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What ever happened to this thread? Still a chance of a new area? Seemed to get a pretty favorable response.

Ahh.....good info guys. Is there a good book(s) I can get on PRR equiptment? I'm not interested in passenger service. Same question for New York Central....plan to model both.

But what exactly "IS" the B unit? Is it technically a second "engine"? Is it basically an unmanned locomotive?

I just picked up a bunch of PRR passenger cars and loco at a local train swap meet. This is my first purchase of actual "trains" -- been too focused on building structures and all that other stuff that comes first. A few questions.... I got a Life-Life Alco PA-1 loco. It's an A-unit (PRR...

I didn't get the plastic with a grid on it. They make it without the grid as well. Sorry.

BTW....when you see this in the store..it will look very white. It's really not that white when used. So you may not see it if you're looking for something relatively clear when you're shopping.

The plastic I used is for making quilting templates. You can get it at almost any fabric store. It's a very thin plastic -- but very strong. It's not clear though -- it's like those hazy old factory windows...it will blur out almost everything behind it. In this case, that's good, because it...

Well....I've completed my N scale Walther powerplant with some minor bashing. This is the standard Northern Power & Light kit with these additions: 1.) One-story side addition -- the piece sticking out of the side is half of the Model Power army munitions depot. 2.) Side wall vent (grey...

Actually...I have the same exact thing happening on my Comcast cable. The difference between the 2 TVs is that one is going into the cable "box" and the other is going directly into the TV. They are split from the same line. I noticed that if you pull the cable from the box and have them both...

After reading the follow-ups...I'd like to change my nomination to "Animation, Light & Sound". 3 topics that aren't covered nearly enough on the Web, and since I'm relatively new to model railroading, this type of resource in one place -- especially the Gauge -- would be invaluable. I'm...

Not sure where to put a suggestion...so here it is... How about an area specifically dedicated to animation, regardless of scale. Where people can post photos or talk about any animated scenes. If it moves (and it's not a train) it goes into that area. Would really love to see some of the...

I'm adding interior lighting to a structure -- my first one. This is large structure with a lot going on, so I have a number of different bulb types that I'd like to use. Some are incandecent and a couple are LED. Problem is, I don't know the voltage I need to be using. The bulbs come from...

BTW....if anyone's interested... I've found that the 1:350 Titanic kit that's out on the market is a GOLDMINE of parts perfect for industrial-looking N scale details. For example, in the machinery above, the "vent" grills along the top edge are Titanic railing. Grossly out of scale for 1:350...

Just a quick update....he's some roof-top machinery I scratch built (in N). I have no idea what this is, but there's a very similar unit on top of a power plant near me. A large stack will stand directly behind it as in the prototype.

Also, the overhead crane and over drab machinery were scratch built.

Just through I'd share some progress on the Walthers power plant I'm working on. I know this isn't an "accurate" power plant interior -- in N scale, I'm more concerned about shapes, not necessarily accuracy -- especially since the windows will have a dirty, hazy look to them and will blur most...

Wow...thanks for the great info!

I'm modeling the very late 40s, early 50s, but geographically, I modeling a fictitious city somewhere between Philadelphia and New York, where many buildings would have much older architecture.

I did a little more research and only found a handful of towers in the middle of the structure. I think I'm going relocate it to one side as it seems to be more prototypical. Won't be starting this one for a while, but I'll post progress when I get to it. Can't decide if I'm going to start...

I'm going to start scratchbuilding a large city fire department. The illustration attached is based on the combination of 2 prototypes. One in NY and the other in IL. Basically, I've doubled the width of the 2-story NY one (had only 1 truck door) and added the tower from the IL one. Then...