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  1. Iron Goat

    Question for Nov 16/17 Choose from column A or B...

    I would have to go with the one really good locomotive.... always go for a quality item if you can afford to do so, and later on you'll have no regrets. Bob
  2. Iron Goat

    I got a surprise today!

    Good score, Russ... and they even have a history !!! Bob :thumb:
  3. Iron Goat

    Some Progress Photos

    Great modeling, Doc..... Bob :thumb:
  4. Iron Goat

    Bus Wire Configuration

    Thanks, guys.... that was the info I needed. Bob
  5. Iron Goat

    Bus Wire Configuration

    What is the best way to rig your Bus Wire for an around-the-room layout? (One that follows the contour of the room's walls, with a lift out across the door way...) Should there be two Bus wire groups (one down each side of the room), or only one wire ? Thanks, Bob
  6. Iron Goat

    Layout Tour Photo's....

    I thought I would share these layout photo's of a recent layout tour. Last week, our train club was invited to a layout visit and an operating session at Jim Eudaly's home, here in Kansas City. Jim is an MMR in the NMRA, and has a fantastic O scale layout. For those who receive NMRA's SCALE...
  7. Iron Goat

    Doorway liftout.... HELP !!!!

    Thanks one and all for all the good suggestions. Russ and GNRTFAN: Your replies got me to searching for old articles, and I found one titled "Build A Swinging Gate For Easy Access" (An Alternative to the DuckUnder)... in the March 1998 issue of Model Railroader. * If anyone wants the info, I...
  8. Iron Goat

    Doorway liftout.... HELP !!!!

    Thanks guys, that is all good information. Once I start, I'll post some progress photos... Thanks again, Bob
  9. Iron Goat

    Doorway liftout.... HELP !!!!

    I am tearing out my benchwork after finally admitting to myself that the center pop-up's are not, and will never be.... workable for me. I have a back injury where surgery is not an option, and I can no longer kid myself into thinking the present benchwork will work!!! I am now planning on...
  10. Iron Goat

    EZ taking it easy...again

    Don... That is good news ! Get well soon, and come back as soon as you are up to it. God bless... Bob
  11. Iron Goat

    Modifying An atlas turntable?

    Miles... Take a look at this link.... it refers to customizing an Atlas T/T. www.purgatoryanddevilriver.com/clinics_turntable_p.htm Hope this helps... Bob sign1
  12. Iron Goat

    something new on the eg&e

    WOW!!!! Well, Wayne and CN Nutbar, after viewing all these great photo's and all that great modeling, I am in "overload". You both do awesome work. Wayne... what make of turntable is that on your layout? Once again, guys... thanks for sharing such excellent modeling and photography...
  13. Iron Goat

    A Little More Progress On The MTC

    Wow, Drew... that last shot is fantastic !!! Great modeling and photography. Bob
  14. Iron Goat

    Friday 10-6, Near or Far?

    Our home is less than a mile from the KCS tracks.... and in Kansas City, it seems you are never very far from tracks and trains. Bob
  15. Iron Goat

    I'm back!

    Welcome back, Mike... its great to have you back on the forum. Bob
  16. Iron Goat

    Your Prayers Needed

    Doc, there is a Greater Physician at work here than any of those other doctors.... and we have to trust in him. Rest assured that you and yours will continue to be in my wife's and my (joint) nightly prayers. God bless.... Bob
  17. Iron Goat

    Engine Pics & Train Stuff...

    Great work, Waldbahner.... great photo's too !!! Bob
  18. Iron Goat

    Your Prayers Needed

    Doc... My wife and I have just returned from Mayo's where she underwent her second cancer surgery, you can be assured that we will include your daughter and your family in our daily prayers. God bless you and yours... Bob
  19. Iron Goat

    The good news is...

    Welcome back, Don.... glad to hear you are in the recovery mode. Now all you have to do is take it EZ !!! Bob
  20. Iron Goat

    Layout sounds....

    In case anyone is into adding various sounds around thier layout, you might want to check out this link: www.findsounds.com