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Try a google search for the Richmond Pacific railroad. They are a small shortline that handles the rail traffic in this region. You may also find something on the BNSF Richmond. This is the end of the line for BNSF on the Stockton Sub and the western-most terminous in Nor Cal. JD

Having been to this region numerous times I find it amazing that there is something rail related that I did not know about. Perhaps I need to get my head out of the sand. Oh and by the way, thanks for the thread! JD

Ray, thanks for the photos and links. JD

Not sure which is bigger the snake or the guy holding it and both are in camo. I would not want to hike in the grass with them out there<g> JD

There was a railroad in Prescott? I spent many summers there in the 80's visiting my grandmother and never would have imagined a railroad being in that location. JD

Interesting. I just learned something. JD

If you are happy with it that is all that matters. Question: seeing as I have no engineering background, how do you figure out the radius of making such fluid turns in scale? If I were to attempt this I would be ashamed to show my feeble attempts.

Dogs are better! Mindful I am a wee bit prejudice towards canines than useless tabbies who caused this wanton destruction<g> Are you interested in an English Setter field dog? hehehe

Here is another possible alternative (but have no experience) how about the PVC solvent?

Now here is something I have never heard of before, but it does make sense. JD

This has nothing to do with trains unless you want to railfan Sparks, NV yard or Donner pass, but I will be at the Reno Air Races this Sunday and wondered if an listmembers will be there as well? There is more to life than trains and models - just not sure what<g> JD

If this is your cousins still, I do not want any of the squeezings<g> JD BTW - I will go with the flow of (this toilet water) thread.

My model RR club uses 22 inch minimums to avoid problems - words to live by I guess. JD

Not that I am contemplating using this concept, your observations make complete sense to me and words to consider if going down this path.

I think you need a road trip to California to see not only the California Northern but also to see where the Central Pacific started its eastward trek<g> JD

Here is the latest schedule on the UP3985 as it moves throught the lower 48. I obtained this from another list and the source who posted it got it from "wherever" so I cannot vouch for the accuracy of this information. JD Official Schedule Aug. 26 - 28 Ogden, UT On display...

I am not going to vouch for the accuracy of this schedule as I received it from someone who knows someone who knows someone.... JD Official Schedule Aug. 26 - 28 Ogden, UT On display 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Aug. 31 - Sept. 1 Portola, CA On display 8:00 am to...

I am confused (as usual) but what are pole flags and what caboose are you referring to? JD

Union Pacific steam locomotive 3985 to visit Portola Railroad Museum Historic Union Pacific steam locomotive 3985 will be making a west coast visit. She is scheduled to arrive at the Portola Railroad Museum during the afternoon of Tuesday, August 30. The locomotive will be on public...

This is cross-posted from the Calrailfans list: The Tehachapi Loop Railroad Club will hold its 12th annual August Model Railroad Exhibit at the Tehachapi Veterans' Hall, located at 125 East "F" St., on Saturday, Aug. 27, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and again on Sunday, Aug. 28, from 11 a.m. to...