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    Bachmann Steam Locos

    I've just got one. It seems to run OK. I have not pulled anything with it yet so I can't help you with that. Is it worth the money? I would say yes it is. Mainly because I think it's an awsome looking loco.:D
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    How real football ( soccer ) and Model Train can mix

    Well I'll be damned, a Subbuteo pitch. I have one of those in the closet. Wow, it must be about 30 years old now. Thanx Biased Turkey, you brought back some good memories there.:thumb:
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    Layout help needed

    Hey folks I'm trying to plan my layout but I am drawing a total blank on what I want my layout to do. My room size is 11 1/2 x 8. I don't really want trains to just run in circles. I have quite a bit of passenger equipment so I'll need a station. I'm modelling mid fifties. Like I said I'm...
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    The Gyprock is done

    & now I'm getting ready to paint the layout room. Any suggestions as to what color to paint the walls? I've gotten alot of info from my own train club but I would like to get a few more suggestions from message board members & what you did in your room.
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    Bachman Spectrum Steam?

    I have the 2-8-0 & I really like it. Good pulling power & like the others say, it will run all day without a problem.:thumb:
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    Heresy!!!

    I like it:thumb: & if your new to the hobby you do very nice work.
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    Another Newbie from England

    I still have a huge trunk full of OO scale Hornby,Lima, Dapol & the like downstairs. I was going to do an English layout over here but space & availability made it tough. So, I am doing an N scale Canadian layout during the transition from Steam to Diesel. Then I will display the English trains...
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    Another Newbie from England

    Hi Big Mark I'm in the same boat as you. I'm a newbie & it gets a little overwhelming at first. But I've asked alot of questions & I'm starting to pick it up. Good luck with your layout.:thumb:
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    New to the Board

    Thanx guys. It's all been very helpful.:thumb:
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    New to the Board

    Hi Graham Well well, another Ex patriot Maritimer:thumb: I'm in Saint John, N.B. & I was born in Gosport, U.K. I'm starting to model Canadian National N scale but I have alot of British HO, sorry, OO:D in God's Wonderful Railway livery. From what others have told me changing the whole...
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    New to the Board

    Hi folks I'm new here & I'm relatively new to model railroading so I might be asking quite a few questions, that is if you don't mind. I'm mostly into N-scale but I do have a little bit of HO in the house. I do have a question now & it is regarding couplers for n-scale rolling stock. I want...