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  wanted
Posted by: jim currie - 06-22-2025, 09:12 AM - Forum: Swap Meet - Replies (6)

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

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  gear lub
Posted by: jim currie - 06-14-2025, 11:16 AM - Forum: Upper Berth - Replies (2)

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

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  Lionel 400E locomotive and cars
Posted by: Charlie B - 06-08-2025, 09:45 PM - Forum: Engineer's Technical Workshop - Replies (3)

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

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  Photo Fun June 2025
Posted by: bdw9535 - 06-06-2025, 06:59 PM - Forum: Shutterbug area - Replies (18)

WPMA-40 at Pier 32.

Bruce  

   

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  wood kits
Posted by: jim currie - 05-22-2025, 08:04 PM - Forum: Swap Meet - Replies (6)

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

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  wild hair time
Posted by: jim currie - 05-12-2025, 05:52 PM - Forum: Upper Berth - Replies (7)

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

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  Bowser Steam DCC
Posted by: andy.chandler71@gmail.com - 05-08-2025, 07:31 PM - Forum: DCC - Replies (1)

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

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  help
Posted by: jim currie - 05-03-2025, 10:49 PM - Forum: Upper Berth - Replies (10)

is there anypne  out there that knows if anyone sells replacment drivers with gears for prpto 2000 pa's.
jim

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  wanted
Posted by: jim currie - 05-03-2025, 05:27 PM - Forum: Swap Meet - Replies (7)

atlas switch controls are needed pm me with price.
jim

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  Photo Fun May 2025
Posted by: bdw9535 - 05-02-2025, 06:04 PM - Forum: Shutterbug area - Replies (9)

WPMA-17 at Peter Lumber.

Bruce

   

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