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Indeed there were, which is why I use the quotes in parody. After a clean gun is fired, it is dirty. If we send a few rounds down this tunnel, do you think we could pick off this light? Perhaps we could borrow a Mark 44?

That's odd... The voices in my head tell me to get mine dirty... Tank: What do you need? Neo: Guns, lots of guns...

Has anyone considered the thought that perhaps we would be better served to think of this "Light" and "Tunnel" in a more existential light? (pun certainly intended) Perhaps, metaphorically, the "Light" is our subconcious congering of prosperity? With the "Tunnel" representing the arduous travels...

As promised, some conceptual benchwork designs. I don't know if the dimensions are on the the pics. The area is 13'x15'. The grid is set at 6" The first shows it's current state. The red lines indicate either a backdrop or a lift out section. Except the 3rd one, the lift out is colored in...

More about Buick City I picked up a book, it is "The Pere Marquette in 1945" which was prepared by the Ry itself. It shows everything you could want to know about the entire company for that year. They describe Buick City as a literal city, complete with it's own fire department, police...

When I decide to get back into model railroading, I had thought about the diversity of the transition era, and it's impact on modern society. That led me to think of modeling something that was way beyond my means, ability, space available, and time. About 15 years ago I worked for CSX. I...

I have used Atlas turnouts on my last 2 layouts, and they needed a bit of tweaking to permit reliable operation. Nothing a bit of filing couldn't straighten out. Since they were tweaked, they have been flawless operators. I use the custom line, code 100 #4's and #6's. I will probably use a...

Even though I was given sound advice by folks wiser than I, I installed one anyways. Shortly there after, I removed it. They are junk. I am going to hang on to them for my DC christmas layout, as the sound quality is not the worst I have heard. Trying to get my hands on the Tsunami, which...

That's quite the list. Don't forget the Union Train Museum in IL. Enjoy fatherhood. The birth of all of my kids changed me, and my life would be empty without them. Matt

Congrats!!!! Where are the cigars? ps: Nothing wrong with long hair. Mine used to be. Matt

I do too. Walthers introduced their station kit, oh I am drawing a blank on the actual catalog name, with their Hiawatha run in the '08 catalog. It is based on the Milwaukee Union Terminal. It is remarkably similar, and with some tweaking it would have been a great stand in. However, given...

Nice work

You are almost at the magic 1k mark Mountain Man

It is OSB. It is as strong as plywood, and FAR less expensive. The big difference is that it is much heavier than plywood. Otherwise, it is easy to work with. I have heard that some types of OSB will warp, but this is structural grade, and is sealed. The sealant has not caused any problems...

Extremely interesting thread. I am a christian, from a jewish family (that makes for fun holiday get togethers). I have no religious affiliation, ie Baptist, Lutheran, etc. My wife, kids and I attend a bible based fellowship church. The pastor has no interest in trains. He had even gone so far...

The PM has hired a new assistant yardmaster. She is a 10 week old American Bulldog. Her name is Sofie. My daughter picked the name. She seems to be settling in nicely, and is making a great addition to the team. Matt

Squid, That is McGrew, make sure when you look at the map you scroll up, the other half is north of Carpenter Rd. An old conductor told me how it was named, but I'd be hard pressed to remember. The depot pic you posted is small compared to the major stations, ie Saginaw, Bay City, Detroit...

I selected None/Other, because initially I was not going to use any. I am reconsidering that though.

I have heard pros and cons about the major ones... What type to do you use? If you use multiple forms, you can select more than one option. I only ask that you elaborate. Experience is the best educator. I have used cork in the past, and found that it dried out and began to crumble over time.

Nothing new from the engineering department. The purchasing department has been hard at work. A new Proto 2000 Heritage 0-8-0 has been ordered, as well as a new turntable and roundhouse. A few sleepers have been brought in by the parent company, C&O. Several new structures are set to begin...