I had this book out from my local library (one of only two model railroad books they have :( ), and it covered quite a bit, including weathering....
Thanks for the input Dave and Morgan. In playing with trains in XtrkCad, I found that siding a little short anyway, so I'm not averse to tweaks....
Bookmarked. I agree, unless you catch a Micro-Mark 'sale,' the shipping can add up quickly. Amazon Prime "free" shipping has spoiled me.
Any progress over the weekend?
Indeed. I didn't see a lot of changes since I was last there (it was amusing to see the house under construction scene the same) and there's a...
Not nearly as good as Fishplate's, my snapshots are up on Flickr finally: http://www.flickr.com/photos/oblivion/sets/72157637848964735
We made it out on Sunday dodging the major storms in the area. It would have been wiser to stay home, but we fared OK. I spoke with the greeter...
I'll see what I can do - still never posted up from TrainFest. I used to be much better with follow through on photos. Also need to remember not...
Anybody going? http://lcmrr.org/openhouse.html I stopped in a couple years ago and hope to make it back Saturday or Sunday. Anyone else? No, I...
Ok, so I've been playing with this virtual layout by generation Ops/switchlists in JMRI and then running those trains in XtrkCad. The more I...
Ever since watching some YouTube videos of street-running/switching on Chicago's Goose Island (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WqjDYhACKx0), a...
Dave, I saw those - they looked really cool. I'm curious to see how it goes for you.
Trainfest was fun (nice to meet you, Jim, as well as Steve from Bluford!), and my daughter loved that we got to park on a race track - though she...
Picked up a couple box cars (Soo and ICG) in N and another DZ125, plus a Loconet cable at Trainfest. Almost bit on a couple locos - N and HO - but...
About to head up with this kid. :) [ATTACH] Myself, I'll be in a Chicago Blackhawks hat and Guitars for Vets T-shirt. If you spot us, say hi!
Welcome, I'm pretty new here myself. I've been on a lot off various forms over the years, and I have to say this is one of the more relaxed about...
I know TuneIn is an Android app as well.
Many grade crossings here in Lake County, IL have been 'no horn' for several years - namely CN through Mundelein, Grayslake, etc. Not sure what...
I'll try to catch you at Trainfest, Jim, with daughter in tow. We saw Cheap Trick at Ravinia this summer, so we'll be on the lookout for Rick's!...
See, that's why I don't bother getting upset online - it's much too easy to mis-read/misunderstand. ;) Thanks again, for all the great input....