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Wayne, you are correct as the EBT never ran a diesel in coal hauling service. Prior to closing in 1956 they did study converting to diesels twice but the demise of coal hauling revenue made it a moot point. Some of the diesels shown on the historic roster were obtained long after the EBT...

The key to the East Broad Top is that in April of 1956 they ran the last train of the day and locked the doors. Coal was their money and the demand for coal dropped to where they could not keep running. Nothing was picked over and very little was ever sold. They had a stable of six Mikados...

I was in Strasburg April 13th and there were two GG-1's sitting outside at the rear of the main building. Thet were behind a fenced off area and I was only able to get to within about 100 feet.One was in the old maroon and gold Pennsy paint. I will have to dig out my camera and see what I have...

I had a semi layout back in the mid 80's, just benchwork and track. Work demands at the time caused me to box things up.

I retired in February of 2006 after 40 years as a mechanical design technician at the Naval Research Laboratory in Washington, DC, sold our home in Woodbridge, VA and moved to Salisbury, NC. There were many honey-do items associated (quilting room as Priority #1) with our new (5 year old) house...

I can only speak for myself, but I don't think there can ever be too many photos from doctorwayne! He brings a sense of realism that makes you pause to consider visiting this railroad on your next vacation trip, only to have to remind yourself that it is his creation. I have been out of the...

I have also purchased a number of HO items and have always been satisfied. John

I have just obtained several 2-8-2 makados made by Athearn and want to reletter them with my own road name. What is the best way to remove the factory lettering from the engine and tender?