Are kids developing an interest in keeping heritage steam trains going when the old timers retire? I thought about this after looking at a few...
This is from an RPPC. Any idea as to year? That is something they used 3 locomotives to pull the train. What is the most steam locomotives that...
Hey guys! I picked up a Lionel Polar Express set last week with the LionChief Remote control. So this train as the story was told to me was only...
Here is an unboxing of some of my Dad's old Steam trains. No Idea what they are or worth in their current conditions. [MEDIA]
So begins my official dive back into tiny toy trains with this: a design for a compact N scale layout that incorporates both local freight...
Hello from Boston,Ma. I am joining this forum to talk about the Ashton Valve company, who from 1871 to the 1970's produced safety valves, gauges,...
I am working on kitbashing these two ATSF 4-8-4s from some old Bachmann mechs I managed to dig up. Contrary to what most say, these two are very...
Hi all, after a long hiatus from this hobby, I've jumped back in feet first over this past winter and have a few items on the workbench. The...
Something simple, but recent......
My family took a recent trip on the Durango & Silverton, and I made this video journal. It has lots of great narrow gauge steam action. I hope you...
On a recent trip to Colorado I had the opportunity to visit the Ridgway Railroad Museum and interview one of it members. They are working to...
Back story: My wife and I have been building a small house in southern Thailand where she grew up. The new home was to serve as a new house for...
An 1890 vintage American Standard made from an Athearn N scale 2-6-0. Removed #1 non-geared drivers and cut back frame, built new engine truck,...
A few dozen vintage structure photos reside here: https://www.flickr.com/photos/barrigerlibrary/albums/72157658409375671 In fact, the entire...
...A slight exaggeration, but as an N scaler, this makes me think about changing scales! http://www.rapidotrains.com/iconsofsteam.html They...
I FINALLY got to see her. I tried my best to get some detailed photos. This is my favorite Locomotive of all time and this was defiantly not one...
