Track While LGB and Aristocraft track are very compatible and durable for outdoor use as well as indoor, Bachman track is not compatible and is...
My MONTGOMERY & CRIPPLE CREEK RR name came from the 1st bldg I bought was the Cripple Creek station from Pola, my wife's maiden name is...
Noel, I have 2 engines with RCS and a third to be converted later this month. Since I operate my line as a point to point shortline I...
The $5 Metra wekend pass is great, driving around Chicago can waste a lot of time. I found that Elmhurst on the former CNW (now UP) line will get...
Check out Garden Railways for their listings of club layouts, The Nat'l Garden Railway Convention was in Denver 3? years ago, LOTS of great...
For over 20 years I served the 3 "P's" to my fellow railroaders Pop, Popcorn, Potatochips. Only complaint from the boys were that they were so...
Until dismantled and sold off, my 18 year old HO layout saw regular operating sessions once a month with a 4 hour limit. Needed 6 people (plus...
Conrail on April 1, 1976 also took over the operation of the Ann Arbor Railroad until the State of Michigan took over 18 months later.
Yes, I've been taking slides of all my railfanning trips since Oct, 1976. My friends & I have "slide shows" every other week, been doing it for...
I know the earlier you book your tickets on Amtrak, the better the fare. Cost based on ticket availability,booking early can save you a lot of $$$
I've ridden Amtrak many times, sleeper is the only way to go. In a family bedroom your kids will have room to play and "be themselves" Trying to...
Problem with 8 hours off is that you really don't have 8 hours of total rest. Example, co worker yarded his train and went off duty at 400pm....
Rerouting the train via Feather River Canyon would still result in UP control plus lower speed limits with more single track to deal with. IF the...
Ridden Calif Zephyr a number of times, always late. Have ridden just about all of Amtrak's long distance trains except Auto train & Sunset Ltd,...
Yea it's me Rick, how's it going? Small world isn't it!
I believe the Dec 1961 MR is the one you might be looking for. I think Doug Smith's Card order operation is the one you're refering to. I've been...
The 2 intermodal sites in Detroit where I work use big packers to unload the inbound containers; they try to load it up on a chassis right off the...
LGB equiment is made for outdoor use from Alaska to Florida. Judging by your statement your knowledge is limited so I would suggest either...
Bachman engs & cars fine, track only good for inside, will rust instantly outside once wet. Suggest you invest in Aristocraft track & LGB switches.
I've used car-cards for over 25 years, sometimes they are cumbersome if the conductor has a 25 car plus train to deal with but my friends like...