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The first question you ask a nitpicker is "Have you got a layout??" Most of them don't. You sometimes just have to grin and bear it. There are a lot of nice guys out there and they usually speak with their work, and not their mouth. The guys here are friendly and knowledgable and I always...

B&O CABOOSES There is a company named Pacific Mountain Scale Shops which makes several types of these cabooses. Just Google the name and it pops right up. Hope this helps. Chapmon :)

Try Dr. Ben's Baby Building Blocks, they have several sizes and would be perfect for what you want. Chapmon

Check out the site for Loy's Toys. He has a lot of the measurements you need to determine proper sizing.

Really nice work Ralph. Chapmon

Prr-k4 I don't know about the loco's value, but I've dealt with Don Black before, and he is as honorable as they come. I've talked with him on the phone, and he is a very honest straight shooter when it comes to the business. The other fellows are right about Katsumi, in that they were a...

That is one impressive bridge. Very well done. Do you have technical drawings or important dimensions if one of us wanted to build one? Welcome to the Guage. Mike

Fellows: I'm putting loads on four of the new Walthers Depressed Center Flatcars for a friend, and any advice or plans on what type of loads that could be used or scratchbuilt would be appreciated. Mike Chapmon :)

BETTER THAN BRASS!!! Nice job as usual Eddie. I like how you really did it. Now where's that how-to article so we can follow along. Mike:D :D

SURGERY Hope your son does well with his surgery. Our thoughts and prayers will be with you. The modeling can come later, but at least you have your priorities set right. Good luck to you and your family. Mike

POWER COMPANY Nice looking structure. What is the footprint, especially around the water. Keep up the good mo\deling and let us know your progress. :) :) :) :)

WATER/BRIDGES/SCENE Gary: After posting, I noticed your description on the ENvirotex. On your girder bridge, how did you lay it out and what did you build it with (curved bridge). Also, how about the piers and abutments? Would like to know what technique you utilized. Thanks.:D :D :D :D

LETRALINE Jesper: I just looked it up on the internet: go to this website: www.letraset.com/uk/ I think they will have everything you need and will ship to your door. Mike

CHART TAPE Try Aaron Brothers Art Mart. That's where I got mine when I lived in San Diego. Mike:D

CHART TAPE Check out Michael's, craft stores, architectural/drafting supply houses, and even Office Depot type stores. You also might check out Art/Paint supply type places. Good Luck. Mike:) :)

Curved switch Farmer Ron: Check out the Walthers Catalog: the number six curved switch radius is 24"/18". The Peco ST-244/ST-245 is 22"/19.5". Those are the ones I'm using on my industrial layout. If you need a template copy, let me know, I'll try to scan one and send it to you (the...

Congrats!! Planning is fun, building more, then you get to run. That switchstand is a nice looking model. Alder?? Mike:D :p

Andrew: Thanks for the help. Actually I'm committing to computer a track plan drawn by a close friend. I'm afraid after some study, that he has the old disease: "My yard is bigger than my layout space". I'm going to have to scale it down for him. Aflter discussion with another friend...

OUTSTANDING BUILDING & IDEAS David: I'm currenly building an industrial style building, and I think your effort with this building is simply breath-taking. I like your ideas and hope you don't mind if I copy them. What size are your windows and doors, and what spacing did you use. It...

Backdrops Tileguy: You might check out www.realisticbackgrounds.com for some fairly new backdrops. My local hobby dealer just got some in (13" x 38") and they are simply outstanding. It is excellent photography, well thought out, and could easily be implemented into our layouts. By...