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western figures Doc...........some really nice pictures. I have the digital camera but no hook up cord for the computer plus I fall into the catagory of "dumb computer person". I made a note tonight about getting a cord and learning how to send photos on the web. It would be great to be able to...

western figures Spitfire......thanks for the reply. Musket Miniatures may be the only supplier for what I am looking for. I think part of the enjoyment of a model RR set in the old west is trying to come up with what will work. I guess I will have to get out the Dremel and start grinding away...

western figures Shaygetz..........thanks for the information. The way it sounds ....they would make a good basketball team but a bit too tall for cowboys and indians. thanks again JIM

How much different in visual size is the Airfix figures in 1/72 scale in comparison to 1/87 HO scale? (I think they will be too large). I am looking for cowboys, indians and any figures that will add to the scenes of the Old West . I have ordered from Musket Miniatures but I am looking for a...

I have seen the train set for sale but can't remember where and what company makes the set. It is in Corman colors and decals and in HO scale. Any information would be helpful. thanks JIM

m reusser........Muddy Creek Thanks for the pictures and I guess my post was done without too much thought. I have HO and I am considering making the switchback area totally separate from my layout but can be added like a module. It would be clamped or bolted to the layout in some fashion and...

I need information on how to build and lay track for a switchback for a Shay . Foam seems to be the easy way to build this. What should be the width and length to lay the track without derailment? Any info and pictures would be helpful.........thanks in advance. Send to my email...

Thanks to all for your suggestions........I have it fixed...one bad switch....buckle in 2" foam and some dirty track.

Ralpf.........thanks for the thread....it will be done tomorrow.

John.......No pics....I am the type of guy that has a digital camera and a Dell computer BUT I fall into the catagory of "computer dumb" and "transfering digital pictures to the computer dumb". I am not sure dumb would fit but a definite "lack of effort" slides right in there. I have not seen...

J&A RR......sorry to mislead you....I guess I stated my problem all wrong......I don't have an engine problem.....I have a track problem and I think the track problem was created due to carpet dust. One of my engines is new and it was jerking and there is absolutely nothing wrong with the...

Had to move 4x8 train layout (HO) out of room for about 2 weeks due to carpet being installed in that room. Layout was turned on the side and had to stay that way for the 2 week period. Layout back in the room now and I tried an engine a moment a go....... it is jerking all the way around the...

down the middle The divider down the middle would force me to do quite a bit of damage to the work already done on the 4x8 board. The room where the layout is located is about a 12x12 and this makes it difficult to see both sides of the divider at the same time. This room also has the computer...

4x8 When the space is limited....4x8....the transition period must occur quickly and get to the point.......:) this will make the Indians feel a lot better about hunting with a small stick and a bow....they don't have to shoot as far!;) Thanks for the conversation and the information...

buffalo Yes.......I have a very small prairie scene and a mountain area. I have seen buffalo in Yellowstone...the Tetons....Badlands prairie...Custer State Park and there are about 400 head in Bagdad, Ky. where I live.......and last but not least I have seen one somewhere that you can put a...