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My summer acquisitions. An Atlas MP15DC and three Kadee PS-2 hoppers. Tom

Off and on since about 1961. Tom

Another small industry is a canned pet food manufacturer. When I worked for one in the '80s, we could ship as many as 10 railcars a day. Just a small to medium size building with a single siding would be enough to represent a smaller manufacturer. We had three spurs and still fit in less than...

Here's my very first kitbash, done in the '60's. It started out with the cupola centered. Following an article in MR, I moved the cupola to one end, shaved the molded on hand rails, formed new ones from wire, and added a roof walk. It's not in very good shape as it has been following me...

Nazgul, that is a gorgeous F3! What brand? Did you paint it your self? Tom

4, 7, and 9 are real. The others are masterful jobs of modeling. Tom

Rob, I can relate to your feelings. I'm one of those who much prefers to be outdoors when the temperature reaches 70. On the other hand, being retired allows me to be outside quite a bit and still have time for the trains. Best of both worlds, IMHO. Tom

I will be alone for parts of the weekend sooooo.... 1. run trains. 2. work on trains. 3. repeat steps one and two. I also need to mow the lawn, clean the side walk, and get a new battery for my 71 Fiat. My youngest grand daughter will be in town and it's time for her first ride. Everyone...

I did notice the engineer in the first video didn't waste a lot of effort whistling for the crossing. Tom

Aside from all the helpful advice that's already been provided, may I offer a couple of suggestions. 1. The compressed air simply lifts the dust off the layout. Unless you have a dust collector, it will settle back on to the layout. 2. Is your ceiling finished? If not, you could try that...

Just the opposite for me. The site seems to be running faster than the old version. Tom

Peter, in a couple of your posts, you mention new features. Please don't take the time to list them now but after the dust settles, could you or one of the Admins take a moment to list them? Thanks again for all your hard work, both Peter and the rest of the Admins. Tom

I use Atlas code 83 track and switches. Next time, I may hand lay the switches. I really don't like the Atlas frogs or hinged point rails. Tom

Two things: 1. Way to go, Peter! Excellent work in moving to the new software. I know how hard it can be. 2. I come here for the people, not the way the forum looks. Tom

A formal living room is for entertaining people you don't like. That's why there is no tv and the chairs are uncomfortable. Tom

I'm not an Iowa resident either. I've only been here 26 years. sign1 I'm still considered an outsider by this town's standards. Tom

Thanks, Mark! Lots of good stuff there. I really appreciate the link. Tom

CNWman, the DDA40X is so attention grabbing because it is so big. YmeBP, all except photos 1, 2, and 5 are the DDA40X. It is big Here is a quote taken from DAvid Harrison' posting on another forum: The DDA40X was the culmination of Union Pacific's quest for high horsepower, fast, and...

As some of you may be aware, the UP DDA40X was on the prowl this week. Many thanks to Dave Harison of the Chicago Museum of Science and Industry for giving people the heads up. I journeyed to nearby Boone, IA, to watch for it to arrive. I arrived plenty early so I took a few snaps, most of...

Isn't that what it's there for? Tom