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...
