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I'm with Harold on the paver sand. 40# bag is less than $2 at Home Depot. I'm also experimenting with putting moss (from the dried flower section of Michael's or Hobby Lobby) in the blender and mixing the result into the ballast to add a tint of "weeds" and "dirt". Still experimenting, no...

Didn't know that, my apologies! Like I said, I don't know too much about Lionel. Learn something new every day... Original post has been corrected. Scott

I use the Prodigy Advance on my test module and I like it a lot. It has worked flawlessly for me and I find it easy to use. I am a lone operator and once I get going on my permanent layout I hope to use the Prodigy Advance on that. It would easily handle 3 locos at a time. For lighting your...

I agree with Cannonball to look at O scale (Lionel or Atlas) or G scale (Bachmann or LGB). Large scale is designed for outdoors so it is not at all delicate like the smaller scales. I do not have experience with Lionel's newer products or Atlas's so I can't comment on the durability of those...

I'm only 31, but I was fortunate enough to have parents who instilled in me the honor and respect that is deserved by all our heros in uniform, both past and present. It is frustrating that so many in my own generation do not understand the sacrafice that so many made for all of us...

The best prices for most locomotives is on eBay, but for other stuff I've used: Wholesale Trains - pretty fast, good prices, friendly on the phone, but they do not answer emails... Internet Trains - same as Tom said, SLOOOOOOWWWWWW...... but decent prices. (if you order now, you will not...

No need to stick with just one manufacturer, especially in HO scale. 99.9% of all HO products are compatible with each other. Perhaps you were thinking of a starter set? Lionel makes them in O scale, Bachmann makes them in N, HO, On30, and G. Choosing a scale can be tricky - it mostly comes...

Yes, out of stock. A quick googling of the name though brought me to San Juan Car Co's "Latest News Page" (http://sanjuancarco.com/latestnews.html) explaining they are now the official distributors of this cutter. But $200? :eek: Hey at least we found it! Thanks all! Scott

Thanks, Yeah I know about the NWSL Chopper, I was just curious about the particular one in the picture. It seems to be able to repeatedly cut longer lengths than the Chopper perhaps??? And like zebob said, the slicing action vs. just cutting looks interesting. The search continues... Scott

I have this image of a styrene/stripwood cutter on my computer and I can't seem to figure out who makes it or if anything similar is for sale anywhere? Any ideas? Thanks, Scott

I am just getting into scratchbuilding. I purchased Darryl Huffman's video at: http://www.darrylhuffman.50megs.com/contact.html and I have found it fascinating. Something about actually seeing it done first makes me realize that I can do this, too. You might want to check that out. Scott

Just FYI, Wholesale Trains has a few of these for $99.99 now. Shipping is usually around $9 in the USA. Not affiliated with them at all. I am simply obsessed with getting the best price for everything that I buy. Scott

Well, I took the motor out and cleaned it off as much as possible. A heavy application of white grease with teflon and a tiny drop of gear lube on the motor shaft and she runs like a champ. Perhaps the motor was mounted a little off, or perhaps it needed better lube (or both.) Mine seems to...

Just be sure to report this incident to eBay jasbourre. I know they are trying their best to crack down on this kind of stuff as it deters people from using the site. That seller is just counting on people to give up and not report it. And always, always, always read feedback. If it's...

I had the same experience as capt_turk. I installed a decoder in a similar method, but actually replaced all the wiring in the entire loco with the decoder wiring. My 0-4-0 must be a "newer" model as removing the cab and disassembling was actually quite easy. The cab was held in place by...

I'm with Allen. I still keep my MR subscription, but RMC is what I look forward to receiving the most. Not as many flashy graphics as MR, but the story quality and photo quality are excellent. Scott

I'm there with lionelfan. I belonged to two different clubs but my work schedule is so unique that having off the same night every week is impossible. Wouldn't mind doing the round-robin thing though. The clubs were great, but one thing kept bugging me. When visiting, my family would always...

Never, EVER, click on a link in an e-mail. Period. If in doubt, type the known address of the site into your browser and visit the site that way.

Just came across the following website and had to bookmark it. Not sure if it's what you are looking for, but perhaps someone could find it useful! http://www.moctezuma-us.com/bonkyrail/tutorials.htm Scott

I'm looking for advice on this track plan. I have a few 3x8 and 3x6 sections from an old layout that I am looking to reuse, thus the shape. Theme is an On30 logging line. There are three logging camps. Locos visit the camps, bringing logs back to the sawmill. Rib Lake area also has engine...