So, I was doing a nice happy search today for routine things and made this little discovery; the search bar is all screwed up.  Apparently, it's been screwing up more and more, lately, with this new search bar appearing in greater frequency.  New is better, of course, until you see that the option "search titles and descriptions" is no longer there next to the search frame.  I use this feature all the time,because you never know when the seller will put all the label data in the actual listing, but only use the words "Metal Train Locomotive" as thei

"I coulda been a Contendah!"  

Sorry, couldn't resist.  This post will detail scenery construction on the carfloat section of my layout.  This section of the layout is directly to the right of this section of the layout.  

NOTE:  Posts will be added later today with further detail.  This initial post simply serves as a blog anchor.

This great video on how did they do that.

http://www.progressrail.com/prs-vegas-video.html

And another new paint job to model.

I hope this isn't a duplicate posting; I tried to submit it last week but it doesn't appear to have shown up.

I need a reliable way to uncouple cars on my N scale switching layout. The tracks are close together and the buildings are densely spaced.

I've tried the Rix tool, jeweler's screwdrivers and bamboo skewers, but nothing works as well as it should. Surely, somebody makes a device that will uncouple cars reliably without derailing them or jamming the couplers. 

Suggestions? Please?

-- Tom

When I started designing and building my current layout, I had a list of things I wanted to incorporate into my dream layout but didn't have a prototype in mind to follow.  Not a problem right?

Hey all!

I appreciated the comments of fellow MRH readers on my past blog entries. Your comments and suggestions have already had a dramatic impact on my layout for the better. Thanks to everyone! So I thought I'd give you a recent update.

New pics and new camera...

http://alaskarail.blogspot.com

Hmmm, it seems that I should have followed the instructions before blundering ahead posting photos. Sooo, hopefully, these will be a better view.  Gerry S.

It's been nearly another year since my last update so I thought I'd post a few recent photos. I've been slacking this summer (golf became a priority with the outstanding weather). I spent some time at the bench doing some weathering rolling stock and a couple of ex-Soo Line locos (both of which are still in 1:1 service). I also finished weathering an elevator kit and made my own decals. The main project going forward will be to complete the city and elevator scene.

Now that there is a Garratt blog, I think it is time for a blog on uncommon, strange/weird if you will, N-scale engines.

I own a few of them, and plan to upload pictures of them here.

Below is an old picture of "Frankenstein", a Vulcan Garratt. There were designs for a prototype for a New Zealand Logging operation. The design never came to fruition, as it was overtaken by the (infamous) diesel.