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Expert	Average Ratings	Expertise
Bob Williams U.S. Available View Profile Ask A Question View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 10.0 Clarity of Response 10.0 Timeliness 10.0 Politeness 10.0 Total Questions 53	My area of knowledge is with the N Scale Aurora Postage Stamp train line that was sold from 1967-1973. I can answer 99% of all questions about this line.
Chris Coscia U.S. Available View Profile Ask A Question View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 9.70 Clarity of Response 10.0 Timeliness 9.80 Politeness 10.0 Total Questions 45	I am happy to answer all types of model railroading questions. My specialties are repairs, modeling tips, valuation tips, DCC, brass trains, remotoring, painting, operations, railroadiana, historical. My emphasis in modeling is western railroading (SP, UP, WP, PE, etc.) but I can help with all areas. I am a lifetime model railroader and a model train business owner.
Frank Edgcombe U.S. Available View Profile Ask A Question View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 9.88 Clarity of Response 9.94 Timeliness 9.93 Politeness 10.0 Total Questions 882	I CAN NOT DIAGNOSE equipment problems or ESTIMATE DOLLAR VALUES of your equipment, by email. I have been active in model railroading for forty years. I can answer, or find answers, to questions on most aspects of model trains, railroad equipment or buildings. I have a good knowledge of prototype railroads. I have been employed by five model railroad equipment manufacturers/suppliers and worked for a prototype railroad. I have served, twice, as the president of a local model railroad club. I have been employed as a Reference Librarian, at a university, for the last fifteen years and am used to .....
Jerry Loman U.S. Available View Profile Ask A Question View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 10.0 Clarity of Response 10.0 Timeliness 9.91 Politeness 10.0 Total Questions 138	Any questions on American manufacturers of wind up cast iron floor trains, track trains and their litho tin cars and accessories. This would include manufacturers of the following; American Flyer,Hafner,Ives,Lionel,Marx,Dorfan and AMRR. I can identify variants in casting methodology and have experience in determining almost all manufacturing dates within catalogued identifiers. I have extensive experience in the litho tin variants of passenger and freight cars that go with the wind up sets and also many of the early electric train sets. I do not have extensive or specific experience on variations of European wind up .....
Rem Heck U.S. Available View Profile Ask A Question View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 9.85 Clarity of Response 9.92 Timeliness 10.0 Politeness 10.0 Total Questions 260	Model Railroading. I'm sorry I can't help with valuations, Lionel/Flyer or specific DCC systems technical questions. I can help with any modeling technique, most two rail wiring questions, and principles of DCC. I'm best at true scale and realistic finishing techniques and consider "museum quality" to be an excellent standard. I consider "rivet counting" to be excessive and counter-productive to the enjoyment of the hobby.
John Schaub U.S. Available View Profile Ask A Question View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 9.50 Clarity of Response 9.00 Timeliness 10.0 Politeness 10.0 Total Questions 23	I can answer most anything on: Scenery, Structures, Lighting, Historical Content, Concept and Design. My area of expertise northeastern modeling. Transitional era (steam to diesel) and up and including modern eras. I can not answer questions about wiring or other related electronics issues.
Larry Weinberg U.S. Available View Profile Ask A Question View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 9.67 Clarity of Response 10.0 Timeliness 10.0 Politeness 10.0 Total Questions 39	I can answer many questions regarding N scale model railroading with specific emphasis on the New York Central System. I am familiar with almost every NY Central model made except those made of brass.

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2009-11-03 New Bright Santaland & 2-6-2 #3750 Steam Engines:

Hi and thanks for your question. Unfortunately, as you surmised, these trains are mass produced toys that have little collector value. Why not donate them to your local Boys and Girls Club or other

2009-11-01 USATRAINS GG1 SCALE 1:29 INST.MAN.:

Hi! Luis. Thank you for your question. The only place you can probably get an instruction manual for this locomotive is from the manufacturer. Here is a link. Also address and phone #. http://www

2009-11-01 Power Pack:

Hi Anand. Thank you for your question. Are you asking with respect to model locomotives or real trains? With model locomotives both diesel and electrical locomotives run on the same power pack. Most

2009-10-31 Arnold rapido turntable:

Hi: If it is the normal 0851 model they seem to go in the $120-140 range. Not sure if the provenance would add anything to the value, it might slightly. If it was an Aurora Postage Stamp item which

2009-10-29 O gauge oil refinery:

Jack, Unfortunately, nothing is readily available on the market. Here's a few options for you. 1- MTH - Rail King produced an assembled oil storage facility. Its out of production. You might find