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I have the same problem. You have to call LifeLike and order directly from them, they'll send you the complete detail parts bag. No one else handles manufacturer spare parts other than the manufacturer. They have regular business hours, 9-5 M-F only, so you have to call during the work day. They...

Good Morning, Jason... The roads, from what I know, didn't interchange because they operated in seperate areas of the state away from each other. The only exception to this is the Rio Grande Southern which was owned by the D&RGW narrow gauge road. Russ ;)

Thanks, Crew! :) I may have mentioned it before. This is a LaBelle Soo Line wood caboose kit that I wanted to scratch-bash into something unique for my own road. I'm a believer in what I call 'little gem' models...small, one-of-a-kind models that stand out from other models on a layout. It...

Well, Crew, here it is! After a lot of talk, I can finally roll out C109 fresh from the shops. :cool: Because of the height of the new post-war boxcars, the cupola was removed years ago. The crew likes it because of the smooth ride provided by the passenger trucks. Just a few more details to...

Hey, Steve... I think that between Chris and I we should be able to get you whatch need. Chris and I have plenty of books...Chris, do you have a scanner? If not, I can scan some interesting combine motor shots for you. Any preferences? Steel? Wood? Many roads used the wood cars from St...

Welcome to The Gauge, guys! Here you'll find a friendly bunch of modelers with a kicked-back attitude that are willing to help answer questions, help each other out, and share the ups and downs of our hobby. Glad to have ya here!

Hey, Steve.... :wave: Great looking work. Those shingles really give it that special FX. I had the same problem some years ago. I bought an old On3 Grandt Line Colorado & Southern stock car kit and when I opened it uo...TA-DA! Warped roof AND warped floor. :( Well, at least it wasn't...

Hey, Crew! Thanks for the compliments. The flourescent lighting screws up the digital camera, but you get the idea. After the AAR 1938 car design, small cabooses with cupolas just weren't high enough for the crew to look out over the top of the train. This little crummy is still in use, but...

I bought a couple of LaBelle wood HO scale kits with the idea of making a pair of cabooses for my Hudson Electric RR. Traction roads had all kinds of cabooses and these side door Soo Line cabooses looked just right. Well, I didn't like the early period cupola, so I designed it right out and...

Boy, Woodie, are you going to love my plan! :eek: I'm actually going to SHARE my RR room with my wife! :rolleyes: :eek: I really do need a home office...a place where I can keep all of my documents, paperwork, computer, scanner, printer, and RR book library. Our house is older and the...

Very nice, Woodie! You have enough room there for a crew lounge, too! You know, couch, chairs, coffee maker, microwave oven, TV, etc. :cool: For us basement guys, here's some progress shots on my combination RR room (75%) and home office (25%).

You're right about the 'dog house'...when the credit card statement comes in, I could tell her to be happy that I'm not into hot rod cars or boats! :D But as the discussion goes, the longer we stay in the hobby, the more we understand the variety. But we also understand our own preferences...

Hey, I have to try that one on my wife! I don't know why I bought it, honey, really, but it sure did FEEL fine! KABONNNNG!!! Instant dog house! :eek: ;) :D

Quite true, Fred. I've been trying to introduce a less judgemental attitude toward what we don't like. Our comments can be insulting to those modelers who are strapped for cash, just getting into the hobby, or modelers who use certain models for certain purposes. There is enough variety in our...

There were three stations in my hometown of Hawthorne NJ. Two belonged to the NYS&W. They were the passenger station on Diamond Bridge Avenue in the center of town and the freight station a mile or so up the line at the North Hawthorne shops. The other station was the Erie mainline station just...

No, wait, stop! IT IS UP! I WAS JUST ON IT CHATTING !!!! :thumb: :wave:

The great thing about this hobby right now is the good selection....there's something for everyone and every budget. That's not to say there's no market for $30.00 Kadee or Red Caboose RTR cars...they sell right out! I have kits that cost $60.00 and I have kits that cost $15.00. I have kits...

The Kadee, Red Caboose, and Intermountain RTR rolling stock aren't for assembling fleets of cars...not if you want to pay your mortgage this month! I have one Kadee, an NYS&W box, because it hasn't been released in a very long time. I make a point of detailing all of my rolling stock with grabs...

One thing to keep in mind with kits is that there are varying levels of skills and tools required. Usually the more complicated and detailed the kit, the more time, work, and tools will need to be involved. Look at it this way...the Yardmaster kits can be your next level of modeling. You'll need...

Looks like a great show! I particularly like the tugboat. :thumb: