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I was confined to setting up a layout on a glassed-in porch that, despite its location on the lot, open windows, box fans and being under a shade tree was still way too hot during the day. This was in SoCal. In the evening after the sun went down I could flush out the heat and operate a bit...

I have been very happy with my Critter from MDC/Roundhouse (EMD Model 40). It's heavy for its size, crawls along nicely and wasn't too hard to modify. Getting a decoder in there was tricky, but not impossible. I changed the lights to yelloglo LEDs while I was at it, added a few details and...

I've been waiting on "surroundtrax" from Soundtraxx for some time now. At least 5 years ago it was touted on their website, using decoder feedback to locate the engine and shifting the sound from block to block to follow the train. I'm in HO but think of how great that would be for the folks...

Fantastic work David! Is that HOn3?

Indeed. Thank you!

You definately need the fence, and soon! Observant viewers will note the absence of the number plate from the smokebox front...it won't be long before folks have robbed the cab of its gauges & other appliances. Such a sad world we live in...it's probably in some railfan's basement by now...

Awesome! Thanks for the rapid reply and great info, both of you. I love those one-off home built jobs that look like something, well, kitbashed after a few choice beverages.

7104 & 7106...what the heck are those things? I know they're diesels...duh...but seriously, what are they? You wacky Canadians and your crazy MLW!

Okay...just got back from the Plano website...so much fun stuff!

Thanks, Josh! :thumb: For my application, thinner is definately better! .005 would be MUCH better than .010. Is the Plano brass or plastic?

Can anyone tell me how thick the stock sheet of Cannon & Company Safety Tread is? All I get from various searches is the length and width of the sheet. Not all that helpful without the thickness, IMO. Thanks, Galen

Likewise, I appreciate your efforts!

Lay-out, Lay-out, Lay-out, Lay-out... The natives are growing restless, Steve. The WB...wasn't that a network? But seriously, it's distinctive and unique is often more like real life than what manufacturers dream up in order to appeal to the most people.

Efficiency is the name of the game in 'Modern' steam locomotives. So many of the devices and appliances on late model steam are all about making the most of the fuel burned and resulting steam. Thanks to all for such great explanations. I had wondered about the injector/temperature issue as...

I want one! Add me to the list of folks to receive a set of plans. Murdock's Landing needs one of these. That wheelhouse and stern cover are just exuding character. Fantastic!

From the horse's mouth... The Amazing Strength of Homasote® Granted, not much is mentioned about warpage or swelling and it was mounted vertically in whole sheets. Cutting it into strips may weaken it but if it's laminated to a plywood that shouldn't matter. I've heard it's the PLYWOOD...

Alright...stay with me here, I'm gonna talk Thomas. Tank engine, that is. Well, Percy, actually. The Fat Controller (Sir Topham Hat) asked Percy to work on building a quay at the seaside, hauling stone down from a quarry (Ffarquhar?) to the quay. This storyline was used in the original...

THAT'S the LEFTOVERS? Man! It's bigger than my whole layout! But seriously, thanks for sharing. Glad to see someone using box construction instead of L-girder.

Rob - I think it was you who posted a link to the Rev. Awdry/Thomas the Tank Engine layout site. What a neat layout! (Ffarquhar I, I think...the 4x6). I began studying the plan and fiddling around with it to see how it might be altered to fit U.S. prototype equipment. A tough exercise...

Hey Josh - the trees look fine! YOU have to be happy with them so if you're not, don't be afraid to remake them. Thanks for the progress update.