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It's a model, but I'm basing that on the camera height (above a person's eye level) not on the lack of realism. Great shot! George

The function of the uncoupling arm ("hose") is to open the coupler by being attracted to the couplers right by a magnetic force from a magnet under the track. There are also uncoupling tools that use the uncoupling arm. One is a bent piece of wire that you use to grab the arm and pull it to...

Another good one Paul. (I'd give you a thumbs up, but I can't make it work.) George

It looks like a bridge pier that our local Virginia Department of Transportation would have designed. ;) George

All I'm getting is a red X. George

Jim, Nice photo and nice layout. :thumb: I have the same feature on my Cannon, but I've never tried it. After seeing your fine photo, I'm going to have to learn how to do it. George

It turned out great. :thumb: George

Here's how it turned out:

Nice work Paul. Here's the kind of drawings I do with my computer. I use QuickCAD.

Mark, It looks like the brass hat is going to be traveling in style. You've got a good looking model there. :thumb: Even though I model in HO, I think that you have an interesting project going. Keep us posted on your progress. George

As usual, great pictures, Paul. :thumb: You can almost smell the sawdust in the evening air. George

Should be titled, "What's Left of Shamus Forest" with all your clear cutting. :) Your scenery work looks good. :thumb: George

To add to Mike's excellent advice; if you have a model railroad club nearby, pay them a visit, look at their layout and ask questions. Most model railroaders love to talk about the hobby. George

Love that photo Paul. :thumb:

Mike, Nice pictures and modeling. :thumb: How did you do the stonework on the OVT&L's machine shop? George

It's spring and time for horseshoes.

Very impressive Robin. :thumb: You've proven that it's not the materials, but the builder that makes the difference. :thumb: George

Reason 1. Because I like it. Reason 2. It really doesn't matter because of reason #1 And I'm both old and grumpy! :D :D George

Rail will expand when a room gets warmer and if there isn't a slight gap at each joint, the track will move out of shape. Set your gap the thickness of a business card, because if it's too thick, particularly on a curve, you're inviting derailment problems. On the same note, if you solder the...

Just a wild guess - if you slipped ties under the track at the joint, you can have a bump if the ties aren't filed down to allow for the thickness of the rail joiners. George