John, where are you moving, by the way? David Espee Coast Line
You mentioned that you don't have room to do the canyon justice... in my opinion, small layouts are one of the absolute *best* ways to give a...
Would anyone be interested in pooling together to trade cheap rolling stock? I'm talking about your standard Bachmann, old Atlas, Model Power,...
I'm looking for information on Southern Pacific's Coast (Daylight) route between San Francisco through roughly Santa Barbara circa 1950's. Does...
Thanks Russ! The headlight was a pretty big project. I started out by slicing it off with an Xacto blade, scoring all sides before cutting it...
I completed a little Consolidation project last week, converting a Bachmann 2-8-0 into a PRR H 10s. I relocated the headlight, reworked the...
Here's the direct link to the original thread: Archive Thread: 4-8-4 Project
Well, progress was delayed for quite some time while I aquired custom decal paper, but I finally got some, and so I was able to finish the...
Robert, Where are you picking up inkjet decal paper for $1.50 a sheet? I need some! Thanks, David
I've got two L&N engines for sale that match that time period (early 50's). I have had them listed on the Trainboard Yellow Pages for a month, but...
I'll be passing through the Southland this weekend on the way to see my sick grandmother, and I am wondering if anyone can recommend a...
I'm a huge fan of the Niagaras, too - unmatched pulling power, awesome lines. I like them best of all 4-8-4's, and 4-8-4's are my favorite steam!...
From what I've seen of their product, they are basically assembling DPM modular parts into custom arrangements. The two auctions I saw of theirs...
Well, it's funny you should ask. Actually, the original arrangement was that I was simply going to "spend a few hours making the 4-8-4 look...
This from the "answering my own questions" file: I found the handrail stanchions I was asking about in my LHS. "Gold Metal Models" has a stamped...
Ouch, Coaltrain. Well, rest easy in the knowledge that yours is much better, right??? :D Yeah, I will post updates as I go. I am now caught...
On the subject of the handrails: does anyone know where I can pick up sets of pre-made handrail mounts? Cutting 3mm-long mounts and filing and...
One handrail is now finished, and this side is essentially complete. I have mounted a scratchbuilt handrail out of 0.15 wire, with 0.20 mounts. I...
Stage one is complete. I have filed, sanded, and cut for about five hours on this baby at this point. The molded-on handrails have been removed (I...
Well, since I've brought up custom work, I thought people might like to see what I'm doing these days. My buddy has a few bachmann 4-8-4's, and...
