Thank you, Joe, for creating the steam loco topic. This will make it easier, once people figure out it's here and how to use/access it, to have a place to discuss steam locomotives.

Though I'm sure this will primarily be about model steam locos, I figured it wouldn't hurt to start with a photo of a real one.

I have an unusual request. On my layout there is going to be a business named "Seat Cover Charlies" who sells seat covers in one of these do it all 50's type stores. There used to be one near when I grew up, hence the name. What I need is, What did a set of seat covers for a car cost in the mid 50's?  I was 6 at the time , I have no clue. My best guess would be around $20.

Any body remember or have any clues? I'm modeling the left coast if that makes any difference.

Thanks.

Patrick - Espee over Donner

Over the years I have equipped many of my diesels with constant lighting kits.....my layout is straight DC......some 0f the 1.5 bulbs have burned out....since I will have to disassemble engines to replace bulbs, I've been wondering what it would take to change to LED lighting....Any comments...Thanks...Larry

Here is a schematic of the prototype BNML from Morris Manitoba to Noyes Minnesota.

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(updated schematic for correctness at Noyes)