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White board is bead-type board. It is really messy to use and doesn't hold roadbed well, unless you use the self-adhesive type. It will also melt if you use any kind of spray paint on it.

I have two of the Atlas GP38s and two of the LifeLike GP38-2s. I ran them together two weekends ago for a couple of hours. They ran just fine and I didn't notice any operating difference between the Atlas and the LifeLikes. The Atlas' came with knuckle couplers, I had to add them to the...

In the USA, wether you're "Right-side" running or "Left Side" running mostly depends on the railroad in question. Most US railroads are "Right-side" runners.

Those are the best WebCam shots I've ever seen! Good work & keep it up.

Okay, you guys asked for it. We'll take them in alphabetical order: Atlas: 2x 2-8-2 (1970's) both good runners once they get started! 1x 4-6-2 (1970's) ditto 1x RS-1. Haven't run this one much but I like the way it looks! 1x GP-7. This is from last years manufacturer. Nice slow...

I'd like to see something like that myself. Personally, I can only speak (or write) about the engines I own. That might be something to start up on my web site.

I like my Life Like GP-20's the best.

Yes, please post a list. You might be able to sell some of it here!

The Atlas Spirit of America caboose is now available for pre-ordering. Only $19.95 (shipping paid) for the N-Scale version! Expected delivery is September 2002, but you must order by May 30th. This caboose is only available on-line through www.atlasrr.com .

Or is it success = happiness?:D

Hah! After taking apart 4 A and B units (and putting them back together again!!!), I have found out where the spring goes now. The spring goes in the left-most weight/frame. There is a little indentation there and the spring goes in, end-wise, to make the connection to the motor from the left...

Thanks for the tip, kettlestack. I did finally figure out that the block is providing the "wire" for the current to go from track thru wheels to motor. And I had also figured out that the light bulb gets power the same way. What I haven't figured out is what the little spring is for!:confused:

The new F7's don't seem to be that much different from the old ones, internally that is. The shells look much nicer. I finally took one of my A units apart and it took me the longest time to figure out how they transferred power from the rails to the motor! I also came up with a copper...

It's going to be a shame for you to lose this layout. Pack it away carefully; who knows, you might get a chance to re-establish it in the future! Meanwhile, keep posting pictures for a historical perspective!

Hi again, plbab; Radius is one of the most important things in N-Scale. The larger the radius, the smoother the ride. I run about 20" on my turnarounds. This is mainly for the passenger trains I like to run with their 85' cars. Also my Bachmann 4-8-4 does better on larger radius...

Well, the pictures I took were too big for this forum. I'll have to try again.

I'll provide pictures as soon as I get home tonight, around 6:00 pm Mountain Standard Time (or thereabouts)!

Well, I went and did it. Bought a set of ATSF F7A&B from my local hobby stores. I went in and saw them on Saturday when the first came in and liked what I saw. I didn't buy them then because I didn't want to fool around with another coupler exchange! Fancy that! Anyway, I took them home Monday...

One thing to consider, also, is that a lot of those engines you have listed are probably no longer available from a retailer. Bob

I thought UP had leased some SD80's from FURX or one of the other leasing agencies. Bob