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Atlas recently released their new 2-6-0 Mogul in N-scale. This model has been around for a while (originally sold by Micro Ace). I've read that's it's supposed to be pretty good. With a little tweaking, sometimes one of the older, cheaper Bachmann steam locos can be made to run adequately...

:p :D :p :D Been there! Done that, Shamus! Don't feel so bad. I've been working on upgrading my department's website. Part of that involves making changes to the databases that display data on the site. On two separate occasions I've found myself working happily away on a...

RC, the layout plan is based on Mike Fischer's Little Layout. It looks a lot like many other 2x4s, I suppose.

I think they're just grabbing a quick bite to eat before they try to run and jump on the next train. Two more recently got jobs working down at the store. :)

I guess the last photo I posted was lost. Here it is again. I'm going to try to get the track hooked up and get trains running this weekend, if I have time and energy.

Nice work! It looks like you really thought that riverbed through. It looks very realistic. I also like the way you have the water running off the edge!

Cool picture of a cool locomotive, Robin! :thumb: BTW, I like your use of the coffee can! :) (Incidentally, this is the first time I've used the "thumb" smiley in a post.)

Thanks for the compliments! Will, that is the edge of a forest of cubicus wallus. It has lovely maroon foliage in the early spring. All of our cubicle walls are maroon with a sort of tan trim. Officially, according to Texas Correctional Industries, the color scheme is called "African" with...

And now for something completely different... Here's the best shot that I was able to get of the hobo camp. That's all for now! :)

Here's yet another picture of the store. I love those Classic Metal Works vehicles. I move them around from time to time so folks in the office will have something new to look for. The face on the lower-right is that of a paper model of Thomas the Tank Engine I built a few years ago.

...of the same spot on a layout??? Well, let's see... As this is the only "presentable" side to my West Hill Railroad layout, I have to keep it interesting by adding new things and rearranging the moveable bits. I'll get around to putting in the church and graveyard in the...

That's amazing! Thanks for posting those pics!

Gee, Charlie! I'll take that as the highest of compliments! :):):) But seriously, I'm no Shamus! I certainly don't work at his speed, and my results aren't nearly that good. Y'all give me a lot to aspire to!

Nice work, Errol! Yeah, we definitely need more posts, especially of your layout!

I've been working on the mountain. I hate tunnels because they can be a maintenance nightmare. I left a large access portal so I could get my hands in there to fix things. My next step is to cover the mountain and some of the surrounding area with strips of newspaper dipped in plaster. The...

Hey, Will! Yeah, Huntsville's such a popular name, every country and every state has to have one. Ya got a Springfield somewhere nearby? :) Huntsville, Texas was named after Huntsville, Alabama. The Gray brothers, who founded the town, named it Huntsville because it reminded them of their...

SHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!! We're all hiding from the HO'ers! Hold very still and they can't see us little N-scalers! :p:D:p

Springtime at The Store Billy is bringing a package to Bubba "The Stationmaster" at the station. Actually, the "station" is a general store, and Bubba is the manager, who fancies himself as a Big Railroad Man. Jeb and Earl are taking a break from their morning work. They've just noticed...

Here are some links that may be useful. Don't worry, Ron! You're not along in your plight! :):):) http://www.alaweb.com/~kenwood/saba/yard/woodpeckers.htm http://birds.cornell.edu/wp_about/control.html

Is she in a dangerous location? Is there any reason that she can't just stay where she is? If her life is in danger, it might be a good idea to call in animal control or someone who can remove her "legally" and safely. I think it'd be cool to have a woodpecker nesting in my house! They're...