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I think the best thing that helps me get through my loss is, whenever i'd see my dad I gave him a kiss on his head and told him that I loved him - I also did this when I was leaving his house. Guys - Don't ever be ashamed of kissing your parents and telling them tht you love them - you will...

Hi all: I havent been online or on THE GAUGE as of late. My dad, my best friend, passed away three weeks ago and I have yet to come to grasp with his loss. Even the simplest things have been very difficult for me as of late. Dad lived a great unselfish, caring life and he passed away peacefully...

How about getting a solar battery charger??? I think after all is said and done with the engineering, it just may be cheaper to keep the layout plugged in. Considerations such as heat and light are also required for an effecient and enjoyable layout. I was quite miserable for some time running a...

Welcome aboard Dr.Wayne !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hi all - I just did this Pumpkin Train sponsored by Quick Chek: This train ride boasts the oldest operating Steam Engine in NJ... Upon investigation on the website, the steam engine was made in 1982 from a co in China - seems that it is the only company that makes Steam engines nowadays...

Welcome aboard Midnight !!! - When I was 12 yo i went with HO scale - They are relatively inexpensive ( depending on the quality of course ).. Try for a perimeter layout as discussed... As you get older and discover girls / sports / etc and decide that you no longer want to stay with your...

Who_dat - I remember seeing those passenger cars as well as a few more about 5 years ago while traveling from Clarinda Iowa ( home of glenn miller ) on a road headed for rt 80. Im not sure if this is where you where. I dont right fully remember the road number, but it wasnt far from RT80.. Very...

I went back Don and all, I had to go back and get more dremel stuff, a set of sponge brushes, paint brushes, et , etc etc,,, Stuff that I coyld live without, but thi splace is like an addiction.. Needless to say I went through yet another $50.. BTW - Don how are you feeling these days? Im...

Hello gang, I must admit that i have an addiction, an addiction to tools. This weekend at my local National Guard Armory, about four tractor trailers of tools and such arrived in Woodbridge NJ to sell their wares."Homier - America's premier mobile merchant" pulled in with tons of tools ...

Pennsylvannia The Pennsylvannia Railroad Museum in Strasburg PA is awesome, ALso Steamtown in PA is great to visit as well with their working roundhouse etc... Each museum is a great way to spend a day with the family. 4 star recommendation from me.

Welcome to THE G AUGE kemet!!!!

I have to be perfectly honest here - The only thing i use the ac terminals for is for the switched turnouts.. The lighting in the houses are also on variable dc ( differnt xfmr) so that i can dim them as well and they will last longer.

Don: I am so glad that you are doing better.. We ( I ) will be having a ton more questions soon, and WE ( I'll) will need you in tip top condition... Get well soon my friend !!!! If you need anything at all, please dont hesitate to contact US (me )..

Just a few thoughts that came to mind while reading some posts. Id like to get some thoughts from the membership on how they feel about actually letting other people work on their own personal work ( layout, buildings, scenery, etc..) . Personally I would appreciate someone coming over my house...

Hello Galen: I love you ideas and your nice new spread you have there.. Is the family car really a necessity when it comes to trains? They have nice car ports at SAm's club for about $100, sure it wont last, but................ Enjoy, I cant wait to see the progress, I think we are more excited...

Will do... pm me with your addy, and ill see what I can do for you.... THE GAUGE wouldn't have server space for 6 hours of "Workin' on the Railroad" on DVD, or would they????? I'll MT my TIVO onto DVD, then ?????????????????? this is where i get lost... Do you havea high speed connection? I...

Hi all: I watched this getleman use Future floor wax - he just poured it onto the area, let it dry and viola, instant water feature. For a water fall feature, he used some cotton, pulled it stringy, added some Future floor wax and viola, an instant water fall.. He was featured on " TLC's...

Thanx for the update on my bestest bud Don - I just told him a few posts ago to take it easy and take some days off, a vacation from here...... If Don needs anything at all, no matter what just say it and it will be on its way... God bless..

"Don't ya just hate it when you try to do something nice for someone and don't even get an acknowledgment ? Doc" Doc - I appreciate your effort, please do not be discouraged about a non-response, there are allot of us out there who appreciate random acts of kindness from time to time.. I...

Welcome aboard Bradin !!!!