Greg from Mi.
Greg from Mi.
I'm building a ho scale DMIR RR in two 12'X21' rooms. just starting so lots of blank plywood. Heres a few shots of a 2'X3' area that I have done. Well somewhat done
Greg
Greg
Forgive me for I have sined.
Its a matchbox and is 1:68 scale. I have a few other matchbox or hotwheels on the layout and some are very close to 1:87. At a buck eash if there close I use them. some are right on the money 1:87 while some are 1:88 or 1:86
Greg
Trucklover [Josh] have you ever been to Michigan? There are lots of interesting-looking semi's there that I haven't seen in any other state. I'm guessing that their highway weight limits only specify the weight per axle - which means many trucking companies stick as many axles as possible on their trailers so they won't have to worry as much about weight restrictions. Here's one example: http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e182/CSX_road_slug/Scrap_Metal_Yard/scrapyard_021.jpg I seen some with up to 8 axles!
They also allow 'pup' trailers the same size as the regular ones, as this pic shows:
http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e182/CSX_road_slug/Scrap_Metal_Yard/scrapyard_010.jpg
When I 1st started modeling I just went and picked out an engine that look cool. I ended up with a BN engine. Later as I "got into" modeling I knew I wanted a part of the RR to have a port and ship. I found out that the BNSF goes to Duluth MN where they have great lake freighters. so thats how I picked out the area. I live in southwestern Mi.
Greg