Thanks, guys. If I can, I will pass along your sentiments to Mike's wife as well. Boxcab E50, that was my layout in the picture, taken in 2004...
Sad news: Mike Chase, an enthusiastic N-scale modeler known around the Phoenix area, passed away June 2 from complications of a massive stroke he...
Thanks for the kind comments, and to all those who have expressed interest in Bob’s collection through private messages. I met with the Woods...
That was a fantastic day, Pete, it was a pleasure meeting you and spending it together. No, I had no idea when you came over that the layout...
Here's another picture of Bob visiting my former layout with Pete Nolan. I like to kid Pete that it looks like his left hand is getting ready to...
Just a heads-up, the large collection of buddy Bob Woods (AKA Longtrain) will be available for sale soon. Here's Bob doing what he loved best,...
Wow, Jerry, hope you are back on line real soon...building that layout should be great therapy! I join my Santa Fe buddies above in praying for a...
What a great thread! The modeling and photography are outstanding, it brought back fond memories of chasing the 'Super Slippers' in their early...
This from a guy who has admitted to using OPERATING link and pin couplers in N scale!
Thanks, guys! ;o)
Sorry for multiple replies, the forum software got confused...at least that's my story, and I'm sticking with it!
et tu, Matthew? Hey, I LIKED 1998!
While I'm not modeling much in N these days, I'm making more images of my Across the Arizona Divide layout available. I've posted some new images...
I had one of the Kumata-built brass sets, they are beautiful! There were a very limited number of individual coaches available separately as...
Bravo! Pete, I applaud your great sense of humor, and your willingness to laugh at yourself...for a hobby, we sure take ourseleves seriously a...
Wow, Chris...that is just what I was thinking of. Thanks for the pics. When you get it tweaked and running well, I like to think how good it...
MT, Geeky! Beware, and keep your eyes on N, not on On30. Once to the dark side you turn, forever it will control your destiny...
Or, here's another potential prototype...there's an unlimited variety of critters out there, as you are well aware......
SCRAPPY or *CRAPPY? Heh heh...scrap gons would be a couple of notches up in the railroad pecking order...these little ore trains are indeed...
Crittermania strikes deep, I am enjoying a critter 'renaissance' on the former Arizona Divide! Here's one of my favorites, a 9-ton Porter 0-4-2:...