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Sorry Chris....no poles. I haven't dug into this yet but from what I was told by a local historian the trolly line was owned by the electric company. They had a seperate generating plant for the trolly line. The old trolly barn burned to the ground about 10-12 years ago. It was being used by a...

I was down at the Historical District yesterday researching another matter and came across this old trolly line crossing....a curve on a straight....5ft gauge. These tracks were laid in the late 1800's. Some further "poking around" reavealed that the tracks are still there. They just paved over...

I've used the same method as Gary to attach rails to turntable bridges and had very good results. The only difference is that I used Walther's Goo. It looks and smells just like Pliobond so I'm thinking that its just about the same stuff. Also, I used a 150 Watt soldering gun to make the heat...

I've had the same problem. Can't delete my own post(s). It used to work. Must be a glitch somewheres:(

Awww....what the heck!...Jon did the right thing.....The Superbowl half time show was "a bust" anyway!!!:D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D

Here's another method to make tar paper http://www.the-gauge.com/forums/showthread.php?threadid=2415

Hi Phillip, Somehow I got the impression that the tender wheels were arcing. Please excuse my misconception:oops: I see what you are talking about. Its obvious that the insulation has broken down. Actually, the Mantua engines have changed little. You should be able to get replacement ones...

You can test the wheels to see if the insulation has broken down using a volt/ohm meter set for continuity check. Touch the red lead to the insulated wheel and the black lead to the axel. If you get a reading then the insulation is gone bad. Check all of the insulated wheels on the tender. If...

Bill Stone Appointed....Maybe ?? After reviewing tha attached satelite photo George W. agrees with you and has advised that if re-elected you will be his next Secretary of State:D :D :D

The Swedish Chef's Favorite Dish :D :D

Pressed Into Service The forces in Iraq are currently using The Box as a holding cell for Saadam!:D :thumb: Considering all of the abuse Errol gave it....nothing could be stronger :thumb: :D :D :D :D :

Sounds like you got a good deal. I've been looking for one to build an ON30 project from.

Funny Things To Eat With Funny Names We have 'sumpin here very similar to Beaver Tails but they call them Elephant Ears. The usual topping is melted butter and cinammon sugar. They are about the size of a large pizza.:eek: :D Another thing around here is called an "Ugly".....Its left over...