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That's beautiful, Krokodil. It looks like you turned the boiler on a lathe. Right? And, I cannot tell from the photos, how are you getting power to the trucks? Please keep us posted with more pictures, as you finish this little beauty. BillS

In my experience, train shows are occasionally interesting if I run across a new product I didn't know existed. But I don't go to them expecting to buy anything. I suppose the show layouts are fine for introducing people to the hobby, but I find that I don't pay all that much attention to most...

I spent an afternoon in Chama back in the seventies, and was amazed that no one seemed concerned that I wandered all over, in and out. I've wondered if it was still so pleasantly low key. I hadn't the time to go for a ride, but I sure want to one of these days. And I've often thought that...

Actually the reason most cars (except for Cord, DKW, Citroen, Saab and a few others) prior to a few years ago had rear wheel drive --- and bicycles for the same reason --- was due to the difficulties and complications of steering and driving with the same wheels, not because of any other real...

I agree with Tyson BillS

TrainClown: I wonder if this is the same or similar to what you got for $5. This is in the Micro Mark catalog for $100!

I've used the Micro Mark stuff with great success. I more or less use the "close enuf" method of measure. What I do is use the little paper drinking cups they sell for use in bathrooms, etc. I make a pencil mark on two cups, same distance from the bottom, and use one for each of the two...

An alternative is using balsa. I've not tried this, but think I will on my next structure scratch. Some people buy (relatively) inexpensive balsa sheet and "rip" it with the handy little strip cutter thing that Micro Mark sells. It's called a "Master Airscrew Balsa Stripper" made by Windsor...

I guess I'm not much of a "joiner." I've visited a few clubs but never found much of anything to motivate me for a return visit --- let alone membership. I'm sure however that for some people a good club would be great. Taking the club thing further..... I was a NMRA member for years, as I...

I have a fairly complete collection of MRR and RMC back to the 40's and a smaller collection of others, such as NG&SLG. A few years ago I was nosing around a commercial paper supply outfit (that also sells retail) and found a dandy box with attached lid that holds 12 issues of the older...

Fantastic! Bill S

Good news at last. It's fairly cool, and we're having a little bit of drizzly rain this morning. Very little, but at least there is some moisture around to help slow the spread of the fires. Bill S

I forgot to say..... Yesterday I overheard some people discussing the fire and they were wondering which will be worse for California --- This fire, or Arnold! Bill S

The fire didn't reach us here in San Dimas. It was heading our way (from San Bernardino) until about Monday when a combination of wind change, and its coming up to the area that burned a year ago (which didn't have much to burn) saved our skins. But it got within 2 or 3 miles, and that is...

I love to see the work of creative, immaginative, capable craftsmanship. Gives me something to strive toward. And your modeling meets all that in spades, Sumpter. Although I realize the hobby seems to have moved away from craftsmanship toward "spend the money and get it up and running...

www.alibris.com has 3 of the Wayne Wesolowski books for sale used. But they are over a hundred bucks each! If that reflects demand perhaps some publisher (I think they were originally published by Tab Books) needs to get on the ball and reprint them. Bill S

Here's hoping all you terrific neighbors / friends / cousins / Gaugers from up north in Red Green country have a great Thanksgiving Day on Monday. Bill S

If all else fails you might try this: Way, way back in the days before lazer and ink jet printers, and before custom decals were readily available, many model railroaders used rubber stamps for lettering. They are quite inexpensive to have made, and can be used with white paint. But it does...

Beautiful layout... Beautiful website... And yes, it is Dutch language. Bill S

I cannot offer comparative info. I've only used one brand of casting stuff. But on the other hand, I've been so happy with the results that I was never motivated to try anything else. I use the RTV and casting resins that Micro Mark sells, and even a rank casting amateur like me gets...