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Trix and Marklin were the first to produce HO an OO in Europe and a few years later Bing and American Flyer produced HO in America according to a book I own. Ron.

All the best on your birthday. Ron

Thanks nkp174. I will look for that issue.Ron

Thanks for the link hmas.Reading the description it sounds like exactly the same one I am modelling. Looks like a nice museum. Ron.

Yes I see your point. It takes a real close look to see the details in that picture.Ron

Thanks for the info on the drawings Ray. Turns out I just bought that issue with a bunch of other mags at a train show this weekend. Didn't even know I had it. The drawings are in O scale but I can resize them easy enough. Also door and window placement is different but as long as I have outside...

Edavillenut have you looked at the plastruct #91611 Brick. I have only used it on an old branchline warehouse I bought, but it seems to look ok. Only thing I found is that if you are painting it with acrylics you will have to give it a coat of dullcoat first. Ron.

That car is almost identicle. Where was it taken? It looks like a nice original Brill car. The only difference I can see is the length of the hood where the radiator sits. It may just be that it is a bit newer model with different engine.The one I am modelling is actually made by Service Motor...

Hi hmas. I'm not sure if they are the same or not.The one I want to model belongs to the Greater Winnipeg Water District railway. It was bought new in 1922 and is still in use today. Heres a couple of pics of it. One in the old yellow and black scheme and one in the new red and black. Was...

Hi. I was wondering if anyone knows where I can find drawings for a 1922 Brill Model 55 Moter Car. Thanks, Ron.

Here are some links to logging related stuff and modelling. B.T.S. logging structures and cars Sierra Scale Models: Realistic  scenery supplies for model railroads and trains some logging details and other great products at very reasonable prices, repairs for narrow gauge locos, ect. JAKS...

Even though I always pick up MRR when I can find it I will buy MRC. I like the scratch build articles and plans. Seems to be more article and less advertising too.Ron

I agree with CNWman about HO being the cheapest. Also it has by far the biggest selection of everything. Locos,rolling stock, structures, you name it.Ron

That bridge is only a temporary one. See the supports in front of it. That is where the new bridge will be. This one was put in place to divert the train track around the new bridge site so it won't interfere with rail traffic during construction. They will replace those old peirs and the new...

Hi good to have another Manitoban aboard. I live 30 miles east near Anola, Manitoba. I am modelling the GWWD that has its yard in St. Boniface.Hope to see some of your pictures soon. Ron

Yeah and I think it only has 945 pieces. Just kidding. All I build is craftsman kits like this. They really don't take that long. The elevator took me about 20 hours(not including the shingles that was probably another 10 hrs.).Only drawback is the price. They can get pricey but I buy everything...

I started with a used Lionel set I got for Christmas around 1964. In the early 70s I bought 2 used Triang sets(a transcontinental passenger set and a freight set with a few extra cars).Later went to tyco and model power.Still have them all except for the Lionel which had a meltdown shortly after...

Hey mthopper. Nice to see someone else from Manitoba. Ron

Hi Carlos and welcome to the gauge. I am a new member here also and fairly new to model railroading too.Ron

Hi Carlos. Before you do any building it is always a good idea to stain your wood first. If you get any glue on the wood where it shouldn't be the stain will not take in that area.Just take everything slow and you shouldn't run into too many problems.Above all, have a good time doing it and good...