The Home Machinist!

I assembled my RMI trucks in an evening, and ran them the next day for a few miles. No issues, but did only install 4 springs at each bolster instead of the 5 provided. I will buy more of them.

After reading this, I suppose I'll call them tuesday and check on my order of truck parts. Still showing 'ordered' on my status. Hope that doesn't mean they have ordered something since I bought from their ' in stock depot'

I have read of stories where folks are having big trouble getting items from real trains.

I'll just get kits minus wheels and axles from rmi. Thanks folks

Thanks folks. I have wheels and axles. I'm just going to order kits minus wheels and axles from rmi.

I can't see waiting months

Thank you Brian. Email him two weeks ago with no reply. Suppose I need to call.

Gents, I am badly needing 2 1/2" trucks. I know of roll models, Tom artzburger, and plum cove studios. Any others? Bought some como roundhouse castings a few years ago, the castings were bad and unfortunately Rudy passed before i could get things resolved. Any pointers in the right direction? T...

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