Western Pacific
I am looking for the NC Piedmont DOT Model Train Passenger Cars blue&sliver. Where might I find them on line.?

I am looking for the HO scale size model train. I am also looking for a G scale Amtrak P42 phase IV to buy

Have you tried any of the suppliers listed in the back of Model Railroader magazine? Most of them have web sites. You might have to custom decorate the Rolling Stock to get the scheme you’re looking for. Here’s a master link:http://search.yahoo.com/search?p=HO%20trains

N Scale Lima Western Pacific Passenger Lot 4 $109.97

BRASS PFM United Western Pacific 2-8-2 CP MINT NR fsm $316.00

MTL N-Scale Western Pacific Hopper Pt. # 108 00 201 $20.25

BRASS PFM United Western Pacific 4-8-2 CP MINT NR fsm $304.00

MTL N-Scale Western Pacific Hopper Pt. # 108 00 202 $20.25

Athearn RTR WP Western Pacific SW1500 DCC plug NIB $49.99

LIONEL Western Maryland 4-6-2 Pacific – loco and tender $130.00

Vintage Marx Western Pacific Car 1007 “Rare” $29.99

Vintage Marx Western Pacific Car 1217 “Rare” $70.00

N Scale RR Train Atlas Western Pacific WP Box Car $6.99

Marx Western Pacific Observation Car 1217 “Very Rare” $88.37

Vintage Marx Western Pacific Car B Unit “Rare” $29.99

Athearn Western Pacific 50′ boxcar WMWKD $7.24

Lionel 3474 Western Pacific Box Car Door Mint Org Part $9.95

LIONEL#6-52475 CLRC Western Pacific Heritage Boxcar~NIB $85.00

HO – RIVAROSSI – 2 WESTERN PACIFIC PULLMAN COACHES $19.95

Proto 2000 HO Western Pacific 52′ 6″ Gondola $8.95

ATHEARN HO KIT WESTERN PACIFIC, THE WESTERN WAY #20321 $19.66

Atlas 2R GP-35 “Western Pacific” Diesel DC/DCC Quantum $27.37

Microtrains Western Pacific 60′ Thrall Centerbeam Flat $18.25

lionel 25056 western pacific orange boxcar…road #1954 $2.13

LIONEL POSTWAR 6464 WESTERN PACIFIC BOX CAR $49.99

Micro-Trains Western Pacific 50′ Standard Boxcar N $18.55

Roundhouse Vintage 40 Ft Box Car Western Pacific USA $8.95

O Scale BRASS WESTERN PACIFIC ZEPHYRETTE RDC Sunset $151.00

Load Kit

N scale Preiser Assorted CARGO LOAD Kit # 79566 $14.99

JAEGER HO 63′ CENTER BEAM LUMBER-PAK LOAD KIT 8300 $5.99

Can anyone identify a Fleischmann Model Train locomotive?

I have a Fleischmann Steam Locomotive that is marked “made in U.S. Zone Germany”
They started making HO scale in 1952 and the occupation ended in 1955. Does this mean it was made in those years? It is marked with # 1360 and 01 1952.

That is actually one of the earliest Fleischmann models produced; It was introduced in 1952 and in continuous production fro a Number of years after that. It is possible models produced after 1955 still said :US zone” just due to old tooling, but by the late 50′s every Fleischmann I’ve seem said “W. Germany”

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N scale Preiser Assorted CARGO LOAD Kit # 79566 $14.99

JAEGER HO 63′ CENTER BEAM LUMBER-PAK LOAD KIT 8300 $5.99

LINDBERG HO U/A “FORD SLEEPER” FLAT BED w/LOAD KIT $15.00

REVELL N ASSORTED LOADS KIT 6490 $5.99

Jaeger HO #2600 Aluminum Ingot Load Twin Kit $13.00

Pro built Resin kit PRR GR Gondola with load $35.95

GC Laser Building Kit HO Scale Lumber Loads 2-14′ 2×6 $14.99

GC Laser Building Kit HO Scale Lumber Loads #113311 $13.49

GC Laser Building Kit HO Scale Lumber Loads #113312 $13.49

GC Laser Building Kit HO Scale Lumber Loads #113313 $13.49

Cattle Car

Bachmann “Silver Series” AT&SF, Santa Fe, Cattle car $1.99

Tyco Santa Fe, AT&SF, Cattle Car $0.99

Everything You Need To Know About Model Train Track

Model Train Track is measured in gauges, that coincide a great deal with the scale of the model train. For instance, ‘N’ scale is one sixtieth of the size of a full size train.

The ‘N’ stands for nine, which means the 9mm, the distance between the inside of the tracks. These tracks are small, and many of these Train Layouts will fit in a rather small space.

It is also a good size if you are thinking about running long strings of cars, since the train cars will be lighter, they will use less electricity. You could read about all the different train rail gauges, and there are plenty of great, Highly Detailed specifications, drawings, and layouts.

If you are a beginner, or just a casual hobbyist you don’t have to get so technical. You do want to learn the basics the scale letter also give what Standard Gauge it is. Your most popular scale, HO, has a track width of 16.5mm, or 5/8th of an inch.

There may be other gauges for HO, but they will be clearly defined, like ‘HON3.’ This means that it is HO scale, but has a Narrow Gauge, and the track gauge is three scale feet wide, rather than the standard real life gauge of 4′, 8″ long.

Sounds really confusing doesn’t it? Don’t worry about that as long as you are sticking to standard scales.

The only time you may have to deal with this more is when you start getting up into larger model train track gauges, for ¼ of 1/8 scale Model Trains. This is really where you have to start dealing with heavy, weight bearing tracks.

When you first get your kit or set and want to set up your track design, it is a good idea to open the individual pieces, lay them out on your work surface, and look at the instruction manual. Look at the different designs they have included and lay out the tracks, without attaching anything as of yet.

You will want to make sure that the tracks lay flat, and don’t have any warps in them. Check that the connecting ends are in Good Condition, and that the switch controllers function smoothly and will fit snugly together.

If you are a beginner, you should be using EZ-Track, or Tru-Track, so these parts should all just snap together. Now before you hook up anything else, you should make sure you are using a clean sturdy flat surface, even if you are just putting it together to make sure it works.

Now no matter what kind of system you use, you will have terminal joiners that will have to have wires connected to them. While some Lionel sets include three rail terminals, most common ones have only two.

It is a good idea to just use the standard screws that come with it, even if you plan to permanently connecting them. For convenience, many new sets just ‘plug in,’ meaning you just strip the ends of the wires and put it in the plug, no muss no fuss.

For obvious safety reasons, make sure that everything is unplugged before you start working with the electrical aspects of laying track. Then you’re ready to go.

About the Author

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Bachmann “Silver Series” AT&SF, Santa Fe, Cattle car $1.99

Tyco Santa Fe, AT&SF, Cattle Car $0.99

Mantua, HO Scale, Santa Fe, AT&SF, Cattle car $0.99

SANTA FE AT&SF Cattle Car #50656 $0.99

1960s Mexican Kusan Scale Box Car & Cattle Car Doors $5.99

Bachmann N Scale Rolling Stock Cattle Car. $1.99

Missouri Pacfic Cattle Car, wood base, No Manuf $7.99

Lionel #3461 dump (green) & 6656 cattle car $9.99

Lionel #656 cattle car $37.06

Rivarossi MKT 502 Katy HO Cattle livestock stock car $27.49