Model Train Journal

Thanks for posting those photos of the layout.
A pity all 3-rail was not done this way.
cheers
Bob

Hi Brian, if you had a likely repetitive task then making up a tool to do the job is a very sensible idea. In my case I will probably only have a small number to modify, if that changes I will keep your idea in mind. I didn't mention that I also move them out to a 29mm BTB as that would be largely i...

Bob, I used a triangular file out of a cheap Asian pack of files commonly available at the discount stores to open out the bearing holes slightly. I found using a drill bit to be too easy to overdo it even by hand. I do each one until I am satisfied with the running The pin holes are drilled with a ...

Hi, don't know how others do it but I came up with this idea the other day. I have a couple of Atlas 3-rail trucks from under their iron ore hoppers. I believe I can make use of them under a scratchbuilt NSWGR wagon at some point in the future. I had some NMRA standard wheels in stock ( Atlas 2-rail...

I'm looking forward to seeing the results one day too. (Hi Brian). :D I have been very impressed with BobD's efforts at using available 3-rail equipment to run 2-rail by using battery/radio. Saves big time on insulating wheels. And by removing the ugly centre rail he has rail for half as much track ...