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Nice work! I am curious about Can you elaborate? Thanks! Andrew

Kevin, Check out this tutorial on backgrounds by a member of one of my local operating groups: http://lyonvalleynorthern.blogspot.com/2008_04_01_archive.html Andrew

It's for this reason too that even real world examples of TimeSavers or Inglenooks are quickly learned and efficiently switched by "real world operators"... ;) Great post Fred. I think it comes down to the difference between railroad modelling, or model railroading - which is the action/verb...

The diamond is indeed the "diamond" shaped part in the middle of the double cross over, above. While not always diamond shaped (tracks at 90* to each other make a square), the function is always to allow one set of tracks to cross another. They are a "problem" for the railroads in that they...

While it is true that they don't really bear much weight (as compared with journals, for example), many steamers do use the siderods to transfer the driving force from the one powered axel to the others. There can be some slight movement back and forth, and friction may need to be overcome...

Another option for lubing siderods is PBL Neolube. It's a graphite in suspension, and can be (carefully!) painted on. The added advantage is that it gives a darkened look to the sometimes bright metal siderods. Drawbacks include that it can be conductive, and it is extremely slippery - so watch...

Billboard type reefers were banned before WW2 basically because it was felt that the shipper was subsidizing the advertiser. E.g. If you were ABC Meat Co., would you want your meat shipped in a reefer carrying the name of XYZ Meat Co.? Wood construction was replaced by steel as per...

I think general consensus would be with you... for DC powerpacks, you really can't go wrong with MRC. They have a variety of models - including ones with momentum. How realistic/useful it is to you may require a "test drive" at your local hobby shop. ;) Andrew

I have read about boiling the SuperTrees in a mixture that includes glycerin to make them more resilient, and to straighten them. Can you provide any comment on these suggestions? Andrew

I chose "partly"... My childhood memories of trains do not really have anything to do with what I actually model, but there are a few key events that sparked my interest in general, and brought me (back) into the hobby as an adult. - I used to cross the CPR Orangeville yard tracks at least...

Wayne... Great stuff! :thumb: thumb: You are doing some excellent work! And the fact that your engines are destined to be CNR models is the icing on the cake... ;) :D Andrew

It's Mountain Dew...! ;) :D sign1 Andrew

I think the most ironic example of this was a Model Railroader issue some tmie ago that included a scratch-build article on intermodal well cars "because there was no commercial model available". However, elsewhere in the magazine was an ad announcing such a beast...! :v8: Andrew

Bob, Hate to do this to you, but the story of my last two years is very similar...! :eek: :( However, it is a hobby, and I once read something very wise about it: "The most important thing about the hobby is that it is not the most important thing." Frustrating from time to time to...

Is the rear truck powered? Steerable? It looks at least as if it pivots - are they aiming for tight radius trolley line use? Interesting looking vehicle. I wonder if rules of the road allow for passengers in trailers? I thought that was against the law at least in North America? Andrew

kw, If you affix your cork (or other roadbed) to the foam with adhesive or latex caulking, you can remove it later with a putty knife if necessary. Same for the cork to track interface. You only need a very thin layer - if it oozes up between the ties, it's too much... Andrew

I blinked... and missed it. ;) You're now at 10,007...! Great stuff Mikey, keep it up! :thumb: :thumb: Andrew

Check out HO scale busses and trolleys via this message from our Card Modelling friends... ;) :D :thumb: Andrew

Paul, Never quite sure what to say here, but will echo the others' sentiments, prayers, and best wishes for you. I will add (again, even though it's a repetition) that you are one of the main reasons for me enjoying The Gauge, making progress, and realizing the greatness of this hobby...

At the Smiths Falls Choclate & Railway (great combo! :thumb: ) festival two years ago, they had two CPR units (don't know which, I'm a steam guy ;)) sitting on the wye at the end of the yard. You could climb into the cab, and they allowed little kids (and not so little :)) to blow the horn...