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After over 50 years being idle, and almost 3 years worth of work by myself and many others, she did her first 2 miles today. Hopefully another week of adjustments and we can see how well she pulls.

Specifically detail parts that can be used to detail up an Amtrak F40. I'm kit bashing a Bachmann F40 into a NPCU...specifically 90368. I'm looking for a few specific parts, such as Battery Boxes, and air tanks. But other details as well, such as horns, new grab irons, and so on. The big...

I'm trying to figure out what types of Diesel locomotives were roaming around the Pennsylvania railroad from around 1953-1956. I know there were PA and E and F units, thats not where my curiosity lies, I'm talking freight engines, I know they had GP7's, but more specifically then that, what...

Ok, so I moved on from the Broadway Limited since I now have a complete 13 car train to one of the other trains I have lying around. Years ago when Walthers first released their commuter cars, I set out to buy a complete 8 car set for the Chicago Metra. Metra typically has 2 train lengths that...

Well, after recieving for my Birthday last year a BLI T1 Duplex, in addition to the BLI GG1 and E9 set I already I have, I've decided that the old AHM passenger cars I have....just don't cut it anymore. So, I've decided to slowly upgrade to Walthers cars. Because I have the E Units, I figured...

So, I'm more just posting this as a funny story for everyone on how my Saturday went. But first, an old saying. Steam machinery is the only machine ever built by man that is truly alive. The moan and groan, they breath and eat and drink. They also have personalities, some are kind and sweet...

Now, I know there have to be a few people on here who were in Chama on Monday to see 463's first run since her rebuild, so here is another event to go to. This weekend will be Shay 9's first run of the season at the Loop. She did well for us last year, and we put a huge amount of work into her...

A lot of people on here may never get the thrill of being in the cab of a steam engine, fewer still will ever touch the throttle, brakes, or whistle. And fewer still will ever do it for a living. So for you few, at least you can enjoy this. This was about a month ago while I was running the...

So, I have a question that people here, may, or may not be able to answer. Currently working on getting measurements to build a CB&Q 5 chime step top whistle, and was wondering if anyone knew dimensions of the Chambers, and overall diameter. One of my coworkers just finished up a shop built...

Officially now. Today marked our first real trip down the hill with ex-Westside Lumber Co. #9. We have had 2 days of test runs, going from yard limits and back, but today we took out all the stops, and went for a ride! First trip was to truck farm and back, second trip down to High Fill, and the...

Its amazing what a few short years will do. Ever since I was a kid, as I am sure many of you here did, have dreamed of someday pulling the throttle of a steam locomotive. For those of us who are railfans, there is nothing greater then the idea (unless your a diesel guy) of yanking on that...

Well, call me old fashioned, but I HATE the new Walthers Superliner cars. That plated finish is blinding, and the interiors, while nice, are overall unnessesory. I have a complete set (10 cars) of Superliner cars from the old style, no interiors, no fancy exterior. Just simple, basic, cheap...

So, lots of train photography threads, lots of pictures and sightings, but what about post about some real life experiences. Be it from actual railroaders around here, or something you saw while railfanning. So, I posted, I start. I think it was last July, were were still running 9 car trains...

Well, with small fire that I recently had on my G scale Bachmann 2-8-0 D&RGW 370, I decided it was time to buy new motive power. One engine just is not enough. So I bit the bullet and bought a Bachmann G scale Class C Shay, Sound and DCC. I had plans, its a 55 ton model, and I decided it was...

anyone have drawings of some D&RGW Narrow Gauge Freight cars? I need a 3000 series box car 1000 series High Side Gon 700 series Drop Bottom I also need a White Pass and Yukon 1100 series container flat Planning on doing some modeling

Well, this morning while warming up 12 after her boiler wash the last 2 days, we decided it was a good idea to touch up the paint since Fall Colors is right around the corner. Next Boiler wash is not until October, so now was the time. Took us about 2 hours with 2-3 people working, but she...

As many of you know, I am currently building a layout that is intended to replicate the Chicago CTA, mile for mile, station for station. its not set at any specific period, not is it 100% accurate. I have taken features of the historic CTA and incorporated them into the modern CTA. Some parts...

This may seem childish, but I feel the need to brag a little! Today was my first day assigned as engine crew at the Georgetown Loop. First duty was of course the bottom of the engine crew, Fireman. And its not really a grunt job, its hard work! Basically, at least on an Oil Burner like our...

Finally got internet installed in Silver Plume, Colorado. Anything interesting happen while I was gone?

I was starting to believe this was not true. I drove to Minot, North Dakota last month for a job with BNSF, 700 miles and $800 later, I did not get the job. I also could not apply at BNSF for 6 months. So yesterday I find myself getting home from the hobby story with HO scale parts and get a...