
2023 Fall S-Fest Pick-Ups - Model Train Forum
Nov 5, 2023 · Well, the 2023 Fall S-Fest is over. Success is determined by the individual. I had fun and feel it was successful. It was good to meet up with folks I haven't seen since the last Fest and meet some new ones. I would say the vendors were about 90% Flyer/Hirail and 10% Scale, which is typical...
Mantua cars | Model Train Forum
Oct 19, 2023 · Hello Happy Members ! My used Mantua cars often derail on my code 83 track (track and turnouts). I used Trix C track made in Germany because I live in France. What do you think about that ?
Who makes the best passenger cars? - Model Train Forum
Aug 29, 2023 · Which company makes the best affordable passenger cars? I’m debating between Flyer/Lionel and American Models. I’ve got a few of the Lionel made Polar Express Heavyweights. Pretty decent . But thinking maybe the AM ones are a better choice, especially since I’m planning on refinishing them .
2024 TCA Convention RBMN Box Cars – Help Me Decide
Dec 20, 2023 · Up until the much lamented redesign and simplification of Lionel's trucks, they came with the standard diecast, sprung, 70-ton, Bettendorf trucks. I don't know which trucks the Standard O cars are currently using. See pp. 60-63 of Lionel's 2023 Big Book for examples.
Lionel aluminum passenger cars - Model Train Forum
Mar 3, 2023 · Many years before the manufactures advanced to highly detailed scale plastic passenger cars with little people. Sister companies the Northern Pacific and the Great Northern meeting up of the S&Y RR rails.
Con-Cor - Model Train Forum
Mar 20, 2024 · Con Cor was one of the best choices for passenger cars, back in the early days of N scale….Kato, Rapido and BLI passenger cars are now the top of the line….
LATEST MENARDS MILITARY OFFERINGS. - Model Train Forum
Oct 5, 2023 · Menards sent out on 10/03 an Email offering their latest Military cars. Search Results at Menards® ALL NEW FOR 2023 ALL NEW FOR 2023 DUECE WAS OFFERED LAST YEAR
How many cars... - Model Train Forum
Apr 2, 2023 · Wondering how many cars I can pull with a Bachman 866 assuming it is in good working condition? Hoping to hear 15, but I can handle the truth.
The PreWar 800 Series | Model Train Forum
Apr 2, 2023 · After completing my search for four wheel 800 cars I decided to go big. Theses are known as 800 series cars. Very large freight type cars. So far I painted a 812, gondola, and covered the 813, cattle and 814, boxcar, even the 810 crane. These are as found. First is the 820 Search Light Car a...
Smooth Operating Passenger Rolling Stock | Model Train Forum
Aug 18, 2023 · Those pesky passenger cars is our (my son's and I) biggest trouble. I am genuinely interested to know about everyone's favorite passenger rolling stock in HO scale specifically. We have started building HO layouts only 8 months ago, not much experience. However, we learn quick and are building...