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Model Railroads/Expert Profile
Expertise
I can answer many questions regarding N scale model railroading in general as well as questions about the NY Central System, especially questions about the N scale models of their passenger and freight cars.
Experience in the area
I have been a model railroader since 1949 and have been an N scale modeler since 1971. I have an extensive N scale collection as well as an extensive model and prototype library to consult.
Organizations
I am a member of about two dozen online forums covering N scale model railroading and the New York Central System. I am a member of the Northern Westchester Model Railroad Club.
Education/Credentials
College graduate/Retired.
Average Ratings
Recent Reviews from Users
K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | P | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bob | 12/30/11 | 8 | 10 | 10 | Thanks Larry! |
| DOUG | 02/20/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | FINE HELP LARRY! THANKS A LOT! I ..... |
| DOUG | 02/18/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | GREAT HELP!!! THANKS AGAIN! DOUG |
| DOUG | 02/16/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | THANKS A LOT, LARRY! I'LL GIVE IT ..... |
| Rob | 12/24/10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Larry gave me a very thorough answer ..... |
Recent Answers from Larry Weinberg
2011-12-24 indentify?:
Hi Bob, Merry Xmas to you too. From the looks of the trucks, it appears that the chassis is from a model of an American diesel locomotive, possibly by Fairbanks Morse or Alco. Trix produced a model
2011-02-17 SMOKE STACK UN SCREWING ON THE TRIX 0-6-0:
Hi Doug, I've found disassembly diagrams of 2 different Minitrix 0-6-0 switchers in my files which should show you everything you need to know. Email me at enwhycentral@optonline.net and I'll reply
2011-02-16 trix engine repair:
Hi Doug, The answer to your question might be in the following series of postings which came from the forum at: http://www.all-model-railroading.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=7262 Larry -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2010-12-23 Running more then one train to pull cars:
Hi Rob, Your question, while easy to answer, also raises a number of very important issues you may want to explore further by visiting some of the many Internet forums and discussion boards on model
2010-12-15 turnouts:
Hi Chuck, Although I use Kato Unitrack whose turnouts need DC to power them, it seems that Atlas turnouts can be operated on either AC or DC current. Below you will find some excerpts I cut and pasted
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