Hi all,

We just saw the move F1 with Brad Pitt the other day.
Worn out plot, but fun action shots.  Did a good job of explaining tire choice and wear to the audience.
Not really a movie that is memorable, though.  We went on the cheap seats day.

Better movies:
Ferrari
Ford v. Ferrari

I have a nmra hon3 gauge that i got with a lot of stuff i bought if anyone out there wants it pm me your address and i will mail it to you as long it's in the us.
Jim

any thoughts on swapping gears and drivers from an older model Athearn pa into a trainmaster dummy?
Jim

is there anyone who has a collection of kadee couplers boxes that they would be willing to part with, by boxes i mean the plastic box that the couplers were to fit in. 
also is there anyone with a Athearn trainmaster frame with powered trucks that they would sell or trade or just a set of powered trucks.
Jim

what do you use for gear lub. i have been using silver goop a antiseze compound but I'm out and the stuff is over 104$ for a small tube.
Jim

My son is an avid collector of Lionel and other o gauge/standard gauge trains and has been for 25 years (He has 75 Lionel F3's). He recently acquired the  Blue Comet set from the 30's in standard gauge. He wants me to repaint them for him and I know I can get the paint custom mixed locally but it can be bought on line too. I am guessing it was alkaline enamel but I would like to have the correct name for the colors. I don't think we can get an accurate sample from the locomotive. If there is some color internally when he tears it down (he is a wiz at mechanical repairs, even rewinds armatures) we might be able to do this but I am asking for alternatives just in case.     

He will be learning how to use an air brush because he has hundreds of old models he wants to freshen up. He isn't concerned about value because rusty items to him need to be repaired and as a guy with years in the body shop and paint business I agree but I am getting beyond my prime so I need to pass the torch. 

Thanks
Charlie

WPMA-40 at Pier 32.

Bruce  

   

i have 8 wood kits 4 being solver streak 2 quality craft models 1 ye old huff and puff 1 American model builders.
the American model is a rock island wood caboose the ye old huff and puff is a southern truss rod caboose 
the quality craft are both covered hoppers one D&M one nickel plate, the silver streak are 2 reefers one caboose one wood box.
pm me if you are interested in any one and I will post photo here as for cost they range from 6 to 10$ and will include more info upon request.
Jim

has anyone ever attempted to make a rerailer for 22- or 24-inch curves ? i would like to have a 22 inch one that will be in a tunnel.
jim

Gize:  am trying to install DCC on Bowser k4.  Am using skew wound open frame that Bowswer  said would work for DCC .  It draws 1/2 amp.  I wired up digitrax decoder per instructions.  How do I mount the motor so it is isolated from frame?  I have been told this new motor does NOT need to be isolated, but I have my doubts. The issue is the S shaped brass mounting plate.  I requires a long 2-56 through the magnet.  The do not seem to be nylon screws that long in the Google search.  Is there something I am doing wrong.  Have wasted two decoders and am trying to install a third one.  

Am i doing the impossible?  thanks