Has anyone one used the Micro-Mark Truck Tuner? This is the little reamer that cleans up the axle point pockets on plastic freight car wheelsets....
Hi all, Thanks to eBay, I have a Western Union telegraph sounder. I would like to power this neat device and have it operate as if someone was...
Hi all, What size wheels are on the HO Walthers Bethgon Coalporter cars? 28"-33"-??? Thanx in advance. [ 11. January 2004, 22:39: Message...
On my previous layout, we warmed the wet water mixture in the microwave. We found that less of the mixture was needed to prepare the ballast for...
Hi all, Has anyone found a decent surface mounted holder for Digtrax's DT 300R throttle? I have 3 of the units and I would like to mount a holder...
Hi all, In June, we will be driving from HorseShoe Curve down to Fredericksburg, VA. We have about half a day free time during the drive. We are...
Hi all, I have uploaded to Rail Images some recently scanned 23 year old slides I took of the Rock Island in Blue Island, IL. These bring back...
Hi all, I was down at one of my favorite railfoaming sites yesterday, Blue Island, IL, and I got to thinking--how many other MANNED grade crossing...
Hi all, Who out there uses a hot wire foam cutter? Which brand? Do you like it? If not, why? Thanks ahead of time. KEN
Bob, You're the greatest. Thanks for the link. KEN
Hi all, I saw the layout yesterday and all I can say is WOW!!!. We got there when they opened up at 9:30. Unfortunately, so did all of the...
Thanks Robert. My layout will be in the 22' x 30' white building that is behind the Tower. KEN
CP KOREN Tower, LaGrange Park, IL Milepost 31.3 on the Indiana Harbor Belt mainline Also, it is in my backyard. Happy Railfanning KEN [img]
Pete--I am also one of the few who cuts down the vegetation behind the fence so I CAN see the tracks. The tower is cool except in the summer--you...
Alkcnw--our home is located on the east side of the Indiana Harbor Belt railroad tracks. The mainline runs behind my backyard fence!! Unknown to...
Black Cloud--when I am ready to order track from Standard Hobby Supply, I will ask them if the have drool buckets Yank--Forgive me, but my...
WOW! I am impressed and thankful for all the replies already. You guys ARE the best. I appreciate the comments and suggestions. To answer some...
Good day all. I would like to share with the world the progress on my latest HO Railroad. After tearing down my previous 20' x 48' Railroad...
I live 3 blocks from the BNSF triple-track Charlie mentioned. What a site the parade of commuter trains coming out of Chicago is. Amazing! Too...
Already pre-ordered it from Amazon. Supposed to be here June 6. Fat chance. Now all I have to do is get my butt in gear and pick up a new computer...
