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I just drove by the Minnesota State grounds and saw that on may 19th there is a model trian show. Just an FYI for thoughs that didn't know.:-D :mrgreen:

OK, I've been away for 5 months. Hope get back at the layout. I've been busy with work, home and a ton of other things. New website - nice - I hope to be here more in the future. That is " I HOPE ".

Gary S. I had a ordered cancelled by Internettrians, here's what happened to me on getting my credit. As you stated they took the money the same day. Then it took one month to get my credit card credited. I called and emailed over and over again. Finally I had to call and tell them to do it...

1. Do you know anyone who owns model trains? Yes 2. Do you own model trains? Yes 3. Did any of your parents own model trains? Yes 4. Do you or your parents still actively collect model trains? Yes 5. What type of model train do you or your parents own? (Lionel, LGB, Atlas, etc.) Athrearn, Atlas...

same story I know what you are talking about, same company ( internettrains ). Two of my orders also took 2 to 3 weeks to get to me after I selected two day air service. They gave the same old - the computer system story. Get this - my last order was a Loco, after waiting 1 month for it, I...

You may want to check out some online hobbyshops. www.hobbylinc.com is one I use. Your local hooby shop may also be able to help.

Hi everyone, I was at a Model Train Show, on one of the layouts they had a section that would stop a train if another train was coming across the same section of track, and then continue after the train has passed. Can you please tell me what this device is called.:thumb:

Hi Alexander, EZ mates are ok. I have found that the springs pop out of the EZ mates easy. I use Kadee " whisker & #5. You can find At www.kadee.com. They are great.

Take it easy, Easydays. Prayin for a fast recovery.:thumb: PS hurry back I'm startin on my layout again and I'll have a ton questions:D

MRC Controlmaster20 is what I use. I use it with two control plug ins for now, but will have four plug ins when all said and done. I do recommed this to all DC users. The handheld control is slick.

Thanks, Deano:thumb: Do you know if I can find it at a hobby store? Or do you know the mixture. By the way I love your pics of your UP layout.:thumb: :thumb:

Hey all, I am going to change a F7 A&B to Union Pacific color scheme. Can anyone tell me the name of the UP yellow if any or the closest color.

My family and I went threw this in Chicago about 3 yrs ago, my 7 yrs son was 4 and he still talks about the layout and the Zypher. It is big!

Well, I'm fairly new to MRing and it is, I think my most injoyable hobby. I also collect Bobby Orr stuff, coach hockey, golf , bike ride and as of last week my 15 yrs son and got a Ball Python, so I guess reptiles is a new one. I enjoy them all with my sons 15 & 7 yrs old. :thumb:

Wow!! EZDAYS, that is really nice. I can't wait to see the finished product:thumb:

Gil, I'm sorry to hear about your lose. It's never easy when you lose a family member. I lost my younger brother in Jan. he was 41. God bless you and your family.

How cool does it get at night, when it's that hot ?

Trainnut,That is hot! I was in Arizona visiting my brother. I left here in January ( Minnesota ) the temp was -30 with a -60 wind chill. It was almost a 110 degree difference. People think we're crazy for living here. I don't know I think 115 is pretty crazy. It's suppose to get to 100 this...

I work at a major Medical device Manufactor as a Materials and Haz Mat coordinator.

I would think that drywall is not the best thing to use. It's not nearly as strong as plywood and would be a mess when you drill holes in it. If it cracks you would have one heck of mess also. So, I personally would not use it for a layout. You sure wouldn't want to get it wet.