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Got a bigger yard planned for upper level, but hopefully this will do for just a few cars interchanged between NS and Conrail at the...

Narrow Gauge and Shortline Gazette GREAT modeling inspiration, product reviews, layouts, etc on line. Browse the "features"section...

Unfortunately I'm not an artist, so I don't paint pretty pictures either.

Correct. Here's a good way to look at it. Would this engine look out of place on 15" radius...

I use small 4 axle engines (44 tonner, SW7, SW1200, NW2, etc) and a maximum freight car length of 40', without any issues on 15" radius.

Quit bragging. ;) 😁

Looks great! I have to ask how did you get perfect ballast between the ties?

Use a driftwood wash and a dark grey wash, then add some highlights on the exposed shingle edges. Looks good

The 2 Rapido's I have run flawlessly. Luck I guess. On the other hand I have had to send BLI products back for warranty work. One was...

I believe you are 100% correct....unfortunately. Actual modeling will become diorama building and display at most for them. I think...

Sorry for the thread hijack.😔

Since we're discussing the "why are they", I'm just going to continue my Boomer "yelling at the clouds" rant... 😁 Why are companies...

Narrow Gauge and Shortline Gazette is now almost $10 an issue. It's still full of plans, great layouts, history, and modeling, but I...

Now that you've been bitten a tiny little bit by an DCC engine......It's Time to pack up the DC stuff, buy an NCE controller, and start...

Buy a big bag of decomposed granite, sieve it, and you're good to go. $10 will get you 25-35 pounds. It will be light in color though.