Recent content by Matt Brennan

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    Southern Pacific "Overnight Express" train

    SP "Overnight Express" "... specially marked cars that have a marking on the side of the dome of a white diamond with a large 'S' on it ..." Yes. I have seen these cars. Intermountain offered them a while ago. That'll be a fun train to add to your operating layout. Thanks for the...
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    Athearn Car Search [HO scale]

    Thanks. I will begin the show searching effort this coming month.
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    Southern Pacific "Overnight Express" train

    Southern Pacific Question ...found the book I was looking for, also, Tony Thompson from the Southern Pacific Historical and Technical Society answered a question I fired his way Hi Lorne, I was hoping you might be able to tap one or both of your resources [above] to assist me with another...
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    Athearn Car Search [HO scale]

    Hey Folks, I am looking for two hard-to-find Athearn tanker cars. I have flooded the internet with e-mail requests to many train shops via the Walther's website listings. So far, there have been many replies with the same answer: not in stock. If you happen to visit your local train...
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    Southern Pacific "Overnight Express" train

    Thanks Lorne! This is most helpful. I really appreciate your taking the time to confirm this information and then pass it along. Most Sincerely, Matt
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    Southern Pacific "Overnight Express" train

    ... Another thing to keep in mind is the black and silver overnight cars were used during a very specific time period, and when they stopped using them, they were GONE! ... ------------------------------------------------------- Hi Lorne and others. Thanks for replying. The black and...
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    Southern Pacific "Overnight Express" train

    Hi Folks, Might someone be able to list a few [HO scale] DIESEL ENGINE options that I could consider for my front end power for the Southern Pacific "Overnight Express" train. A few considerations ... Is the new Atlas 'Trainmaster' appropriate? Would an F7A/B combination be...
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    For Sale Listings - appropriate?

    OK. Thank you. I have done so.
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    For Sale Listings - appropriate?

    Is it OK to list some HO Scale engines that I would like to sell out right or trade for other roadnames? Many Thanks! Matt