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Titan Trains back "In Business". It appears Titan Trains from comments on this site, by other private emails And (DLS) discoverlivesteam.com accepting New advertisements, Titan Trains must be "on track" so to speak. I think that is Good news for buyers and the hobby. Go Titan Tra...

Just a thought. I had a small backyard RR and ran the track Close to the back fence. Each curve end started up for a raised back section about 10/12 inches. I made a small, short walkway as if going through the fence, But put a bridge there. Dressed it all up with an Arbor / trellis, a large upside ...

UPDATE--Titan Trains / MCC I think fair is fair. Post a negative comment but be fair and post a positive. Received a couple more positive emails recently, no names etc for privacy. chooch ----------- From one person--They promised to send me a refund check for the last 3 months and as of last week i...

HOORAY for Ronald and Titan Trains. Sure sounds like maybe things are getting back on track (pun intended)
Ronald, I don`t know which I like better. Your new Hopper car or the Crane lift machine.
Thanks for photos and good news.
Have a great day.
chooch

Being this site is for sharing information I will mention the following. I have received a few emails recently regards Titan Trains (aka Mtn. Car) from a Very Reliable source. Some of you here have said you were pleased with the new name/service while what info I`m getting is quite negative. Long de...

Thank "YOU" for a simple answer to a simple question. That`s what I thought I had seen mentioned (not here)somewhere before but simply asked to double check.
chooch

redneckalbertan wrote:A common Trailer tires is: 295/75R 22.5

It would stand roughly 40" tall. Or 5" in 1.5" scale.

fly5150. With all due respect and success re: your Exact scale wheels, I`m just an home builder that goes by the Three Foot rule. David Geherke makes nice looking wheels also. BUT--all I`m asking is about is--what size--diameter-- the wheels might be for a Semi truck trailer. Six inch Lawnmower whee...

Any updates, progress on Titan Trains aka Mountain Car? Service, back orders completed etc.??
Thank you.
Chooch

Thank you for your reply and an update on your scale tires/rims. Wish you good luck. chooch I have drawn up a 100% exact scale 22.5" alcoa rim and a rough representation of the tire. I am quoting it out in a variety of production options as it looks like a large quantity is needed. I also found...

No solution,further answers to the Trailer Tire question. Where to get them, the approx. diameter, will someone be making them??
Guess a visit to a truck stop with a tape measure will be needed.
chooch

I think-- someone of the Montreal Live Steamers build a scale model of the Kenworth semi truck. right from the company plans. Not sure where / what site i saw it on but, maybe a question to them might help. I`m always looking in the Toy aisles for something I might use for 1-1/2 trains so, about wha...

Not a bad looking small loco to model with six wheels even Without the six wheel trucks. I would not want to pay for One truck, never mind a pair.
chooch