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Use a file card or fine Zona saw blade, with the grain, to put some age on it. Even gouge some of the boards along the...

Surprise! Surprise!😁 Walthers kits have the least user friendly instructions of any manufacturer. You will probably have extra pieces...

Looks great so far. Did you use fine or medium ballast?

Anyone use the WWS Pro Grass GRAND static applicator? My WS is marginal at best.

I believe this has been my problem with getting bored so quickly. Once it's built, what do I do with it. Looks great statically, but...

Not trying to hijack your thread. ;) Your progress is great!👍 I had a similar epiphany. I had been building "operating dioramas" where...

Oooops, Mea Culpa. Senior moment.:(

Agree 100%. You're putting unnecessary stress on the motor and electronics. A test run is ok. Full time use could be an expensive...

Ok, Rapido then.:cool: They have a great SW9 and the 44 ton center cab is in production. You could probably find one of their SW1200...

Broadway Limited has some refurbished GP20's at a great price, with full warranty. (General Purpose) A GP20 would look just fine as a...

Like others have said, it's your layout, have fun. I just personally think that a big road engine looks better with a long string of...

A big road diesel doing local switching duties? Yes, that would look out of place.

I learned a lot with this one, but I am bored with it. I have to admit that I did a poor job designing it for operation. Being honest...

Got a bigger yard planned for upper level, but hopefully this will do for just a few cars interchanged between NS and Conrail at the...

Narrow Gauge and Shortline Gazette GREAT modeling inspiration, product reviews, layouts, etc on line. Browse the "features"section...