Hi, has anybody ever seen intermodals on the CN Letellier Sub (BNML)? I have not, except for 2 images taken by my dad (with me) on August 18th, 2005, here's one of them, at Parker Ave. (Mile 0.15):

I've started a new adventure, using Artist's Acrylics for my weathering:

I much prefer the consistency and workably of artist's acrylics compared to craft paints. I'm still experimenting with technique, but here are some early results:

In case you can't tell, I am getting a little excited for the newest addition to the Family roster. Probably be a little while until the #2015 can pull her own weight, though. 

A few years ago I saved the slats from an old, cheap bed that my daughter wasn’t going to use any more. I knew I’d find a use for them eventually and sure enough, we needed quite a few risers. In fact the slats were very good quality fir, much nicer than the 1x2 furring strips we’d used for the rest of the benchwork.

This is the last of the three section of bridges in this area of the Grande Pacific that I am currently working on.  Will put five pictures of Cripple Creek and the three bridges that cross the creek.  Will do step by step video of all.

In which I muddle through construction of the staging yard...

..."No, it's Iowa."  Finally time to start adding some of my own "Fields of Dreams".

I milled homasote for roadbed in both straight and curved sections. The photo shows a section of curved roadbed. Do you think the best solution for filling the kerfs would be caulk, or is there a better option? 

I’m thinking caulk would be the best for flexibility and it would provide some grip for spikes (albeit minimal), but I’m interested in other ideas. 

To All: Here is a 40 foot FEC boxcar I scratch built with stanray sides. It is inspired by a photo in a rolling stock book. Decals custom made by Ricky Rupp of Modern Rail Company. I plan on painting the roof and ends blue like the prototype. Yours, Elvin Howland/E. St. Louis Rail Group Layout