Discussion of all types and eras of the Steam locomotive for modeling purposes.
Can I ask us to all collectively pull out our measuring devices and... :eek: measure the size of the drivers on our various pieces of steam motive...
I was looking over at n scale supply this morning. Under Bachmann, there is a 4-6-0. Its unreleased and very little info is present. Anybody else...
hi, i'm new to the forum but have been an advanced model railroader for a while. i am interested in scratchbuilding some steam locomotives, and i...
I know it's possible to install a DCC decoder in a B'mann 2-8-0... but has anyone installed sound or know if it has been done? (maybe with the...
I have also been on the scrounge for shells with a Belpaire firebox... There's very little to be had... I was given some old white metal shells a...
The current Classic Trains Newsletter offers this article: Steam locomotive profile: 2-8-8-4 Yellowstone In 1926, Alco and Northern Pacific set...
I got a 4-6-4 ConCor/Kato the other day for very very cheap and was going to just keep it for display if it did not run well. Well holy crap, I've...
The Big Brown Truck paid me visit today, Just rcvd from Kato Customs my GS-4 War Time Steamer equipped with DCC & Sound, Nice looking model can't...
had a bachaman pariare but messed it up trying to install a decoder was wanting a steamer for my layout is this a good one and how do u determin the...
I have a very limited roster of locos and only one steamer. It's a B'mann Item 54562, suposedly a 2-8-2 Mikado. I looked on Spookshow the other day...
Hey, does anyone know where I can find a good reliable low/scale speed motor for a LL 2-8-8-2 that will help with the pulling power? I also need to...
I was wondering if anyone has ever tried to transplant the newer style 5 pole motor & drive shaft & ends into an older bachmann 4-4-0 model? I...
Hello. This is my first post and I'm really hoping someone might be able to help me out. I have a Con Cor 2-8-8-0 Mallet and unfortunately, the two...
To my knowledge there's never been one in plastic.It's probably either brass, or scratchbuilding / kitbashing in your future........or maybe just a...
Howdy been busy, we finally have got the B&L Sharp Tomix Radius Oval8 Layout done Complete with Scenery and Wood Cabinet. My Dad enjoyed doing the...
I have come across 2 of these in my not to easy to find road and I am thinking of taking a double plunge! What do you folks think this model is...
I recently purchased the Athearn Challenger (n-scale) and am having problems with it. 1. the light is so dim I can't hardly see it, even in the...
From the very beginning I have wanted a steam loco and tender on my layout but not as a piece that would be used in day to day operations because of...
I just wanted to post a praise of Bachmann's customer service. I had an old N&W J class loco from the 80's that just quit running. It never did run...
Introductory note: Usually I post these profiles as they are received from Classic Trains, usually early every month. One I had been waiting for and...
I'm a newbie here, and this is my first post... can anyone tell me what kind of a puller the B'person Consolidated is? I have one in HO and she's a...
The current Classic Trains Newsletter offers the article Steam locomotive profile 2-6-6-6 Allegheny The first ten of these locomotives were...
Hi all, So I finally got a Y6b which I've been wanting for a long time. I got a later model Rivarossi/Con Cor model which is in excellent condition...
Hi, I'm considering looking into adding a smoke unit to my Bachmann 4-4-0 I saw several sizes that would work in the large baloon stack in my old...
Has any company produced the Union Pacific #844 in n scale? I just spent hours on U-tube watching #844 and I have to say it's a beautiful engine. ...
The current Classic Trains Newsletter offers this article Steam locomotive profile 2-6-6-2 Mallet “In the 1890s, the Gotthard Railway in...
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