I would say my 2-8-0 and 2-8-2 SY are my favorites.  Followed by the 4-8-2, and 4-6-0.

You know Roger, now that I think of it you're right....it was a 2-8-2 conversion.  I can't remember who it was either, but if by chance they read this thread I would love to see the pictures again too.

Roger,
I'm glad you resonded to Nevin's question.  Didn't you kitbash a Bachmann 2-8-0 some time back?  You had some great pictures showing the progress and if it isn't too much trouble, I would appreciate seeing them again.  Also they might give Nevin some idea to modify his.

Thanks, Bill

I don't have the Bachmann 4-4-0, but do have the 4-6-0. If the pilot trucks are the same, then you will find a leaf spring and small Phillips head screw that you mount underneath the chassis. You mentioned that it appears they snap on.  Are you sure you have a Bachmann engine?  After looking at my 4-6-0, I don't see any way it could be confused for a snap on truck.

What Nigel said might be true.  A friend of mine collects dolls made in China. Previously they were shipped in foam containers....this time they were shipped in cardboard!

Probably the P2K 0-6-0 available at Walthers.  It also reminds me of an old brass Gem I had many years ago.

Does anyone know of a manufacturer who makes electrified trucks?  I'm trying to illuminate a caboose and I would prefer to pick up the power from the tracks.  I prefer this method rather than using a battery or making my own home made connections. I've checked at my LHS, Walthers and eBay, but either I'm putting the wrong words in the search function, or there are none available.

Thanks for any help.
Bill

Geat movie Trent.  Where did you get the tree back drop?  I've been looking for something similar.

Bill

I bought the early model Peter Witt and installed track to run in the downtown area on my layout.  I have two curves that are approximately 8" to 9 inches in radius.  It runs very good through these tight turns.  I used flex track and mounted it very carefully down the middle of my main street.  I ran the trolley several times through the turns to make sure there were no derailments.  I then came back and added my streets on both sides of the track with styrene sheets.  The middle of the track were carefully cut styrene strips.  That was the hardest part, cutting the middle part of the track inserts to conform with the curvature of the track.  With carefull cutting and filing and making sure there was sufficient room to allow the trucks to remain on the rails, it turned out quite well.

Now with all that being said, If I ever redo that section, I would epoxy the individual rails to my sub board and place the styrene streets next to the rails....being sure to use an HO rail gauge.  Oh yes, one final thought.  Be sure and spray paint your streets either concrete or asphalt before you place them. Dumb me, I didn't and had to use a Bright Boy quite vigorously to clean the track of paint.

Good luck, Bill

Gene,

Look at the post entitled "Train People" posted by lexon.  In his post there is a link to some HO size figures, some of which may fill your need for slaughter house workers. 

Bill

Jeff,

I have bought from them too and they provide quick delivery considering it's coming from Hong Kong.  I bought a bag of 20 or so trees pretty cheap.  However, they are definetly background trees.  Not much realism as to color or structure, but they can be spray painted again.

Auugggh!  Right you are Jim, it was Steam Gene.  My ole memory isn't what it used to be.  Now, where did I put that brass Connie I was working on??

To Jim Banner:

Jim, there appears to be a couple of good candidates for your meat cutter figures you were asking about on another post.

Bill

Maguell,

You hit the nail on the head.  Thanks for the website. I checked it earlier, but did not go deep enough.

Bill

I've got a house with a front porch that is screaming to have a screened porch.  I really don't know where to search for "screen" in HO scale.  If anyone knows of a manufacturer or a substitute product that would pass for screen, I would appreciate some information on it.

Secondly, I'm looking for a tender dog house around the 1940 era to go on my Bachmann 2-8-2 SY.  I've checked Walther's, e-bay and Cal Scale and haven't found one suitable. Again, any help would be appreciated.

Thanks, Bill