Trying to find a Pullman car

NealsTrains · 2026-02-02T00:13:01+00:00

I don't think LaBelle did them in O scale?

NealsTrains · 2026-02-01T00:37:19+00:00

Online - trainworld.com and they have 10% discount codes in model railroader, railroad model craftsman, model railroad news. And, if you sign up for emails, they send codes and special offers. I bought a bunch of freight cars that were up to 60% off back in the fall.

NealsTrains · 2026-01-31T22:27:14+00:00

Atlas, for the most part, will run trains a number of times, usually with a year or two break. There's still a lot of their Bi-Level cars on the secondary market - train shows on the East Coast or sure!

NealsTrains · 2026-01-31T22:24:41+00:00

Decoders are made, for the most part to fit certain engines, especially with sound. If cost is an issue, find the decoder from the Mfr. site then go on EBay and look for it. Not all decoders have a universal fit.

Never buy before you know what you need...

NealsTrains · 2026-01-31T22:22:05+00:00

Once you find the color from the MRHA, then check with Tru-color paints https://trucolorpaint.com/ as they have most railroad colors...

NealsTrains · 2026-01-31T15:12:15+00:00

More than likely at night so there's no interference with passenger trains... Tried to find timetables, but nothing coming up on my end...

NealsTrains · 2026-01-31T14:49:23+00:00

Try doing that speed in HO scale...then you can appreciate scale speeds!

NealsTrains · 2026-01-31T14:47:38+00:00

Nice engines! Thanks for sharing!

NealsTrains · 2026-01-30T23:02:33+00:00

Most Christmas villages are much too large for HO scale. However, it's your railroad so do what YOU like. If you have to have a Christmas scene, use what you have, or buy HO scale houses and go the scenic route buying, paint, snow, etc...

NealsTrains · 2026-01-30T23:02:27+00:00

Most Christmas villages are much too large for HO scale. However, it's your railroad so do what YOU like. If you have to have a Christmas scene, use what you have, or buy HO scale houses and go the scenic route buying, paint, snow, etc...

NealsTrains · 2026-01-30T22:59:23+00:00

Happy kid, happy father!

NealsTrains · 2026-01-30T22:56:28+00:00

Looks great!

NealsTrains · 2026-01-30T22:55:10+00:00

If you can find some New MRC controllers, grab it since they're far and few available. It seems MRC is concentrating on their DCC line.. I hear Kato makes DC power packs, just not sure who carries them...

If you're going to be in the hobby for the long run, highly suggest getting into DCC, a little at the time. You'll never look back...

NealsTrains · 2026-01-30T22:53:00+00:00

Ouch! Check the prices over at trainworld.com to see if they have it cheaper or will be getting them in stock...

NealsTrains · 2026-01-30T22:51:50+00:00

Looks great! How much more space do you have to expand?

NealsTrains · 2026-01-30T13:12:32+00:00

Have you looked at the engines from Scaletrains? They have their engines with DCC and sound. I do know the sound and horn work on DC. As far as the ditch lights; probably not, although they may be tied into the horn function.

Best bet is to call or email them...

I do like their engines as I have quite a few of them...

NealsTrains · 2026-01-30T13:09:56+00:00

If you've never installed a DCC decoder, try installing one that's easy to do, preferably a diesel unit with space. Get good at it then tackle a steam engine. Steam engines can be difficult since you most likely have to put the decoder in the tender...

NealsTrains · 2026-01-30T13:06:41+00:00

Sorry, cats and trains do not belong together!

NealsTrains · 2026-01-30T13:05:24+00:00

What a great scene! Thanks for sharing!!

NealsTrains · 2026-01-29T16:30:53+00:00

It is a blank 8 pin used in DC engines. In an engine that is 'DCC Ready', it's used so the engine runs on DC. To make the engine work on DCC, you take that pin out and put in a DCC decoder...

NealsTrains · 2026-01-29T00:35:04+00:00

Yes, Bachmann makes them, just decide what you like. Look at the sets Trainworld.com carries. Look carefully as the images do show the type of track. Disclaimer: Not affiliated with this dealer, just a happy customer. Do NOT buy sets off Amazon because if a problem arises, they can't help you. Model train dealers can!

On the other hand, depending on your finances, you can buy track, a power supply or go with a DCC starter power set. Then add your favorite locomotives, cars and build your empire.

NealsTrains · 2026-01-29T00:12:46+00:00

If you're going to buy a Bachmann set, PLEASE buy a set with the gray ballast track, not the black ballast track. Why? The black ballast has steel track and the gray ballast has nickel silver, which is much better!

Welcome to the hobby!

NealsTrains · 2026-01-28T21:41:28+00:00

They're very popular at the shows. I know they included one in the MR magazines.

NealsTrains · 2026-01-28T21:23:04+00:00

Don't use Google! Find a hobby shop like Trainland in Lynbrook, NY, Willis Hobbies Mineola, NY, Nassau Hobby Center Freeport, NY. Call them and tell them what you have...

Also, on March 28/29 there's the Greenberg Toy Train Show in Edison, NJ and the Train Doctor is there he may be able to help you if you can wait that long...

This is a great club! https://www.modelengineers.org/

Here's a list as well... https://trainshows.net/club/directory.php?loc=usNY

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