After going to Trainfest and seeing what can be done with modular style construction, I decided that since I didn't have a track plan yet, I could start with a couple of modules to see what I am capable of.  One of the groups at the show had a layout that is both NMRA and Free-mo compliant (so to speak).  They have either Free-mo ends or NMRA ends and have transition sections to get from one to the other.  The group is Northwest Trainmasters for those who are curious and want to know more.

I just have to "blow the horn" of Rapido Trains, an MRH sponsor.  Their detailed models have set the bar high for a lot of manufacturers and their latest FP9 continues to set the standards for what a plastic loco can be.  One of these innovations (in conjunction with Soundtraxx), is to add the doppler effect to their array of sounds.  Take a listen:

I have ordered a Baldwin HO VO-1000 Ph.2 loco from Bowser/Stewart.   After looking closely at the drawings and

prototype photo's of these units, I don't see any air horns.  Did they not have them?

Well, its that time - time to start over!

My Monongahela/Midland Atlantic/PRR Trenton Cutoff layout has come to an end. Such is the inevitable end result of letting one's mind and modeling interests wander while building a model railroad layout. Add to that the fact that I was trying to cram two pounds of you know what into a one pound sack and it becomes obvious that this my efforts would not turn out well!