It has been nearly 3 weeks since I last asked you for your critique of the LK&O track plan. The information received was immensely helpful. Thank you. I've been real busy of late with things other than railroad but finally had an opportunity to make changes per your suggestions.

May I humbly ask for a second glance from you?

A "girlfriend" of mine was on an ocean cruise of Alaska recently and, knowing I was "into" railroading, picked up a booklet and postcard for the WP&YR for me. She just gave them to me this morning, so I thought I would share it with the members. It is a very interesting booklet and beautiful postcard, but I was then prompted to visit their web site and - wow - they really have some nice narrow gauge operating picks and there is a railfan and modeling section I am wanting to share:

I have a Mantua Shifter 0-4-0 with splope-back tender, and would like to add a decoder. I cannot figure out how to get the body shell off the tender frame. I found some diagrams on the internet that showed three screws attaching the body to frame from the bottom.

Byron Rose's article on modeling the U18B has prompted me to pose this question to the group.  I am trying to detail Atlas' U23B to a 1972 era Western Pacific unit prior to the footplates coming off.  Atlas, in its' infinite simplicity, put a snow plow on both ends (IIRC) and this is not right for me.  Does anyone know of an aftermarket part which would be correct for a U boat footplate?

Please note, I am not speaking of the Drop Step.  The footplate is the part that is at each corner of each pilot.