RE: IS this FAIR????? as one wanders around a cemetery and spots a marker with the date of death as 6 Jun 44 ...... one realizes, throughout the world, there are markers that indicate that person served in the military (and some made the ultimate sacrifice) and that service has allowed US to have our own opinion about...... 05 May 2012 10:41 AM Public Forum (0)

RE: Accucraft Caradoc vs. Ragleth I have an Accucraft Caradoc, Wrekin, Mortimer and Edrig. They are good steam engines. Tag Gorton's book, LIVE STEAM WORKSHOP, modifies the Edrig but it would work on all four. .B... 27 Mar 2012 02:26 PM Live Steam (0)

RE: Question about water... I agree with Bob. grocery store, drug store, Wal-Mart, K-Mart, etc and buy several gallons. Or you coulde buy a 6-pack (of distilled water). If you're worried about running out, when you use a gallon, replace it. 6 gallons of distilled water will last forever unless you are running 6 Berkshires....... 20 Feb 2012 12:07 PM Live Steam (0)

RE: Paint for boilers go to your local auto supply store.  they sell paint for car engines (about the same temperature range as a live steamer).   .  ... 29 Jan 2012 09:57 AM Live Steam (0)

HO Gauge   does anyone know of a HO Gauge website similar to MLS?  I have lots of HO stuff that I need to sell without going to eBay.   Bill... 17 Dec 2011 09:13 AM Public Forum (1)

RE: Engine Nose Number   if you go to www.hobbylobby.com, search "number tiles", sku 80879, you can see what they look like.  You can buy them on-line but it's $4.00 shipping .  ... 14 Dec 2011 09:40 AM Model Making (0)

RE: Engine Nose Number I don't remember, but I think in the sticker section.  They are in a clear plastic packet, has a brown strip on it "Spare Parts", "number tiles", the USB is 09720 10344, marketed by The Paper Studio (http://www.craftsetc.com/)  Hope that helps. .  ... 13 Dec 2011 05:28 PM Model Making (0)

Engine Nose Number   I was in Hobby Lobby, excited beyond words, well maybe bored would fit, when I discovered a package of 20 "Number Tiles" (1-0) for $2.99.  They fit the Accucraft engines that I have.  A little J-B Weld and we'll be ready for spring.   .  ... 13 Dec 2011 01:21 PM Model Making (7)

RE: Banked Curves   I received enough replies off-line that I'm not going to bank the curves.....appparently not worth the effort...thanks for the input   .  ... 30 Nov 2011 07:55 AM Track, Trestles, Bridges and Roadbed (0)

RE: Banked Curves This is my 3rd layout following the concept by Chuck Walters, Nov/Dec 2002, Steam in the Garden magazine,  except the cross boards are composite boards, using a 20 feet diameter, code 332 track.  So the whole track would be on the same "plane" not putting sticks under the outside rail.&n...... 29 Nov 2011 07:25 PM Track, Trestles, Bridges and Roadbed (0)