Hey all,

Next thing on the to-do list for the layout is building half a dozen boxcars, 36' boxcars that were retrofitted with narrow gauge trucks, to be specific (gotta love an obscure local prototype!).  Luckily, Accurail makes a very nice model of the exact boxcar my prototype used in HO scale. A pair of narrow gauge trucks adapted to it and I would be in business....

The only problem is, I model in O scale.

Link to the Accurail boxcar on their website for example, since I don't own the model or the picture.

I am trying to locate replacement wheels for my older IHC tender that  and will pick-up track power to run  engine on Code 83 track. Current wheel sets bounce when and de-rail when entering turnouts. Suggestions and Manufacturer and product number would be appreciated. 

Thanks,

David Stickney, Red Bluff, CA

I looked in the MRH Acrylic Painting Guide for Rock Island maroon color mixing and found one for Rock Island red, but unsure as to its suitability for the maroon color of the older diesels. Was hoping some of the Rock's modellers might have suggestions.

This is what I found in the painting guide:

6pt Model Master 4633 - Gloss Stop Light Red
1pt Model Master 4609 - Flat British Crimson

7pt Vallejo-MicroLux 71.102 - Red
6pt Vallejo-MicroLux 71.103 - Grey Blue

Thanks in advance!

i think i need a new motor for this old AHM Atlas ,by itself the motor runs, hook it up to the gear trucks it doesnt go, cleaned the gear cogs in the gear boxes, and cleaned the wheels  still a no-go. the motor is humming, and wanting to turn but doesnt..

any suggestions???