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    Uh... Noobie with a Tree Tutorial?

    Thanks a bunch... Thank you for replying to my "Tree" issue. The illustrations and instructions you provided are of great detail and therefore offers a solution to my problem on how to create deciduous trees by scratch. Gonna giv'er a shot... Thanks again!:thumb: :thumb: :)
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    HO Scale hardwood trees from scratch...

    How does one make Hardwood trees? Hi Everyone, Just need some ideas on how to make (from Scratch) some realistic looking "Aspen" or Birch Trees. HTML's would be GREATLY appreciated but NOT nec'sary. Thanks to all that respond!! :) :thumb: NCMRailroader (stick_indamud@yahoo.ca)
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    Your Local Hobby Shop

    hi Michael. Although I find that you're BANG on about the hobby shop vs. internet faceless ppl I have the unfortunate ability to only order off the net because of first of all, Living in a place that isn't big on the hobby and that the economy here is not that great. I too visit my "walk in"...
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    steamers and reverse loops...

    I understand that one must modify the pick-up wires in his/her steam locomotive in order for the steam loco to properly corespond with reverse loops. Is this necessary for steam loco's that are wired for and equiped with DCC? Thx all!
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    Styrofoam vs. L-girder/risers...

    Just wondering which one is better for a small (13 1/2 x 7 1/2 ft) layout... Styrofoam or wooden Girder/risers? What are the advantages of each? NCMR:D
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    bench work...

    From NCMR... Pete. Thank you for your help. I know it's a shot in the dark sometimes to ask other people for help. Your website has provided me with some "chins up" on the hope and prosparity of my railroad. Take care and thank you once again. Wm (NCMRailroad):thumb:
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    bench work...

    Hi all... Just wondering if someone could KINDLY inform me of any websites (besides NMRA) that I could use to work with in order to get my plans going for track work. (downloadable preferable) thx...NCMR:thumb: :)
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    Young children... what age to start...?

    It's quite interesting to read what other peoples idea of "starting age" should be. My girlfriend has a little guy (5 years old) and that having a bit of patients and taking the time to show how and why and what things do pays off later on down the road. Careful guidance and a bit of patients...
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    Off to the slammer again

    Best to you... Hope your fight with such a terrible battle is successful.. My hat's off to you all the way. Good luck and best wishes from North Coast Model Railroader (founder):thumb: :wave: :)
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    Bob's Big Boy....

    Hi Everyone, Just lookin for a website on how to make "realistic" trees (Fir, Cedars...) Any suggestions??? (HO Scale prefered!) thx Wm