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Very nice.

Blah! At this rate, I'll never get past the planning phase and I'll just make choo-choo sounds while I run my trains around on a piece of plywood. I've kept the above layout in a file, but decided that I didn't like it. I've been hard at work trying to come up with something better, but I...

Thanks for that link Chris333. jetrock - From what I've been reading, the shrouds were installed over the top of an existing loco. I should've posted some info on that in my original post...I'll do that now: "5344 received the first streamlined shroud applied to a steam locomotive in...

Thanks for the info! I stumbled across the fallen flags site a couple days ago during one of my research sessions, and I've been reading it ever since. There's a lot of great info and pictures there.

Does anyone manufacture streamlined shrouds like the one pictured here? CAUTION: Large image, may load slow on dialup! "In the mid 1930s, streamlining steam locomotives for passenger service was tried as a way to lure the traveling public back to rail travel and away from the automobile."...

Looks like a nice kit! From a newbie's point of view, I think I could build something like that. I seems like a combination kit/scratch build product in that the materials and guidelines are provided, but it still gives you artistic freedom.

Robin! To the Bat-Train!

I found some nice Kato 2-8-2 Mikados. I was reading another thread here and saw someone had posted a pic of theirs. It looks nice, the price seems reasonable (was $102 I think) and they offer it with Erie markings, which is a plus, considering that's what I'm trying to model. For...

Yep, that's what it's based on! I wasn't happy with the amount of yard space in that layout, so I improvised. I wanted it to look "separate". This is an industrial setting, and while I don't want hills and scenery to dominate the layout, I want it to appear to have its own section. I'm...

Here's how I would determine layout sizes small, medium, and large: Small 4x8, door sized, or common variations. If you can stand at your control panel and see the whole layout without turning left or right, it's a small layout. The wife giggles and pats you on the back when you're working...

Great looking building, Gary! That fire escape is really eye-catching and shows great attention to detail. I have a suggestion for your clock trim: have you thought about a rubber or plastic o-ring? You should be able to find something in that size, though I'm not sure what kind of...

Newbie question of the day: "Which N scale manufacturer makes the best loco?" I realize that people have their favorites for whatever reason, and that's fine. Model railroading hobby shops are scarce to non-existent around here, so I have to rely on the internet for my shopping needs. I...

I'm working on my very first layout, which can be seen here. I've always been a fan of steam engines, so along with the available size (roughly 4x6) that was my most influencing factor when making my layout. Given my available space an modest budget, I simply can't make an accurate model like...

Sorry I couldn't be more helpful, but here's what my research yielded for you: Salt was generally extracted by one of two methods during that time period, and largely still is today. 1) Large pumps force water into the deposit. After it evaporates, another crew enters and extracts it...

I'm amazed by the talent of some people. I never would've guessed that some everyday items were used when building this thing. Since they were mentioned beforehand, it's neat to see how they're used. Very nice job!