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I am in the process of talking with a couple people trying to get a prototypical Northwest log bunk created. They are a scale 11' wide compared to the standard 10' wide bunks now made. Also possibly featuring additional bracing on the bottom of the bunks. Right now I am trying to see how much...

I recently purchased a large HO scale lot and one of the items I got was a Aristo-Craft 5471 Train Engineer walk around throttle system. I am planning on reselling it as I am going DCC but not sure what all I got as I haven't been able to find all the pieces included in this set elsewhere...

I know there are several threads floating around about manual switch options. I am using code 55 Atlas track. I was planning on using Caboose Industries ground throws until I realized there won't be enough clearance in the yard area. There is a double track running along the ladder as you can...

Well I have a friend who I gave one of my Proto 2000 GP38-2 engines to that has developed a problem. It seems like it has no power at all. He says it acts like it is only getting about half power and if you put your hand in front of it won't even spin the wheels. Any idea as to what the...

Well I had a thread started in the HO section but figured since I am making the switch to N-Scale for sure I would start a new one here to document the entire process. First off, at this time I have very limited space to work with, which is why I have designed the layout to be built in...

I am just getting started in N-scale after I realized I will never be able to accomplish what I want in HO. I am subscribed to Model Railroader but, have seen there are quite a few N-Scale specific magazines as well. They seem to all be bi-monthly and quite expensive though so I want to get...

Well I have always been into modeling HO scale as I found it to be a great compromise between size and detail. As of late however, I am beginning to wonder if N-scale wouldn't be a better choice, especially with all the products now available. The only thing holding me back is my HO inventory...

Well I've almost given up on someone releasing a model of a BN GP9 in HO. I have been trying to find a undec. Proto 2000 engine with no luck ( for less then $125!). So I've narrowed it down to 2 choices. 1. Buy a GP9 off eBay decorated for a less common and not in demand roadname and...

Well I just received a set of 5 NP PS-2 covered hoppers I got off eBay for $35:D I didn't realize how much there was to the build on these so I thought I might as well document my first project of this magnitude, might be worth a few laughs...lol. Here is what the kit looked like when it...

Well my wife has been talking about getting into photography for awhile now and I'd like to suprise here and get a nice digital camera for her. I really don't even know where to start as there are so many choices out there. I can't really afford a uber expensive one but would like one that...

Well after getting back into the hobby recently I have a much greater desire to model my locomotives and rolling stock (mainly engines though) to better represent the prototype. Problem is I'm having a hard time finding good photo's of the exact engines I have. What is everyone else's sources...

Has anyone here ever tried using one of those battery operated Cold Heat soldering tools? I got one as a gift a couple years ago and for the life of me cant get it to work worth a darn. I don't know if it's me, the tool, or the solder that comes with it but I can't get it to flow. Tried to...

Well I recently purchased 2 NIB Proto 2000 GP38-2's off eBay for $90 shipped for both. I just got them today and while I am extremely impressed with the overall level of detail for a plastic model I am alittle disappointed in a few things. First of all I thought that all Proto 2000 engines...

Does anyone know of a way to lower the older Athearn engines body's? I just bought my first new engine in years and noticed how high in the saddle the older Athearn's are in comparison, makes them look kinda top-heavy. Look really bad coupled together. Not sure if theres a way to do it or if...

Anyone have some good pictures or info about logging flats used in the Pacific Northwest and possibly other parts of the country? Most look like they were built out of normal 40' and 50' flatcars. I know most were of Union Pacific and Northern Pacific heritage but any other road names? Did...

I cant stop buying stuff on eBay!:D Got a NIB Proto 2000 UP GP38-2 yesterday for $37 and just got a NIB Proto 2000 BN GP38-2 for $40! In the last couple weeks I've also bought 10 woodchip cars and 3 logging cars:eek: Wifes gonna kill me. Oh yeah, and a dual action airbrush from AirBrush...

Well as some of you might know from my recent Proto 2000 thread I am looking for some high hood BN power. I would really like a GP9 but the only one I seem to be able to find is the old Athearn unit which isn't very prototypical. It doesn't seem like any of the Proto 2000 GP9's were ever made...

Well I had some older Atlas track stacked up sitting in the bedroom ready to put on eBay and had to go out to the garage for a bit. When I came back in it looks like my sons inner-railroader came out and he made himself a little layout:D Heres him with his Thomas setup. He's only 2 1/2...

Well I am watching a BN GP20 on eBay that is labeled as a Athearn SD9 but I PM'd the guy and he said it is actually the loco in the photo which is a Proto 2000 GP20 from what it appears. The model has horn hook couplers though which makes me think its a older model. Question is, how much...

Does anyone know where I person can get some 40'-50' flatcars with a partially open deck? I want to make some custom log cars like in the picture below. These are the Walthers ones that are impossible to find. The bunk posts also aren't as high as the protype it seems.