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THERES A RAILROAD BYE ME ( LAKE SUPERIOR & ISHPEMING RR) LEASING SOME GE SD70 LOCOS... THE LOCOS SAY
CEFX ON THEM? WHAT DOES THAT STAND FOR ? CAN SOMEONE TELL ME THANKS Brian

wanted to buy: i have a atlas rs-3 ho scale locomotive . and im looking for a covershell , cab & running boards for it.. i was on atlas rr website and there sold out... so if someone has one and would like too sell it get ahold of me.. also any other web sites i can check for parts?? besides ebay......

wanted athearn side frame set, for sd45, f45, fp45 or u30c.. there all the same sideframes... there sold out on athearn website... so i seeing if anyone on hear has a set they would like to sell. if you have anything let me know. thanks,Brian

im looking too paint my rs-3 can someone help me! what color was the LS&I 1608 locomotive that ran from marquette too muninsing back in the days... i use polly scale paints... im trying too figger what color it is... thanks Brian

it all depends on how much power they use, you might wanna try switching the wires.... also read on the directions on how the max power ration for them... if its says on there. i dont use ac for my lights....

you might of burned them out, all depends on how you hooked them up to your power pack, also you might have them wired backwards..

check out centerline track cleaning cars, i have one for my ho scale layout and i love it..

i do a lot of air brushing, detailing and weathering my locomotives and rolling stock, i purchased a badger 150 airbrush from michaels craft store few yrs ago and i paid around $50 for it. works well and easy too use and clean. i use pollyscale model rr colors for all my needs when im air brushing. ...

i am looking to purchase the walthers cornerstone 130" turntable. the turntable has a programmable indexing for up to 60 postitions. and is dcc ready..... but i need some more info from other modelers! the only question i have is will this work wth dc, seeing its dcc ready. thank you,Brian

Im looking for can motors too repower my athearn locos. i looking for some older kato or atlas motors if anyone has any or know where i can get some.... ive looked on ebay and no luck.

Hey all...... well i got my rs-3 locomotive issues solved!, sent it back too the hobby shop in green bay,wis where i got it from.(engine house services) and they found a crake tooth in one of the gears in the truck. plus i added some weight too it and i have no more issues with pulling know. if any ...

hey aarr, what did you do too ur 2-8-2 locomotive too solve the problem? i have a newer athearn rs-1 with the same problem.... too light and not a good puller. its runs good.

has anyone on hear have any of athearn's genesis, was wondering how they run... i like my old athearns.... stuff has changed sence horizon hobbies took over athearn. ive heard serveral good and bad comments on the genesis locomotives in ho scale. ive got few kato locomotives and wow sure love those ...

i have a question about what color of paint i should use too weather my black locomotive wth my airbrush... i weather all my locomotives light and some heavy.... well i use polly scale model rr colors, in the past weathering jobs ive used, rust, dirt, black, grey and other colors. what would would b...

Was wondering if you still have the rivarassi GBW c420 #323 custom painted locomotive. if you do could i see some photos of it. thanks brian

just was wondering what other modelers use too clean the tracks on their model rr, ive im the past have used, goo gone. bright boy, rail zip and areo cleaning lubericants. what works the best for you... let me hear what you other modelers use.... thanks lsi3009

hey nice layout, i have 2 custom ls&i u30c locomotives. ho scale, athearn , with a line can motors. looking too sell them.. e mail me at brijhnroberts1979@hotmail.com if your intrested...... thanks Brian

hi all, i need some help?? can anyone help me. im looking too put some 1.5 volt bulbs in my locomotives. ho scale , running power dc. what kind of resisters do i need too run these bulbs in my dc power locomotives so they dont burn out. thank you ,Brian

hey i need some help . im looking to model a swamp on my model rr. also looking too make a road that looks like spring all muddy and ruts. any info would be great. thanks Brian

hi all , ive been looking at my layout the past few months and ive noticed its collection lost of dust, ive been doing some vac in some areas, and its looking ok. is there any chemicals or household stuff i could spray in areas too clean. many years ago before i built my new layout i used a some kin...