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Hi guys, Well since my benchwork is finally making it's way up I just wanted to get your thoughts on this final concept I had for a railroad. It would be in N Scale and would go by the name of Liberty Rail (LRRX). What it basically is is a railroad similar to Amtrak (hauling passengers and...

First of guys, Happy Holidays, Merry Christmas. Well It's been quite a while since I've been on the forums and believe it or not I actually have some benchwork up. Hopefully Christmas...err Santa will bring some stuff to get going on the track laying. I know you guys hate to be teased but I'll...

Hey guys, It's been a while since I have been on the forums. I have roamed around a little but have not posted. I was wondering if everyone could help me out by telling me exactly what I would need to create a 2'x8' open-grid piece of benchwork? I have the date set and am going out to buy the...

Hello guys, I want to go ahead and make a "Trash Train" run on my layout weekly once I get it up. I was curious to know if anyone knew of any models that would look good on a trash train. Should I be running special boxcars as I've seen, or TTX Flats with dumpsters??? Any help is appreciated...

Here are four pictures of the BNSF and Royal Gorge Route from my trip. I'll put up photos from the D&S later. Sorry about some photos being fuzzy, they didn't turn out well from where I had to take them. Heres Royal Gorge F7 402 the loco that leads the train. I got to blow the horn on this...

Well in about two weeks I probably have to have the best vacation every. Our entire trip will be in Colorado, and I will get to be on two railroads. The first railroad will be the Durango & Silverton Railroad. I am looking forward to this ride as I have wanted to ride it for a while. But...

Ok, so after reading my thread about an outside HO layout, I have decided to dump that idea and go ahead an do an N scale layout inside my bedroom. I would like to know first, what type of flex track by what company and what code # (like code 55) would be best for a N scale short line running...

Hey guys, I really do apologize for not posting here in a long time. I must say sence I have not been here I have gained knowledge from some Model Railroader magazines I received from my uncle. Looking back at my old posts, I almost think I was an idiot:eek: Anyway, I have been...

:) Well, as Christmas approaches, another year has gone by that my model railroad has not gone up. While my house was recently retiled and carpeted, I think the time has come. I have a final spot in my bedroom for a nice little switching railroad that should allow me to start learning the basics...

Hi all, I have seen many model and prototype railroads that have the name "terminal" in them. I know that the word terminal means end, but what exactly is a terminal railroad? I.E. the Illinois Terminal Railroad. Thanks, Chris

Hello all long time no see, Well, I am about ready to paint some of my locos and was just curious and what the cost of painting one was. I already have the airbrush so we can coun't that out!:D I understand that in different countries, states, or hobby shops they may be a little more expensive...

Well guys here is my logo for the Northern Arizona Railway. I wanted to ask if someone could possible size down the font so that the whole roadname could be on the blue, and possibly change the font as well. I did it in windows paint and it won't allow me to change the font and that. Could...

I was interested in buying this 2-8-0 Roundhouse Old Timer on ebay. I was wondering if somebody could give me a little feedback on it. http://cgi.ebay.com/Roundhouse-HO-UP-2-8-0-Timer-Consolidation-Locomotive_W0QQitemZ6061419408QQcategoryZ19139QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem Thanks a bunch, Chris

Hi guys, Upon reading ATSF's thread were he asked for a custom paint scheme. Well it's about time for me to do so as well. The first loco I would like to decorate would be a Bachmann GP35. Like ATSF's scheme, my railroad is called the Northern Arizona Railway. If possible, I would really...

Hi guys! I just wanted to drop in and say that I am back now:p I have only been gone for a couple of reasons, one of them being school, football, other activities, and a family member being hospitilized. But on the good side I got some railfanning in, but saw only one train:p :( It was a...

Hey guys! Well guys today I ran my first DCC train. I have only run DC until know:D The system I used was a MDC Command 2000, which I received from Grande Man:) I used a UP FA-1, also given to me by Grande Man:p , and three cars, two boxcars and a flat car. The system was great and the engine...

Well guys I finally did it YAHOO. This will take up many post so lets get going! This is not going to be attachment because I can not make them attachmetns as they are fresh off of a site. Click on the thumnails and they will become larger :D Well thats enough of that! NEXT POST...

Hi guys, I have aquired the NARy's first engine, an Undecorated GP35. I am going to paint it and decal it soon, but I have no idea what it's number should be??? Remember this is a shortline. I was thinking about number 10 but I am doubting. I was also wondering if anyone could tell me how I...

Hi guys, I have a quick question to throw out in the forums. I am interested in buying a MDC Shay kit form someone I know on a different forum. The loco has not been assembled, except the motor, which is a upgraded NWSL motor. But the problem is I have been hearing that this kit is a little to...

Hello all, I have two steam locomotives I really want to decal with my own lettering, which is Levittown & Massapequa, for those who don't know, my railroads name. Really, I have no idea at all how to remove them! I really don't want to scratch 'cause I don't have an airbrush, and spraypainting...