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    B'mann Porter disassembly/decoder install?

    Hi all - What's the proper sequence to diassemble the 0-4-0 w/o breaking anything?:confused: Is the 0-4-2 the same? Has anyone installed a decoder in these? Tips, tricks, advise? TIA. regards,
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    Kemtron USRA Mikado?

    I've been given what I thought to be an undecorated Mantua Mike, w/a few superdetail parts, but the only name I find is Kemtron, on the drawbar. It's whitemetal, Pittman-style motor mounted center-frame, plastic cab w/hinged brass tender plate, separate handrails/posts, plastic spring & brake...
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    Samhongsa/Athearn

    Hi all - I'm familiar with Athearn, of course, and Samhongsa as a brass maker. I've been offered a reasonably priced plastic UP #2450 2-8-2, labled on the bottom: Manufactured exclusively for Athearn By Samhongsa Korea Didn't know Samhongsa made plastic, and it's not currently listed by...
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    Riva AC-11 disassembly help?

    Hi all - I'm working on getting a busted-up eBay (sur)prize back on track but don't have any original paperwork - how to get the upper shell off? I've removed all the screws I can find (1 under lead truck, 1 in the mid bottom, 1 in front of stack), both ends of the upper shell will pull up...
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    Pennsy K-4 colors

    Hi all - I'd like to know what color Pennsy painted K-4 steam locos - were they black or Brunswick green? Thanks. regards,
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    TT railroad fonts

    Hi all - I'm looking for freebie True Type railroad fonts (particularly Chesapeake Roman) with both upper & lower case letters. I have Ben Coifman's "Railroad Roman", but unfortunately it's upper case only - not too useful. Any "hep" much appreciated!:thumb: TIA! regards,
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    Safety-tread plastic sheet?

    Hi all - Anyone know of source for this, or way to model it? Need to make pilotdeck, walkboards, etc. TIA. regards,
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    Help with Riva AC-11 resto?

    Hi all - I have a Rivarossi SP AC-11 Cab-forward, missing the pilot deck & some of it's substructure, and a molded boiler fitting is broken off (I think). Is there anyone with a complete one who is willing to email pix/sketches/descriptions of the parts I need to rebuild? Missing air pumps...
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    Primers for airbrushing acrylics?

    Hi all - I recently got an airbrush setup, and need a little help with basics. For convenience, I'm learning with acrylics: a flat black sprayed onto an old, stripped metal Mantua shell scratches off with the lightest scrape - how should I prepare the metal so that I get a bond? I haven't...
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    Y-6b usage

    Hi all - While UP, Pennsy & others ran ex-N&W Y-3 series 2-8-8-2's, anyone know if 'roads OTHER than N&W ran the later Y-4, -5 or -6 series, with "speedcab" & wide firebox? Thanks. regards,
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    Mystery Switchers

    Hi all - I've accumulated 2 ind. switchers I'd like to identify - Model mfr'd be interesting, but I really want to know what the prototypes are. Did a search for GE switchers, found lots, but none like either here. Seems GE's <35 tons or so are single truck. Mebbe freelance? Mebbe...
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    More Brit help?

    Hi all - For all boffins/mavins of British Railways steam: I recently acquired an old Triang "Britannia" #70000 (eBay), in green/orange lined, which turned out to be MUCH rattier than seemed in pic. It requires much refurbishing just to be presentable! Casserley's "Observers...
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    Ident help?

    Hi all - I recently acquired a Mantua BLW "Shark" A-unit, appears to be factory paint, tho NO roadname/number. It's black over orange, scheme similar to EJ&E but curved (not straight) separation line from windshield down to frame. Any ideas? Thanks. regards,
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    Brit rail

    Hi - Anyone modelling British steam? I'm looking for a forum - newly interested & want LOTS of info! Thanks. regards,
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    Pix needed!

    Hi all - Does anyone have/know of: pix of EJ&E RR Baldwin "Shark" units " " SP RR class E-6 (4-4-2) #3000/3001 in "Daylight" colors No luck w/web search. Thanks. regards,
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