I have a few of these marvelous Allegheny locomotives, and recently decided to sell one of them. The buyer ask if I could test run one of them he was interested in. Since I just got my lower deck up and running, I thought why not run this test on a few of my Alleghenys, included a really heavily weather one I bought years ago and don't recall if i ever tested it.

I recently made a post over on my FM H-16-44 DCC Conversion thread about using a milling machine to shave a locomotive frame a bit to create more room for a decoder.  This led to some questions about endmills, use of drill presses for light milling, and other tools like strip sanders, Dremel (and similar) rotary tools, safety around machine tools, etc.  Later I made a post about small milling machines based on Sieg models, and there was some interest in the list of compatible machines posted.

How do I open the tender of my Rivarossi 2-8-8-2?  The sides flex out a little under thumb pressure, but both ends seem fused.  I have already removed the rear coupler and the assembly that was holding it in place.

Doug

I am looking to buy an Athearn/Roundhouse New York Central Lines 2-8-0 with DCC and sound. Will pay cash. If you have one or know where I can get one, please let me know.

Thanks,

Jim Six