Recent content by Shay2

Hey Gary! I was fortunate I guess. I read several posts about using different materials for track roadbed before I started my layout. The best info I found specified using 1" pink foam sheets glued to 5/8" plywood. I applied this concept and laid the track over the foam, securing with glue...

....and I just found Zing last month....who's got a suggestion? Rich ------------------ Rush Run River Logging Co.

Hello Virginian, I noticed a couple PFM's on Ebay this week. I'm not sure what road they are, however, if you do a search for "PFM Brass" it would be a good start. Other than that, I'm not going to be much help. The PFM's I own are logging type, Shay's, Climax and a Forney. I have had no problem...

Shamus my Friend, I have been looking at your photo essay's and all I can say is ....Jeeze! Your Scenic Details are equal to your Photographic genius! You've got the best of both worlds and I'm jealous as all get out. Rich ------------------ Rush Run River Logging Co.

VGN, George, Gary et all... I've heard /read of the clay, molded to the shape you require and then baked to harden it. Then make a new mold from the back of the original shape and bake again. Then poor in the Walthers low temp metal. Make sure you use baking clay which has minimal shrinking...

George, I'm lucky to live in an older home (1901) an the previous owner installed central air so no need to open the windows. I'm not sure I could if I wanted to due to all the paint! All the four legged critters, squirrels, chipmunks, groundhogs, raccoons and in the winter, deer, are content...

Hello all! Well I've tried to avoid cleaning anything. My HO layout is still small, so I can cover it easily with a bedsheet when not in use. The O scale requires 5 kingsize sheets that were stiched together. On both layouts I use 1/2" conduit supported by a bracket on each side to drape the...

Country? USA Town? Salem, Ohio Nearest City? Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Age (approx) 50 Usual supplier? Anyplace cheap! Closest supplier? 5 Hobby shops within 12 miles. Layout(s)? 2...one O Gauge, one HO Name of Layout? HO Rush Run River Logging Co. Layout theme or era? 1865-1920 Layout Gauge...

Hello TK ! Let the stories begin..... Rich ------------------ Rush Run River Logging Co.

wt&c... My vote is for ballast first. I used masking tape to contain the ballast and glue process. After everything was dry I removed the tape. Next I spread a 50/50 glue and water mixture with a brush up to the edge of the ballast. Sprinkled liberally with colored flock and after that dried...

Hey Trenchgun, welcome to The Gauge! First order of business is to establish the model number of each assembly. Are you talking about just the wheel-sets or the wheel-sets with motor included? If it says "for O gauge track" and has wires attached, it sounds like a motor assembly... are they 6...

Hey BH, I caught the blurb MS did for TV a few months ago, but haven't heard anyone comment about an actual experience. I'll post here If I do hear anything. Rich ------------------ Rush Run River Logging Co.

Hi jcpetri, I wouldn't bother cleaning the track. Each track section has to be clean both on the outside as well as the "pin" connectors. Remember electricity has to flow through all three rails from one track to the next. Based on my experience, your just not going to be able to successfully...

An HO .... Heisler Dunkirk Forney Climax All made by the Lion and with full sound just like the guy's in O scale have. I wonder if MTH would consider anything in HO ??? Now wouldn't that make my neck of the woods a bit more interesting! Rich ------------------ Rush Run River Logging Co.

Well, Shamus, I've been trying to put the trains on hold for the summer, but you keep giving me new things to try. Thanks for the diagram, I'm off to Radio Shack on my lunch hour tomorrow for the components. Rich ------------------ Rush Run River Logging Co.