
| Older Train set Marklin SET-HO 3185=S+E | 10/1/2006 |
| Q: I have been given a train set that was purchased about 30 years ago in Germany is is a marklin ... A: Ty. Marklin is probably the oldest continous manufacturer of model trains in the world. Their ... | |
| Life-Like CAnnonball | 9/30/2006 |
| Q: I have a Life-like Cannonball train set sealed in the original packaging dating around the early ... A: I took a look at www.eBay.com and there is a Life Like Cannoball set for sale. The starting price ... | |
| PRR GG1 | 9/29/2006 |
| Q: CAN YOU HELP ME FIND A DETAILED INTERIOR FLOOR PLAN FOR A PRR GG1 LOCO, OR MAYBE STEER ME IN THE ... A: Ernie. Thanks for your question. I would think the best source would be the Pennsylvania ... | |
| Unable to identify loco maker | 9/28/2006 |
| Q: I recently purchased a locomotive on eBay in the Westrail (Western Australia) livery. On its belly ... A: Jack. Thanks for your question. I believe the actual name of the company was Mehanotehnika or just ... | |
| Old Arnold | 9/25/2006 |
| Q: I have aquired a West German Arnold train set and I cannot power it. I have no idea whether or not ... A: Jerry. Thanks for your question. Lucky you! Arnold was really reaponsible for the wide adoption of ... | |
| Roadbed construction | 9/24/2006 |
| Q: Frank, I have been collecting O gauge trains for over 30 yrs. I am now retired and building my dream ... A: Paul Thanks for your question. The height of one level above the other must be at least the height ... | |
| Computer information | 9/23/2006 |
| Q: E.; I have asked a number of people about computer software and computer controls for trains and ... A: Brian. Thanks for your comment. You are probably right. Many model train enthuasists have an ... | |
| Mantua U.S. Military loco age/value? | 9/21/2006 |
| Q: My Uncle left some trains to my son and for the most of them I can find a year and value, but He has ... A: Susan. Thanks for your question. I'm sorry I don't do appraisals as I'm not a certified appraiser. ... | |
| American Flyer #317 | 9/13/2006 |
| Q: Frank, We got an American Flyer K-5 in for repair. It has the large motor in the cab along with ... A: Dave. Thanks for your question. I'm sorry I can't totally answer your question. If that is a ... | |
| New train set | 9/12/2006 |
| Q: Finally, at 63, my wife is giving me a train set for my birthday. I want a simple HO layout, on ... A: Jim, Thanks for your question. Oh! that's my personal feelings. I guess I'd prefer to select the ... | |
| Steam Engine | 9/8/2006 |
| Q: #2026 on the side, 027 on the bottom with a coal car,caboose #6257 built 8/47 if that is ... A: Robert. Thank you for your question. Unfortunately there is little correalation between model ... | |
| old model train tracks | 9/8/2006 |
| Q: my mom recently came across an old model train with the tracks that had been in storage for a number ... A: Kendra. Thanks for the question. If the tracks are badly rusted, cleaning the rust off, with an ... | |
| O-guage power | 9/6/2006 |
| Q: I have an operating layout for the past 15 years. Origianally I used AC transformers to run 3 trains ... A: Bill. Thanks for your question. I would stick with DC if you're satisfied with it. AC powered ... | |
| Value and sale-ability of A.C. Gilbert/American Flyer (old) Transformer | 9/6/2006 |
| Q: I seem to have alot of train (HO and N-Scale) train pieces and transformers which my dad (who was an ... A: Karen. Thanks for your question. I don't think your transformer is very vauable, unfortunately and ... | |
| Fuses and Surge protection | 9/6/2006 |
| Q: i want to install fuses and surge protection into a TMCC environment. I have seen the DTK products. ... A: Ralph. Thanks for your question. I'm sorry I have no idea what you are asking. Those initials ... | |
| train car values | 9/5/2006 |
| Q: Frank, I recently came across four “N” gauge train cars a (Hamm’s box car), (Colorado Midland ... A: Frank . Thanks for your question. Probably less than $4-5.00 each on the used market. If they are ... | |
| model train | 9/3/2006 |
| Q: Frank, I have an 8 year old son that I just purchased a ho scale train set frome an older collector ... A: Chad. Thanks for your question. Could be a number of reasons. 1. Dirt, remedy clean the track ... | |
| Old train set | 9/3/2006 |
| Q: I have an old Lionel train set. It was a christmas present in the late 50's or early 60's. I have ... A: Terry. Thanks for your question. The Greenberg Price guides would be your best source ... | |
| foam | 9/2/2006 |
| Q: o.k. i have been looking for foam that you can model mountans and stuff whith but i can't find it so ... A: Ashton. Thanks for your question. Most home supply chains, like Lowe's or Home Depot cary 4'x8' ... | |
| New layout | 8/31/2006 |
| Q: I'm starting a new HO layout. Built last one 20 years ago. The only major change I'm making is going ... A: Stu. Thanks for your question. You should have no problems, track laying is basically the same. I ... | |
| train collection | 8/13/2006 |
| Q: my dad has collected trains for over 65 years. my mom is now in a position where she has to sell ... A: Jan. Thanks for your question. My suggestion in finding a certified appraiser would be through the ... | |
| WIRING 0-27 LAYOUT | 8/7/2006 |
| Q: i am referring to crossings. i plan to replace the center pins on all four sides of the corssing. ... A: Ralph. If you do insulate all 4 pins no power will get to the center of the crossing. The train ... | |
| WIRING 0-27 LAYOUT | 8/7/2006 |
| Q: I PLAN TO RUN TWO LOOPS. EACH WILL BE POWERED SEPARATELY. THEY BOTH WILL PASS THRU A 90 DEGREE ... A: Ralph. Thanks for your question. From what I can deduce from your description I would think that ... | |
| faulty HO tracks? | 7/24/2006 |
| Q: About 3 years ago I began a HO layout on an 8 x 8 table and got too busy to finish it. This summer ... A: Joe. Thanks for your question. You seem to have two separate problems. The tracks may have a short ... | |
| 1939 Lionel Trains | 7/23/2006 |
| Q: My dad has his Lionel train set that he got as a small boy, it is in pristine condition. Everything ... A: Shari. Thanks for your question. Only a certified appraiser can really give you a fair value on ... | |
| Good Electric Train | 7/22/2006 |
| Q: I am so glad i found this site, I sure hope you can help us with this question. We are trying to ... A: Tracy. Thanks for your question, but it is a tough one, not knowing their ages. If they are ... | |
| HO train , O train | 7/19/2006 |
| Q: I don't know much about model train except that they're classifieds as G, O, HO, N, etc. I've seen ... A: Misty. Thanks for your question. HO has a much greater choice than O gauge. O gauge many years ... | |
| Switches | 7/19/2006 |
| Q: My father is starting a modle railroad for the first time since childhood and has forgoten how to ... A: Carl. Thanks for your question. Not sure what type switches your talking about. It will depend on ... | |
| Postage Stamp Trains | 7/17/2006 |
| Q: I have a complete Aurora Postage Stamp train set that is new in the box. It was a promotion that ... A: Jack. Thanks for your question. I'm sorry but I am not a certified appraiser, as my bio indicates ... | |
| dcc controlers and decoders | 7/15/2006 |
| Q: I have a MRC Prodigy Express (older model) it says I have 5 functions per loco. I want to install a ... A: Jim. Thanks for the question. I'm sorry, I have no knowledge about DCC, being an older modeller ... | |
| Tyco mantua | 7/12/2006 |
| Q: I have a Tyco Mantua loco and 3 articulated passenger cars. The loco looks alot like a Varney ... A: Calvin. Thanks for your question. I'm not familiar with a Mantua/Tyco "Aerotrain" type set. But ... | |
| Trains made in Yugoslavia | 7/10/2006 |
| Q: Hi do you know who made n scale trains in yugo slavia ---I ve got some but dont see a maker name on ... A: Malinda Thanks for your question. I believe the actual name of the company was Mechano, but the ... | |
| Grandpas trains... | 7/10/2006 |
| Q: Grandpa handed left some trains stuff to us, box cars and such...but I do not know anything about ... A: Malinda. Thank you for your question. All the brands you mention have been available for over 20 ... | |
| layout design | 7/10/2006 |
| Q: I am new to the hobby and I would like to know if there are any design software programs to help me ... A: Gary. Thanks for your question. Yes there are a bunch of software programs out there. Most are ... | |
| Mantua General | 7/9/2006 |
| Q: I have an HO Mantua General serial #3240, black with red cab in near perfect condition received ... A: Paul. Thanks for the question. I'm sorry I don't get into actual valuations. I might suggest two ... | |
| couplers | 6/28/2006 |
| Q: Respected sir can you give any technical details example for a simple design....... can you show ... A: Here are some pictures and videos of American couplers. http://www.sdrm.org/faqs/couplers/index.html ... | |
| couplers | 6/28/2006 |
| Q: Respected sir i am new to railway equipments field. can you give me some details about couplers .. ... A: A coupler is an attachment on the end of a railway car or locomotive that enables it to couple to ... | |
| Atlas HO switches | 6/22/2006 |
| Q: In order stop power on a siding what rail do I insultate on my switches? Chuck vincent A: Chuck Thanks for your question. With Atlas switches, which are not power routing, it really ... | |
| my train will not run | 6/21/2006 |
| Q: This my first layout. I have an HO train set. my problem is I have an new steam engine and it ... A: Chuck. Thanks for your question. It sounds to me that you have connected the track to the wrong ... | |
| ho trains and track | 6/19/2006 |
| Q: I am new...was told snap-track is best for trouble free...can other tracks be mixed or should I keep ... A: Harry. Thanks for your question. Snap track is okay but needs care in laying, as does any track ... | |
| train set values | 6/14/2006 |
| Q: i recently purchased 2 new train sets. still in box and wrapped in plastic. first one is a Bachmann ... A: Brian thanks for your question. I'm sorry I am not an approved appraiser so can not give you any ... | |
| Marline model train coal car | 6/5/2006 |
| Q: I have a Marline coal car (with BLT 1-41 on it) that has something rattling inside. It doesn't ... A: Probably is a loose weight inside. I've never heard of a Marline make, but there is a Marklin ... | |
| wrong e-mail address /payo 1927 train set | 5/22/2006 |
| Q: My last message had the wrong e-mail address Tyhanks Baz Morris A: Sorry I can't really answer the question as I have never even heard of the make. There are some ... | |
| decals for old Mantua loco | 5/18/2006 |
| Q: I have an old Mantua loco which I am restoring. When I got it, it had remnants of gold decals on the ... A: Dick. Thanks for your question. I'm sorry I can't answer this question difinitely. I would only ... | |
| engine/transformer/track problem | 5/5/2006 |
| Q: Sorry for the broad subject. I will try to keep this short and concise, but I want to give you ... A: Court. Thanks for the question. It's tough to diagnose your problem from afar. It sounds like ... | |
| Mantua General locomotive Age/ Value? | 4/24/2006 |
| Q: My Wife's father gave me this train engine that he never used but just kept on a shelf It has the ... A: Joe. Thanks for your question. The locomotive model you have was first manufactured in the 1950's ... | |
| Ship model chat group -plastic and resin | 4/7/2006 |
| Q: Need help want to find chat group of modelers of resin and plastic N scale modelers of ships for ... A: John Thanks for your question. I couldn't find any chat rooms. Would think your request maybe too ... | |
| ------------------------- ... | 4/4/2006 |
| Q: ------------------------- Followup To LGB scale question. Thank you for the prompt response. LGB ... A: I guess that even though I have some G gauge (LGB, Bachmann, Delton) which I inherited I have not ... | |
| What is the scale factor used... | 4/3/2006 |
| Q: What is the scale factor used by LGB when the prototype is standard guage? I understand the ... A: Bruce Thanks for your question. As far as I am aware LGB doesn't make standard gauge trains, they ... | |
| Re-Powering Arnold and older Con-cor locos | 3/19/2006 |
| Q: I have ended up with a number of older Arnold and Con-Cor locomotives. I have attempted to ... A: George. Thanks for your question. Join the club! I've has similar problems and been lucky. The ... | |
| model trains | 3/13/2006 |
| Q: Looking for the value on a promotional train from the '60's from Gains Burgers dog food. complete ... A: Jim. Thanks for your question. I'm sorry but as my bio states I don't value or try to place values ... | |
| value | 3/12/2006 |
| Q: I have a Marklin train set #2975. Have had it approx. 35 years. Can you tell me what it is worth. ... A: Dan. Thanks for your question. As my little bio states I am not able to judge the value of ... | |
| Train design and construction | 3/12/2006 |
| Q: . Can reference me to any website, or anywhere that will give me advice how to construct, design ... A: Wayne. Thanks for your question. I'm not sure what your looking for. THe largest scale generally ... | |
| Fine lines | 3/7/2006 |
| Q: Frank, How do you create/paint small lines down the middle of roads in HO scale? A: Devin Thanks for your question. I belive there are decals available with all types of road ... | |
| WW2 European RR | 3/4/2006 |
| Q: I am a bit of an oddball. I have built plastic models of miliatary hardware for years when I ... A: Your question is a little difficult to answer. There is a website which can provide links ... | |
| lionel knuckle couplers | 2/19/2006 |
| Q: If a lionel knuckle coupler dosn,t open,lets say bad spring ,can it be removed from the truck ... A: Jerry. Thanks for your question. Lionel made a number of different coulplers over the years. Most ... | |
| Coronation Class | 2/6/2006 |
| Q: In what year did the 46237 Princess Coronation class 'City of Bristol' steam locomotive enter ... A: Saf Thanks for your question. I wasn't able to find a definitive answer to your question, but I ... | |
| wind up train | 1/26/2006 |
| Q: I was wondering if you could help me. I have a wind up engine, My dad bought it the coal car and ... A: Andy. Sorry from your desciption I haven't a clue. There should be a name stamped somewhere on it. ... | |
| n scale track wiring | 1/26/2006 |
| Q: I just switched from old style train transformer to dcc for my n-scale layout. Before, with the old ... A: Mike If you have switched to DCC you need to add decoders inside each locomotive. Then just one set ... | |
| Rusty Lionel Train Tracks | 1/24/2006 |
| Q: I suspect my lionel train set is over 45 years old. I have over 100 pieces of track, (Copper middle ... A: Eric Thanks for your question. If the track is rusted there is not much you can do to keep it ... | |
| Marklin locomotive | 1/24/2006 |
| Q: Frank, I own 3 Marklin 'Italian' 3035 electric locos, with the old flat collector. I wish to ... A: Eduardo. Thanks for your question. I'm really not an expert on Marklin equipment. Its pretty ... | |
| Power Pack Connections | 1/13/2006 |
| Q: I am building a HO Layout for my grandson. He is only 4 years old, but wants to run one of the ... A: Richard. Thank you for your question. It's nice to see a grandpa willing to educate youngsters in ... | |
| Running two trains on one track | 12/28/2005 |
| Q: How do you make one train wait on a sideing and another run around at the same time when the tracks ... A: David Thanks for your question. You need to isolate one rail of the siding with an insolating ... | |
| value | 12/27/2005 |
| Q: My elderly father has asked me to research the value of his Lionel train collection (1940's & 50's). ... A: Dennis. I'm sorry I know of no online resource that can give you this information, other than ... | |
| wiring switches | 12/25/2005 |
| Q: i purchased a atlas river pass track in ho and it has 2 track switchers (right and left) with three ... A: Ken. I don't know if you got my previous answer. Anyhow the wiring diagrams are printed right on ... | |
| selling American Flyer trains | 12/13/2005 |
| Q: I have a pristine AF set, has not been unpacked since 1986. Two diesel locmotives, 7 freight cars ... A: Russ. I guess it depends if they are separately boxed or boxed together as a set. If together as a ... | |
| for you, a simple wiring question, I'm sure | 12/8/2005 |
| Q: Frank, I would like to setup an 0-27 layout where I can simultaneously run 2 trains, each on it's ... A: Paul. Thanks for your question. First you need to isolate or insulate the two loops at the ... | |
| model railroad track roadbed foam | 12/2/2005 |
| Q: i,m looking for a foam roadbed for g gage trains. i want to put the train around my christmas ... A: Nick. I don't know of any manufacturer that makes a foam roadbed. Most roadbeds are made of either ... | |
| UPRRs "Albina Yards"-schemetics | 12/1/2005 |
| Q: I will soon be modeling Union Pacifics Portland Oregon hub, specifictly their Albina yards and North ... A: William. Thanks for your question. Didn't find much on Albina yard excpt the following site ... | |
| identify ,date,old tin lionel train. | 11/28/2005 |
| Q: Mr.edgecombe,I have a question for you regarding what I feel to be very old lionel trains,I have a ... A: Kurt. Thanks for your question. You probably don't have anything special or old for that matter. ... | |
| ceiling train set | 10/31/2005 |
| Q: I am interested in having a train set go around the ceiling of my new rec. room. I just don't know ... A: Rob Thanks for your question. Wow! Around the ceiling. That's interesting and has been done ... | |
| Question about running multiple trains | 10/20/2005 |
| Q: I've recentley decided to start my own n gauge model railroad. And I wanted to start it with Kato's ... A: Anthony Thanks for your question. DCC will enable you to run multiple locomotives over your layout ... | |
| Constant car lighting via rails | 10/13/2005 |
| Q: Do you know if it is possible to setup a power source, for HO trains, that will allow me to operate ... A: Raphael. Thanks for your question. I wish I had a easy solution to your question, but applying ... | |
| Hornby oo 1974/5 trains. | 9/18/2005 |
| Q: I have found my trainset from when I was Three and am wondering where I can sell it for a good ... A: Greg. I would suggest that you try Ebay at www.eBay.com. You'll should check the site out before ... | |
| Lionel O Gauge Fas Track Wiring | 8/30/2005 |
| Q: I am a newbie to railroading and wiring is a quagmire for me and I am waiting for a book on wiring ... A: Richard. Thanks for the question. I'm not really familiar with the FasTrak system, but a search on ... | |
| Wiring of accessories (Lionel O Gauge) | 7/21/2005 |
| Q: I am new to model railroading and I spent a fortune on a display that I dreamed up of an oil field. ... A: Ricky. Thanks for your question. I not sure what your question really is. Most accessories should ... | |
| Train Values | 7/8/2005 |
| Q: I have some model trains that I have had since I was a child (I'm 23) and I am thinking about ... A: Kristen. Thank you for your question. Bachmann HO trains are extremely common and they were one of ... | |
| compatabilty | 6/15/2005 |
| Q: can differant manufacturs of G scale trains run on each other track? i.e.- LGB run on Bachman track ... A: Mike. Thanks for your question. G gauge is a mix of scales that all run on one size guage, or track ... | |
| Value of 027 gauge train set | 6/13/2005 |
| Q: As a kid I was always careful with my toys. In 1956 or '57 I received a "Marlines" train set. The ... A: Dennis. Thanks for your question. Normally I don't like to attempt values on old trains, as I ... | |
| z gage power supply | 6/7/2005 |
| Q: Frank: Can I use an HO transformer out of an HO set on a z gage layout? Thanks for your help. ... A: Harold. Thanks for the question. I concerned about the question and my answer. That is beause HO ... | |
| Cleaning of EZ Track | 5/26/2005 |
| Q: Frank, Thanks so much for your time in answering questions!! I know the time involved due to I ... A: Normand. Thanks for the question. If your track is really dirty you should get a rubber cleaning ... | |
| Identify HO item | 5/8/2005 |
| Q: I have an aluminum case combination power unit and passenger commuter utit in good to excellent ... A: John Thanks for your question. What is it you want to know? Do you want me to idenfify the item? ... | |
| Narrow Gauge Proto Truck Dimensions | 4/22/2005 |
| Q: Can you recommend a source detailed drawings, tables of dimensions, etc. for narrow gauge (36") ... A: Gregg. Thanks for your question. Unfortunately I'm not an expert on narrow gauge. I do have some ... | |
| Returning to N-gauge | 4/21/2005 |
| Q: After 30 years absence, dabbling again with N-gauge in spite of some vision problems. Will make a ... A: Joseph. Thanks for your question. N switchers with preinstalled DCC chips are hard to come by, it ... | |
| Porter tank steam engine | 4/3/2005 |
| Q: I have an LGB "G Scale" Porter steam engine with a tank wrapped around the boiler. Mywas the tank ... A: Dave Thanks for your question. Most small tank engines, called saddle tanks, carried only water in ... | |
| metal trucks for old & new athearn & rh cars | 2/18/2005 |
| Q: I want to start replacing the plastic trucks on all my old athearn and roundhouse freight cars. the ... A: Thaddeus. Thanks for your question. I doubt if anybody makes a replacement metal truck that just ... | |
| scratch building diaphragms | 2/11/2005 |
| Q: Years ago, maybe the early 70's or late 60's I had, or read an article, maybe in model rr magazine, ... A: Joe. It seems that ask an expert is having difficulties. I've tried to answer your questions 5 ... | |
| Antique Kits/parts | 2/9/2005 |
| Q: Sir: I have inhereted a lot/batch of old HO guage car kits, completed cars and several cars that ... A: Glenn, I've tried answering your question three times. Each time my answer could not find the ask-a ... | |
| need new 3 pole motor | 2/5/2005 |
| Q: no to it being a brass loco but yes to the ver. part . one thing is that the motor is rotorey type ... A: Robert. From your description I would suggest trying Northwest Short Lines (www.nwsl.com). I ... | |
| possible online appraisal | 1/30/2005 |
| Q: Frank: Can you direct me to a website that might give me some idea of the worth of a model train ... A: Mike. I'm sorry I don't know of any website that would give you an appraisal. The apprariser would ... | |
| Cars compatable for Lionel set | 1/27/2005 |
| Q: You've helped me last year and I appreciated your input. This past Christmas, I bought my son a new ... A: Bruce. Thanks for the question. Unfortunately Lionel uses pretty course wheel standards on their ... | |
| What do I have? | 1/25/2005 |
| Q: I unscrewed the bottom and inside the engine it says "Mantua 2311" Followup To Question - I am ... A: Rich. Thanks for the information. Mantua Metal Products was a long time manufacturer of HO trains. ... | |
| American Flyer Train Sets | 1/19/2005 |
| Q: Somehow I stumbled across this on the Internet. I have a 1957 American Flyer Train Set. It's not in ... A: Mark. Thanks for your question. Kalmbach Publishing (www.kalmbach.com) publishes price guides to ... | |
| need new 3 pole motor | 1/15/2005 |
| Q: i have and old 60's loco with a 3 pole motor and i need to replace it with a new one. can you tell ... A: Robert. Thanks for your question. There are a number of websites you might want to look at. ... | |
| Hornby OO vs HO (e.g.Bachman) | 1/14/2005 |
| Q: I live in London in a very small house and therefore left my extensive Marklin HO trains in storage. ... A: Jim. Thanks for the follow up question. There are many manufacturers who make British buidings in ... | |
| power pack | 1/13/2005 |
| Q: I have a TECH ll #1400 when I push the power switch on all my engines go at full power in both ... A: David Thanks for your qustion. MRC packs are highly rated, but are designed so that you can't take ... | |
| Hornby OO vs HO (e.g.Bachman) | 1/13/2005 |
| Q: What is the scale for Hornby OO gauge? How does it compare to HO which I believe is 1:87? A: Jim. Thanks for your question. Hornby OO is scaled at 4mm.to 1 foot, or 1:76, wheras HO is scaled ... | |
| Tyco HO Equipment for an older model | 1/12/2005 |
| Q: I know absolutely nothing about model trains but I just purchased an older TYCO HO "General" 4-4-0 ... A: Rick. Thanks for your question. Your Tyco General should run on standard HO track. The older ... | |
| electric motor | 12/20/2004 |
| Q: I am working on a goofy project to give to a friend, and I have a small figurine that I want to make ... A: Jo Thanks for your question. The motor will turn far too fast to spin your figurine slowly. Its ... | |
| power supply and ground | 12/17/2004 |
| Q: I would like to model a trolley in wood with an overhead trolley line power supply, only the track ... A: Joe Thanks for your question. Unfornately you can't build a model this way without a second ... | |
| Bachmann Spectrum series B&O HO | 12/15/2004 |
| Q: Did Bachmann ever make two different versions of their Spectrum series B&O passenger car line? Did ... A: Neil Thanks for the question. Sorry But I am not at all familiar with Bachmann's B&O line of ... | |
| wiring | 12/12/2004 |
| Q: I amj building a N scale Kato layout for my grandson. It consists of two loops connected at one ... A: John. Thanks for the question and for the time to build your grandson a model railroad. Your ... | |
| Beginner Info. | 12/7/2004 |
| Q: Can you recommend some good books that give general information and some direction in how to start ... A: Denise. Thank you for your question. Two books that are on N scale model railroading are: "N Scale ... | |
| Marklin Train | 12/7/2004 |
| Q: Frank, I have an old Marklin Train that runs on three tracks - middle track is live current ... A: David. I doubt that specs are available for rewinding your armature. Even if you could find them ... | |
| train sets | 12/6/2004 |
| Q: Frank, At a recent train show (quite large) a really helpful vendor also recommended the Atlas HO ... A: John, thank you for your question. I searched both the Walthers website and the Atlas website and ... | |
| Trains/railroads | 11/29/2004 |
| Q: In cartoons, oftentimes you'll see characters jumping on a flat, metal "vehicle" on train tracks. ... A: Loretta. Thank you for your question. The item you had a question on is called variously a "pump ... | |
| AF Whistle in Coal Tender | 11/15/2004 |
| Q: Frank, I am in the process of cleaning up an old American Flyer steam set to give to my son for ... A: David. Thanks for your question. There may be diagrams in a Greenberg repair manual, but I think ... | |
| N scale starter sets | 11/14/2004 |
| Q: Because of size limitations in the house, I'm attracted to N scale model train sets (I'm even more ... A: Henry. Of the sets in question I would select from Kato, Micro-trains, Life-Like, Athearn and ... | |
| American Flyer Model Train Set | 11/6/2004 |
| Q: Like a lot of people, I used to have American Flyer model trains when I was a kid - back in the mid ... A: David. Thank you for your question. Unfortunately there is no simple answer to your question. ... | |
| N scale uncoupling | 10/28/2004 |
| Q: I want to use microtrains magnetic couplers and magnets in the track to uncouple and spot freight ... A: Lyle. Thank you for your question. The reliablity of couplers, any scale, any make is proportional ... | |
| lionel | 10/24/2004 |
| Q: Edgcombe, a friend asked me to help him sell his lionel trains that his granfather gave him from the ... A: Maureen. Thank you for your question. Pricing old Lionel is not to easy, unless you know the ... | |
| lakes or rivers | 10/21/2004 |
| Q: Do you have any on line photos of lakes and/rivers that were carved out of the foam upperlayer down ... A: John. Thanks for the question. I am afraid I won't be of any help. No photos as you requested. ... | |
| Scratchbuilding | 10/15/2004 |
| Q: I have never scratchbuilt a locomotive before and I would like to cut my teeth by building an HO ... A: Nathan. Thanks for your question. I checked the Model Train Magazine Index (www.index.mrmag.com) ... | |
| railway stations | 10/14/2004 |
| Q: is there an easy way to build curved railway stations and what would be the minimum radius for ... A: Den. Thank you for your question. I don't know what scale you are building in HO/OO or N, so its ... | |
| Age of train I have... | 10/8/2004 |
| Q: I recently acquired a train from a friend who told me i could do with as I pleased. It is a Lionel ... A: Diana. Thanks for your question. I afraid that I can't tell how old your train is. Most ... | |
| Railroad Cars | 10/6/2004 |
| Q: Some railroad boxcars carry the designation DF... I know this is for clay tile and the like, but do ... A: Marci! Thanks for your question. I believe that this designation was applied to cars with "Damage ... | |
| Tyco HO 430 | 9/24/2004 |
| Q: Hey Mr. Frank, I just purchased a Tyco ALCO Diesel with Matching Caboose, in the original box. On ... A: Rose. Thank you for your question. Sorry can't answer it directly, but most trains were made over ... | |
| DCC | 9/24/2004 |
| Q: I have a Lionel TMCC system but have had to scale down to HO because of my room size. can I run HO ... A: Dale Thanks for your question. I'm sorry I guess I'm old fashioned and know very little about DCC. ... | |
| model railroads | 9/21/2004 |
| Q: I have a train set with track. The train cars are actually whiskey decanters. Interested in knowing ... A: Tina. Thanks for the question. Unfortunately I can't answer it, not knowing the scale, make or ... | |
| Employment | 8/30/2004 |
| Q: I own MTH Electric Trains and we are going into the HO Market. We are looking for a Product Manager ... A: Mike. Thanks for the question. If I was much younger, (I'm 69 and still working happily full time ... | |
| Painting tuny frames, etc. | 8/15/2004 |
| Q: In spite of being over halfl-blind, I am starting a lay-out. I am doing okay, more or less, with ... A: Russ. Thanks for your question. Its a tough problem. Tape doesn't work well with regular brushes, ... | |
| rr road bed | 8/14/2004 |
| Q: Re new "Woodland Scenics"track bed -- Pros and cons on ite use A: John. Can't really answer your question as I still use cork. I have bought some and plan to try ... | |
| Building | 8/7/2004 |
| Q: Frank - I have never built a model loco, other than the Kitmaster plastic models, and have held off ... A: Tony. Thanks for your question. I'm sorry I live in the United States and have never built a ... | |
| What is G Scale? | 7/28/2004 |
| Q: I'm new to the Garden Railroad G scale hobby. I have just purchased a Aristo-Craft 4-6-2 Steam ... A: Denny. Thanks for your question. As long as its G gauge it should run on the same track. However ... | |
| HO trains | 7/24/2004 |
| Q: I am sorry that I did not mention that I am from India, and live in the Sultanate of Oman. So far I ... A: Rajav. First I must apologise at not responding. I've been on vacation and away from my email. In ... | |
| HO Starter Set | 7/22/2004 |
| Q: To cut a long story short, I wish to buy my first model train and am a complete layman on the ... A: First I wouldn't buy a starter set. I would buy separate locomotives and ready to run cars (not ... | |
| Model Train Materials | 7/22/2004 |
| Q: What material are American and European HO model trains made of? Thanks Rajiv A: Rajiv. Thanks for your question. Most Trains are now made of a styrene plastic. It is light in ... | |
| Getting Started on HO Scale | 7/21/2004 |
| Q: I have been through your responses to various questions and found some answers very useful. I want ... A: Rajiv. Thank you for your question. Most American HO trains should run on most European tracks. ... | |
| ho trackage | 6/14/2004 |
| Q: What is meant by track code such as 1oo, 8o, etc.? Are differentcodes interchangeable? A: Ron. Thanks for your question. Track code i.e. 100,83, 75, 55, 40 is the height of the actual rail ... | |
| Old Train hookup? | 5/29/2004 |
| Q: I have found my very old Lionel train set that I played with when I was younger. The engine is the ... A: Ken. Thanks for your qestion. Really tough to answer not knowing the type of loco or transformer. ... | |
| Lionel transformer | 5/12/2004 |
| Q: Just wondering if you can tell me how to open up a #1015 Lionel transformer to replace a rotten line ... A: Dan I don't know if you got my first answer. If there are no screws to remove on the Lionel ... | |
| N&W J Class Firebox Trucks | 5/11/2004 |
| Q: I need to find the proper sized wheelset to use in repairing the trailing truck ( under the firebox ... A: Greg, Thanks for your question. I measured the wheels on my locomotive and the wheels are 12mm in ... | |
| Espee Daylight (holloween colors) truck, color | 5/11/2004 |
| Q: I have a Balboa brass PA/PB w/5-85' passenger cars in the red-orange-black paint color scheme which ... A: Monte. Thank you for your question. I'm no expert on railroads west of the Mississippi. But I did ... | |
| LEDs | 4/6/2004 |
| Q: I know that this is not a RR ? BUT I thought you may kown are be able to direct me to some who could ... A: Model railroads operate on a voltage of 12 volts DC generally. Therefore to use LEDs one has to ... | |
| HO train sets -What to buy? | 4/3/2004 |
| Q: I know very little about model trains and was hoping you could help me. I am interested in ... A: Bruce. If I was buying I'd pick the Atlas train set. Possibly the Bachmann, although some are ... | |
| Sidewalk dimensions | 3/26/2004 |
| Q: I'm modeling in N scale. I'm trying to find a reasonable size for sidewalks. My site is a small ... A: Paul Thanks for your question. According to a document on the web, residential sidewalks are at ... | |
| American Flyer Model Trains | 3/4/2004 |
| Q: Frank, I'm trying to rewire my 1952 AF Loco 282 and an AF Loco 307. I have two of each and the ... A: Hamilton. Thanks for your question. I didn't start to work with American Flyer until 1958. One ... | |
| Running Multiple Engines! | 1/14/2004 |
| Q: On my grandson's layout, I want to run two Walthers GP9M engines. As I was testing the engines, I ... A: Richard. Thank you for your question. Your two Engines should run fine together. The speed ... | |
| couplers | 1/14/2004 |
| Q: Frank: Started to model a standard guage logging railway,I'm using lots of used cars and weathering ... A: Keith. Thank you for your question. You didn't mention what scale you are modelling in so I am ... | |
| Wiring | 1/9/2004 |
| Q: I am installing 7 Atlas Snap Switches in my grandson's layout. Each remote switch control uses 7 ... A: Richard, thanks for your question. According to the Atlas literature they are a #3 screw. Probably ... | |
| OLD RAILROAD | 8/23/2003 |
| Q: I realize that this is not listed in your profile but I wonder if you could point me in the right ... A: Nicole. I'm afraid that I can't give you a really good answer. It probably is from a company that ... | |
| converting engines | 6/30/2003 |
| Q: I was woundering if i could take for instant a gp-38-2 from life-like and make it into a wide body ... A: Bryan, thanks for your question. I'm not particularly an expert on diesels, but I think you have a ... | |
| passenger trains | 6/12/2003 |
| Q: I'm looking for a 1950's era HO passenger train that ran outof or into New Orleans. I have found ... A: Ed. Thanks for your question. I'm really not familiar with trains from the New Orleans area. I do ... | |
| track bed | 4/8/2003 |
| Q: I am in the planning stages of a HO layout. In your experience, what is the best solution for a ... A: David. Thank you for your question. I'm not sure what you mean by "track bed". It could mean two ... | |
| I am designing a layout for... | 3/16/2003 |
| Q: I am designing a layout for my train, a 2-6-0 steam loco made by bachman industries. How steep of a ... A: Guy. Thank you for the question. I really can't give you a difinitive answer. It all depends on ... | |
| Ballast | 2/19/2003 |
| Q: I'm new to model railroading, my layout is 5'9" x 10'0". I have my main lines (2) down and a ... A: Ed, Thanks for your question. I have done it both ways, on the various layouts I've built. You can ... | |
| Engine & Transformer Repair | 1/19/2003 |
| Q: Can you recommend any web-sites/articles, or give me some guidence on cleaning and repairing engines ... A: Dan. Welcome back to N gauge. The design of your layout you saw may not have changed, but just ... | |
| Japanese Model Trains | 12/19/2002 |
| Q: I am interested in getting started in the hobby of model railroads and would like to build a layout ... A: Robert. Thank you for your question. I found a source on the Internet. Al's Custom Cars ... | |
| sale of collection | 10/14/2002 |
| Q: Have a 25 pc. collection of G scale engines(LGB)and hand made wooden(oak strips)freight cars that I ... A: Bill. I think you'll have difficulty on ascertaining a fair price for the hand built cars. Most G ... | |
| converting HO to Z | 8/15/2002 |
| Q: I thought I could figure this out but I'm stumped. How do I do figure how much I need to reduce a ... A: Clint, thanks for your question. Multiply your H0 dimensions by 0.3955 or 4/10s to get the Z ... | |
| garden railways | 6/18/2002 |
| Q: Frank I would like to know if it is possible to run an HO System in the outdoors as a garden ... A: Peter. Thank you for your question. Sure its possible to run HO in the garden. The British ... | |
| HO couplings | 6/18/2002 |
| Q: Frank Could you please tell me the correct height the KD or similar couplings should be set at. A: Peter, Thank you for your question. This may seem crazy but I don't have any Kadee couplings, or ... | |
| handmade large scale scenery | 6/7/2002 |
| Q: First, i have no experience in making these things but an intense desire to try and learn. I am ... A: Fran, thanks for the question. For the mountains and dessert the chicken wire would be fine, ... | |
| scale sizes for model RR figures | 9/7/2001 |
| Q: I know very little about model railroading. I have been searching for quality people figurines for ... A: Susan, thank you for your question. Model tain scales run down from G-Z, i.e. G,1,0,HO (stands for ... | |
| If a model of a trian is made? | 9/5/2001 |
| Q: Hello. I'm looking to find out the name of the rail road that serviced the Augusta/Harlem,GA area ... A: Scott. Thanks for your question. The Augusta/Harlem area was served by the Georgia Railroad. I ... | |
| Vintage Subway Cars | 7/29/2001 |
| Q: Being a huge transit buff, a friend of mine told me I should rent the movie "The Hunter" starring ... A: Karl. Thank you for your question. I haven't seen the film, so I can't identify the cars. However I ... | |
| Old train sets | 7/13/2001 |
| Q: Is there a site on the net which will tell me the value of my train sets? I have a Lionel and a ... A: Lee. I am sorry, I know of no sites on the web that will give you this information. A. C. Kalmbach ... | |
| Lionel 700E | 6/2/2001 |
| Q: I have been collecting Lionel pre-war trains for several years and would eventually like to add a ... A: Ed. Thanks for your question. I am sorry but I have no knowledge about prewar Lional trains, so I ... | |
| Rail | 4/16/2001 |
| Q: I am new to model railroading. Found my old American Flyer 283 train set in the attic and decided ... A: Neal. Thank you for your question. Walthers sells code 125 rail for S gauge. They also have S ... | |
| Flieschmann trains and german models | 3/21/2001 |
| Q: I recently came across some flieschmann trains and scenery models from Germany. Everything is sill ... A: Shannon. Thank you for your question. Fleischmann trains are made in Germany and are of very high ... | |
| Lubrication | 1/11/2001 |
| Q: I just recently dug out my old train set. The engines are clearly in need of lubrication after 30 ... A: Don. Thank you for your question. I am not familiar with your set or instructions, and quiet ... | |
| Hornby Model Railway - OO Gauge. | 1/9/2001 |
| Q: I would like to know if it is possible to buy new or excellent quality second hand Hornby OO Gauge ... A: Vicky, Thank you for your question. Hornby OO was made in two varieties, the present trains runs on ... | |
| HO, layout planning, design and construction | 1/8/2001 |
| Q: 1 what brand in the USA can be compared or is better than Roco in detail and quality for HO loco and ... A: Roy, Thanks for your question. There are many excellent brands in the USA and some of the best ... | |
| What is narrow gauge? | 12/17/2000 |
| Q: I am somewhat confused about the proportions of N G rolling stock and motive power. Are the ... A: Narrow Gauge is a term relating to railroads that run on tracks that are narrower than the standard ... | |
| American Flyer Model train Engine | 12/6/2000 |
| Q: Can you advise me where I may locate the above subject. I believe it was made in 1924. ... A: Mr. Penrose. I am really sorry. I have no knowledge of American Flyer made prior to my years at A. ... | |
| Train scale, and where to find how much trains r worth | 12/2/2000 |
| Q: I have these model trains that the previous owner of my house left behind when he moved, and i am ... A: Helen, No, no question is silly, if you were kind enough to write to me the question is important ... | |
| Old train set | 11/12/2000 |
| Q: I recently came across an old Lionel train set I had as a child. It`s probably 40 years old. The ... A: Chuck. Thanks for your question. You can restore your train set, but taking the rust of the track ... | |
| weighting cars | 10/25/2000 |
| Q: At a recent train show, there was a speaker talking about the proper weighting of cars. It was so ... A: I am sorry I can not give to you an answer other than an educated guess. The National Model Railroad ... | |
| Starting out. | 10/1/2000 |
| Q: To Mr. Frank Edgcombe- I am a college student at a local school and in my spare time I work on a ... A: Pat. Thank you for your question. I have used paper (graph paper) on planning layouts anong with ... | |
| Switches | 7/28/2000 |
| Q: Frank, Is there a way to wire Lionel 1122 switches without taking the power from the track? ... A: Denny. I am not an expert on Lionel, so I can not give you an answer except to suggest that most ... | |
| Outdoor paint | 6/24/2000 |
| Q: I`m just changing scales (from HO to G) and have purchased a few wood kits. Since the equipment ... A: Chuck. I have never had much success with CA glue on wood, maybe I haven't tried the better gap ... | |
| Glossary of Locomotive classes | 5/26/2000 |
| Q: Frank: I collect books about steam locomotives. They give details of various locomotives, ... A: Each railroad had its own desigination for its engine classes. To be accurate you would have to ... | |
| Model Railroads | 5/10/2000 |
| Q: Do you know the Irish scene - I`m looking for clubs in Ireland - websites, shops, other fanatics. ... A: Van. I am sorry I don't know too much on Irish railways or models. I would suggest the Railway ... | |
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I CAN NOT DIAGNOSE equipment problems or ESTIMATE DOLLAR VALUES of your equipment, by email. I have been active in model railroading for forty years. I can answer, or find answers, to questions on most aspects of model trains, railroad equipment or buildings. I have a good knowledge of prototype railroads. I have been employed by five model railroad equipment manufacturers/suppliers and worked for a prototype railroad. I have served, twice, as the president of a local model railroad club. I have been employed as a Reference Librarian, at a university, for the last fifteen years and am used to tracking down resources for patrons.
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