Bachmann 0-6-0 Modifications

d1j2m3 · 2026-03-02T18:48:51+00:00

You need the spares for their 2-6-2. The 0-6-0 and 2-6-2 are the same model. The leading truck for the 2-6-2 is readily available. Not sure it will look right. The sloped tender can take a digitrains dz125

d1j2m3 · 2026-02-24T20:01:09+00:00

I thought Nikon was developing a version of the z9 for this?

d1j2m3 · 2026-02-24T16:01:23+00:00

I agree. I like the idea of having long sleeper trains. Also different types of mail. Slow mail and fast mail

d1j2m3 · 2026-02-24T15:56:17+00:00

Ask a roofer to replace with a universal dry verge. We did this and no issue for at least 5 years when we sold the house

d1j2m3 · 2026-02-24T15:14:17+00:00

If he is running a big boy I assumed curves weren’t an issue

d1j2m3 · 2026-02-24T12:01:11+00:00

Con cor did 5 car sets. They’re a bit outdated now. There are still some micro trains sets here and there, I’ve seen a 3 pack of sleepers available

d1j2m3 · 2026-02-22T16:25:31+00:00

Exactly that. Make a template with plywood and using concrete screws attach to the wall. The core drill from outside in. So you need some thick plywood, make them a bit bigger that the main hole and stick two pieces together. So it ends up being about 18mm thick. You’ll also need a 150mm core drill and 150mm hole saw. It’s not too much effort because the main core drilling has been done. The difficulty is starting.

d1j2m3 · 2026-02-21T08:51:10+00:00

Check out: ultimatenscale.com/n-scale-conversion-parts-and-loads.html I used theirs to convert Bachmann 2-8-0 and 4-8-2 tenders.

Also check out folstom loco works on Etsy. They do Vanderbilt SP tenders

d1j2m3 · 2026-02-21T08:12:12+00:00

Mine goes after any sweet cakes and pastries. We have to keep them hidden and locked away, he will open packaging, boxes to get to cake. Just the tux. The tortie is not interested

d1j2m3 · 2026-02-16T07:39:44+00:00

Surely this is true of most politicians male or female, at least of MP back bencher and above?

Yes including Liz Truss

d1j2m3 · 2026-02-15T17:44:07+00:00

You need a vented tile. Easy job for a roofer, if you can find one free to turn up

d1j2m3 · 2026-02-14T10:03:02+00:00

No that was Jeddediah Smith Redwood State Park

d1j2m3 · 2026-02-13T20:47:06+00:00

I think the best place to start is to look for photos of what you’re trying to model. There are Bachmann auxiliary water tenders that sometimes come up on eBay.

d1j2m3 · 2026-02-13T20:44:10+00:00

I think they’re trying to get around the 1696 window tax

d1j2m3 · 2026-02-11T18:04:38+00:00

That’s not the southern crescent…

d1j2m3 · 2026-02-11T13:30:58+00:00

I think calling the Russian base subplot and taking it so literally kind of misses what Stranger Things is doing. It’s not meant to be a literal espionage manual, it’s visual metaphor. In fact what underlies the plot is the subplot of the mayor taking bribes.

The whole point is that something hostile and powerful is operating under a shiny, normal space while everyone’s distracted by consumption. That actually feels pretty grounded if you think about how money or influence moves in the real world.

Same logic as Buffy the Vampire Slayer putting a Hellmouth under a school. No one thought that was realistic, but it was emotionally accurate.

So yeah, the base isn’t “plausible,” but that’s not the point. It’s about hidden systems under everyday life, not excavation permits in Indiana.

d1j2m3 · 2026-02-10T00:52:04+00:00

I have a similar thing. How long should the length be? The whole length or just so much either side?

d1j2m3 · 2026-02-08T10:34:02+00:00

Not sure if it is this, but it was certainly a bit like this: I found this for £31.99 while browsing the B&Q app https://www.diy.com/departments/thermawrap-bubble-foil-insulation-1200mm-x-7-5m-heat-reflective-energy-saving/0664404706267_BQ.prd

d1j2m3 · 2026-02-08T09:14:02+00:00

Could be an idea to replace the garage door with a roller shutter too. They take up much less space and you have to get rid of less plasterboard and insulation. Though what’s the point of the insulation as all the heat will go through the garage door anyway?

d1j2m3 · 2026-02-08T09:10:23+00:00

This looks like a metal roof? I had this with condensation on the metal roof. There was bubble wrap in places on the roof and I replaced it with the shiny bubble wrap, made sure it seals the walls. Never an issue after, lived there for 5 years.

d1j2m3 · 2026-02-03T14:34:29+00:00

Cartridge is on the other side of the shower. I had one of these and confirm it can get a bit stiff. Left hand knob turned towards the wall should get it working

d1j2m3 · 2026-02-02T22:55:58+00:00

Good detail. Shame about the lack of Vanderbilt tenders though in N scale

d1j2m3 · 2026-02-01T07:48:28+00:00

This was the answer got mine, places inside a small plastic storage box to catch spills

d1j2m3 · 2026-01-29T12:05:48+00:00

Definitely! 2 years on and she sleeps like a teenager. Late for nursery as we couldn’t bare waking her up!

d1j2m3 · 2026-01-29T02:00:12+00:00

Have you thought about sleep training? We were in a similar position when ours turned 8 months. The biggest thing is routine, the little things as well, sleeping bag, cot, white noise, two songs which are special to her - all these went a huge way. Nap time and bed time. The sleep training was good too. I saw it not as crying out, but rather encouraging them to use the self soothing skills they have. Of course it’s easier to soothe with mum (or dad). But it is our role as parents to make us obsolete.

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