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Discussion of all types and eras of the Diesel locomotive for modeling purposes.

  1. Ge b23-7

    I don't know how good these engines are but for $20 it's hard to pass up. http://www.modeltrainstuff.com/N_Scale_B23_7_s_s/1707.htm

    Started by Jazzbass01, 31st Aug 2010 09:42 PM
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    alaskanscaler
    Yesterday 07:22 PM Go to last post

  2. Schemes

    Hi everyone, I've come up with a few schemes for my GP38's and MP15DC's and was just wondering what y'all would think?

    Started by alaskanscaler, 25th Aug 2010 12:29 AM
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    31st Aug 2010 02:41 AM Go to last post

  3. Question Kato ace

    Is the ace designation on Kato engines an indication of AC current/motor? If so will this not run on a dc system, or is it meant for DCC operation?

    Started by syncman, 23rd Aug 2010 09:22 PM
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    TwinDad
    27th Aug 2010 03:35 PM Go to last post

  4. Painting the locos of the BSRC

    If you've read my layout build thread then you know that the Brisbane Southern Railway Company are an affiliate of the BNSF and so they work closely...

    Started by aussie, 8th Jul 2010 11:51 PM
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    25th Aug 2010 08:47 PM Go to last post

  5. Motive Power MP36

    I model Chicagoland. So, I model Metra. Their latest loco is the MP36. But no one makes one in N. Is there any interest in getting one of the...

    Started by ChicagoNW, 19th May 2010 05:11 PM
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    24th Aug 2010 03:18 PM Go to last post

  6. CH&FR Roster Plans

    Just doing some "planning" - a.k.a. wish-listing ... For the Glover's Bend layout, I worked out a strawman train schedule: Train Schedule: 1)...

    Started by TwinDad, 9th Aug 2010 11:46 AM
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    alaskanscaler
    22nd Aug 2010 06:50 PM Go to last post

  7. Walthers Proto E8A circa 2004?

    Hi gang! Does anyone have experience with these? (Walthers Proto E8As) or other similar models? Spookshow does not rate any Walthers stuff, he does...

    Started by Sean Barry, 20th Aug 2010 11:18 AM
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    20th Aug 2010 04:23 PM Go to last post

  8. Norfolk Southern GP30 High Hood Build...

    Here's a few shots of my attempt at building/bashing together a NS High Hood GP30. This is a "proof of concept" build so that I could figure out how...

    Started by Herc Driver, 20th Jul 2010 07:25 AM
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    al1218
    31st Jul 2010 11:12 PM Go to last post

  9. The Second Repaint of my little LL SD-7

    My First effort left this baby flat black not Brunswick green!:eek::eek: Here as UP 776-Stock from LL...

    Started by CodyO, 25th Jul 2010 12:57 AM
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    CodyO
    28th Jul 2010 01:52 AM Go to last post

  10. Question LifeLike Canada 1st Run SW8/900 HOW IS IT??

    Does anybody own 1 of these and how are they (detailing / slow speed / noise) ?

    Started by DrifterNL, 12th Mar 2010 05:06 PM
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    26th Jul 2010 04:58 AM Go to last post

  11. Clear coat?

    What do you guys suggest for the best clear coat on engines after body painting. Before Decals I hadn't even bothered with clearcoating/sealing the...

    Started by WatchthegapMTA, 19th Jan 2010 04:19 PM
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    Mill-Bay
    25th Jul 2010 09:24 PM Go to last post

  12. FVM ES44AC Problem

    Hi There: I just received a CP FVM ES44AC and the Loco seems to be out of balance or something. When it goes down the rails it seems to wobble. ...

    Started by mjmueller, 23rd Jul 2010 03:50 PM
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    25th Jul 2010 07:52 PM Go to last post

  13. How to (re)paint a loco?

    OK, so once I've finished my tunnel project and done some grass, bushes & trees, I want to try repainting my GP40 to my freelanced line's color...

    Started by TwinDad, 22nd Feb 2010 11:16 PM
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    Geep
    25th Jul 2010 12:14 AM Go to last post

  14. Question Strange Locomotive Trucks

    Have a look here -> http://www.cprdieselroster.com/Roster%20Archive/CP%204500B/UP%209001-1.jpg Anybody seen these kind of trucks before? Any...

    Started by DrifterNL, 22nd Jul 2010 03:34 PM
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    MetroRedLn
    22nd Jul 2010 06:57 PM Go to last post

  15. Question GE 70-ton switcher

    Anybody know where I can find a GE 70-tonner in N-scale? I'm dying to have a couple to paint up for the old Greenville and Northern. 5663

    Started by Dixieswitcher, 12th Jun 2010 09:48 AM
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    21st Jul 2010 10:38 AM Go to last post

  16. Atlas c630

    Hi, new to N Scale. Is there a trick to installing the front and rear railings other than patience?

    Started by biscuit, 15th Jul 2010 10:00 PM
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    biscuit
    17th Jul 2010 05:27 AM Go to last post

  17. Switcher Troubles

    Well, folks, with wifey gone to hospital for the week I decided I needed a mindless diversion. So, I set up my "front yard" which is already soldered...

    Started by musicman, 21st Apr 2010 09:15 PM
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    PJ&DRC
    14th Jul 2010 05:05 AM Go to last post

  18. SD45 flared radiators

    Anyone got them? I don't ever recall seeing them...

    Started by NH2006, 26th Jun 2010 09:37 PM
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    NH2006
    13th Jul 2010 12:17 AM Go to last post

  19. Video Misadventures in fixing my locomotive

    My Atlas GP38-2 developed a problem, I had to fix it.... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EyPlclb3M-M

    Started by ggardei, 29th Jun 2010 12:14 AM
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    jimr1cos
    6th Jul 2010 11:55 PM Go to last post

  20. LL SD-7 MT Conversion?

    Ok so I want to convert my LL SD-7 to MT`s I just don't know what ones to use,There body mounted Couplers. Thanks in advance everyone!

    Started by CodyO, 4th Jul 2010 11:43 PM
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    CodyO
    5th Jul 2010 05:09 PM Go to last post

  21. GP9B unit Build

    So I recently picked up a book called Pennsy Diesel Years 4 by Robert J Yanosey that focuses on 1st and 2nd generation diesel power on the mighty...

    Started by landscaping wiz 808, 13th May 2010 11:35 PM
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    4th Jul 2010 10:07 PM Go to last post

  22. Norfolk Southern sd40-2 HH

    Well seeing how i'm a cheap sob i can not see spending $13 + $8 =$21.00 to get a mark4 high hood shipped from New Zealand So i went about...

    Started by bigford, 20th Jun 2010 08:36 PM
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    spam1234
    4th Jul 2010 09:59 PM Go to last post

  23. Q about ditch lights?

    Quick question about ditch lights... If ditch lights were retrofitted on an older diesel that could be run with either hood first but is usually...

    Started by TwinDad, 19th Jun 2010 07:14 AM
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    4th Jul 2010 11:53 AM Go to last post

  24. Where are the Atlas D-40Cs and D-40CWs ?

    The second run from Atlas was due out in D-40Cs were due in Feb, D-40CWs due May. Any word?

    Started by Bessemer Bob, 20th Jun 2010 10:33 AM
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    spam1234
    3rd Jul 2010 09:37 PM Go to last post

  25. Cool How the Japanese move snow (in N-Scale 1/150)

    While "Drifting" the web I came across this interesting diesel and snow plow and thought I would share the link: DD18-1 Russel Head ->...

    Started by DrifterNL, 26th Jun 2010 04:17 PM
    dd18-1 russel head, japan, japanese, snow plow
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    DrifterNL
    28th Jun 2010 04:31 PM Go to last post
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