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by chooch
Thu Feb 11, 2016 11:13 pm
Forum: Live Steam
Topic: Getstenciles.com closing down
Replies: 3
Views: 2767

Re: Getstenciles.com closing down

What about Connie Miracle? http://miraclerailroadproducts.com/ I have seen (and use) the graphics for Rolling stock as made and Custom lettering and logos of my own requests. The same requests for local sign shops at times. If you are looking for "actual" diesel logos/designs then there is...
by chooch
Wed Feb 10, 2016 9:57 pm
Forum: Riding Scale Railroading
Topic: 1" scale construction equipment
Replies: 5
Views: 4463

Re: 1" scale construction equipment

I love construction toys and have several different models. I will be using them on 01-1/2 " scale right size or not. First, look for "construction toys" on the internet. Bruder is a good product and many Caterpillar toys can be found. A few I have are also battery powered for action ...
by chooch
Sun Feb 07, 2016 11:48 am
Forum: Riding Scale Railroading
Topic: What kind of batteries?
Replies: 14
Views: 9367

Re: What kind of batteries?

Just for interest, I have been, and still use HONDA auto batteries for a long time. I haven`t run for Many hours, all day or long times or hauled big loads But, have had pretty good luck running for a Reasonable day use and some re-charging during the night. The batteries are the smallest `Auto` --n...
by chooch
Fri Feb 05, 2016 10:22 am
Forum: Riding Scale Railroading
Topic: What kind of batteries?
Replies: 14
Views: 9367

Re: What kind of batteries?

Thank you. Good Grief!! What a Dummy to not think of that. :oops: From some of the LOW run times mentioned etc. I though it meant some kind of larger Alarm batteries, riding type toys, machine starters. I use alarm batteries separately for some lights, horns and bench testing some items for easy / l...
by chooch
Wed Feb 03, 2016 11:46 pm
Forum: Riding Scale Railroading
Topic: What kind of batteries?
Replies: 14
Views: 9367

Re: What kind of batteries?

OK, you guys. What the heck are Lion-UPS and SLA batteries. Maybe a little explanation of difference of regular auto-truck-marine (deep cell)??
Thank you.
chooch
by chooch
Tue Feb 02, 2016 9:32 pm
Forum: Riding Scale Railroading
Topic: cast urethane vs cast aluminum side trucks
Replies: 4
Views: 3848

Re: cast urethane vs cast aluminum side trucks

I think this link will bring you to the Blomberg trucks with the cast Polyurethane side frames And steel "inside" support. And the price. If nothing else, the drive setup might be interesting. Adv. is on Discoverlivesteam.com--Locomotives for sale. http://www.discoverlivesteam.com/discover...
by chooch
Tue Feb 02, 2016 9:09 pm
Forum: Live Steam
Topic: Semaphore
Replies: 6
Views: 3740

Re: Semaphore

Thank you for the Full name of the live steam club. Waushakum has quite a nice setup. I`d like to sell them my old "Friends" old Alco FA diesel, 4 cyl. Crosley auto powered and 3 cars Sorry I left out your city name Winchendon,I`d like to sell them my old Friends Alco and Waltham, and &quo...
by chooch
Tue Feb 02, 2016 9:46 am
Forum: Live Steam
Topic: Semaphore
Replies: 6
Views: 3740

Re: Semaphore

WLS? Woburn-Wakefield-Winchester-Wenham-Wilmington all on the North Shore of Boston no (real) clubs I know of. OH, WLS, must mean Waushakum.
chooch--- way out of state
by chooch
Fri Jan 29, 2016 6:24 pm
Forum: Build Log
Topic: Cupola Caboose Rebuild
Replies: 49
Views: 51943

Re: Cupola Caboose Rebuild

Hey, Thanks. Good info about the (black) Paint you used. Looking Great.
chooch
by chooch
Thu Jan 28, 2016 10:30 pm
Forum: Build Log
Topic: Cupola Caboose Rebuild
Replies: 49
Views: 51943

Re: Cupola Caboose Rebuild

Nice Caboose re-build thread, really nice. Lot`s of little detail hints too. Great photos.
But what is a guy in Illinois doing with an interest in a Vermont Yankee rail car. (Big grin)
chooch
by chooch
Tue Jan 26, 2016 12:23 am
Forum: Build Log
Topic: Cupola Caboose Rebuild
Replies: 49
Views: 51943

Re: Cupola Caboose Rebuild

Carl B,
Are you thinking maybe the "Build Log" might have different categories. Locomotives, cars, track etc. ??
Might be an idea with less Machine work.
chooch
by chooch
Thu Jan 21, 2016 9:52 pm
Forum: Live Steam
Topic: Caboose drawing
Replies: 14
Views: 7936

Re: Caboose drawing

Second thought. Might be something right at home.
Suggest you look at the "Build Log" page.
chooch
jessebanning wrote:Does anybody have or know of a source for a set of bobber caboose drawings?