Well I've been working on my livery of dead rail steam engines and Den (Morenci Southern) kind of prodded me to install a decoder and batteries in a Porter. Just looking at it seemed impossible so, of course, I had to try. 

Taking it apart involved some head scratching and eventually so dove in. It seems as though the whistle and a steam dome are lost among the sh$zza on my desk but below are some pictures of the progress. 

Thanks for looking and I always enjoy comments. Good, bad, or ugly. Must have thick skin ...

 
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I'm always looking for free / cheap tools and supplies.  Yesterday when I visited my dentist for my semi-annual cleaning I was able to score some dental picks the same kind that they charge a couple of bucks for at train shows.  On my previous visit I asked the dental assistant if I could have any leftover tool that they normally throw out and she said sure!  She said that they even sterilize the tools that they throw out so they are safe.  I use the picks for carving rocks and other chores so they come in handy. Oh, by the way - the mirror is the magnifying type.

I hear so much about operations but was just wondering if there are any like me.  I just enjoy just watching trains run, building rolling stock and working on scenery.  I've been involved in operations but at times it's like watching grass grow.  Maybe I'm missing something ?